Insights | DBM Vircon

Where Do Steel Detailers Fit into the Construction Cycle?

Traditionally, a steel detailer occupied quite a narrow role within the construction cycle, wedged between the engineer and the fabricator. However, with rapid advancements in technology and construction methodology, steel detailers have adopted a ‘whole of life’ service delivery approach.

The Benefits 3D Steel Detailing versus the Traditional 2D Process

Traditionally, steel detailers, fabricators and erectors used 2D drawings during the planning and construction phases of a project. The transition towards 3D steel detailing offers engineers, fabricators and asset owners many benefits.

DBM Vircon – Rebrand of PDC Group, BDS Vircon & CandraftVSI

We are pleased to announce the rebranding of PDC Group, BDS Vircon, and CandraftVSI to be now known as one brand - DBM Vircon.

Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Demonstrates the Power of BIM

The development encompasses 50 new bars, cafes and restaurants; 2,000 apartments across three residential towers; and more than 1,000 premium hotel rooms operating under four hotel brands, one with a casino.

Everything Coming Up DBM Vircon

DBM Vircon joined Arup, Civmec and Cays Engineering in the submission for the 2018 ASI WA Steel Excellence Awards in Engineering Projects.

Project Finalist in the bSI openBIM Awards 2019

BuildingSMART International Awards Program credits exemplary demonstrations of openBIM best practice or innovation within project delivery and lifecycle asset management. The Queen’s Wharf Brisbane project has been selected as one of the three finalists competing.

Digital Engineering Team Roadshow, Unparalleled

This event was sponsored by DBM Vircon and acts as a social platform in which emerging engineers, architects, town planners have a chance to meet and share their experiences while hearing about industry developments.

ASI Case Study and Steel Excellence Awards Presentation

The event included the official announcement of all Western Australian category winners of the ASI Excellence in Steel.

New Kentucky Bridge Replaces Cluttered Span

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recently replaced an aging, structurally deﬁcient span of U.S. 60 in western Kentucky with a three-span, continuous Warren style through truss. The steel truss superstructure, features a clutterless, aesthetically pleasing bridge with vertical members & sway bracing used in typical truss designs.

Reconstruction National Award – Wells Street Bridge

The Wells Street Bridge is the longest double deck, double leaf, bascule bridge built over the Chicago River, and only one of two remaining bascule bridges in the city of Chicago that carries both automobile and transit (Chicago Transit Authority elevated trains) on two levels.

Short Span Merit Award – Mill Creek Bridge

A sample steel plate girder bridge employing A1010 is the 123ft long, 42ft, 8in wide Mill Creek Bridge along Lower Columbia River Hwy, only the second A1010 plate girder bridge for public use in the world.

Major Span National Award – Hastings Bridge

The Hastings Bridge over the Mississippi River in Hastings, Minnesota, is a record breaker. Built as a replacement for the functionally obsolete Hastings High Bridge (built in 1950), the new 1,938ft long bridge with a 545ft main span is the longest freestanding tied-arch bridge in North America