BIM Coordination (VDC) Services for High-Rise Apartment Project
MEP Clash Coordination Services for Educational School Project in Boston, USA
The BIM for Apartment Project is one of our key coordination engagements, covering an area of approximately 185,000 sq. ft. in Boston, USA. This Ground + 7 floor Apartment facility with podium parking involved complex MEP distribution across classrooms, corridors, common areas, and service zones. The objective was to develop a highly coordinated, installation-ready model that ensures smooth execution within constrained ceiling spaces and repetitive floor layouts.
- SectorResidential
- ClientConfidential (NDA)
- Service OfferedMEP Clash Detection & BIM Coordination Services | Multi-Trade Coordination
- Tools / SoftwareAutodesk Revit, Navisworks Manage, BIM 360
- Building ConfigurationGround + 7 Floors with Podium Parking
- SQFTApprox. 185,000 sq. ft.
Using Autodesk Revit and Navisworks, we established a structured BIM coordination workflow at LOD 350 to manage dense multi-trade interactions. All major systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical were modeled and coordinated to ensure proper routing, maintain clearances, and support real-world installation conditions.
Project Overview
| # | Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Repetitive classroom layouts created a false sense of uniformity, but MEP variations across floors led to coordination inconsistencies | Established floor-by-floor coordination strategy instead of typical stacking assumptions, ensuring each level was validated for actual routing conditions |
| 2 | Tight ceiling voids in corridors with simultaneous routing of ducts, sprinkler lines, cable trays, and plumbing | Prioritized system hierarchy and rerouted services based on installation feasibility, not just model clearance |
| 3 | Podium parking introduced conflicting service elevations between large open zones and dense residential-style floor plates above | Carefully transitioned vertical risers and service zones to maintain alignment without disrupting parking clearances |
| 4 | Frequent design updates from multiple consultants impacting coordinated areas already resolved | Implemented controlled update workflows with impact-based re-coordination to avoid ripple-effect clashes across systems |
| 5 | Need for models that are not just clash-free but actually buildable on-site | Focused coordination on access zones, hanger feasibility, and installation sequencing to deliver truly constructible outputs |