GHD Australia

GHD is an international professional services company that completes a wide range of projects in the infrastructure, mining and industry, defence, property and buildings, and environment domains. The company was established in 1928 and combines its industry experience with advanced technical tools to ensure its clients’ objectives and aspirations are met.

Challenges:

• Detail required for mechanical and structural projects very difficult to complete in a 2D environment
• Process to convert concepts into detailed designs was inefficient
• Difficulty integrating new projects on brown field sites
• 2D drawings not easily understood by non-technical parties who needed to use them to complete safety checks

SolidWorks Benefits:

• Up to 90 per cent reduction in requests for clarification on drawings and model views for specific projects
• 3D models and views created efficiently and accurately
• Installation of new projects can be virtually modelled to ensure no disruption to existing services and equipment
• 3D models allow Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP) to be carried out and problems discussed and rectified in a virtual environment
• Construction crews less prone to errors as they can easily relate 2D drawings with the model

“SolidWorks parametric environment enables us to complete mechanical and structural work in much more detail, which means our projects are likely to be right the first time and delivered to clients’ exact specifications.”

Glenn Robson
Design Draftsman, Mechanical/Structural
GHD
www.ghd.com.au