3D M&E (MEP) Coordination

“Our core skill and main activity for M&E (MEP) Contractors and Designers is the provision of spatially coordinated building services drawings for M&E Consulting Engineers and M&E Building Services Contractors for construction and engineering projects”  M&E Coordination work involves coordination of all building services (HVAC, Pipework, Public Health and Electrical) with other disciplines making up the building structure, fabric and external envelope (steel, concrete, false ceilings etc). All of our M&E Co-ordination/Multi-Service Coordination work is created in a 3D environment for all disciplines. By creating a virtual 3D model we are able to offer many advantages to our clients: 1) It allows us to ensure that there are no clashes (this can be validated easily using clash detection software) 2) It allows us to model and represent all mechanical components/kit accurately (unlike 2D CAD Drawings) and therefore ensures that spatial issues are addressed before getting to site. 3) Prevents site based delays and disputes as all services have already been proven to work within the building. 4) Allows for ease of communication (the 3D model can be viewed and walked through easily for demo, review, value engineering or QC purposes) 5) Faster approval / sign off (compared with 2D drawings alone, the 3D model allows our clients to view detailed areas in a 3D environment) 6) Allows any number of views, sections and detailed drawings to be produced easily and quickly. The XS CAD team has extensive experience of working in the building services engineering sector with strong contracting backgrounds. This experience is used more effectively now in the CAD Bureau environment where we utilize the latest technology to perform, validate and deliver our coordinated services drawings – providing a 'clash free solution’ as part of our service. By using the latest 3D M&E modeling software (AutoCAD MEP and Navisworks) and clash detection technology (Autodesk Navisworks) we are able to verify that our spatially coordinated M&E building services models work to engineering standards and constraints as well as the structural and architectural elements within a building.

Our experience includes M&E co-ordination of plant rooms, building risers, pre-fabricated corridor and ceiling modules for healthcare, education, entertainment, commercial and mixed use projects.

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Multi Disciplinary Coordination

As construction projects become larger, more complex and more time critical, there is a greater need for controlled progression of the design and contracting process. Multi-Disciplinary Coordination As construction projects become larger, more complex and more time critical, there is a greater need for controlled progression of the design and contracting process. At XS CAD we provide a multi-disciplinary coordination and 3d modelling service to architects, consultants and contractors to ensure that the risks of design mis-match are identified and resolved during the pre-construction stage. Multi-disciplinary service involves multi-service and multi-discipline modelling to create a 3d prototype of 3d virtual model of the complete site. We deliver our multi-discipline modeling and validation services by combining the skills and experience of our people, a detailed understanding of the construction process, an established project management methodology and intelligent 3d technology. Our systematic approach to multi-service projects reduces duplication and rework, allowing delivery of a more accountable, accurate and cost efficient service. At present AutoCAD MEP and Autodesk Navisworks are used to deliver our multi-disciplinary coordination service. However, increasingly we approach multi-service coordination by using BIM (Building Information Modelling) tools such as Autodesk Revit. Whether we create multi-disciplinary models by using Revit or AutoCAD there are so many benefits for the combined 3D approach. Such benefits include; allowing the entire design team to view a virtual model as it progresses; preserving the integrity of design information in one location; reducing the time taken to create complete and approve the design; and reducing ‘design confusion’ during construction.

If you require more information about our multi-disciplinary coordination services then please contact us.

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BIM Modelling

Building Information Modelling is becoming increasingly vital for modern construction projects. Not only does it provide a digital representation of a building project, it also allows facilitates greater levels of collaboration and interoperability within the design environment. 

Building Information Modelling (or BIM as it is commonly known) covers a range of elements including geometry, graphical information, spatial relationships, product/material information and quantity information. As such the use of a 3d BIM model is not merely restricted to architects or design engineers and is also useful to project management, cost management, manufacturing and construction teams and also the facilities management teams who are the eventual owners of such models. 

One of the key differences between modern BIM technology and traditional software is that BIM software is written and developed for the design of buildings and their components. The objects created within BIM models represent actual elements within a construction project and therefore this information becomes more useful to designers, installers and cost consultants. 

At XS CAD, we create BIM Models using Autodesk Revit software. Autodesk Revit is a multi-directional, database controlled application which allows changes in one location to be replicated automatically in all other areas where the changed item appears (including layouts, elevations, schedules or the 3d model itself). 

By using Autodesk Architecture, Autodesk MEP and Autodesk Structures, we are able to create design data for a single construction project with the same family of software. This level of interoperability provides obvious time and cost benefits but also allows the entire project team to view the impact of their individual designs with those of others and to resolve conflicts based on this knowledge. 

As part of our BIM service we are able to maintain all elements of a BIM model within our Integrated Project Delivery approach or provide a BIM service to one party involved in a BIM project but without the expertise for BIM model creation and management. 

As part of our BIM Modelling service we also create BIM or family data for Revit Architecture and Revit MEP. This data encompasses physical and graphical elements as well as technical and manufacturer information for the element being modelled. Another key benefit of BIM models are the parametric properties and family properties assigned to models. Parametric modelling allows controlled and dynamic manipulation of models. This allows models to be changed quickly and easily within their range of parameters while also maintaining physical appearance and ‘model information’ within all areas automatically. 

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Building Information Modelling is becoming increasingly vital for modern construction projects. Not only does it provide a digital representation of a building project, it also allows facilitates greater levels of collaboration and interoperability within the design environment. 

Building Information Modelling (or BIM as it is commonly known) covers a range of elements including geometry, graphical information, spatial relationships, product/material information and quantity information. As such the use of a 3d BIM model is not merely restricted to architects or design engineers and is also useful to project management, cost management, manufacturing and construction teams and also the facilities management teams who are the eventual owners of such models. 

One of the key differences between modern BIM technology and traditional software is that BIM software is written and developed for the design of buildings and their components. The objects created within BIM models represent actual elements within a construction project and therefore this information becomes more useful to designers, installers and cost consultants. 

At XS CAD, we create BIM Models using Autodesk Revit software. Autodesk Revit is a multi-directional, database controlled application which allows changes in one location to be replicated automatically in all other areas where the changed item appears (including layouts, elevations, schedules or the 3d model itself). 

By using Autodesk Architecture, Autodesk MEP and Autodesk Structures, we are able to create design data for a single construction project with the same family of software. This level of interoperability provides obvious time and cost benefits but also allows the entire project team to view the impact of their individual designs with those of others and to resolve conflicts based on this knowledge. 

As part of our BIM service we are able to maintain all elements of a BIM model within our Integrated Project Delivery approach or provide a BIM service to one party involved in a BIM project but without the expertise for BIM model creation and management. 

As part of our BIM Modelling service we also create BIM or family data for Revit Architecture and Revit MEP. This data encompasses physical and graphical elements as well as technical and manufacturer information for the element being modelled. Another key benefit of BIM models are the parametric properties and family properties assigned to models. Parametric modelling allows controlled and dynamic manipulation of models. This allows models to be changed quickly and easily within their range of parameters while also maintaining physical appearance and ‘model information’ within all areas automatically.