Fully coordinated BIM model and BOQ reports delivered for an international hotel construction project from its 2D data
Client Profile
A leading architectural firm based in the U.S., specializing in hospitality construction.
Overview.
The client was working on an international hotel project and required BIM services for its design/build project delivery method. Hitech converted the 2D design data for the entire hotel into intelligent 3D models for different trades, delivered a clash-free coordinated BIM model, and provided BOQs within a short time duration of 6 weeks.
Technology.
Autodesk Revit
Business Needs.
Develop BIM models and speed up design and construction management.
Improve coordination, reducing RFIs, speeding up decision-making to meet with an aggressive schedule.
Optimize placement of ducts, pipes and other MEPF elements through comprehensive clash detection.
Generate the BOQs for cost estimation.
Challenges.
Very short turnaround time for deliverables of around 6-7 weeks.
Issues with quality and availability of required drawings from diverse consultants and sub-contractors.
Solutions.
Hitech’s BIM team delivered solutions within one month, quite ahead of schedule. Inputs included design drawings in various formats, from scanned sketches to AutoCAD files.
Developed BIM models in Revit at LOD 300 for architecture, structure, MEP and FP services.
Integrated the models in Navisworks, identified clashes across trades and updated models until it was clash-free.
Developed fully coordinated building services model at LOD 300.
Generated Bill of Quantity reports for architectural, structural and MEP services as well as interior elements such as furniture.
Delivered HD renderings of the entire project.
Approach.
The team of BIM modelers developed a coordinated 3D BIM MEPF models for different services, ensuring compliance with BIM standards.
They identified and resolved MEPF clashes after incorporating design changes and generated clash-detection reports to be sent to the client.
Once the clash-free 3D models were created, the team developed Revit families of furniture for the hotel rooms.
As per client needs, each element of the building was modelled with detailed information to extract accurate quantities. The required material was quantified and BOQs generated as required.
Benefits.
Reduced RFIs and speeded up coordination resulting in delivery of project ahead of schedule.
