A 3D digital twin, or a virtual replica of Gimpo International Airport's domestic terminal in western Seoul / Courtesy of Korea Airport Corp. By Lee Hae-rin The Korea Airports Corp. (KAC) will implement Building Information Modeling (BIM) for a new airport on Gadeok Island off the coast from Korea's southern port city of Busan, the company announced, Wednesday.
The airport is slated to be completed by the end of 2029. BIM is a technology that enables 3D visualization and automation concerning the overall construction process in order to enhance quality and productivity. Applying BIM technology enables the simulation of real-life construction processes, allowing for the prediction and analysis of information results.
The technology enhances productivity and efficiency in construction and creates high economic added-value by saving some 10 to 30 percent of the costs, the company explained. Since April, the KAC has been in charge of digital construction management by introducing BIM technology and the digital twin system in the construction until the new airport launches in 2030. Previously in October 2020, the KAC became the first entity in the airport industry worldwide to acquire BIM International Organization Standardization (ISO).
Last month, the airport operator acquired a patent with BIM technology that minimizes errors with the digital twin-based smart airport management system. Most airport construction projects around the world have adopted BIM technology. Additionally.