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Camp Nou, the iconic stadium of FC Barcelona, ​​is in the midst of a renovation project aimed at making it one of the most modern and sustainable stadiums in the world. Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology plays a fundamental role in this project, facilitating effective collaboration among architects, engineers, and builders to ensure accuracy, quality, and project objectives compliance.

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Benefits of using BIM in the renovation of Camp Nou

The use of BIM in the renovation of Camp Nou is generating several benefits, such as:

• Increased accuracy and quality in design and construction: The BIM model allows design and construction teams to work more precisely, reducing the risk of errors and quality issues.

• Improved communication and collaboration: The BIM model serves as a centralized platform for communication and cooperation between the different disciplines involved in the project.

• Cost and time savings: Using BIM for construction simulation and analysis helps identify and resolve potential issues before they arise on-site, which can reduce costs and delays.

• Enhanced sustainability: The BIM model can be used to analyze the project's environmental impact and make design decisions that help minimize this impact.

Challenges of the Camp Nou renovation

The renovation of Camp Nou presents several complex challenges, such as:

• Maintaining stadium activity during construction: Camp Nou is one of the busiest stadiums globally, with a capacity of 99,354 spectators. Renovation works mustn't interrupt matches or scheduled events at the stadium.

• Integrating the new structure with the existing one: The new Camp Nou structure must seamlessly integrate with the historical structure and identity of the stadium.

• Meeting the highest sustainability standards: FC Barcelona is committed to building a sustainable stadium that minimizes its environmental impact.

Courtesy of: fcbarcelona