BIM Clash Detection: Increasing Productivity & Coordination

BIM modeling is an efficient and effective means of constructing 3D virtual models and is an integral part of designing practice. It has improved construction performance and enhanced designs. Along with all these benefits BIM Modeling also permit active collaboration and communication between the civil, mechanical, electrical engineers, architects and clients. The method of developing BIM models demands an extremely collaborative environment where everyone can have access to their part of the work. At the end when all the disciplines are added, it is vital to detect and solve any possible clashes.

What is the clash? When designs from two or more elements intersect on a single platform or arranged within a set tolerance limit, clashes occur. Clashes can be geometric, like pipelines passing through walls or schedule based clash, when different sequential phases of work are scheduled to occur simultaneously. Clash can also happen when modifications are not made to the designs.
Generally, there are three types of clashes:

1) Hard Clash - This kind of clash is said to occur with two objects are taking up the same space.

2) Soft Clash or Clearance Clash - Soft clash means that the object requires more positive geometric tolerances within their buffer zone for better accessibility, maintenance and protection.

3) Workflow or 4D Clash - Through workflow clash detection process, one can identify and fix scheduling clashes for the workers, material, fabrication and delivery clashes.

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Why BIM Clash Detection is important?

BIM Clash detection is the most critical aspects of a pre-construction process. Clash detection method is necessary for most BIM companies, engineers and architects. They use this strategy to solve design problems that appear in form of clashes and afterwards perform BIM Coordination before construction. One of the benefits of BIM Clash Detection is that it involves various departments to discuss design changes, detect clashes and subsequent resolution prior to BIM Coordination process. Latest technologies like cloud make this process easier for different teams at different locations.

Steps we follow in our BIM Coordination services  are:

• Collection of data: All the important information including inputs and specifications are gathered from clients.

• Development of Idea: Data offered by the clients are analysed, creative ideas are launched in a user-friendly way. 

• Administration: Experienced engineers and architects work on the designing project as a team.

• BIM Coordination: Using the latest software required designs are created. 

• Data Presentation: In the last stage, the best quality, structured project road-map is given to clients.

Our BIM Coordination services improve the purpose and operability of the BIM modeling and ensure that projects are completed at right time.

BIM Clash Detection

It creates clash-free visual designs and saves the builders from unnecessary expenses for the construction. It accelerates the 4D Construction Planning and development process and throws the light on the areas of unevenness and differences in the design.

Our services deliver solutions to residential projects as well as industrial buildings.

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Why should Steel Detailers Move from 2D CAD to 3D BIM Workflows to Remain Competitive?

Steel detailing is one of the most essential components in a long chain of creation — without it, schools, shopping malls and skyscrapers could never be completed. Being closely linked to the other providers in that chain is critical for the operations, but it can affect the business in fundamental ways: fortunes, workflows, and even the technologies we rely on are all interdependent.

As a result, a change that starts anywhere in that chain will eventually ripple all the way through it. That means the increasingly widespread use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D workflows by designers, builders, and others in the industry will affect the detailing company as well — if it hasn’t already. BIM creates efficiency and users will get several benefits, the greatest potential of BIM is realized through its potential to cut down rework which eventually improves productivity.

BIM also minimize conflicts and changes during construction, clash detection is an integral part of BIM Modeling. Once the disciplines finish the work/ Model, the chances for clash to occur are high as it occurs when elements of different model occupy the same space. Clash Detection helps in the effective identification, inspection and reporting of interferences in 3D project model. It helps check completed or ongoing work and reduces the risk of human errors.

The need of Steel Detailing companies to switch from 2D CAD to 3D BIM is all the more necessary due to the vast importance of BIM. 

The main points are as follows:- 

• To bring down production cost: 

The Change from 2D to 3D BIM in construction projects is aimed to reduce cost and time. Steel detailing company does not keep the projects cost-effective compared to BIM where the workflow allow companies to estimate cost, reduce rework and eliminate production scrap.

• Time for tool sharpening: 

The necessities of implementing a 3D detailing solution is already explained as above. The move from 2D to 3D, however benefits workflows in ample ways for eg., Improved interoperability, increased efficiency, and a reduction in fabrication errors mean the software often pays for itself quickly.

• Evolving Workflows 

Prior to the implementation of 3D software and once the transition from 2D to 3D is complete, companies often find their detailing and fabrication workflows to be very different. 

With Advance BIM Software the checking time has been greatly reduced and there’s confidence in the output. Advance steel is the fundamental change in the construction process where one can look at the building model from all ends and right through design and drafting.

The Chain of Change

What’s reshaping the industry isn’t just 3D model–based technology, but also the ways that technology is being used to connect project teams and to keep data moving smoothly from one phase to the next. Many contractors now prefer — or require — that the members of their project teams use BIM, so detailing companies that haven’t yet determined their BIM strategy risk losing out on contracts.

Silicon Engineering Consultants Limited, understand the essentials of healthy and perfect environment for living. We as steel detailing companies use 3D BIM for better production output; we understand client’s need and prioritize the work accordingly. We work on various sectors, from Structure to Architecture and Mechanical to Electrical. We have completed various projects in Building Information Modeling.

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Top 5 FAQ’s on BIM

Here’s a list of frequently asked questions on BIM by those who aren’t very familiar with the concept. The answers followed by the questions will try to spread light on BIM. 

 

1.  What is BIM?
 

BIM stands for “Building Information Modeling”. Sometimes it is also known as “Building Information Model”. In simple words, BIM is the creation of a virtual model of any physical entity. It is used by designers to design a building, by construction team to model the construction and by building owner for facilities management. BIM helps in smooth functioning of the project lifecycle.

