Coordination Is More than Clashes
Pipes that run into HVAC and cut through a floor is oen example of a clash. To identify and to fix these issues before you get to site is a great vlaue add of BIM technology that can easily save a project hundreds of thousands of dollars and weeks of wasted time waiting for components to be re-fabricated.
3D Coordination is often thought of asa geometric planning tool to organize Architectural, Structural, and MEP systems within a designated space. However, there is also a time factor involved.
To take full advantage of BIM 3D Coordination, start early in the process and allow enough time for necessary design changes prior to installation. Co-ordinate:
- Branch and fixture locations prior to framing interior walls and ceilings.
- Risers and chases prior to pouring concrete decks.
- Underground utilities prior to pouring footings.
Oganize our 3D Coordination exercise into a system priority structure to ive a model-based schedule that aligns with fabrication and procurement activities for both systems,and exterior skin and structural steell.
Vico proposes other types of clashes besides geometry and sequencing:
- Overlooked changes in drawing sets
- Scheduling clashes: too many crews in the same space
- Crew size/duration issues that lead to conflicts.
Vico Service’s proprietary coordination resolution by location has been documented to cut the clash detection cycle by 40%, to provide more time to develop shop drawings and to prefabricate more components off-site, and allow more time to optimize the flow of crews on-site.
The addition of 2D and 4D clash detection to 3D geometry supports a system of project control that extends beyond preconstruction to fully integrate all aspects of the project from design through move-in.
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