When it comes to the success of a project, every detail counts, no matter how small. This is particularly true of major construction projects, where precision and efficiency are key factors in successful completion.
The new Aarau Cantonal Hospital building is a good example of this: the collaboration between Kalt+Halbeisen and Trimble on this infrastructure project, so important for the region, not only ensures the highest quality standards, but also guarantees the precision of the work. They also guarantee on-time completion of the scheduled construction stages.
In this blog, we'll look at how Kalt+Halbeisen's expertise and Trimble's software solutions contributed to the success of this project.
Design office Kalt+Halbeisen
Kalt+Halbeisen is a renowned Swiss engineering firm focusing on energy and building technology as well as special installations. Thanks to its many years of experience and high level of competence in project implementation, Kalt+Halbeisen has established itself as a reliable and trustworthy partner in the sector. They combine in-depth expert knowledge with the use of advanced solutions. Thanks to their commitment to outstanding results and adherence to the highest quality standards, Kalt+Halbeisen make a decisive contribution to the successful planning and implementation of ambitious and complex construction projects.
Aarau Cantonal Hospital - Efficiency and quality as success factors in a new building project
The construction of the new Aarau hospital is particularly important for the regional and supra-regional healthcare infrastructure. With its focus on precision, efficiency and quality, it will create a state-of-the-art medical facility that meets the population's healthcare needs.
As part of the construction process, Kalt+Halbeisen is responsible for the technical coordination of all the building's technical equipment. Thanks to their expertise, they can guarantee that every technical aspect of the hospital - from conception to completion - is meticulously planned and executed. In this respect, the new cantonal hospital in Aarau sets a high standard for construction projects in the healthcare sector, and demonstrates just how crucial the use of advanced software solutions and attention to detail are.
To ensure the success of a construction project as ambitious as that of the Aarau Cantonal Hospital, efficient and precise construction is essential. This calls for meticulous planning, rigorous processes and the use of forward-looking technologies.
Efficient construction means precise scheduling, resource-saving project management and seamless coordination between different teams and trades. By optimizing workflows and using innovative techniques, engineers can minimize delays, reduce costs and improve overall project efficiency.
To achieve this, MEP engineers use software and tools that enable faster design iterations, precise calculations and seamless integration with the corresponding BIM models.
High quality standards - advanced technologies and software solutions as motivators
Kalt+Halbeisen has been working for several years with Trimble Nova, a CAD software package specially designed for the design and execution of technical building systems.
In this project in Aarau, automation was the key to success.
At the start of the project, a 2D plan with polylines was used as a starting point, but this gradually gave way to a fully integrated 3D BIM model.
For Kalt+Halbeisen, the smooth exchange of Trimble Nova files with Trimble Connect, the mutual exchange between construction trades, and the transfer of data between Trimble Connect and other software solutions are decisive advantages. The platform also supports automatic calculations and version control. For optimum model-based collaboration, Kalt+Halbeisen uses IFC data models stored in Trimble Nova. This enables software-independent data exchange within the planning team, in the spirit of "Open BIM".
By using these technologies and Trimble's technological know-how, the Kalt+Halbeisen project team is able to minimize process delays, reduce costs and, ultimately, achieve the high quality standards expected of Aarau Cantonal Hospital.
This successful interaction is proof of the transformative effect that advanced software solutions can have on construction projects, and sets a new standard for the industry as a whole. Kalt+Halbeisen are confident that they will continue to use Trimble solutions for their projects.
