3D BIM/CAD capabilities
As one of the early adopters of 3D building information modeling within our industry, we have worked on a diverse range of projects, including basic office buildings and single story classrooms, OSHPD acute care hospitals, central utility plants, and ethanol fuel distillation facilities. We have collaborated with many engineering consultants in efforts ranging from working on schematic level drawings, to creating permit/contract documents.
We have used 3D computer models to design systems incorporating PLUMBING, HVAC SYSTEMS, DUCTWORK & process piping for 25+ years
We take a leadership role in coordinating with other trade contractors to produce a fully coordinated set of construction drawings prior to the commencement of construction. Our detailing team has vast experience in working collaboratively with project trade contractors and a variety of engineering disciplines to produce CAD construction drawings at any phase of the design or construction process.
We leverage our extensive experience in BIM/CAD to benefit projects with such services as:
DESIGN REVIEW
Our engineering and tradespersons use BIM/CAD to review a design team’s initial work, better enabling us to collaborate on a project and advise changes where necessary.
PROJECT COST OPTIMIZATION
Our BIM process ensures that the most cost-effective routing of all systems is achieved.
COORDINATION & CONSTRUCTION REVIEWS
Utilizing existing or newly created project BIM files, we ensure that all systems fit within the confines of the building structure. As part of the coordination process, 3D collision-checking software is used to identify and resolve conflicts.
SCHEDULE REVIEWS
Our team utilizes BIM/CAD modeling to identify points of stress and conflict, and to recommend areas of focus to prioritize over others.
UNDERGROUND SYSTEMS REVIEW
The project BIM allows us to effectively plan the locations of any below-ground systems, and their above-ground points of connection.
ALIGNMENT OF EXISTING AND NEW SYSTEMS
Accurate building information models assists in the proper alignment of new system installations and enhancements of existing systems.
INTEGRATION OF TOTAL STATION
Total station allows contractors on the worksite to accurately measure angles and distances for construction projects of any size, and easily locate sleeves, cores, and hangers in the design.
Computing modeling is critical in OUR FABRICATION process
The information created in our models is used to generate information downloads for our fabrication equipment, allowing us to prefabricate sheet metal, pipe, plumbing, and duct work, all to specification and ready for installation. Our BIM process also enables us to provide high-level detailed documents for the field installation process.