BIM FOR PLUMBING

Presented By:

Franco LobrigoArchitect

Master Plumber

BIM Specialist

BIM Concepts & Basics• Parametric Modeling

– Object specific data which drives or conveys information.• Feature-based Model

• Constraint – based Model

BIM Concepts & Basics• Parametric Modeling

Benefits of BIM for Plumbing • Live design.

– A virtual model with associated database. Once modeled, all required views are easily generated.

MacLeamy Curve

Benefits of BIM for Plumbing• Advances Coordination.

Benefits of BIM for Plumbing

Benefits of BIM for Plumbing• Advances Coordination.

– Sophisticated means of coordination with other trades that reduces conflicts during design stage and prevent costly change orders during construction.

Benefits of BIM for Plumbing• Advances Coordination.

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Benefits of BIM for Plumbing• Interoperability.

– Facilitate data exchange between different software in order to make the information available to project stakeholders.

Benefits of BIM for Plumbing• Interoperability.

Benefits of BIM for Plumbing• Streamline Documentation

– 3D view of the BIM model can produce standard plumbing 2D contract documents, isometric views, QTO, cost estimates, specifications, LEED/BERDE & building code compliance, etc…..

Benefits of BIM for Plumbing• Streamline Documentation

Benefits of BIM for Plumbing• BERDE/LEED Documentation