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BIM coordination brochure
Every trade's model brought together and kept in step until the drawings agree.
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BIM coordination services
Every trade's model brought together and kept in step until the drawings agree.
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In plain words
Each trade draws its own part of the building. Coordination is the job of putting all those parts together, finding where they disagree, and getting everyone to a version that fits before the site team builds it.
Illustrative 3D modelWhat it is
BIM coordination, explained.
Coordination is the process around clash detection: setting up the federated model, agreeing who owns which space, running regular rounds, tracking each issue to closure and producing the drawings the site will use. It works when it is steady and boring, with the same cadence every week and no surprises.
We coordinate architectural, structural and MEP models, often after building the MEP model ourselves, and issue coordinated drawings once the model is clear. We aim for a pre-construction model in which the majority of interferences and design errors have already been found on screen.
What is included
What we build and deliver.
01
Federated model setup
Aligning models, coordinates and levels, and organizing them so each round starts from a clean base.
02
Coordination rounds
Scheduled clash runs, review sessions and issue tracking until the trades sign off.
03
MEP space planning
Zoning of ceiling voids and risers so each trade has a defined route.
04
Coordination drawings
Overlay drawings by area showing agreed routes, levels and clearances.
05
Sleeve and penetration coordination
Openings through structure marked, checked and issued.
Inputs and deliverables
What you send us
- Trade models and a BIM Execution Plan if one exists
- Programme dates for each coordination round
- Names of the people responsible for each trade model
- Your title block, sheet size and naming standards
- A named contact for questions
What you receive
- Federated coordination model
- Coordination drawings by floor and zone
- Round-by-round clash and issue reports
- Sign-off log
- Final coordinated model for construction
Level of detail
LOD 350 is the usual coordination level: enough detail for connections and clearances. LOD 400 follows for fabrication.
Software and formats
Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, AutoCAD. Files delivered as RVT, RTE, IFC, DWG, PDF, NWD.
Who it is for
General contractors. BIM managers. MEP contractors. Design teams on large or complex buildings.
To confirm before launch
Battersea Power Station
London, United Kingdom
MEP BIM modeling at LOD 350 followed by BIM coordination and coordination drawings.
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Questions
Common questions.
How often are coordination rounds held?
It depends on the schedule. Weekly or fortnightly is common. We set the cadence with you and keep to it.
Do you attend coordination meetings?
Yes, remotely. We prepare the report and viewpoints before each meeting so the time is spent on decisions, not on finding the issues.
Can you coordinate models you did not build?
Yes. We coordinate models from other teams in Revit, IFC or NWC, subject to the quality of what is supplied.
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