Using BIM (Building Information Modelling) for Operation & Maintenance has become a hot topic in the last few years, but it is never implemented in practice. One reason is a lack of understanding of maintenance by engineering companies, BIM vendors and related companies. Another is the lack of suitable technological tools.

On May 12th, Siveco China organized a free training for customers under enhanced maintenance support. Customer Service Manager Sunny Wang conducted this session, which three companies attended.

In this issue, we are pleased to share the results of our 2017 Maintenance in China survey. With 493 respondents, this 5th edition of the survey, conducted with Shanghai University’s Sino-European School of Technology, is by far the largest of its kind in China.

Launched in 2008 and now in its 5th edition, the “Maintenance in China” survey is a joint project between the Sino-European School of Technology of Shanghai University (UTSEUS) and Siveco China, the country’s largest maintenance consultancy. It is by far the most comprehensive survey of its kind.

Beijing Baida Air, is a specialized company established in 2010 to supply oxygen to industrial clients using vacuum-pressure swing adsorption (VPSA) technology. This technology can be applied widely in the fields of fiberglass, glass, steel, nonferrous metals, recycled metals, coal gasification, sewage treatment and other industrial applications of oxygen.

This month’s tips & tricks gives a new functional overview and benefits of mobile maintenance solution bluebee®. bluebee® supports all onsite activities: receiving work orders from any back-office system, reporting work done, inspection results, meter readings and measurements. bluebee® also allows users to visualize trends and graphical reports.