Project Snapshot
Project type: Industrial facility
Location: USA
Client type: GC / Steel Fabricator
Project phase: Design + Construction
BIM services: Structural BIM modelling, coordination with MEP, fabrication support
Disciplines: Structure, MEP
Software: Revit, Navisworks, ACC, Tekla Structures
The Challenge
- The project required tight tolerances between structural steel and MEP systems.
- Late discovery of clashes could impact fabrication and erection sequencing.
- Version control across multiple model iterations was critical.
- The client needed BIM that directly supported fabrication and site erection.
Our BIM Approach
- Developed LOD 400 structural BIM models suitable for fabrication and coordination.
- Established strict version control and model update workflows.
- Performed beam-level clash detection between structural and MEP systems.
- Coordinated steel erection sequencing within the BIM environment.
- Supported fabrication through detailed model outputs aligned with shop processes.
Results & Impact
- Improved fit between steel structure and MEP services.
- Reduced RFIs related to structural–MEP interfaces.
- Fewer fabrication and erection disruptions on site.
- Improved confidence in sequencing and installation accuracy.
Value Delivered
- Delivered a fabrication-aware BIM approach aligned with steel contractor needs.
- Reduced coordination risk during critical construction stages.
- Enabled smoother steel fabrication and erection workflows.
- Demonstrated strong capability in structural BIM for industrial construction.
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