Utilize this lockdown time for the projects on hold for BIM coordination and modeling

The capacity for making an exhaustive as well as a complex 3D model of a building's plan quicker and faster is only possible with the help of accurate and proper building information modeling (BIM) programming and software. This is the process that will make the designer's job very easy and simpler. Thus, with this said if you are facing an impact on your projects as well as your company due to the COVID-19 pandemic, then the best option available is to use this time and make the best of it in the process of pre-construction work and BIM modeling process. So, to make sure that post the completion of this pandemic the delivery of the project is done in time, indeed BIM services and outsourcing BIM services can really be a helping hand with regard to the process of designing and preparing a proper plan of action.

Now, it is a fact that because of this pandemic there are certain changes that can be avoided in the interest of the construction managers. It is because such changes will lead to a waste of materials and man-hours. Also, one thing that cannot be changed is that here either of the parties has to bear the losses of money as and when there is a demand for changes in the projects. These unplanned and undecided modifications will always delay the delivery of the project- in the real estate sector which means there will be a long time of wait even to charge the rent.

The main key to prevent these changing orders is identifying detecting clashes and the conflicting specification at the very early stages, i.e the design stage. Also, if at all there are any changes or modifications in the design documents it will take time. Moreover, correcting them will too take a lot of time and will be far expensive, and above all, there will be a wastage of skilled labor, material, and time. Well, it is not at all wrong in saying that this time can be best utilized and is giving an excellent chance for the process of BIM coordination along with fixing any design error such as MEP clashes. This is the time received because of the coronavirus, as the current situation of the construction sector is slowing down.

A very big thanks to the modern technology communication network, that has made the project design and other engineering tasks to keep continuing during the time of emergencies like this sudden COVID-19 outbreak. This is indeed a great achievement as it is helping the construction industry keep going and also assisting them to resume their project faster post the emergency. With the help of clash detection and resolution, multiple problems of the constructions can be solved even before they may occur. This is termed to be a helping hand for the developers to complete their work faster and that also staying at the same budget.

Clash Detection in Construction Projects.

The operations of the buildings indeed are complex and thus there is a system that keeps its working, and for this, there is a requirement of pieces of equipment and components. There must be different installation processes that must be often shared in tight spaces, and with that, there should be spacing between a drop ceiling and the upper floor slab. With these many components altogether, the location conflicts can occur. If these all issues are reaching the construction site without checking and undetected, the result turning out would be very expensive as it will require changes too. With the help of the clash resolution service, the time, energy, and money of the developers will be saved to a greater extent, and also the error will be fixed way beyond they occur.

There are three important types of clashes in construction projects, which are mentioned below.

Hard Clash: The pieces of equipment or the component that are overlapping at the location, because of which the physical installation is impossible is termed as Hard Clash

Soft Clash: Types of equipment or the components are not overlapping, but they are interfering with each other due to proximity.

Workflow Clash: Issues that are neither having a hard clash nor soft clash but is affecting the workflow is termed as workflow clash.

When hard or soft clashes are getting detected, it is mandatory to resolve these issue and this is with regards to the building systems components. On the other side, workflow clashes can be solved easily by changing the plan of the project. Moreover, the changes that are made in the physical layout of the project can assist and solve the issue of workflow clash.

During the clash detection and resolution process, it is the MEP engineers who are well trained and efficient to optimize the entire layout of the building system. This will assist in reducing the cost of the project, and with the intention of simplifying the construction work.

Simplify Clash Resolution with the help of modern design.

In the past where all the construction plans were drawn in 2D form, there was a high amount of difficulty in detecting the clashes. In 2D CAD software, the vertical distances are not visible and evident, and thus many of the components are or must be overlapping. However, with the change in time, modern design software has made it very easy and fast. With the help of Autodesk, Revit changes can be easily viewed and that is in the 3D form, also this software is smart enough to detect the clashes quickly.

When there was only 2D design software available, the design professionals without any help detect the clashes. Even for experts, in tight spaces, many of the components seems to be difficult. It relates to the process of mechanical rooms. However, with the help of the latest BIM software, the clashes can be detected easily, and with this, the engineers and architects use their time that will be more productive- instead of finding the errors, and with this, they can find the solution and focus on more results.

Once this coronavirus the outbreak is over, it is very much important that the construction project must resume very quickly as well as fast. By focussing on these clash detection and resolution of the projects that are on hold, developers will be able to save a lot of time and energy at a later time. A big thanks to the newest form of technology that is the remote collaboration technology by which the design professionals can easily work on the construction documents even if they are not meeting.

Conclusion:

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