Case Study: Laing O’Rourke speeds bridge design with DriveWorks

Laing O’Rourke cuts bridge design time from 32 weeks to days with DriveWorks

Laing O’Rourke faced the challenge of a complex and lengthy bridge design and construction process, which often took years to complete. To create a smoother digital workflow and automate the manufacture of standardized parts, they partnered with vendor DriveWorks and utilized its design automation software alongside SOLIDWORKS.

DriveWorks provided the solution by enabling Laing O’Rourke to develop a set of design configuration tools. These tools automate the creation of coordinated 3D models and data packs from a library of parametric components. The results were significant time savings, with the potential to reduce design time from months to just days or weeks, increasing efficiency and capacity across the entire bridge industry.

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