Case Study: Atkins improves BIM coordination and change detection with 3D Repo

Building Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station

Atkins, an engineering and design company, was faced with the challenge of coordinating massive, complex 3D models from multiple teams and software applications for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. The project required a robust system to manage design changes, detect issues, and ensure all teams were collaborating on the correct model data. To address this, they turned to the digital platform from 3D Repo.

The solution from 3D Repo, particularly its 3D Diff change detection tool, allowed Atkins to instantly compare models from different sources, rapidly identifying changes and errors. This improved communication, democratized data access for all stakeholders, and streamlined the management of over 1,000 design issues and 500 model revisions. The implementation resulted in early detection of conflicts, enabling Atkins to effectively manage change and avoid potential cost overruns on the £20 billion project.

Atkins

Harsh Vardhan Jakhar

Delivery Manager