The Washington University East End Transformation in St. Louis included eight parts – six buildings, one underground parking garage and landscape features. With more than 20 design team partners, the project required an unprecedented level of collaboration – especially with McCarthy’s plan to self-perform more than 43,000 cubic yards of concrete. By automating the concrete pour calculation process and creating model-based layouts of the pour, the McCarthy VDC team turned what is typically a manual process into a seamless digital workflow that saved 18 labor-hours per day. Additional three-dimensional coordination between trade partners helped anticipate potential issues and proactively outline communication strategies for effective resolution.
14 labor-hours saved per concrete pour by automating the concrete pour calculation process
8 labor-hours saved per day using a digital model and workflow for concrete pours
