TIME NOW Engineering

Mining is one of the industrial sectors that demands the most precision in planning, logistical control, and technical execution.

In the plant of Carajás Copper – VALE, Any failure in processes such as the assembly or disassembly of structures can compromise not only the schedule but also operational safety.

It was in this scenario that the TIME NOW Engineering sought support from Cadbim to apply the BIM as a simulation and planning tool, raising the level of predictability of the project.

About the client and the project

Customer: TIME NOW Engineering
Sector: Industrial mining
Location: Carajás Copper Plant – VALE

The project scope included detailed modeling of:

• Metal structures and belt conveyors;
• Mechanical equipment and lifting systems;
• Concrete structures;
• Land, stockpile, and construction sites.

The model was used as a technical basis for complete dismantling, assembly, and transportation simulations, digitally integrating the design disciplines with the project's executive planning.

Challenge and objective

The main challenge of the project was to ensure a high level of technical detail and geometric fidelity, meeting the requirements for disassembly and reassembly.

Each component would need to be modeled individually, with specific technical identifications to allow for accurate, integrated, and interoperable simulations with 4D planning tools, such as Synchro.

Cadbim's role: stages and deliverables

Cadbim's activities were divided into three main areas:

1. Detailed parametric modeling

• Metal structures and individual conveyors;
• Technical classification for disassembly simulation;
• Inclusion of construction site elements, terrain, and equipment.
  

2. Integration and interoperability

• Direct connection between Revit and Synchro;
• Guaranteed compatibility between the model and the executive schedules;
• Preparing the model for constructability and sequencing analyses.
  

3. Data organization and extraction

• Complete parameterization of the elements;
• Ability to generate visual and chronological reports;
• Support for decision-making during construction.
  

Technical and strategic results

The BIM model developed by Cadbim provided to TIME NOW the following benefits:

• Realistic and reliable simulations of assembly, disassembly, and transport;
• Anticipating technical and logistical risks;
• Greater predictability in the execution schedule;
• Optimized coordination between project and field teams;
• Reduced rework and increased operational efficiency.

BIM was used as a planning and decision-making tool, adding direct value to the project.

Cadbim delivers more than just models.

This case demonstrates how BIM can go beyond the traditional design function and act as strategic support in complex industrial projects.

At the Carajás Copper plant, the model served as a link between design, logistics, and execution, allowing for accurate simulations and decisions based on data, not assumptions.

Cadbim delivers Clarity, structure, and technical safety for those who build..

This is the #JeitoCadbim.