MEP Coordination

Introducing MEP Coordination

BIM-based (3D modelling) approach revolutionises the design process by providing a virtual 3D model of the building which can be developed before the actual construction begins. This virtual model provides/delivers speed as well as convenience, making design changes in a 3D model is easier. You can easily alter any part of a 3D model, eliminating the need to redraw the design again and again. Also, the 3D model shows the clashes/conflicts between different trades/disciplines.

The BIM-based approach during MEP coordination facilitates collaboration among all the different discipline specialists (including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural engineers), so that they are able to share comparative data and necessary interdisciplinary information with each other. BIM allows for simplification of many tasks and considerable savings both in terms of money and time.

With respect to MEP coordination, the traditional design process relies on the completed design from all project participants (trades/discipline), while in the BIM-based approach it starts in the earliest form of design development process stage.

BIM gives a visual capacity (through 3D modelling) to the structures and effectively speaks to the developed structure at the pre-construction stage. This technology-based approach for coordination offers multiple advantages as communication and collaboration begin at the 3D modelling stage itself. MEP BIM 3D Modelling services comes in the later stage after the Architectural BIM and Structural BIM models have structured the premise for an MEP BIM model.

Fundamentally, BIM not only resolves the structure coordination and modelling difficulties, it helps coordination between different teams, contractors, fabricators, consultants and engineers to build up a consistent communication channel. It goes above and beyond and works together with new advances to encourage better task results.

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Benefits of MEP BIM Modelling Services from Grid Point:

Over the years, we are proud to have successfully delivered various MEP modelling projects with impeccable quality standards. We help AEC professionals with our Mechanical BIM Modelling services by converting their mechanical designs into accurate 3D models. We ensure the standards & specifications with geometric accuracy and 4D-Scheduling and 5D-Cost Estimation services.

• Accurate geometric representation within a coordinated design

• Clash-free design coordination with various design disciplines

• Extend design to fabrication by including manufacturing-specific content

• Facilitate otherwise cumbersome quantity estimation process

• Ease of modelling with standard specification and code compliance

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What Our Clients Say

Nick Weaver Director of Civils Contracting

"Thank you Grid Point – very professional, coupled with impeccable service!”

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Micheal Fisher - Countryside Properties (UK) Limited

“Thank you Grid Point for providing reassurance, eliminating the unknown risks and removing the potential for unnecessary costs”

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Chris Yates BSc (HONS) MCIOB - Operations Manager for Willmott Dixon

"The visual drawings produced were extremely beneficial in helping to accurately substantiate works completed”

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What Our Clients Say

Nick Weaver Director of Civils Contracting

“Grid Point were appointed by Civils Contracting Ltd to undertake the complex modelling of the earthworks and ground remediation strategy for a new aircraft hangar for Biggin Hill Airport. Grid Point were instrumental in assisting with the development of a cost effective solution. Having understood our requirements they created 3D computer models and consulted with our commercial team to substantiate and effectively tender the project with a clear understanding of costs and quantities. Not only did we have a clear understanding of the earthworks package and financials, Grid Point provided our contractor with a 3D model that was loaded into their plant (CAT D6) enabling the contractor to cut and fill the site without any fuss. It was a great deal safer and faster than using traditional surveying method, it also eliminated the need for us to have additional resources.

Thank you Grid Point – very professional, coupled with impeccable service!”

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Micheal Fisher - Countryside Properties (UK) Limited

“Grid Point were appointed by Countryside Properties as our Earthworks Specialists to provide an Earthworks strategy for our development. Grid Point were able to provide a cost effective solution and a feasible Earthworks Strategy all within a tight deadline and budget. Providing such a high level of service enabled Countryside to progress to the releasing of approved working drawings. One of the benefits of taking these services out of the scope of the Civil Engineer is that the Earthworks strategy can be developed ahead of working drawings stage allowing the Stage 4+ design to proceed without question marks over levels and reduces risk of delay to the design programme or rushed last minute changes or otherwise avoidable retaining walls, muck away etc.

Grid Point communicated well with both planning and working drawing engineers smoothing out the design process while reducing groundworks risk and potential groundworks delay due to working in an un-profiled site. Thank you Grid Point for providing reassurance, eliminating the unknown risks and removing the potential for unnecessary costs”

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Chris Yates BSc (HONS) MCIOB - Operations Manager for Willmott Dixon

“Grid Point played a significant role on the Benenden Hospital project assisting all of the site team providing their expertise in most areas predominantly the Site Engineering, Design and CAD/3D volumetric carried out to assist the commercial team. Grid Point prevented Willmott Dixon from being exposed commercially by providing information gained from experience within Earthworks/Civil Engineering and their exceptional knowledge of AutoCAD making it easier for Willmott Dixon to actively forecast final volumes and costs - the visual drawings produced were extremely beneficial in helping to accurately substantiate works completed”

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