CLOUD-CONNECTED BIM COORDINATION BIM Collaborate

Accelerate Workflows. Increase Transparency. Improve Accountability. Coordination

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BIM Collaborate improves model quality and minimizes unnecessary rework by putting 3D model coordination into the hands
of the whole project team. All stakeholders can instantly visualize the impact of model changes on the overall project. And
with automated clash detection and clash resolution in shared multi-model coordination spaces, teams can identify and
assign coordination issues to solve constructability problems earlier.

COST OF CLASHING 5 BENEFITS OF CLOUD-BASED COORDINATION KEY CAPABILITIES OF BIM COLLABORATE

In most commercial construction projects, there are thousands of clashes 1. Lowering the barrier of entry. Giving all stakeholders access to 3D Model Access & Navigation: Access models online or
identified during the coordination process. But with the reliance on a single the federated models and involving them in the coordination process
offline, including RVT, DWG and IFC formats. Easily pan,
individual to manage the resolution process, efforts are only focused on earlier keeps the entire project team in sync and generates more
zoom, and orbit models using gravity assisted walk through
resolving significant problems between certain sets of priority objects. constructible models. navigation or make calculations using point-to-point tools.
This only accounts for a small percentage of the overall issues identified,
leaving a massive number of unresolved “small” issues to build-up and 2. Removing information silos. BIM Collaborate enables teams to
make their way onto the construction site. centralize their project data with access anytime, anywhere. Clash Automatic Clash Detection: When models are published or
data is no longer buried in reports or stored on one power-users updated clash detection runs automatically providing teams
What does this mean? Increased risk of budget overruns, schedule delays, machine — increasing efficiency, improving quality, and reducing risk.
and unhappy customers due to REWORK. with quick visibility into the impact of changes.
Democratized Coordination
with the Cloud
3. Automated clash detection. Clash detection no longers needs to be
Traditional Coordination
a linear process reliant on manual steps from the VDC/BIM Manager.
Clash Matrix: View clashes across all published models in a
When models are published/updated in BIM Collaborate, clash
CLASHES IDENTIFIED
coordination space and drill into clashing objects. Heat maps
detection runs automatically. identify areas with the most clashes to prioritize efforts.
4. Removing noise (when a clash isn’t a clash). BIM Collaborate’s
CLASHES RESOLVED

‘not an issue’ workflow enables users to classify clashes where they

Model Aggregation: Automation of multi-discipline model
may be false positives. By grouping large numbers of clashes using
aggregation. Take advantage of project standards for spatial
BIM data, teams can quickly review and closeout more issues helping
breakdown to easily review coordination issues.
Increase risk of
cost overruns
them focus their attention on the issues requiring action.
& rework due
to unresolved
clashes 5. Transparency in the clash resolution process. Efficiency Issue Management: Assign coordination issues with details
increases while workload minimizes by being able to treat multiple including type, location, and due date to speed up clash
clashes as a single issue. With an issue or clash group assigned, team resolution, increase accountability, and resolution tracking. Or
members are notified and can view details, respond with comments, mark clashing objects as ‘not an issue’ to remove noise.
include attachment, and update the issue status. The model changes
can then be reviewed, and the issue closed out when the clash is
Design Coordination Construction
resolved. Saved Views: Save short-cuts to predefined filters on a
PROJECT PHASE coordination space for personal reference or wider access to
a subset of clashes, actionable issues, or to help iterate the

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models towards sign-off.
We’re seeing an interesting democratization of the tool. With BIM Collaborate, we don’t have to wait for weekly
Rather than needing an expert in Navisworks or Revit, coordination meetings anymore. Clash detection and 2D & 3D Compare: Better understand incoming design changes
anyone can look and use BIM Collaborate.” coordination happens in real-time.” with advanced change visualization features on 2D plans or
– DENNIS MCNEAL, BIM MANAGER, AECOM – CHRIS WEAVER, DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY, ANDY J. EGAN individual 3D models.
FASTER CLASH DETECTION & RESOLUTION
Traditional Coordination Workflow

resolves clash

YES

sends Can I send email / wait

START
model reviews clashes resolve the NO to review during
TRADE
clash? coordination meeting
CONTRACTOR

receives uploads models aggregate setup & run reviews generates distribute clash model or review escalated
models into Navisworks models clash detection clashes clash report reports to shared site subset of clashes
VDC/BIM
MANAGER BENEFITS OF BIM COLLABORATE MODEL
send email / wait
COORDINATION FOR THE PROJECT TEAM
Can I
reviews clashes resolve the NO to review during
sends clash? coordination meeting
START
model

YES
• Easy access to project-specific data
ARCHITECT/
DESIGN TEAM
resolves clash • Quickly identify major issues & trends early to resolve
pro-actively
PROJECT • Reduce duplication of effort, administration & tasks
MANAGEMENT
Coordination Workflow With BIM Collaborate

• Work together efficiently with all project stakeholders

• Gain insights on decisions taken & correct whenever
upload necessary
models to BIM automatic view upload
Collaborate. clash detection clashes new model DESIGNERS & • Improve model quality and reduce design rework
TRADE TRADES
CONTRACTOR
YES

issue owner

*
CDE automatic view Can I resolve
views and • Minimize administration burden & push coordination
resolves in
clash detection clashes the issue/ authoring
responsibility to design & trade teams
VDC/BIM clash? software
MANAGER • Identify changes, non-issues & group problems
VDC/BIM • Simplify the distribution & management of clash issues
NO TEAMS

single source automatic view discuss in

create/assign
of truth for clash detection clashes coordination
issue
ARCHITECT/
all project meeting
DESIGN TEAM information • Reduce the likelihood of rework stemming from poor
design quality or missing information
• Track the full history of any issues that reach the field
Design Collaboration
CONSTRUCTION • Identify issues & changes that may affect construction
TEAM

*with our issues add-ins for Navisworks and Revit, you can take advantage of our connected issues workflow