MEP Shop Drawings are as Crucial as Architectural and Structural Drawings

MEP shop drawing includes drawings of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, piping and duct-work layout. Once the structure is laid and architecture is placed the installation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipments are performed. These services need to be designed accurately with detail for a flawless installation. MEP shop drawings bring improvements in building quality and productivity saving time and cost of the project. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing aspects are also of same importance as the structure of the building. MEP system affects the functionality and operational value of the building. 

Highly skilled and experienced engineers are required to develop the MEP design to avoid conflicts and corrections at the construction stage. MEP BIM Services need to be designed in synchronous way with the structural and architectural layout. MEP services are installed after the structural and architectural designs of the building are placed. It is quite challenging to place the MEP and fire fighting system as very limited and defined space is allocated for these services. 

For MEP Shop Drawing Services many factors like sizing of the pipes, ducts wiring, path definition are need to be considered.  While installing MEP services clash detection also need to be considered.  A clash takes place when elements of different models occupy the same space. A clash can be geometric i.e. pipes going through walls or schedule based or where changes and updates are not made in the drawings. Clash detection helps in effective recognition, inspection and reporting of interferences in the BIM model. In BIM modeling clash detection occurs during the design phase, so that issue can be solved before actual construction begins saving time, cost and increasing overall productivity.  

Building information modeling has basically moderated the complexities and difficulties along all the stages from design, to analysis to modeling to coordination and final generation of drawings for the purpose of construction. MEP shop drawings improve the quality of construction and also its productivity through improved off-site fabrication and better plans. MEP shop drawings play a significant role in the architectural and structural drawings as it gives pre-construction, fabrication and design benefits. It is crucial for architects, engineers and contractors to improve productivity and deliver the project in time and at précised budget.

Advantages of BIM Coordination Services

Building Information Modeling or BIM is a digital process providing coordinated and reliable information about a project through all the phases from design to construction. MEP BIM Coordination Services create a single coordinated model with all the elements of architectural, MEP and structural elements. Coordinated BIM services help to reduce materials, manpower costs, reduce wastage and construction time.

BIM Services is a widely used tool for the efficient construction of all type of the building projects. The main purpose of these services is to create precise and high quality flawless architectural models which are used by AEC industry. Effective designs of any type of simple and complex building are prepared with the help of BIM.

BIM Coordination Services combine all the elements of various type of building systems like structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, piping, architectural and fire protection and create a single model through a single program.  The 3D BIM coordination model ensures that all the building system elements are clash free and are complementing each other.

Building information modeling process also allows architects, engineers, contractors, sub-contractors and other stakeholders to perform the analysis of the economic impact to find alternative solutions to the existing building information model.  BIM coordination is a specific process or workflow which requires proper management and a coordinated approach in order to be successful. Various types of advanced BIM related software’s are used for executing the BIM coordination process successfully.

Advantages of BIM Coordination Services:

• BIM coordination services helps to identify the clashes and flaws in the design so that it can be solved and modified at early stage of design.
• BIM coordination minimizes waste of construction material and thereby reduces the total expenditure of the project.
• It also uses superior technology and innovative methods to generate precise design by coordinating all the elements that helps in accomplishing all the preconstruction as well as post-construction works in an efficient way. 
• The BIM coordination process allows users to develop BIM documentation and the workflow of the construction process 
• It enhances building construction efficiency and saves time and money. 
• BIM coordination services minimizes errors as all the project team members share their information with each other and track the progress of the project efficiently.
• It also makes sure that all the preconstruction activities are performed as per the BIM standards. 

BIM coordination services improves overall project design by coordinating all the elements of the design like structural, mechanical, architectural, plumbing and other services. Thus BIM coordination services have become an essential element of the design and process for all type of building construction projects.