BIM Empowers the Entire GRC Project Workflow: Digital Innovation from Design to Operation and Maintenance

Digital technology is reshaping architectural fabric, and BIM enables precise full-cycle management of GRC projects. Amid the wave of modern construction industrialization, GRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) has become the preferred material for high-end buildings thanks to its light weight, high strength, and flexible formability, while the deep integration of BIM technology is fundamentally transforming the traditional operating model of GRC projects. With 28 years of industry experience, Qinglong Group has cultivated full-chain GRC services, participated in drafting the Technical Standard for Building Application of Glass Fiber Reinforced Cement (GRC), and accumulated extensive practical experience in the implementation of BIM technology.

#Parametric Innovation of BIM in the GRC Design Phase BIM technology provides parametric modeling capabilities for GRC design, breaking the limitations of traditional 2D drawings. In the Wuhan Han Show Theater project, the Qinglong team used BIM software to build a 1:1 3D model, breaking down the complex "Chinese Red Lantern" form into producible GRC component units, precisely optimizing the load-bearing structure and installation nodes of components, and proactively avoiding more than 30 design clashes. Meanwhile, with BIM's visualization capabilities, designers can adjust GRC component parameters such as texture and thickness in real time, achieving a perfect balance between artistic creativity and engineering feasibility—a workflow that shortened the project's design period by more than 20%.

#Digital Collaboration in the Production and Construction Phases In the GRC production stage, data from BIM models can be directly connected to Qinglong's intelligent production lines, enabling precise cutting and mold machining for prefabricated components. Taking the Shanghai Qingpu R&D and production project as an example, data exported from BIM—such as component dimensions and fiber distribution—enabled automated batching and forming in the production workshop, keeping component precision errors within ±2mm, far exceeding industry standards. During construction, Qinglong employed BIM plus 3D laser scanning technology to precisely install 30,000㎡ of GRC curtain wall in the Shenzhen Pingshan High-Tech Zone Comprehensive Service Center project. By simulating construction paths to optimize lifting plans, it reduced on-site operational risks by 15%, helping the project win the Luban Award.

#Full Lifecycle Management in the Operation and Maintenance Phase Digital archives of GRC projects built with BIM technology provide a reliable basis for later operation and maintenance. The BIM operation and maintenance platform Qinglong established for projects such as the Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center integrates information including GRC component production batches, inspection data, and installation nodes, enabling fault locating and maintenance alerts via mobile devices. This full lifecycle management approach has increased the maintenance efficiency of GRC components by 40% and significantly reduced owners' long-term operating costs.

From design optimization to construction implementation and then to later operation and maintenance, the deep integration of BIM technology and GRC engineering demonstrates the core value of digital transformation. Building on 28 years of technical expertise, Qinglong Group applies BIM throughout the entire process, providing designers and owners with integrated solutions from concept to delivery, and driving the GRC industry toward greater precision, efficiency, and intelligence.