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BIM Start Date March, 2016

Project Area 219,176 Sq ft

Architect

5 Engineers

Beck Architecture, LLC

Team Size

BIM End Date October, 2016

innacle created the 3D BIM Model of LeMeriden, a Presidential project consisting of 1 Building with 24 Floors (1 Zone) for fabrication at LOD 400 to produce shop drawing

for construction and to meet various project objectives including 3D coordination, clash mitigation, quantity take-offs, visualization and 4D capabilities for scheduling, phasing, sequencing and digital mock-ups. The BIM Models of the Specialized Hotel were divided into separate levels that helped in efficient working and coordination of various trades by concentrating on particular location of the building. Moreover, the breakups were necessary to reduce the file size so that the files can be smoothly handled and delivered avoiding technical glitches.

Scope of WorkOur scope of work for the project included 3d Model Creation of Mechanical Piping and Plumbing trades of all building items. We created Navis Model, consisting of Clash Report for Electrical, Fire Protection, Ducting, Structural & Architectural trades and created group clashes against each discipline. Basic coordination was done by us and other trade coordination was done as per the clash report provided by the client. We were also responsible for providing Shop Drawings for Mechanical, Piping & Plumbing trades (drawing exact 3D Models of equipment & components). We delivered fully coordinated 3D installation documents with necessary annotations, dimensions, mechanical space requirements and proper identification of systems. Documents was prepared using AutoCAD and Autodesk Fabrication software. The final shop drawings were issued in both .DWG and .PDF format. We provided As-built Update as per mark-up drawings and Facility Management as per available information.

Trades Covered: Plumbing

Software Used: Autodesk Fab CADMEP 2015,

Naviswork – 2015

LOD: 400

BlumMEP Engineer

Pinnacle’s Value Addition

We raised RFIs pertaining to Valve information missing in TSI template, Material standard sheet missing (i.e. PVF Standard Sheet) and more. We resolved clashes arising out of constructability issues related to duct vs. plumbing, plumbing vs. MEP and other trade coordination.

Challenges & Solutions

1. Coordination Challenge:BIM coordination was challenging as the ceiling space was too low.

Civil Engineer Kimley Horn

Solutions: We raised RFIs to the client with specific snaps, took client suggestion and created BIM Model.

BDDStructural Engineer

LeMeriden

Houston, Texas, USA

[Office Buildings]

Subs Contractor Bernhard MCC

Developer/Owner Development Services Group, Inc.

2. Input Challenges:We required 3D models of Architecture and Structure and needed other service 3D models or NWC files (i.e. Elec. and FP) for coordination purpose.

Solutions: We raised RFIs to the client, considered client's opinion and created the 3D BIM Model with our expertise.

We rerouted ducts and pipes for providing cost-effective solution to our client. We communicated with the client through Webex and email. We filed and managed documents on specified FTP site. Overhead piping plan drawing and underground plumbing drawings were shown with BOP elevation and dimensions from column lines. Concrete pad layouts were also provided for mechanical and plumbing equipment. Single point of contact was used for this project, facilitating project communication between India and US, which helped us to maintain standards, quality, specifications and templates.

Mechanical Construction Company, L.L.C.*General Contractor

Clash Identified

Shop Drawing