What we do

MG openBIM Consulting does not only implement “Building Information Modeling” or BIM using a software to generate 3D BIM models. It goes much further… We work to produce Digital Information Models with all the advantages that this entails.

A clash free model reduces:

36% Rework
30% Construction cost
22% Project duration

Clash detection in BIM is extremely crucial and valuable. As per association of Construction and Development, it is estimated that, industry-wide, each identified clash saves about $17,000 on a project. On large projects, 2000-3000 clashes are usual. That is $34,000,000!

1. Analisys and clash detection for 3D BIM models

The 5 essential advantages:

Avoids problems on site due to incompatibilities
Avoids unnecessary or unforeseen expenses on site
Reduces working times
Allows evaluating and making changes requested by customers without construction risks
It allows solving collisions in a collaborative way with subcontractors

1. What is a clash detection

A clash is the result of two or more elements in your design taking up the same space. Clash Detection is the technique of identifying if two or more parts of the building are interfering with one another. There are three types of clashes:

Hard Clashes – Physical geometric interference
Soft Clashes – Inadequate geometric tolerance for maintenance
Workflow Clash – Not an object clash but as a result of inconsistent or conflicting building information

2.Why clashes occur

Clashes occur due to uncoordinated design development phase between disciplines

3. Detecting and resolving clashes

We use several clash detection softwares to facilitate 3D coordination between disciplines and generate clash detection reports by identifying and addressing areas of conflict.

4. Benefits of Clash Detection

Various disciplines like structural and MEP engineers use the architect´s model as a starting point to produce their own independent model, to avoid clashes during design development phase. The benefits of clash detection on coordinated models is:

Reduction in errors, costs, material waste and risk
Improvement in scheduling and sequencing
Increase in productivity
Safer construction site due to accurate estimates

The models and data created by various disciplines can be integrated into a master model or in common data environment for better collaboration.

Logical conclusion

Using clash detection components in 3D modeling software ensures an error-less, consistent and technically perfect design, which can lead to an effective, profitable and reputable construction process, which implies greater value to all stakeholders including owners, engineers, architects and contractors. Detecting and solving clashes at the initial stage minimizes cost, effort and time.

2. BIM standards implementation to projects

The 10 most important advantages:

Generates real savings in construction time and cost
Allows the analysis and control of clashes in the routes of facilities and / or structural elements
Produces 3D BIM models that allow real-time 3D views and walkthroughs
Allows the evaluation of changes realistically and accurately as well as the estimate of their cost
Enables projects with material and equipment information at precise costs in real time
Adds value to projects by providing a total information base for their subsequent administration
Allows analysis of the project for quantitative and qualitative studies
Allows obtaining models in order to parameterize, enter and obtain detailed and accurate information including libraries or elements that will actually be used in construction and equipment
Provides models that allow correct and real visualization of the building before being built
Provides models that allow visualization of the entire process during construction

¿Why BIM? – Stay competitive

The adoption of BIM is continuously growing and becoming a world trend, hence a growing number of clients is taking it as the standard method for project development. Moreover, some countries have already passed laws requiring BIM to be compulsory when planning for public authorities.

Invest in BIM – The benefit is yours

The switch towards BIM is a worthwhile, rewarding investment, not only because of current and upcoming laws but considering the future of the construction industry in general. BIM enables a wide range of benefits, not only regarding competition and legislation. Advantages are not only restricted to BIM projects, but can also affect the whole company by:

Being able to provide new services
Enlarging the company portfolio
Ensuring repurchasing
Increasing employee’s commitment
Improving communication processes

BIM benefits – General and individual

The benefits that can be achieved by using BIM as the leading design and working methodology may vary for each trade involved in the design process/construction work. Therefore, it is highly important to consider individual aspects when planning the switch towards BIM. Only then all measures and steps can be adjusted and synchronized.

The first step is to clearly identify the main business of the company and the benefits that should be achieved with BIM. This leads to the most suitable individual implementation strategy that will consider business characteristics, customers, partners, special expertise, etc.

3. BIM methodology implementation in organizations

The 5 most important advantages:

Digitization of the company or study with all the modernization this entails
Enabling to plan and develop several projects at the same time given an increased work capacity
Establish teamwork as a permanent methodology by efficiently integrating all areas of the company
Saves time and ensures efficiency in project development
Enabling attractiveness to your services by ensuring very high quality and greater capacity to assume new commitments

MG openBIM Consulting does not implement «Building Information Modeling» or BIM through «software» to generate 3D models

BIM is not only a set of digital tools, it is a way of working collaboratively and digitally with modern technology.

We use these tools to analyse your project in collaboration with specialists of each discipline to make it more efficient.