BIMForum New BIM module for Asta Powerproject allows construction teams to go “4D” Top project scheduling software to be showcased at Orlando BIMForum Florida Construction News special feature Asta Development has announced the U.S. release of a robust BIM mod- ule for its leading construction project scheduling software, Asta Powerpro- ject. Building Information Modeling (BIM) digitally represents the physical and functional characteristics of a building in three dimensions (3D) so that all contractors and owners are op- erating from the same information source and can more easily and visu- ally spot potential construction issues earlier. Asta Powerproject’s new BIM mod- ule allows the software’s more than 80,000 worldwide users to easily go “4D” by adding the dimension of time to the 3D model. The new release comes after an extensive beta test pe- riod in the UK and Europe with input from hundreds of users. “BIM has been gradually taking off in the U.S. but, it’s coming in a big way as people begin to realize the benefits of 4D planning,” said Jason Ruddle, managing director of Asta Develop- ment. “While the UK has seen a huge increase in BIM projects due to new government requirements, it is own- ers and forward-thinking construction firms driving that adoption here in the states.” The Asta Powerproject BIM release is an optional upgrade to Asta Power- project that will include a sophisti- cated BIM feature, giving project planners the key benefits of BIM and 4D planning without the heavy ex- pense or learning curve of a separate system. Construction teams can use Asta Powerproject BIM to read industry- standard IFC databases from their ar- chitect partners. The 3D model shows in a window right in their scheduling application. Users can see where the build should be at various stages of the timeline and even adjust the time- Asta Powerproject BIM: Affordable 3D Planning By combining 3D models with scheduling tools in one application, Asta Powerproject BIM enables you to: Easily create your project plan from your model Drag and drop objects between the 3D view and Gantt chart Increase collaboration by making BIM more accessible Join us at the BIM Forum, October 20-21. Mention this ad and get a second chance to win an new Apple iPad. 8 – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015 — Florida Construction News