The Central Communication Port (CPK) is one of the most significant infrastructure challenges in Poland. The scale of the project, its complexity, and the requirements placed on contractors and subcontractors mean that only the best can meet such demands. For HydroBIM, this meant adapting to work with a new system – Bentley ProjectWise – within key water engineering projects related to CPK.
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What is Bentley ProjectWise?
Bentley ProjectWise is an advanced CDE (Common Data Environment) platform designed for managing data and documentation in multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. In practice, it is a central workspace that gathers all the information related to project execution: from 3D models and documents to schedules and cost estimates. ProjectWise supports the efficient integration of teams, which is absolutely crucial in complex civil engineering projects like CPK Transportation Hub.
Transition from Autodesk to Bentley ProjectWise
The decision to collaborate on the CPK project was both a challenge and an opportunity for HydroBIM. Previously, the company mainly operated on Autodesk software. Transitioning to Bentley ProjectWise required quickly mastering a new tool, which initially involved numerous difficulties.
First Steps with ProjectWise – Challenges and Learning
The HydroBIM team, supported by the client, underwent intensive training to understand the specifics of working with Bentley ProjectWise. The first days were full of challenges. Technical issues, new procedures, and the need to integrate various disciplines required prompt action. Questions such as: “How to import our BIM models?”, “How to manage access for different teams?” and “How to collaborate within a complex folder and file structure?” dominated the discussions. The system turned out to be more complex than expected, and previous experience with other CDE tools was not always sufficient.
Practical Implementation and Outcomes
After a few weeks of intensive work, the HydroBIM team mastered ProjectWise well enough to smoothly execute their tasks. The key was developing a workflow that integrates project management processes with other teams and tools. This enabled effective collaboration in delivering advanced water engineering projects within CPK. Despite the tough beginnings, the tool started delivering tangible benefits, and HydroBIM gained new competencies that open doors to more large-scale projects.
Benefits of Implementing Bentley ProjectWise
Although initial concerns were justified, Bentley ProjectWise proved to be a perfect choice. The platform allows precise data management, automatic change tracking, and minimising the risk of errors caused by team collaboration. Additionally, managing access to information in international multidisciplinary projects became much simpler. As a result, HydroBIM could focus on delivering top-quality services, leading to client satisfaction and continued collaboration on further CPK sections.
Implementing Bentley ProjectWise at HydroBIM is an example of how adapting to new tools can become the key to a company’s growth. With this platform, the team enhanced their skills and met the demands of a complex project like CPK. Today, HydroBIM is not only a specialist in BIM and water engineering, but also a partner ready to undertake the most complex infrastructure challenges in Poland.
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