WASHINGTON — Dassault Systèmes, a leader in 3D design, 3D digital mock up, and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, has announced the launch of “Lean Construction,” an industry solution developed for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry for collaborative project management and execution.

In today’s construction industry, all stakeholders do not necessarily align well, said the company. Dassault Systèmes said its Lean Construction solution is designed to provide a collaborative project backbone that helps companies from all parts of the AEC industry develop, manage, and organize complex projects from anywhere. A centralized 3D environment enhances communication between offices and onsite teams. The visibility into real-time project status also allows all players to quickly make any needed improvements, helping to control costs and eliminate waste.

With Lean Construction, companies can review and analyze different options to ensure they’ve created the best construction approach and assembly sequences, said the company. Resources can then be applied to understand the cost effectiveness and profitability of the plan, enabling any adjustments or changes to be made before work begins. Once the project is underway, Lean Construction helps track progress in real-time to avoid field collisions between contractors, subcontractors, and others, and prevent any issues that could drive up expenses and reduce profits.