Innovative Construction at High Altitude

Lefay Dolomites, Pinzolo (TN)

DVA has received two assignments from two different clients, which have allowed the entire project to be supported, from the execution phase to completion. Initially, DVA was engaged by Paterlini Costruzioni to implement innovative procedures and technologies, in order to ensure the control of time and resources in a sector like hospitality, which cannot afford delays or extra costs.

While the authorisation process could be considered complete, this was not the case for the in-depth analysis of construction issues and the coordination between disciplines. Lefay Resorts & SPA therefore entered into an agreement with DVA for drafting the working drawings through the BIM process, also to align all operators and obtain the ClimaHotel certification from the CasaClima agency.

Given the 24-month duration of the construction site, DVA's involvement gradually intensified, with a weekly on-site presence during the last 18 months, during which the use of BIM on site was gradually implemented through specific display systems.

These tools were used not only by the designers but also by the construction supervision team, the artistic direction, the client, and the company operators.

The use of digital models allowed for resolving in advance over 800 project clashes among the various disciplines: it is estimated to have resulted in a 50% saving in the time required for the preparation of monthly documents for monitoring the progress of the work.

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33.000

GFA

[m²]

25

VALUE OF DESIGNED WORKS

[M €]

45.135

MODELLED BIM ELEMENTS

800+

RESOLVED CLASHES

Lefay Dolomites, Pinzolo. Detailed architectural section of a multi-storey building on a sloping terrain, featuring a gabled wooden roof. The 3D model highlights the functional layout, integrated MEP systems, and underground levels, set in a mountainous context with a forested backdrop.

Lefay Dolomites, Pinzolo. Construction phase of a building featuring a pitched roof in laminated wood. At the center, a reinforced concrete column supports a steel frame structure. A worker operates on an elevated platform, while equipment and construction materials are scattered on the ground.

“Sharing and collaboration are the key concepts. The use of BIM was proposed to the client almost as a gamble, but it proved to be important and effective both during the construction phase and for updates managed on behalf of the Construction Management and the Property.”

Marco Bernocchi,
Site Manager Paterlini Costruzioni SpA