CAD to BIM Conversion
Converted 2D CAD MEP documentation into structured Revit models.
Commercial Building
CAD to BIM Modeling with MEP Coordination
CAD to BIM conversion producing a LOD 400 coordinated model with shop drawings, hanger drawings, and sleeve drawings for a commercial project in New York.
Overview
Project Overview
This commercial project in New York required converting CAD documentation into a LOD 400 coordinated BIM model with MEP-focused deliverables. Our team developed the coordinated model and produced shop, hanger, and sleeve drawings for construction.
The deliverables supported MEP installation planning with accurate, coordinated drawing sets derived from the BIM model.
Level of Development LOD 400
Discipline MEP
Location New York, USA
Project Type Commercial Building
Tools We Use
Inside the Tools You Already Use
CAD to BIM conversion and MEP coordination ran in Autodesk Revit with Navisworks for clash detection.
Revit
NavisworksProject Deliverables
Input vs Output
From 2D CAD MEP drawings to a LOD 400 coordinated model with shop, hanger, and sleeve drawing sets.
What We Received
- 2D CAD MEP design drawings
- Equipment schedules and specifications
- Structural and architectural reference models
- Client drafting standards
What We Delivered
- LOD 400 coordinated model
- Shop drawings
- Hanger drawings
- Sleeve drawings
Client Challenges
Pain Points of the Client
Commercial MEP projects in New York require coordinated BIM models and fabrication-ready drawing sets.
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CAD to BIM Conversion Accuracy
Legacy CAD MEP drawings must be converted accurately to support LOD 400 coordinated modeling.
02
MEP Installation Coordination
Hanger and sleeve placements require precise coordination with structural elements.
03
Shop Drawing Production
Fabrication-ready shop drawings must reflect the coordinated BIM model accurately.
04
Multi-Trade Alignment
MEP systems must align with architectural and structural constraints in dense commercial buildings.
Our Approach
How We Solved It
CAD to BIM conversion followed by LOD 400 coordination and MEP drawing production.
LOD 400 Coordinated Modeling
Developed coordinated MEP models at LOD 400 aligned with reference disciplines.
Shop and Fabrication Drawings
Produced shop drawings from the coordinated model for fabrication and installation.
Hanger and Sleeve Drawings
Generated hanger and sleeve drawing sets with precise placement coordinates.
Execution Strategy
A Structured CAD to BIM Workflow - Phase by Phase
Delivery moved from CAD intake through BIM conversion, coordination, and MEP drawing production.
CAD Intake and Standards Review
CAD Intake and Standards Review
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CAD Intake and Standards Review
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CAD to BIM Conversion
CAD to BIM Conversion
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CAD to BIM Conversion
LOD 400 Coordinated Modeling
LOD 400 Coordinated Modeling
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LOD 400 Coordinated Modeling
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MEP Coordination and Clash Detection
MEP Coordination and Clash Detection
04MEP Coordination and Clash Detection
MEP Coordination and Clash Detection
Shop, Hanger, and Sleeve Drawing Production
Shop, Hanger, and Sleeve Drawing Production
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Shop, Hanger, and Sleeve Drawing Production
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Final Review and Delivery
Final Review and Delivery
06Final Review and Delivery
Final Review and Delivery
Project Outcomes
Coordinated. Approved. Delivered.
LOD 400 coordinated model with shop, hanger, and sleeve drawings delivered for the New York commercial project.
LOD 400 Coordinated Model
MEP-coordinated BIM model developed at LOD 400 from CAD inputs.
Shop Drawings
Fabrication-ready shop drawing sets extracted from the coordinated model.
Hanger Drawings
Precise hanger placement drawings for MEP installation.
Sleeve Drawings
Coordinated sleeve drawings aligned with structural penetrations.