SNCF Réseau will use the strengths of Trimble Quadri and Trimble Connect to address the unique requirements of railway construction and building construction data, respectively. The combined solution addresses building construction and infrastructure projects and is designed to facilitate teamwork between key stakeholders and allow teams to share and receive each other's work continuously. This connectivity increases productivity and quality, and project information access from anywhere and at any time.
The integrated solution provides SNCF Réseau a unique platform where models and other building information can be shared. An initial implementation phase expected to last 18 months aims to test many use cases covering the entire project lifecycle—from design and construction to operations and maintenance within the SNCF Réseau IT environment. Sharing project data across teams helps reduce the risk of data loss and closes the gap between engineering design tools and systems for managing the organization's transportation networks.
"We were looking for a solution that would reach BIM level 2 to enable collaborative model development as a short-term goal. At the same time, our goal for the long term is to cover all of our digital assets—from design through project completion and ongoing operation and maintenance," said Judicaël Dehotin, deputy director of SNCF Réseau BIM Program. "The combination of Trimble Quadri and Trimble Connect provides an open BIM platform for us to review and manage all assets of the project. This will provide great value both during and after completion of the project, as the model and data collected in project designs and throughout construction will play an increasing role in the investment planning for lifecycle costs for the railway."
"The Common Data environment solution enables owners, planners, designers, engineers and contractors to all share their discipline-specific models in a single platform, facilitating tight and concurrent teamwork between all project stakeholders using their existing tools," said Nassim Saoud, EMEA director, Trimble Consulting. "This is a great example of efficiency and long-term benefit available from the integration of the building and infrastructure cloud-based BIM platforms."
