The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry is at a crossroads. Advances in technology are driving new methods of project lifecycle management from initial conception to operations to retirement. Against a background of increasing global competition, companies must automate enterprise processes to adapt to ever-shorter lifecycles, and run operations more efficiently in order to ensure profitable project delivery.

Siemens PLM Software provides design and data management software solutions to drive complex global project execution. We provide design and data management of key energy and utilities industry initiatives including capital project planning, design, construction, operations and sustainment. Our solutions include:

• Document, records and information management
• Regulatory, permit and license compliance management
• Workflow and digital signatures
• Safety
• Mobility
• Process-driven solutions

Built on a scalable and proven platform, these solutions for architecture, engineering and construction provide the backbone for innovation in the energy and utilities industry.

Building Information Modeling
Take your operations to the next level with building information modeling solutions (BIM) from Siemens PLM Software. Owners/operators, EPCs, contractors, suppliers, logistics and transportation organizations can collaborate effectively on projects of all sizes. You can simulate all aspects of a project in our virtual development environment, which provides a single source of project and process information. Siemens PLM Software solutions for BIM provide an environment to take your project from concept to project handover, including freeform modeling, 3D parametric design and early design analysis. Not only are 3D models of the project available, but also all of the project information such as costing, schedules, and resource management.

Building Lifecycle Management
Capital projects are big and involve a myriad of resources. Their success depends on your ability to be flexible, manage risk and keep costs low. You have to develop sound business strategies aligned with customer needs to manage risk, plan supplier capacity, optimize resources and accelerate capital project planning and execution. Siemens PLM Software solutions for building lifecycle management focus on providing a standard template for design and execution that provides a closed-loop framework for concept to disposal. The digital project environment provides a secure collaboration platform to bring all project participants into the virtual development process. Explore designs, make changes, and inform all project participants by providing a secure environment to share your vision for the project through design, documentation, construction, handover and commissioning.