Case Study: Robert Bird Group accelerates parametric bridge design and collaboration with Autodesk Revit

Delivering project certainty with 4D construction visualization

Robert Bird Group, a global consulting engineering firm, faced significant design complexities while creating the Boggo Road Pedestrian Bridge in Brisbane. The project required a structure that integrated with a dense urban landscape and overcame engineering constraints, all while needing to quickly accommodate modifications from architects and engineers. To tackle this, they turned to software from Autodesk, utilizing the parametric design capabilities of Autodesk Revit.

The solution involved using Autodesk Revit to build a parametric design script, which automated modeling tasks and allowed for rapid adjustments to the bridge's geometry. This facilitated real-time collaboration, reduced errors, and streamlined the entire production workflow, especially when integrated with Rhino and Grasshopper. The success of this approach pioneered a new, efficient way of working for Robert Bird Group, saving considerable time and minimizing risks on this project while creating huge potential for application on future endeavors.

Robert Bird Group

Paul Mullett

Director of Engineering Technology