BIM Consulting
SMV Designs serves as a strategic BIM partner for clients in the built industry, facilitating their transition from traditional 2D processes to a BIM-based design and construction workflow. Our primary focus is on implementing BIM to maximize ROI throughout the building lifecycle while addressing complex challenges with minimal resource utilization. Through our BIM Out-Staffing and BIM Advisory services, we enhance productivity by integrating technology-driven processes, ensuring greater efficiency and streamlined project execution.
BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
A successful BIM implementation requires careful planning and documentation to ensure a smooth transition into the project workflow. The BIM Execution Plan (BEP) serves as a strategic roadmap, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and BIM uses such as design authoring, design review, 3D coordination, construction planning, data management, and COBie documentation. It aligns all stakeholders toward common goals, maximizing the value of BIM. The BEP also establishes standardized processes to be followed throughout the facility’s lifecycle, ensuring consistent execution and measurable outcomes. Regular progress monitoring is essential to maintain efficiency and project success. We develop two types of BEPs tailored to project needs, ensuring streamlined workflows and effective BIM implementation.
The Pre-contract BEP is designed for prospective suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities, proposed methodology, capacity, and competence to meet the Employer’s Information Requirements (EIR) at a high level. This plan outlines their approach to BIM delivery before contract finalization.
The Post-contract BEP is a detailed document that defines the capabilities of the supply chain after contract award. It covers critical aspects such as Clash Detection and Coordination, Construction Documentation, Transition to BIM, Standardization, and Personnel Management, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to BIM standards throughout the project lifecycle. The BEP outlines the strategy for key deliverables, identifies the use of existing information, and provides a clear timeline aligning key project milestones with the overall project schedule.
Benefits of a BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
A well-structured BIM Execution Plan (BEP) offers several key benefits for construction projects:
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Time Efficiency
By setting clear processes and deliverables, BEP helps avoid delays, enabling efficient project execution within the defined schedule.
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Improved Collaboration
It facilitates real-time collaboration across various project phases, minimizing silos and ensuring seamless coordination among teams despite project complexities.
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Enhanced Communication
BEP promotes clear and effective communication among all project stakeholders from the project’s inception, ensuring well-defined roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
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Stronger Project Execution
With clear guidelines, defined responsibilities, and seamless coordination, BEP ensures efficient project execution, driving successful project outcomes.
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Transparency and Accountability
The availability of a standardized and accessible BEP ensures transparency across all teams, fostering accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
BIM Implementation Services
A successful BIM transition begins with a well-defined implementation plan that outlines processes, strategies, and roles for smooth adoption. Our team specializes in creating tailored BIM strategies, optimizing workflows, and enhancing collaboration across trades, ensuring efficient project execution and informed decision-making at every phase.
BIM Audit: The first step in BIM implementation is conducting a thorough audit of existing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies. This includes a critical evaluation of available resources, tools, and technologies. At this stage, initial discussions on BIM adoption may also take place to align expectations and define the path forward.
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Project Goals
Define both short- and long-term BIM objectives to create a structured implementation approach. Conduct in-depth discussions, analyze industry-specific needs, and document goals for clarity and alignment.
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Strategy & Process
BIM standards, methodologies, and processes for future projects are finalized. Progress indicators and milestones are established, while existing workflows are optimized to align with the previously defined goals.
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Budget Finalization
Findings from the gap analysis are evaluated to recommend upgrading or replacing resources, technology, and tools. Various options are assessed based on the company’s budget to determine the most suitable solution.
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Shaping Processes
Upgrade tools, technologies, and workforce skills to meet BIM requirements. Finalize a BIM implementation budget, test processes, and refine workflows based on specific project needs.
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Providing Practical Training
Ensure resources receive BIM training, covering awareness, software proficiency, communication protocols, and collaboration best practices for seamless project execution.
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Executing Live Projects
Deploy the execution team with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. Customize the BIM execution plan to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation.
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Monitoring
Following BIM implementation, we systematically track progress, analyze key metrics, and adjust strategies as needed to align with project goals. Our focus is on fostering team self-sufficiency through continuous learning and knowledge-sharing, ensuring long-term success.
Benefits of BIM Implementation Services
Streamlined process management for improved project coordination
Enhanced accuracy in BIM workflow implementation.
Faster project delivery, ensuring higher operational efficiency.
Optimized budget planning and maximized return on investment (ROI).
Standardized guidelines and templates for seamless execution.
Efficient handling of complex projects with minimal errors.
Improved documentation precision, ensuring reliable project records.
BIM & CAD Automation
We specialize in enhancing productivity and minimizing manual errors through automation and system integration. Using Dynamo and Revit API platforms, we develop custom scripts, automate repetitive tasks, optimize building elements, and facilitate seamless data exchange. Our expertise also includes parametric family customizations, performance analysis, and improving design accuracy for AEC projects
Dynamo Scripts Development
We are committed to enhancing productivity and reducing manual errors through system integration and automation. By utilizing Dynamo and Revit API platforms, we design intelligent automation solutions. Our expertise includes developing Dynamo Scripts and customizing Revit APIs to facilitate interaction between AutoCAD and Revit plugins. We also specialize in Revit parametric family customizations and creating supporting Dynamo scripts that drive the automation of repetitive tasks in the design process. We specialize in developing customized Dynamo scripts to automate repetitive tasks, enhancing efficiency for our AEC clients. Our expertise extends to creating parametric designs and optimizing building elements and systems to improve design accuracy. Additionally, we integrate Dynamo scripts with external data sources, enabling seamless data exchange and facilitating performance analysis and simulation for better project outcomes.
CAD Automation
The engineering and construction industry heavily relies on Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to create accurate and detailed drawings and models. We specialize in CAD automation to streamline design processes, enhance productivity, and minimize human errors. By leveraging advanced automation tools, we optimize repetitive tasks, customize designs, and ensure higher accuracy in project deliverables. Our expertise lies in developing tailored CAD solutions that align with specific project requirements, allowing faster design iterations, improved documentation, and seamless coordination between design teams. This results in significant time and cost savings while delivering high-quality outputs.
