Table 1 Factors considered in platform selection: design pattern requirements.

From: Optimization of architectural design and construction with integrated BIM and PLM methodologies

Requirement

Requirement subitem

Description of requirement

Design planning

Structural trees and coding systems

Specification of structural trees and coding system application development

Resource template library improvement

Building, structural, interior, electrical, plumbing, landscaping and other standard library construction

BIM attribute extension

Attribute refinement of BIM components

Schematic design

Creative shape design

Creative shape design and implementation of architectural projects

Environmental data entry

Tilt photography and aerial photography model import

Rendering (computing)

Renderer design based on 3DEXCITE

Preliminary design

Visual design localization

Dassault XGD from cloud to local

Development of topographic and geologic import tools

Rapid production of topographic surfaces based on CAD drawings and development of geologic layering tools

Detailed design

Steel node design development

Based on the construction industry specifications, layout optimization and reinforcement function changes through development

Reinforcing steel arrangement development

Development of automatic shear tools for building beams, columns and walls

Automatic shear for building beams, columns and walls

Mechanical, electrical and wall automatic opening function development

Automatic electromechanical opening

Rapid extraction of material reports based on the 3d model

Information application

Quick report extraction

Construction guidance, maintenance and repair

3D atlas

Customization of localization roles and data permissions based on the design institute business