TPi January 2018

products & developments

GF Piping Systems releases building information modelling library

life dimensions, preventing errors and saving time. During an entire process, from initial concept design phase to delivery, an accurate bill of materials is available, showing detailed product information. Customer benefits include package delivery; embedded bill of material; complete assortment overview and easy copying into a specific project; real-life construction length; embedded article or product number and description; and 3D clearance zone. The first GF BIM library offers the content for Cool-Fit 2.0, Instaflex and JRG Sanipex, and the company’s product portfolio for Autodesk Revit will be continuously expanded. GF Piping Systems Ltd – Switzerland info.ps@georgfischer.com www.gfps.com

GF Piping Systems is supporting planners, contractors and design engineers using BIM (building information modelling) software from Autodesk. Due to the industrialisation of the building industry, there is strong demand for digital collaboration across different partners in a project. This can be best achieved when project partners agree on using common standards. As one of the most important goals is to give maximum support to customers during a design phase, GF Piping Systems offers BIM content for market- leading BIM software. Where standard Autodesk Revit libraries for the MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) industry are generic, GF Piping Systems’ BIM content supports an engineer more accurately in the

design process. It allows a designer to set up piping systems with real-

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