2. Who owns the BIM?

BIM Modeling must be shared with everyone involved in the project. To maximize the benefits of BIM, it must be owned by a building owner. Let’s consider an analogy in which BIM can be compared with a photography session. The client will be satisfied by receiving only the prints of the photographs but it would add value if they receive original photos. The original photos can be utilized by the client for future use.

Same is the case with BIM Modeling. Suppose, an engineer creates a BIM but does not share it with other team members. The designer will design the building but he will not be able to coordinate it. The construction team will not get the benefits of a digital model. The building owner will thus be left with boxes of paper to manage the facility of the building. To avoid this, the engineer must have shared BIM with the designer. By doing so, BIM can be shared with everyone down the line making most out of it.

3. Who can benefit more from BIM?

 

The answer to this question is simple. As BIM is used by everyone involved in the project, it is equally beneficial to all. The designers will not require retyping the data from 2D CAD model to Microsoft Excel. The construction team will not get informed about dozens of on-site clashes and hence pricing of the product can be done more efficiently. The building owner will be able to manage and alter the facilities of the building better than ever. Thus, we can say that BIM helps everyone and it is beneficial to all. 

4.  Is there a single BIM?

 

There might be a single BIM for every individual working on the project in near future. However, this is just an infancy. There might be a number of BIMs with interoperable data. If such is the case, each designer will have their own CAD and specification models. The data will come flowing in at every single milestone of the project like cost estimation, clash detection, and performance analysis. Finally, it will be handed over to the owner.

5. Is BIM affordable for small firms?
 

It is an easier investment for small firms to implement BIM as they are more fluid with their business decisions. They can modify their processes more easily. However, for larger firms with hundreds of professionals, it might be difficult to adopt new processes with ease. Still, there are hopes that BIM Implementation Services will not be talked about much as it is today. It will simply become an integral part of the construction industry and how the construction works.

BIM Services offered by us:

SiliconEngineering Consultants Limited is a New Zealand based firm specializing in CAD services. We are providing the latest in trend BIM Implementation Services and BIM Modelling. Our BIM Services New Zealand based have efficient BIM specialists that put in the best of their knowledge and consultancy in a construction project.

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BIM Coordination convention from MEP viewpoint

Understanding the terms MEP and BIM

MEP: MEP stands for the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing discipline of construction. The Mechanical part includes firefighting system and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning). The Electrical part covers power supply and lighting system. The Plumbing part includes water supply and drainage management.

 

BIM: BIM is the acronym for Building Information Modeling. It refers to a process of creating working models (3D, 4D or 5D) to design, construct and manage the building information.

What is BIM Coordination?

To ensure all the aspects of MEP works in coordination with each other, there arises a need of determining clashes between them. Hence, BIM Coordination comes into play. BIM Coordination refers to a process of comparing various models so as to find out any clashes or conflicts taking place among various MEP elements on the field. 

  

Why BIM Coordination?

Benefits of using BIM Coordination for MEP are as follows:

• Avoid field conflicts prior to installation process
• Provide an early insight into the project through visualization
• Accuracy in designing
• Increase in productivity
• Reduction in cost
• Timely delivery of the project
• Accurate decision making

Role of Coordination Drawings

In order to maintain coordination between different aspects of MEP, we require special diagrams known as coordination drawings. Coordination drawings are produced by contractors that can be reproduced as per requirements. These MEP Coordination Drawings showcase the installation of components, materials, and products within all the mechanical and electrical spaces.

How to apply BIM coordination in MEP components

 

The process of coordinating MEP components is a tough job and it requires a higher rate of accuracy and precision as even a slight mistake may result in a substantial loss. The process involves following steps:

• Analysis Phase: In this phase, the architects and modelers undergo rigorous analysis of the MEP designs and drawings. They collectively come down to a decision on how BIM coordination models will be made.
• Creation Phase: Here, coordination models are created using software like Revit and AutoCAD. This will ensure integration of all the MEP elements in the model. This means the mechanical, electrical and plumbing elements are working in synchronization with each other.
• Detection Phase: This phase involves preparing coordination drawings so as to detect the interference amongst the MEP elements. These include 3D and 4D coordinated BIM models to detect the clashes and fix the errors.
• Modification Phase: It involves the creation of as-built drawings. As-built drawings provide information on site based changes and the modifications that are to be made in 3D models.
  
  
  
   
  Role of BIM Manager
   
  In order to successfully complete the complex task of BIM Coordination, there has to be a BIM Manager who takes care of carrying out the different activities involved in BIM Coordination.
  A BIM Manager takes following responsibilities:
• Data Coordination: It involves tracking asset data, building information data, fabrication data and estimation data.
• Model Coordination: This includes integration of models, content generation and management, element ownership and visibility.
• Trade coordination: It requires scheduling coordination meetings, issue tracking, conflict resolution, and managing as-built records.

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Silicon Engineering Consultants Limited New Zealand is a team of passionate engineering professionals providing valuable CAD based services to clients across boundaries. We are well versed in providing services in the field of Building Information Modeling and MEP. We provide BIM drafting, BIM Design Solution, BIM outsourcing and BIM Implementation Services. Naming few of our MEP Engineering services we offer MEP Coordination Drawings, MEP Outsourcing Services, Mechanical CAD Drawings, electrical design services, and Plumbing Piping Clash Detection Services.

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