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	# [https://www.corenet.gov.sg/media/586155/Essential-Guide-MEP.pdf Building an essential guide for MEP consultants] by Building and Construction Authority.		# [https://www.corenet.gov.sg/media/586155/Essential-Guide-MEP.pdf Building an essential guide for MEP consultants] by Building and Construction Authority.
	# [https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Integrated+Buildings%3A+The+Systems+Basis+of+Architecture-p-9780471388272 Integrated Buildings: The Systems Basis of Architecture] by Leonard R Bachman.		# [https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Integrated+Buildings%3A+The+Systems+Basis+of+Architecture-p-9780471388272 Integrated Buildings: The Systems Basis of Architecture] by Leonard R Bachman.
−	# ~~[https://aiapgh.org/aia-community/working-with-an-architect/six-phases-of-your-project/~~ American Institute of Architect Pittsburgh] in its community article has separated the building design process into multiple phases.	+	# American Institute of Architect Pittsburgh in its community article has separated the building design process into multiple phases.
	# [https://stacks.stanford.edu/file/druid:vn180wh3959/WP054.pdf MEP Coordination in Building and Industrial Project] by C. Bob Tatum and Thomas Korman		# [https://stacks.stanford.edu/file/druid:vn180wh3959/WP054.pdf MEP Coordination in Building and Industrial Project] by C. Bob Tatum and Thomas Korman

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	# [https://stacks.stanford.edu/file/druid:vn180wh3959/WP054.pdf MEP Coordination in Building and Industrial Project] by C. Bob Tatum and Thomas Korman		# [https://stacks.stanford.edu/file/druid:vn180wh3959/WP054.pdf MEP Coordination in Building and Industrial Project] by C. Bob Tatum and Thomas Korman

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* BIM articles.		* BIM articles.
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	* MEP BIM and the building lifecycle.		* MEP BIM and the building lifecycle.
	* Project information model.		* Project information model.
		+	* Revit.

	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:BIM]]		[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:BIM]]

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	* Design coordination.		* Design coordination.
		+	* How BIM can cause needless early stage MEP design concerns.
	* Information manager.		* Information manager.
	* Lead designer.		* Lead designer.

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	* Project information model.		* Project information model.

	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:BIM]]		[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:BIM]]

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	# [https://stacks.stanford.edu/file/druid:vn180wh3959/WP054.pdf MEP Coordination in Building and Industrial Project] by C. Bob Tatum and Thomas Korman		# [https://stacks.stanford.edu/file/druid:vn180wh3959/WP054.pdf MEP Coordination in Building and Industrial Project] by C. Bob Tatum and Thomas Korman

−	[[Category:BIM]]	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* BIM articles.
		+	* BIM coordinator.
		+	* BIM collaboration format BCF.
		+	* BIM manager.
		+	* CIC BIM Protocol.
		+	* Clash avoidance.
		+	* Client BIM adviser.
		+	* Data manager.
		+	* Design coordination.
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		+	* Lead designer.
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	* Fire Protection Services		* Fire Protection Services

−	=== Step 2: Architectural Model Validation ===	+	== Step 2: Architectural Model Validation ==

−	Verify~~/Check~~ the coordinate of the ~~Architectural~~ model. It is important to have the same coordinates for both MEP and ~~Architectural~~ models before linking them. The best approach is to use the ~~“Origin~~ to ~~Origin”~~ positioning option for placing both models.	+	Verify the coordinate of the architectural model. It is important to have the same coordinates for both MEP and architectural models before linking them. The best approach is to use the “origin to origin” positioning option for placing both models.

−	=== Step 3: Prepare the MEP Model ===	+	== Step 3: Prepare the MEP Model ==

−	Prepare MEP model each of the disciplines/trades – ~~Mechanical~~ (HVAC etc.), ~~Electrical~~, ~~Plumbing~~ and include all elements before linking them for coordination with other sub-disciplines within the central file.	+	Prepare MEP model each of the disciplines/trades – mechanical (HVAC etc.), electrical, plumbing and include all elements before linking them for coordination with other sub-disciplines within the central file.

