BIM Benefits from the Very First Steps: NOVA-PRO Created Pilot Project in Renga Professional and Pilot-BIM

BIM Benefits from the Very First Steps: NOVA-PRO Created Pilot Project in Renga Professional and Pilot-BIM

At a time when information modeling is becoming a necessity, the Petrozavodsk-based design company NOVA-PRO is demonstrating a successful example of transitioning to BIM technology using the domestically developed Renga Professional and Pilot-BIM. Despite initial concerns — including heavy team workload, risks of extended project timelines, and the challenges of mastering new software — the company took a deliberate approach to selecting a platform for its digital transformation.

The key factors behind the choice of Renga Professional were its low entry barrier for specialists working with BIM for the first time, the availability of training materials, the product open development roadmap, and the ability to develop architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines within a unified environment. Real-time collaborative work was particularly important, enabling all specialists to instantly see changes made by their colleagues.

For the pilot project, the company selected a multi-apartment residential building in Petrozavodsk with a total area of approximately 6,000 square meters. The digital information model was developed in accordance with the client’s technical specifications and regional standards of the Republic of Karelia. Team training was conducted through ASKON’s BIM Faculty, followed by continuous study of new functionality updates.

Multi-apartment residential building in Petrozavodsk. Space-planning and architectural solutions. Source: NOVA-PRO

During the project, specialists not only created a full-scale digital information model but also expanded the element library using Renga STDL by developing custom engineering equipment templates. Pilot-BIM was used for model verification, including automated clash detection and attribute validation. Integration with CREDO software was carried out through IFC export.

Examples of engineering equipment created using Renga STDL. Source: NOVA-PRO

Additional model application scenarios proved especially valuable, including comparison of design alternatives with automatic material quantity calculations, use of the digital information model for structural analysis and interior design development, and preparation of layouts for the sales department. All these tasks were performed on the basis of a single unified model, significantly accelerating project workflows.

Following the pilot project, the company identified several key advantages of BIM implementation: improved visualization of design solutions, elimination of inconsistencies in documentation, timely clash detection, and faster implementation of design changes. NOVA-PRO plans to scale the technology to new projects and further develop best practices for working with domestically developed solutions, which are evolving rapidly and proving their effectiveness in real-world projects.

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