BIM EFFICIENCY
CLIENT
Auckland One Rail proudly operates Auckland’s Metro Rail system on behalf of Auckland Transport. Auckland One Rail is a 50:50 joint equity partnership between ComfortDelGro Transit and UGL. They are responsible for train operations, including the provision of drivers and other train staff, timetable development, station operations and maintenance, security, customer-facing activities, and management of the Auckland Network Access Agreement and KiwiRail interface.
CHALLENGE
A rail project in Auckland involved a consulting firm that had developed all plans in AutoCAD. They needed to deliver the project as a BIM deliverable within a very short time frame. This required not only converting data from 2D to 3D but also retaining metadata within those objects and ensuring it met the transport department’s requirements.
HOW AUTONOMATION SOLVED IT
AUTONOMATION developed a script that converts 2D lines into 3D objects. Users can select the alignment and choose the profile, which is then automatically extruded along the correct path. While the process may sound simple, dealing with different CAD information required AUTONOMATION's knowledge and expertise. This expertise was crucial in creating a low-code, one-click solution to run the script.
CLIENT OUTCOME SUCCESS
The solution AUTONOMATION created for our client allowed them to continue using the same team they initially appointed, with minimal learning impact. This was possible because, during the project’s discovery phase, AUTONOMATION identified the tools the team was already proficient with (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D) and built the solution to fit within those software requirements. This approach saved a significant amount of time and money.