	Coordination or collaboration between MEP sub-disciplines within the building are:		Coordination or collaboration between MEP sub-disciplines within the building are:

−	* Level by ~~Level~~ (~~Story~~ by ~~Story~~)	+	* Level by level (story by story)
−	* Room by room (~~Below Raised Floor~~)	+	* Room by room (below raised floor)
−	* Horizontal ~~Space~~ (~~Plenum~~)	+	* Horizontal space (plenum)
−	* Vertical ~~Space~~ (~~Core Shafts~~)	+	* Vertical space (core shafts)

	And collaboration elements outside the building are:		And collaboration elements outside the building are:

−	* Mechanical ~~System~~ – HVAC equipment and distribution, ducting, etc.	+	* Mechanical system – HVAC equipment and distribution, ducting, etc.
−	* Plumbing and ~~Sanitary System~~ – Pumps, water holding tanks, pool filtration equipment, ~~Sump~~, sewage pit, grease and sand traps, etc.	+	* Plumbing and sanitary system – Pumps, water holding tanks, pool filtration equipment, sump, sewage pit, grease and sand traps, etc.
−	* Fire ~~Protection System~~ – Fire sprinkler pumps, sprinkler tanks fire shutter, smoke curtains, piping system, etc.	+	* Fire protection system – Fire sprinkler pumps, sprinkler tanks fire shutter, smoke curtains, piping system, etc.
−	* Electrical ~~System~~ – Panels, switchboards, elevators, transformer, cable trays, etc.	+	* Electrical system – Panels, switchboards, elevators, transformer, cable trays, etc.

−	=== Step 4: Run the Clash-detection ===	+	== Step 4: Run the Clash-detection ==

	In Autodesk’s Navisworks any two disciplinary models are coordinated together and by clicking on “Run Test”, it shows the report of the clashes occurred between the coordinated model.		In Autodesk’s Navisworks any two disciplinary models are coordinated together and by clicking on “Run Test”, it shows the report of the clashes occurred between the coordinated model.

−	=== Step 5: Review and Resolve ===	+	== Step 5: Review and Resolve ==

−	In this step, we can know the ID of the element that clashes, and fix it in the Revit file.	+	In this step, we can know the ID of the element that clashes, and fix it in the Revit file. Once all clashes/conflicts are solved in the Revit file, export it again, with the same name and in the same folder. When you reload the cache in the Navisworks, resolved clashes will appear in the yellow in the “Resolved Section”. If any new clashes emerge, they are classified in red as new.

−	Once all clashes/conflicts are solved in the Revit file, you have to export it again, with the same name and in the same folder. When you reload the cache in the Navisworks, resolved clashes will appear in the yellow in the “Resolved Section”. If any new clashes emerge, they are classified in red as new.	+	= References =
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−	~~== How MEP Coordination can help in a Construction Project? ==~~	+
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−	In some cases, around 40% of a building’s construction budget can go into project’s Mechanical (i.e. ducts, pipes, equipment, etc.), Electrical (i.e. light fixtures, data/power outlets, etc.), Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems; a huge monetary investment that has an impact on the operating cost of the building in both, shorter and longer run. Thus, to establish disciplined MEP coordination in a construction project is admirable for every sector. A well-executed MEP design coordination can save you millions and maybe more importantly deliver the project faster.	+
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−	Through MEP coordination, when the clash is detected in design, the Architect & Engineer can collaborate and decide upon the redesign of collided design elements. The new version of the design is updated in the entire design model. This multi-disciplinary collaboration can save designers and engineers from cumbersome efforts of repetitively updating designs.	+
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−	MEP Coordination is also useful for retrofit and redevelopment projects. There are technologies and software available to capture existing infrastructure with accuracy. HVAC, electrical, and plumbing model retrofit provides improvements in energy and building performance through MEP coordination. Reality computing and [https://www.united-bim.com/scan-to-bim/ Point Cloud to BIM] are some of the technology which enables us to fully coordinate the MEP model of existing facilities in quick time.	+
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−	~~Greater flexibility, scalability, swifter turnarounds, a reduction in overhead expenditures, and access to state-of-the-art resources are all benefits of outsourcing BIM MEP coordination.~~	+
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−	~~=== Benefits of MEP Coordination ===~~	+
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−	~~# Clash-free Design~~	+
−	~~# Reduce Project Rework~~	+
−	~~# Collaboration at Early Stage~~	+
−	~~# Cost Saving~~	+
−	~~# Reduction in Material Waste~~	+
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−	~~== Benefits of MEP Coordination using BIM ==~~	+
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−	Let’s talk about benefits, it is a no-brainer and very well understood but still, it is important to highlight the key benefits and what advantages it offers to various stakeholders and to the project.	+
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−	~~=== 1. Clash-free Designs ===~~	+
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−	A 3D model for Architecture, Structure, and MEP is made dependent on the plans created by the BIM modelers. This model is then sent out to Autodesk Navisworks where it is checked for the clashes and a clash report is created. These clashes are settled by making the vital structure changes in the BIM model. Since the clashes are effectively unmistakable in the model, it is simpler to determine them.	+
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−	~~=== 2. Reduce Project Rework ===~~	+
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−	A lot of time and money can be wasted if the clashes are found at the construction stage (i.e. in the field) and then they need to be rectified. Having MEP BIM Modeling services can reduce the amount of project rework and limiting waste.	+
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−	~~=== 3. Collaboration at Early Stage ===~~	+
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−	The professionals are required to work together at the designing stage and they will be able to explain their specifications to other team members. Because of the early collaboration, the design can be more effective and there will be fewer mistakes to be rectified at the time of construction.	+
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−	~~=== 4. Cost Saving ===~~	+
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−	BIM can build a building twice, first as a model with all the data and second on the site. This guides in the goals of any contentions before the beginning of the actual construction. These changes are simpler and more affordable when contrasted with the changes that should be done on-site (i.e. in the field). This, thus, lessens wastage as far as material and labor, consequently saving money as well.	+
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−	~~As per Riley (2000), I found the average cost of fixing a field conflict on an average project to range from $500-$3500 for minor rerouting, $2,000-$25,000 for a major conflict, and design change.~~	+
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−	~~=== 5. Reduction in Material Waste ===~~	+
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−	~~Effective coordination during the design stage will reduce waste generated by errors and alterations during the construction stage because the clashes are solved at the design stage.~~	+
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−	~~== Summary ==~~	+
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−	BIM-based design and construction approach (part of Virtual Design Construction) allows data-driven collaboration among architectural, structural, and MEP from the outset increases design confidence, and simplified phasing. And as a result, the design-to-construction workflow is significantly overhauled.	+
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−	== References ==	+
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−	~~In this article, we have taken references to published materials by various experts and researchers. We have credited them throughout the article to acknowledge their work.~~	+
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−	~~For those who like to get into details, we recommend reading the following references.~~	+

