What does a burger have to do with BIM and the Orange Button?
To understand the BIM process it’s important to fully understand the design process. Each industry comes with it’s unique design phases, but in general it’s a chain of supply and demand of information. Using the ‘burger model’ can give us insight of where Orange Button comes in to play.
The start of a project
A project always starts with a demand, and in our case, it is usually a client requiring a new building for his services or businesses. The process is started with designing and refining until a design is made and the project can move to a phase where building permits etc. can be acquired.
This requires more expertise. A multidisciplinary design team is put together to create the necessary documents and ‘Building Information Models’.
With the building concept established, we have all the parameters in place to start planning the building and commence construction. The General Contractor comes into play and hires sub-contractors to be part of the building team. Each subcontractor brings their knowledge, and can therefore have effect on the performance models.
Eventually we strive to a perfect digital building environment and start construction on site with all the stakeholders!
Where does Orange Button comes in?
Now the question is, where does Orange Button fit in? The work of passive fire protection is normally applied by a sub-contractor. In comparison to other building components, the materials needed to construct, are not typically engineered in the performance face (top bun) of the design process. This is also not really possible, because every passive fire safety material is so specifically tested, that you could say it is manufacturer dependent. Working with a different manufacturer than engineered, could give a complete different outcome!
This is therefore a complete different process, as for say engineering a concrete wall, because concrete is a more generic material.
There is a chance, to use Orange Button in optimizing the performance models. If you could reach out to a subcontractor, using Orange Button with their specific materials. They could provide you with the correct opening, and overall parameters to design with! Optimizing construction, and minimizing construction costs! All you have to do is collaborate, and utilize the power of data from your BIM.
When should a firestop engineer be involved in the design process?
When should a firestop engineer be involved in the design process? To fully capitalize on the benefits of passive fire protection design, it’s essential to involve firestop engineers early in the BIM (Building Information Modeling) design process. This crucial phase transforms a performance model into a production model. It requires
Is Orange Button the right platform for your firestop products?
Is Orange Button the right platform for your firestop products? As a manufacturer of passive fire protection products and systems, determining the right platform to support and enhance your operations is crucial. One such platform you might consider is Orange Button. However, to ensure this platform aligns with your specific
How does Orange Button Manufacturer work?
How does Orange Button Manufacturer work? We have developed a groundbreaking platform that revolutionizes the BIM design process for passive fire protection systems. This innovative platform serves as a collaborative space for both manufacturers and end-users holding an OB license. It significantly streamlines the automation of firestop design. https://youtu.be/J5D9AIYTOzU Orange