CADconform for MicroStation
Certified standards compliant drawings for BHPOD and BHPIO
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CADconform for MicroStation
CADconform is a powerful tool that integrates directly with MicroStation to ensure every drawing adheres
to your organisation's drafting standards. It enables you to draft to standard, check for compliance, and
certify drawings as conforming to corporate requirements.
At ECS, we use CADconform extensively to guarantee that all drawings prepared for BHP Olympic Dam (BHPOD)
and BHP Iron Ore (BHP WAIO) projects meet their exacting drafting standards.
ECS has developed complete, end-to-end workflows using our own custom in-house tools in combination with
CADconform. This unique approach delivers a streamlined, efficient process for converting and preparing
drawings in MicroStation that are fully compliant with BHP standards.
Contact ECS today to discover how we can help you achieve full drawing submission compliance with BHP
or your own corporate standards.
BHP OD & BHP IO - Achieving drawing compliance
Our proven workflows ensure every drawing is processed with precision, delivering consistency and full
compliance with BHP Olympic Dam (BHPOD) or BHPIO drafting standards. With years of experience and a broad client
base, ECS has refined a comprehensive suite of workflows, automated checks, and detailed reporting tools
that guarantee your data is expertly managed, validated, and migrated into fully compliant drawings.
We will add your approved certification logo
BHP OD - Custom Tools
With over a decade of experience converting drawings to meet BHP Olympic Dam (BHPOD) standards,
ECS has developed a comprehensive suite of custom tools designed to migrate data from other
CAD systems into fully compliant MicroStation drawings.
Our deep expertise in MicroStation and BHP OD libraries enables us to eliminate common issues,
reduce repetition, and minimise manual intervention. Automated processes intelligently identify
and rebuild key data to meet compliance requirements, while guided workflows assist users in
resolving issues efficiently and accurately.
In addition, automated drawing naming, creation, and title block management across entire
drawing sets ensure consistency, accuracy, and error-free deliverables every time.
Extract title block and create drawing dialog (in part)
Single click graphics conformance across disciplines
BHP OD CAD Build
As the trusted custodian of the BHP Olympic Dam (BHP OD) CAD Build, ECS brings unrivalled
experience in governance and maintenance of the drafting environment. Extensive development
and rigorous testing underpin our deep understanding of the system, so you can rely on us to
look after your drawings with the highest level of expertise.
Our in-depth knowledge of the BHP OD CAD Build means your drawing deliverables receive
meticulous attention to detail and a level of quality assurance you can trust. Our systems
are continuously updated to support the latest version of MicroStation, the most current
CAD Build configuration, and the latest corporate standards approved by BHP Olympic Dam.
Toolbar with Reports, Checks, Fixes and Certification
Drawing Reports
ECS produces comprehensive drawing reports that focus on the key aspects of BHP Olympic Dam (BHP OD)
compliance. Common errors are quickly identified and automatically resolved, ensuring
your drawings meet the highest quality standards. Our Title Block Automation tools streamline
title block updates, enabling efficient batch processing across large drawing sets.
In addition, ECS has developed automated tools to manage drawing revision control as documents
progress through the BHP OD submission stages. Automatic re-certification and reporting guarantee
that your data remains compliant at every step. The entire process is fully scalable from a dozen
to thousands of drawings providing you with confidence in a smooth and successful
submission to Copper EIM.
Submission Compliance - Submittal Tool or Aconex
ECS has successfully submitted thousands of drawings to BHP Olympic Dam (BHP OD) within the
past year alone. We have an in-depth understanding of the Submittal Tool and its associated
reporting requirements, and we provide both the software and the specialist services needed
to manage this submission process with precision and efficiency.
Alternatively, drawings can be submitted via Aconex. ECS has developed automated tools that
prepare complete drawing sets and generate the necessary batch processing scripts to
automatically revise and submit drawings through Aconex. As the sole developer and user
of these Aconex automation tools, ECS offers a level of control, accuracy, and reliability that
ensures consistent, compliant submission results every time.
Aconex Export for Bulkloading
BHPIO CADconform Case Study
BHP is leading the charge for CAD standards. A long time leader in use of standards for engineering
and drafting, BHPIO has had electronic CAD standards in place since the mid-1990s, but without the ability
to reliably enforce the use of their standards. With CADconform BHPIO has been able to:
• Measurebly improve efficiency and productivity for both in-house and consultants with estimated savings
of $3.25 million USD per project
• Assist new drafters become productive faster
• Facilitate management of large-scale multi-vendor projects by streamlining the assignment and reception of CAD drawing files and assuring 100% conformance to CAD standards.
• Enable use of standardized CAD data for input to advanced application and systems for access to new ROIs
Click on this link for a detailed Case Study.