	# Korman, T., Simonian, L., & Speidel, E. (2008). Using Building Information Modeling to improve the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination process for buildings. In Proceedings of the AEI 2008 Conference, Colorado, USA.		# Korman, T., Simonian, L., & Speidel, E. (2008). Using Building Information Modeling to improve the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination process for buildings. In Proceedings of the AEI 2008 Conference, Colorado, USA.

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	= BIM - an integral part of the MEP coordination process =		= BIM - an integral part of the MEP coordination process =

−	~~BIM gives a visual capacity (through 3D modeling) to the structures and intently 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 ~~modeling~~ stage itself. MEP BIM 3D ~~Modeling~~ services ~~comes~~ in the later stage after the ~~Architectural~~ BIM and ~~Structural~~ BIM models have ~~structured~~ the premise for an MEP BIM model.	+	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 typically come in the later stage after the architectural BIM and structural BIM models have established the premise for an MEP BIM model.

−	Fundamentally, BIM not ~~just~~ resolves the structure coordination and ~~modeling~~ difficulties ~~however~~ 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~~.	+	Fundamentally, BIM not only resolves the structure coordination and modelling difficulties, it helps coordination between teams, contractors, fabricators, consultants and engineers to build up a consistent communication channel.

−	In the BIM-based approach, MEPFS 3D coordination ~~modeling~~ (~~[https://www.autodesk.com/products/navisworks/overview~~ Autodesk’s Navisworks] widely used), highlights ~~all~~ clashes within MEP systems against other MEP systems or MEP systems against structural) integrates each team’s designs ~~and finds out all the clashes, ensuring that~~ there is harmony ~~between the Architectural design, Structural design, and MEPFS design. Conflicts eliminated at an early stage will surely have a positive outcome on the project.~~	+	In the BIM-based approach, MEPFS 3D coordination modelling (Autodesk’s Navisworks widely used), highlights clashes within MEP systems against other MEP systems or MEP systems against structural, integrates each team’s designs andensures there is harmony

−	At this stage, BIM ~~modeling~~ service providers ~~like United-BIM~~ can help ~~you~~ in MEP ~~Coordination~~. Once we run the ~~[https://www.united-bim.com/what-is-~~clash-detection~~-in-bim-~~process~~-benefits-and-future-scope-in-modern-day-aec-industry/ clash detection process] in Navisworks by providing Architectural, Structural, and MEP models~~, we have ~~the~~ clash report showing possible collisions ~~or clashes~~ at multiple locations with reference positions in the coordinated design. After locating and ~~analyzing~~ the cause of clash, the required design changes ~~need to~~ be ~~done to solve the clash~~.	+	At this stage, BIM modelling service providers can help in MEP coordination. Once they run the clash detection process, they have a clash report showing possible collisions at multiple locations with reference positions in the coordinated design. After locating and analysing the cause of the clash, the required design changes can be made.

