Information modeling technologies: a confident course for import substitution

One of the tasks of the Digital Economy project in the Russian Federation for the period 2019-2024. A deep transformation of business is proclaimed in order to improve the quality of life. In this regard, the basis of digital development was information modeling technologies in the areas of design, construction and operation of various facilities. However, access to many foreign products is currently difficult or completely closed. In the context of a new stream of sanctions adopted by the West in February-March 2022, Russia has no choice but to carry out import substitution of CAD, BIM, PLM programs at an accelerated pace, etc.

Why import substitution in the BIM area is so important

A number of large Russian enterprises, including construction holdings, have been using BIM Building Informational Modeling solutions for the design of complex facilities for several years. But, not always Western solutions, comply with the requirements of Russian legislation, where a complex and promising system is formed, centralized information interaction, which is not in the "civilized. countries

Digitalization based on information modeling technologies requires not just software, but software that meets legislative requirements, as well as the traditions of design and construction in our country. Unlike domestic products, Western software is devoid of such compliance. All long-term attempts to introduce it show that it is poorly adapted to Russian design and construction standards, and also does not fit into the legislation of our country, - explains Igor Orellana Ursua, executive and technical director of SiSoft Development JSC.

At the same time, the need for information modeling products in Russia is increasing from year to year: large-scale development projects are being implemented in many regions, industrial construction has been deployed, and unique above-ground and underground structures are being built. Information technologies are becoming indispensable in the design and creation of "smart homes," complex engineering structures such as bridges and tunnels, the development of transport facilities, etc. At the same time, promising areas of information exchange are developing that "smart homes" combine into "smart quarters" and "smart cities"

Classic CADs win in terms of the speed of implementation of the first version of the project, but their capabilities are limited. These solutions automate the work of designers within the framework of the classical process, not taking into account the influence of the notorious "human factor" in subsequent stages. At the same time, thanks to the development of TIM (BIM) models, it became possible to form a kind of "digital twin" of the future object. Both the designer and customers can see how the structure will look ready. 3D modeling allows you to take into account all the details of the project: evaluate the scope of work even before they begin, ensure the visualization of the overall construction process and its individual components, and distribute tasks. As a result, the construction process can be significantly simplified and accelerated.

World Class Integrated System

Russia is historically famous for its outstanding mathematical school, and its programmers are famous in many countries. Therefore, the issue of creating competitive solutions in the field of information modeling was only a matter of time. Today in our country there are not just modern TIM (BIM) systems, but in many respects the best tools in this area. In particular, they surpass foreign analogues in terms of quality of work and breadth of coverage of engineering specialties.

Thus, domestic developers with extensive experience in the field of engineering software (CAD, BIM, PLM, CCI, etc.) with the support of the Russian Information Technology Development Fund (RFRIT) created "Model Studio CS Construction Solutions "- software for TIM (BIM) design and modeling of building structures of buildings and structures. This system ensures that specialists from different fields work together when designing objects of any complexity.

Having incorporated the best world achievements in the field of IT and CAD, the Model Studio CS software developed by SiSoft Development is a completely Russian development and is included in the Register of Russian Programs and Databases. Based on the line of domestic software as part of Model Studio CS, CADLib Model and Archive, you can create an environment of general data, information modeling and integrated design. This ensures a complete combined model of the 3D project.

A general functional diagram of Model Studio CS is shown in Figure

Figure. General functional diagram of the integrated Model Studio CS system.

Applications of Model Studio CS - engineering and metallurgical enterprises; objects of civil purpose; air and sea transport infrastructure facilities; mining enterprises; oil and gas complex; chemical and food industries; special purpose facilities; electric power industry; nuclear power facilities.

Each workstation in the framework of the Model Studio CS system implementation is equipped with everything necessary for the engineer: means of 2D and 3D design, collision checking, automatic preparation of calculation models, tools for calculations, as well as a generator of drawings, specifications, calculation protocols, documents with calculation results, etc.

Implementation Features and Benefits

Model Studio CS -Model Studio CS - domestic, licensed software. As an individual tool, it can be used directly out of the box. However, integrated automation requires integration with existing design organization workflows. But the implementation process will be simplified as much as possible, since the system works on the basis of well-known graphic CAD platforms nanoCAD and AutoCAD, has convenient TIM (BIM) modeling tools, includes the necessary element libraries, and has fully ready-to-work subsystems for generating drawings and specifications based on Russian design standards. The library of equipment, products and materials Model Studio CS includes materials from leading plants in Russia and neighboring countries, as well as accumulates the experience of a number of world manufacturers. The duration of training and the pilot project is minimized.

Thanks to the introduction of information modeling technologies, the company is able to make manufactured products cheaper, speed up their release, ensure transparency, efficiency and efficiency not only of its own activities, but also of interaction with contractors.

Thus, the complex system Model Studio CS not only has the necessary functionality in the field of information modeling of objects, but also surpasses foreign systems of the BIM class due to compliance with all Russian norms and standards. This makes it possible to fully implement import substitution in such a strategically important area as BIM.