Discrete Event Simulation & Optimisation Modelling (DES)
With an established history of working with companies from the construction, medical and public service sectors, our expertly trained staff at Free Running Buildings use DES to:
- Proof-out process improvement concepts including line balancing and resource optimisation
- Identify bottlenecks within existing systems and test potential solutions
- Re-engineer business processes to identify optimal solutions
- Identify high-density areas within indoor public areas and industrial buildings to support decision making on redesigning layout and flow
![]() Simulation and Heatmap model to visualise passenger density |
![]() Simulation statistics for understanding passenger flows |
![]() Passenger flow simulation in 3D |
Digital Twin Modelling
Digital twin is the next level of simulation in which the simulation is connected to real-time data coming from the physical systems via sensor data, monitoring devices or process management systems such as Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
Benefits of digital twin modelling include:
- Predictive performance based on real-time states
- Real-time monitoring
- Resource optimisation based on real-time scenarios
Our current development in digital twin focuses on smart factory and net-zero buildings.
Point-Cloud Model Generation
A point cloud is a set of data points in space, the points represent a 3D shape or object. Our capabilities in Point-Cloud Modelling include aerial, radial and thermal scanning, with our in-house software and bespoke built drone capabilities.
We use Point-Cloud modelling to support:
- Automatic generation of 3D geometry for Building Energy Modelling applications
- Generation of 3D factory layout for support DES and digital twin models
- Façade inspection and repair detection