Improved Building Collaboration & Outcomes with BIM Technology

Using 2D documentation to design and construct a building doesn’t allow you to see the whole picture. As a result, it often yields costly and time-consuming errors. Architects can use Building Information Modeling (BIM) during the design process to improve quality and efficiency. Helm BIM aids architects in design efforts by marrying design concepts with real-world construction through coordinated efforts. Architects can better understand existing structures and how different systems fit their designs quickly and accurately, eliminating potential mistakes before they occur.

• Scan to BIM – BIM Architecture with Detailed Existing Conditions
• BIM Coordination

With architectural and infrastructural construction projects increasing in size and complexity, it has become much more complicated for engineers to adequately manage them. From conception to design, engineers can use Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create more dynamic construction documentation, to make more informed decisions, and to improve the accuracy of their designs – especially on larger projects.

BIM optimizes design solutions by simulating real-world conditions (such as floods), configuring roadways, conducting structural analyses of bridges, and allocating for parking spaces. It also allows engineers to better collaborate with their team and to share digital information, improving workflow.

• MEP Modeling
• 3D Laser Scanning for As-Built Documentation
• BIM Coordination

As a general contractor, one of the biggest hurdles is figuring out how to successfully demonstrate both your vision and your value. General contractors and owners can use Building Information Modeling (BIM) to estimate costs and to help clients better visualize a property, which can prove especially beneficial during the bidding phase of a project.

BIM can help contractors to avoid or reduce costs and provide better quality structures. It allows contractors to improve the accuracy of existing mechanical information with Scan to BIM, while BIM coordination allows for better communication between trade professionals.

With a 3D model of the project, contractors and owners can engage in virtual walkthroughs of the property to help identify hazards and clashes between building systems, decide upon materials, and determine which changes, if any, are necessary. Better visualization of the intended designs yields more predictable outcomes. Constructable shop drawings and prefabricated spools are also created using 3D BIM models.

• BIM Coordination
• 3D Laser Scanning for Construction Progress
• Shop Drawings and Prefabricated Spools

Before providing a bid, subcontractors can use Building Information Modeling (BIM) to change 2D designs into 3D fabrication quality models in order to better understand the intended design and specifications of the project. Helm BIM coordinates the efforts of subcontractors with general contractors by utilizing these models to represent various trades.

When work is to be performed on an existing MEP system, and subcontractors must submit a proposal for a new design, the as-built documentation is often missing or highly inaccurate. This causes the sub-contractor to issue a change order, wasting valuable time and money. By utilizing Helm BIM’s 3D laser scanning, they can create scan to as-built documentation, aiding in their estimations and design, and tying into existing building systems. Once the design is approved, Helm BIM produces isometric drawings to help with construction.

Mechanical (Piping & Sheet Metal)

The smallest of details can be incorporated into 3D BIM models and shop drawings that can be used for coordination, fabrication and installation of equipment and ducts. Piping, sheet metal, and other equipment is drawn to fit specific project systems and conditions.

Plumbing

Insulation, valves, and connections for vent, storm, sanitary waste, gas, water, storm, or other specialty piping are drawn per code, verified, coordinated, and clash detected and resolved using 3D BIM models.

Fire Protection

With BIM technology including converting 2D drawings into 3D models, FPS engineers are armed with visuals to easily ensure fire safety systems are laid out to avoid clashes with other services, such as plumbing and electricity.

Electric

With electrical systems becoming more complex, BIM services help to minimize the time associated with designing and planning while still meeting installer needs. Seamlessly install equipment, duct bank, conduit, accesses, and lighting using 3D shop drawings that ensure each component is up to code and meets all project requirements.