Water treatment facilities are vital for delivering clean drinking water to communities, but designing and constructing these complex systems can present significant challenges. Resolve’s Virtual Reality (VR) technology is revolutionizing the water treatment industry, offering tools that enhance collaboration, improve safety, and streamline the design process to ensure efficient and reliable water treatment operations.
In water treatment projects, resolving design conflicts early is crucial to keeping construction on schedule and on budget. VR allows project teams to virtually walk through treatment plants before construction begins, making it easier to identify potential issues that could impact safety and operability.
Using VR for BIM quality assurance and control (QA/QC) have never been easier. With Resolve, walk through your facility in VR to quickly identify clashes, address concerns, and refine your designs—all before construction begins. Our tools integrate seamlessly with your BIM workflows, enhancing efficiency at every stage.
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In the fast-paced world of construction, immersive technologies are quickly turning from nice-to-haves into scientifically proven necessities.
Safety is critical in water treatment facilities. Operators must be able to work safely and efficiently, accessing equipment without risking injury. Resolve’s VR tools allow teams to conduct safety and operability reviews directly within the virtual model. By bringing operators and maintenance staff into the VR environment, designers can gather valuable feedback on equipment placement, accessibility, and workflow, ensuring that facilities are not just efficient, but safe to operate.
Traditional review methods using 2D screens or CAD models often fall short when it comes to fully visualizing complex treatment plants. VR acts as a universal translator, allowing everyone from engineers to site operators to see the facility in a way that feels real. This immersive approach helps teams catch design flaws that might be missed on a flat screen, such as obstructed access points or insufficient space for assembly.
Companies like MWH, Mott MacDonald Bentley, @One Alliance, and more are using Resolve for review of water facility designs.
Operators, who often cannot leave their day-to-day duties, can participate in VR reviews remotely, providing essential feedback that would otherwise be missed until after construction. This early engagement helps avoid expensive retrofits and ensures that the final design meets operational needs.
In one memorable case, VR reviews revealed that a chemical injection cabinet was too low, posing a head-knocking hazard for operators. Adjusting the design early avoided a costly retrofit, saving an estimated £5,000 in just 15 minutes. By catching such issues early, VR helps keep projects on track and reduces the need for expensive on-site modifications.
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