Research and Practice on Full-Process Application of BIM Technology in GRC Engineering Projects

Amid the current wave of digital transformation in the construction industry, BIM technology, with its powerful collaborative management capabilities and visualization advantages, is profoundly changing the project implementation model of new decorative building materials such as GRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete). As an industry leader with 28 years of full-chain experience in detailed design, manufacturing, construction and installation, and after-sales maintenance of UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP materials, Qinglong Group has always been committed to deeply integrating BIM technology with new building materials, providing designers and owners with full-process solutions from concept to completion.

The core value of BIM technology in empowering GRC engineering projects is first reflected in precise collaboration during the detailed design stage. In traditional GRC projects, deviations between 2D drawings and actual site conditions often lead to construction rework. Through BIM 3D modeling, Qinglong's technical team can perform parametric design of complex irregular components (such as hyperbolic exterior wall cladding panels and openwork relief decorations), achieving shape optimization with tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper. Taking a grand theater project as an example, clash detection using the BIM model proactively avoided conflicts between GRC components and steel structure supports, shortening the detailed design cycle by 30% while ensuring shape accuracy within ±2mm. For more industry information: WeChat qlfsbl123

In the manufacturing stage, the application of BIM technology has enabled digital prefabrication of GRC components. Qinglong's Guangxi production base connects BIM models with CNC machining equipment, directly converting design data into production instructions and increasing mold processing efficiency by 40%. For the production of UHPC (Ultra-High Performance Concrete) and GRC composite components, the BIM system can automatically generate material mix proportion plans and curing parameters, combined with RFID chip traceability technology, to ensure the quality stability of each batch of products. This digital production model not only meets the requirements of large-scale projects for component standardization, but also provides reliable technical support for customized artistic shapes.

The application of BIM technology in the construction and installation stage focuses on solving the challenges of precise positioning and safety control of GRC components. Qinglong's construction team uses 3D laser scanning technology to obtain actual site data, and combines lightweight processing of BIM models with AR technology to achieve visual guidance for component installation. In a commercial complex project, by simulating hoisting paths with BIM technology, the team successfully completed the installation of a single GRC sunshade panel weighing up to 8 tons, with installation errors controlled within 5mm, reducing on-site adjustment time by 60% compared with traditional methods. In addition, the mechanical analysis module integrated in the BIM model can simulate the wind pressure resistance and seismic performance of GRC curtain wall systems in advance to ensure structural safety.

Full lifecycle management is another important dimension of BIM technology application in GRC engineering projects. Qinglong has established a project information database based on the BIM platform, centrally managing data such as design parameters, production records, and construction acceptance, providing traceable information support for later operation and maintenance. For example, for the GRC exterior wall systems of overseas projects (such as a landmark building in Malaysia), owners can quickly query component maintenance cycles and replacement plans through the BIM model, significantly reducing after-sales maintenance costs. This full-process digital management model of “design-production-construction-operation and maintenance” is precisely the core competitiveness of Qinglong as a National High-Tech Enterprise and a Specialized and Innovative Enterprise.

As Vice Chairman Unit of the China GRC Association and a member of the International GRC Association, Qinglong Group has always taken “Creating Aesthetic Architecture” as its mission, actively promoting the innovative application of BIM technology in the field of new building materials. In the future, Qinglong will continue to deepen the technical integration of BIM with UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP materials, integrating its national production bases with its overseas sales network to provide global customers with more efficient and intelligent architectural decoration solutions, committed to becoming a world-class leading manufacturer of UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP. For more industry information: WeChat qlfsbl123