ESPOO, FINLAND — Following are the winners of the 2009 Tekla Global BIM Awards competition:

• Expo 2010 Finland Pavilion Kirnu by Lemcon Ltd;
• Aldar HQ by William Hare;
• Texas Children's Hospital by Coreslab Structures;
• Crusell bridge by WSP Finland Oy; and
• Capital Gate Tower by Eversendai.

The Expo 2010 Finland Pavilion, called Kirnu, modeled by Lemcon Ltd (China), won the BIM projects category. According to the jury, this project involved a high level of collaboration. The building information model was utilized by many disciplines, including the architect, structural engineer, contractor, and even elevator suppliers. Lemcon used the model throughout the project from design to construction.

The Aldar HQ, winner of the steel projects category, was modeled by William Hare (United Arab Emirates). What was special in this innovative project was that the shape of the building was iterated by new model-based way of working. The collaboration of many disciplines was necessary to make constructible.

The winner of the concrete projects category is Texas Children's Hospital modeled by Coreslab Structures (USA). The cast-in-place structure of the building was laser scanned and imported to the 3D model, which was utilized in the construction phase. Collaborating parties included those doing architectural, MEP, and structural design as well as detailers.

The Crusell bridge modeled by WSP Finland Oy won special recognition. It was recognized for its extremely accurate modeling, including every nut and bolt and concrete reinforcement. Modeled information was used already in the planning and bidding phases of the project. The model was also utilized in site management and included cast-in-place structures.

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