Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine July 2018 | Page 148

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148 information modelling ) software enables planners and designers to virtually plan buildings by creating 3D models which can be visualized . “ On the computer simulation , you can make many adjustments and play around with designs before the actual building process ,” says Tang .
“ This reduces abortive works . It saves time ; construction , environmental and health costs ; occupational health and safety risks . Issues are flagged promptly and the software identifies what needs to be fixed and how long it will take .” BIM also helps facilitate overall building management post-construction .
NWD also launched the first virtual reality ( VR ) apartment viewing app in Hong Kong last year . While customers can still look at sales galleries and show flats , the app allows users to check the layout of an apartment remotely , and VR helps buyers design their own interior .
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How will NWD maintain its status

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as a community-centric living culture curator ? “ Quality speaks louder than anything else ,” Tang states . “ Everything we introduce from now on must live up to our vision . We will try to increase and strategise our communication both internally and externally .”
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