How StreamBIM is used in practice

StreamBIM Capture – issue and case management

• Used for deviations, HSE cases, RUHs (incident reports), model issues, and meeting follow-ups

• Issues are:

  • Registered directly on models or orthophotos

  • Assigned to responsible parties (e.g. consultants)

  • Fully traceable with photos, history, and status

• Visual map-based overview (orthophotos) shows:

  • Open vs. closed cases

  • Direct navigation from map to case

• Replaces email-based workflows with structured collaboration
  
  

Model-based work packages and views

• StreamBIM communicates the current work basis to the site:

  • Always updated models and drawings

  • Eliminates outdated paper drawings

• Custom model views are created for production:

  • Construction stages (e.g. bridge deck casting)

  • Discipline-specific views (e.g. bottom reinforcement only)

  • Reduced “noise” for skilled workers

• Advanced filtering based on:

  • Object properties

  • Position numbers

  • Consultant comments (color-coded)

• Goal: maximize production time, minimize searching
  
  

2D drawings integrated with 3D

• StreamBIM Documents allows use of 2D PDFs for non-BIM or hybrid projects

• PDFs can be:

  • Positioned correctly in 2D space

  • Linked to 3D objects

• Clicking an object in 3D highlights the relevant drawing in 2D

• Measurements can be taken directly in 2D
  
  

Point clouds and orthophotos

One of the strongest features highlighted:

• Frequent use of updated orthophotos and point clouds

• Avoids reliance on outdated satellite imagery

• Enables:

  • Accurate understanding of current site conditions

  • Better planning and risk assessment (e.g. traffic, hazards)

• Models overlaid on point clouds provide:

  • Clear geographic context

  • Improved execution planning

• Object data (tags, properties) is displayed directly on orthophotos and updates automatically when models change
  
  

StreamBIM Checklists linked to model objects

• Works for both model-based and 2D projects

• Checklists are:

  • Automatically generated based on rules

  • Color-coded by status (not started / in progress / completed)

• Users can:

  • Click objects directly in the model to access checklists

  • Use GPS on mobile/tablet to locate the correct object on site

• Pre-filled data is extracted from model properties, reducing manual input

• Used for:

  • Quality control

  • HSE rounds

  • Deviations

  • Follow-up cases linked to Capture
    
    

HSE and deviations

• Safety and environmental rounds performed via checklists

• Findings handled in Capture for full traceability

• Deviations are linked directly to model objects

• Ensures that future work accounts for known deviations and approved changes
  
  

Revision control

• Detects changes between model revisions

• Highlights:

  • Changed objects

  • Modified properties

• Full revision history available per object throughout the project lifecycle

• Change lists can be exported for documentation and follow-up

Power BI dashboards

• Integrated dashboards for:

  • Checklist status

  • Progress tracking

  • Discipline-specific overviews (e.g. VA, groundwork, tunnel)

• Automatically updated from StreamBIM

• Supports management and production follow-up

• Easy navigation from dashboard directly into StreamBIM objects and checklists

Benefits experienced on the project

• All documentation linked directly to model objects

• One unified tool for production (replacing multiple systems)

• Strong traceability and transparency

• Always up-to-date work basis on PC, tablet, and mobile

• Powerful visualisation combining models, orthophotos, and point clouds

• Improved collaboration between contractor, designer, and client
  
  

Lessons learned and recommendations

• Digital workflows are essential on large projects

• Manual processes (email, phone, spreadsheets) do not scale

• StreamBIM enables efficient collaboration and quality control

• Mobility and user friendliness are key to adoption on site

• Strong recommendation to:

  • Establish template projects

  • Standardize views, workflows, and structures early