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USACE Buffalo District Shares BIM Renders for Lock Gate Upgrade and Shoreline Protection

The release underscores a shift to component-level digital design that leverages public domain posting for broader transparency.

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Overview

  • On August 13, 2025, the Buffalo District posted BIM-generated models and renders to DVIDS under a public domain designation.
  • The shared portfolio features a detailed miter gate model for Black Rock Lock to support precise upgrade planning and maintenance.
  • A BIM render of stone revetments for Old Fort Niagara illustrates erosion mitigation strategies for the historic shoreline.
  • Engineers are using Building Information Modeling to integrate 3D components and data management across design, construction and facility lifecycle workflows.
  • Each image on DVIDS includes photo IDs, timestamps and location metadata to document and share the district’s modernization efforts openly.