LiveCol-project

It looks obvious that the operational logic of collaboration in construction projects is developing towards constant collaboration where collaborative activities are taking place in real-time or near-real time manner. This trend is changing the collaboration phenomenon with new requirements for needed technology and organizations with their professionals who are involved. Research, development, and innovations are needed for realizing the potential benefits of real-time collaboration in construction.

The LiveCol project will develop and validate new methods and tools to enable design and construction teams to collaborate through real-time 3D data sharing and communication in virtual 3D environments.

The aim is to move from differentiated and periodically coordinated design towards parallel, open, and up-to-date design information management, supported by 3D tools and associated communication services. The objective is a systemic change of approach, with the help of technology, from the production of design documents to real-time collaborative design. The progressive and controlled sharing of 3D design and requirements information in real time provides a better situational awareness of design progress and supports the correct timing of activities and process management, as well as reducing lead times.

New information sharing and communication technologies will be tested in several use cases defined by the participating companies. The methods will be applied in particular to promote sustainable, carbon-neutral construction, as the related planning methods and processes are not yet widely established. A specific application area for the LiveCol project is design tasks related to the reusability and recyclability of a building and its components and materials.