General contractors, also referred to
as main contractors in the UK, play an essential role in managing the cost and
schedule of highly complex construction projects, particularly during the
post-design phases. Professional contracting firms and professionals are
involved in a list of crucial tasks. These include diligently studying
construction drawing sets developed by architects, seeking local construction
permits and licenses, examining day-to-day on-site activities, estimating
project cost, monitoring schedules, and serving as a key bridge between key
trades, including mechanical services, electrical services, plumbing services
and fire protection services.
XS CAD’s 3D BIM modeling
and 3D BIM coordination
services assist general contractors (main contractors) by providing them with a
high degree of predictability and enabling on-time completion of projects.
Considering that general contractors (main contractors) bear significant risk
of project implementation, they appreciate the advantage of our BIM services.
Owing to our extensive experience in
pre-construction planning, multi-service BIM coordination, and BIM modeling for education, commercial,
healthcare, leisure, and residential projects, XS CAD has served as a
valuable partner to general contractors (main contractors) in the US, Canada,
Australia, India, and the UK to support the design process for architectural,
structural and MEP disciplines.
Apart from helping contractors deliver
time and cost efficiencies on their projects, our tailored BIM services and MEP spatially coordinated models enhance
coordination and interoperability between general contractors (main
contractors) and all the subcontractors responsible for each of the building
services -- mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection. Since the
parametric objects created within BIM models represent actual elements within a
construction project, this information is valuable for designers, installers
and cost consultants.
Whilst 3D BIM modeling services support contractors by offering them a
thorough pre-construction visualisation with regards to structure,
architectural elements, MEP spatial coordination, clash inspection, and
interference analysis, 4D BIM allows them to create time-based virtual
mock-ups, also known as sequence-based simulations to improve productivity on
site. Additionally, 4D BIM services help them detect time and workflow-based
clashes resulting in efficient materials and equipment planning, besides
improving the flow of multidisciplinary personnel in a constrained space and
time.
Furthermore, XS CAD’s 4D BIM Services help general
contractors (main contractors) test several "what if" scenarios and
make improvements if needed. As a result, the simulation of various project
sequences relative to their planned timeframes enables quick and effective
decision-making. This decision-making advantage and accurate predictability
offered by our BIM modeling services leads to on-time and cost-effective project
completion by contractors for their end customers.
