BIM Modeling, Construction Simulation from 2D data helps speed up design workflow during bidding process for a student dormitory of a U.S. university

Technology.

Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks

Business Needs.

• Serve as an extension of client’s team to streamline BIM workflows for the project.
• Assist in assessing constructability of technical design choices.
• Assist in identifying sequencing issues and in project visualization and analysis.

Challenges.

• Uncoordinated design data resulting in design conflicts and quality issues.
• Time consuming process to systemize naming conventions for drawings, elements and activities in MS Project.
• Project to be completed in a short duration.

Solutions & Approach.

• Converted 2D data into 3D Revit models for architecture, structural and MEP trades.
• Resolved drawing conflicts, systematized naming conventions for model elements per schedule data, and added model elements, delivering BIM models at LOD 300.
• Following model approvals, performed model integration and identified clashes using Navisworks, developing custom tools to automate several clash mitigation tasks.
• Integrated design updates and revisions to resolve clashes, following a conflict management and reporting plan to reduce time spent on clash resolution.
• Delivered a fully coordinated BIM model (architecture, structure and MEP).
• Simulated construction schedules in Navisworks.
• Developed construction simulation animation video in Navisworks Manage.

Benefits.

• Helped client incorporate BIM workflows and improve design quality.
• Timely solutions for project visualization and viewing through simulations helped speed up the bidding process.
• Completed the project within 8 weeks, helping the client gain 20% time savings.

Client Speaks

On this project, the BIM implementation influenced the whole supply chain. We completed the project on schedule and half a percent under budget.