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BlogLOD 300 vs 350 vs 400 in MEP BIM: What Contractors Actually Receive
MEP subcontractors’ price a job based on what they think they are getting in the model. The problem happens when the model they open is nothing like that expect…
BlogPre-Pour MEP Sleeve Coordination: Eliminating Field Core Drilling with 3D BIM
When mechanical, electrical, and plumbing penetrations are not finalized before a concrete pour, contractors discover the conflicts only after the deck cures. A…
BlogElectrical BIM Detailing: Cable Tray Fill & NEC Rules in Revit
An electrical contractor pulling 4/0 AWG feeder cable into a tray modeled without checking NEC 392.22 cable tray fill requirementsgenerally finds the problem on…
BlogNavisworks Manage vs. Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Clash Workflow
Choosing the tool for clash detection is important but the speed at which clashes are shared is equally important. That speed question lies at the heart of the …
BlogHard Clashes vs. Soft Clashes vs. Workflow Conflicts in BIM
Most clash reports suffer from a sorting problem than a detection problem. One can have thousands of items flagged by one test on a model and every item receive…
BlogHow to Build an MEP Clash Detection Matrix in Navisworks
The fastest way to bury a real clash is to report it next to thousands of harmless ones. Many of them end with a clash report that's so long the foremen skim it…
BlogSMACNA Ductwork Modeling in Revit: Clearance & Flanges
Revit ductwork modeling can successfully help clear each clash check but ultimately not get installed on site. The installer shows up with a pre-manufactured se…
BlogPlanning Electrical Rooms in BIM: Best Practices for Complex Buildings
Electrical rooms pack transformers, switchgear, panelboards, and UPS systems into a floor area that keeps shrinking on every project. That equipment cannot be p…