{"id":301,"date":"2019-07-31T11:40:43","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T06:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/?p=301"},"modified":"2026-07-17T05:35:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T05:35:16","slug":"why-is-building-information-modeling-alone-not-enough-for-mep-contractors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/why-is-building-information-modeling-alone-not-enough-for-mep-contractors\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Building Information Modeling alone not enough for MEP Contractors?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evolution\nof the construction industry in terms of technologies is enhanced by digital\ntransformation such as BIM and data-rich 3D Models. 3D graphical model of a\nbuilding had made the projects to visualize the model on completion, coordinate\nscheduling, and resolve fabrication issues to check projects are completed\nfaster and efficiently. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nskillset of designers and architects enhance BIM Software since its emergence.\nCompanies if want to ahead of the competition need to implement and adopt BIM,\nwhich they might think would not be enough for MEP design Contractors. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The constructible process is what is needed by the construction companies other than BIM, where the MEP Contractors can streamline the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/bim-services.php\" title=\"Bim Services\"><strong>BIM Services<\/strong><\/a> Standards in its workflow while coordinating the projects with other disciplines. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nconstructible process includes stages, designs, and professionals to be\nconnected internally to make the model and workflow as content-enabled and\nenhance the constructible models to drive smarter workflows. This process is\nused at every stage of a construction project to increase profitability,\nupgrade standard for quality driven projects, accuracy, and efficiency, and to\nwork collaboratively to improve the projects for all the stakeholders.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How constructible process enhances MEP design workflow<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The constructible process can be an effective tool for MEP Contractors to know why to let us see the narration below. Standard BIM processes would require the following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/mep-bim-services.php\" title=\"Mep Bim Services\"><strong>MEP Services<\/strong><\/a> workflow such as 2D Drawings from architects and engineers can get converted into 3D Models, 3D Drawings is useful for clash detection, visualization and collaboration among all the stakeholders during project phases and 2D Drawing are created to fulfill contractual documentation needs, facilitate fabrication and collaboration in the workflow. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A\ncollaborative approach with the adoption of technologies can aid project\nmanagement and MEP Contractors to start building beyond BIM. Contractors can\ncapitalize on the clash detection, visualization, and data-rich 3D Models to\nresolve issues occurring on the manual process. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 Reasons why BIM is not sufficient for MEP\nContractors <\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BIM alone does not guarantee the design is\nconstructible <\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3D Model\nmade by architects and engineers to visually showcase the designs are not\nconstructible models. 3D models are the foundation model for any project where\nthe constructible model can be applied to save time and efforts made by\narchitects, structural and MEP engineers to view the design from the model. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\ninformation available in the 3D Model is variable depending upon the level of\ndetail it is made and how many parameters it needs to value upon. LOD is the\nfixed standard to be used in any BIM projects which describe what type of\ninformation the model can contain and what level the model can be prepared\nupon.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LOD 100 is planning of the design of the model, LOD 200 is a basic geometry based model, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/portfolio\/architectural-modelling-of-industrial-structure-at-lod-300.php\" title=\"Architectural Modelling Of Industrial Structure At Lod 300\">LOD 300<\/a> is a model that has basic information and geometry figure. Whereas LOD 350 is the construction based model that can depict how the model will be on complete construction done, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/portfolio\/architectural-bim-modelling-for-paris-police-prefecture.php\" title=\"Architectural Bim Modelling For Paris Police Prefecture\">LOD 400<\/a> defines the fabrication of components, and its installation of the model and LOD 500 is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslacad.co.uk\/blog\/as-built-drawings-an-overview\/\" title=\"As Built Drawings An Overview\">as-built<\/a> model showing all physical components.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LOD\ndescribes the components of a 3D Model designed by the architects and engineers\ncan aid in calculating estimates efficiently using software designed to\ncoordinate among construction disciplines for the model. By using the\nconstructible model into a project can save time while adding valuable data to\nthe model. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BIM cannot alone coordinate the detailing<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MEP\nengineers define the model&rsquo;s design based on engineering concepts applied to\nit, construction knowledge and experience to designing the model based on MEP\nsystems. 3D Model impacts the fabrication and installation process of a model\nwith the use of a collaborative approach that helps in clash detection,\nreduction of adverse roads and grabs faster collaboration with the architects,\nstructural and MEP engineers. By this, the MEP detailer can save time and money\nput on the project and helps in productivity. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BIM alone does not optimize the fabrication process<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When\nfabricators are acquiring the design to fetch information regarding the model,\nthe project may not be accurate as the information is not specific and does not\nmatch with the capabilities of using standards of BIM. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fabricators,\nMEP detailers, and project managers provide the benefit of the data to be taken\nfrom the informative constructible model. Fabrication can be made easier by\nautomating the programs of fetching data from the model and fabrication\nprocess. It aids in improving scheduling and cost estimating a factor of a\nproject to be managed efficiently and control waste. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BIM alone does not ensure fast and efficient\ninstallation<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BIM does\nnot have accurate information about the real-world installation Subcontractors\nwill see the design files that would contain the details of how parts are to be\nfitted or how components interact. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\ninstallation process is improved as fabrication done for constructible models.\nAll the stakeholders, owners, contractors, etc. are using the same information\non the job site where collaboration happens in real-time and budgets are\naccurately calculated. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BIM alone does not facilitate structural maintenance<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nconstructible process, once completed in a project, can benefit the owners and\nfacility managers who use the as-built model for maintenance activities. The\ninformation can be used here for energy and space allocation, future\nremodeling, or upgradation in the projects. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion <\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Constructible\nprocess other than BIM can help to improve the project&rsquo;s efficiency, productivity,\nand accuracy for the MEP Contractors.&nbsp; It\nwill aid in the workflow of the building project to make it successful. BIM is\nuseful to MEP Contractors that will enhance the project&rsquo;s profitability and\nproductivity by visual graphics elements exposure to aid in resolving clash\ndetection across all the disciplinarians. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Evolution of the construction industry in terms of technologies is enhanced by digital transformation such as BIM and data-rich 3D Models. 3D graphical model of a building had made the projects to visualize the model on completion, coordinate scheduling, and resolve fabrication issues to check projects are completed faster and efficiently. 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