BIM Clash Detection Services Australia

Industry: Project Management Solutions Location: Australia

The challenges

• The construction work had already started, BIM adoption at a later stage during the project is challenging.
• The turnaround time was another challenge, and detailed BIM had to be developed and delivered within an almost unreasonable deadline.
• Additionally, the team also had to understand and deliver BIM with Level of detail 500, as per the Australian standards.
• The building information model had to be developed to support the client right through the facility management phase, and details for all disciplines including MEP, architecture and structure had to be integrated.
• The project was taken up when the construction had already started and interdisciplinary clash detection and construction simulation along with material take off, scheduling etc was quite a challenge.

Technology & software used

• Autodesk Revit Architecture
• Autodesk Revit Structure
• Autodesk Revit MEP
• Autodesk NavisWorks
• The client, a reputed company from Australia, contacted Australian Design and Drafting Services for a University Hospital building project. The construction work had already started and the client wanted BIM with LOD 500, as per AIA standards, across MEP, architectural and structural disciplines. This construction documentation was intended to not only make the process of construction efficient but also to enable a smooth and streamlined facility management once the building gets occupied.

Outcome & benefits

• As the project delivery was on time and the most suitable to carry out construction flawlessly, the client – main contractor for this project, finished construction on time as per tender deadline and as desired.
• Liabilities, risks due to clashes and hence rework during the construction phase reduced, in addition to reduction in wastage of materials, manpower and time. Hence client saved money on the project and thus enjoyed better ROI.

Related services

This case study draws on ASTCAD’s BIM services. We also deliver:

• Mep design — for related project requirements
• Bim architectural services — for complementary deliverables