VIRTUAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (VD&C) ▼

WHY VD&C

Burke’s dedicated in-house Virtual Design and Construction team has both the technical skills and curiosity to drive innovation in all projects across all market sectors. Throughout each stage of construction, our VD&C team:

Engages in a collaborative process in early project phases with architects and engineers
Increases the power of information for an overall better construction experience

CLOSING THE EXPECTATION GAP

By keeping a pulse on new and emerging software, Burke can help sustain the client’s vision throughout construction. While 2-Dimensional drawings are critical to construction, a 3-Dimensional walkthrough makes the construction intuitive for the client to visualize and experience the space, giving them the chance to ensure their vision is understood. The Virtual Design and Construction team works hand in hand with the Operations team to find solutions that:

Increase collaboration starting with the initial planning phase
Complete projects within schedule and budget by preventing issues before construction starts
Bridge the gap between the owner’s vision and the built product

DRONES

To support the growing needs of our owners, projects, and operations team, Burke’s fleet of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) aka drones have been deployed. These cutting-edge machines enable fast creation of real-time data capture that can be used for a multitude of benefits.

Benefits:
• Progress Imaging
• Safety Analyses
• Quantity Takeoffs

Services:
• Site Photos
• Site Videos
• 360 Degrees Panorama of Site Progress
• 2D/3D Aerial Mapping

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

At Burke, we believe that challenges can often be solved with a technological solution. The use of different hardware and software solutions drives our goal of providing a realistic appearance of a space while increasing communication between all team members.

Benefits:
• Faster Decision Making
• Safer Choices
• Improved Results

Services:
• Laser Scanning (Reality Captures)
• Rendering
• Sun Study

BIM COORDINATION

The VD&C team works closely with architects and engineers to create a BIM execution plan that tailors to the projects plans and specifications. The integration of these geometric data models with other technology solutions allows our VD&C team to test for geometric overlaps, or clash detections.

Benefits:
• Mechanical systems are planned accurately prior to construction
• Minimizes unforeseen issues

Services:
• 3D Modeling
• BIM Execution Plan
• Design Model Coordination
• Construction Model Coordination

4D SIMULATIONS

VD&C’s goal is to ensure that the owner’s vision is fulfilled. In order to properly execute your vision, we combine 3D models with scheduled data to create visual simulation, allowing you to see the vision realized.

Benefits:
• Allows the Operations team to fully understand the project vision
• Jump starts the collaborative spirit
• Assists in solving issues quickly and efficiently

Services:
• Site Logistics
• Phasing Visualization
• Construction Simulation
• Project Walkthrough
• Safety Planning