BIM Heroes Podcast Episode 10: The State of SUE (SubsurfaceUnderground Engineering & Subsurface Utility Model.)In this episode, host Cody Whitelock talks with Aaron Goldstein, a geophysicist and expert in subsurface utility engineering (SUE) from Universal Engineering Sciences (UES), and Lera Cirlan, part of the virtual design consulting team at UES that creates 3D BIM models. They discuss the current state of SUE practices in the construction industry and the challenges companies face in accurately mapping underground utilities. Aaron and Lera also explore the future potential of integrating high-quality SUE data with building information modeling (BIM) from the very start of projects. This could allow for enhanced design coordination, utility clash detection, construction planning, and visualization for project stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.Show Highlights: Importance of SUE and Integrating with BIM: Aaron explains why accurate underground utility mapping is critical from the geotechnical engineering phase through construction. He highlights how utility strikes are a major liability and the challenges of existing utility networks. Aaron and Lera discuss the potential benefits of incorporating comprehensive, high-quality SUE data into BIM models for improved design coordination, clash detection, and visualisation. Current State of SUE Practices: The discussion covers the evolution of SUE from its beginnings in the 1980s to the latest geophysical techniques like ground penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetics, and acoustics being used UES's Approach to SUE and BIM Integration: Aaron provides an in-depth look at how UES is expanding into offering SUE services alongside its traditional geotechnical, construction materials, and other services Lera discusses her role in creating 3D BIM models from the comprehensive SUE survey data collected by Aaron. They discuss the process of integrating this accurate utility data into design models for enhanced visualization and coordination Future of SUE and BIM Coordination: Looking ahead, they consider what developing technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) could enable for utility mapping and model visualization. Aaron outlines his vision for SUE to become a seamless part of the BIM process from the very start of projectsListen to the BIM Heroes Podcast on: Spotify: http://evr.cm/spotify Apple: http://evr.cm/apple YouTube: http://evr.cm/youtube

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