−	~~A BIM representation can be viewed as a smart object or parametric model that changes~~ in ~~all views if any one input is updated since it is all digital.~~	+	= How to do MEP coordination in BIM-based design? =

−	~~As per our experience of over 300 projects, most clashes are found~~ in ~~“Plumbing to Structural”~~ and ~~“Mechanical~~ to ~~Structural”~~. ~~Here is~~ a ~~list of coordination of different~~ disciplines ~~with the examples of their~~ clash ~~report~~.	+	MEP coordination starts in schematic design (SD) phase and it has to be completed before the construction documents (CD) phase. Usually, the general contractor holds a gatekeeper meeting where all disciplines are involved and collectively they review clash reports.

−	1. ~~Plumbing~~ to ~~Structural (mostly found with flange and foundation)~~	+	Let’s look at the flow of how MEP coordination is carried out in the design and construction project. There are 5 steps to successful MEP Design & Coordination process:

−	~~2. Mechanical to Structural (with Flange)~~	+	== Step 1: Using Right MEP BIM Template ==

−	~~3. Electrical to Structural~~	+	Load an MEP BIM template before the start of a new project. The template should be based on the company’s standards for each of the listed trades:
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−	~~4. Plumbing to Mechanical~~	+
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−	~~5. Mechanical to Electrical~~	+
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−	~~6. Plumbing to Electrical~~	+
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−	~~== How to do~~ MEP ~~Coordination in~~ BIM~~-based Design? ==~~	+
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−	MEP coordination starts in Schematic Design (SD) phase and it has to be completed before the Construction Documents (CD) phase. Usually, GC (General Contractor) holds a Gatekeeper meeting where all disciplines are involved and collectively they review clash reports with an objective to have a design that is completely clash-free.	+
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−	~~Download a~~ template of MEP Dashboard for Gatekeeper Meeting. It is specially designed for you to track down the MEP coordination and clash detection activities from the start of the meeting till the final sign-off meeting.	+
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−	~~Let’s look at the flow of how MEP coordination is carried out in the design and construction project.~~	+
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−	~~There are 5 steps to successful MEP Design & Coordination process:~~	+
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−	~~=== Step 1: Using Right MEP BIM Template ===~~	+
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−	~~Load MEP BIM Template~~ before the start of a new project. The template should be based on the company’s standards for each of the listed trades:	+

	* Mechanical Services		* Mechanical Services

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	* Site service – Landscape and support systems for the building, including parking, drainage, vegetation, and utilities		* Site service – Landscape and support systems for the building, including parking, drainage, vegetation, and utilities

−	Building service systems ~~termed as~~ the active building systems include mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. Building services must fit within the constraints of architecture and structure and must meet the expected performance regarding comfort and safety. Building systems moderate the building ~~environments~~, distribute electric energy, allow communication, enable critical manufacturing process, provide water and dispose of waste, and provide critical resources for life safety as mentioned in Korman 2008.	+	Building service systems are the active building systems and include mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. Building services must fit within the constraints of architecture and structure and must meet the expected performance regarding comfort and safety. Building systems moderate the building environment, distribute electric energy, allow communication, enable critical manufacturing process, provide water and dispose of waste, and provide critical resources for life safety as mentioned in Korman 2008.

−	~~The scope of building services systems~~ is continually increasing due to increasing requirements for building users. Building projects now include more than the traditional Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems, such inclusion is fire protections, controls, process piping, and telephone/datacom as per Korman 2008.	+	= What is MEP Coordination? =

−	~~== What~~ is MEP ~~Coordination? ==~~	+	Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) and Fire Safety (FS) coordination (MEPFS) is the practice of multi-disciplinary collaboration of three major design verticals of any building infrastructure, which are architecture, structure (beam, column, torsion, etc.) and MEP designs.

−	~~MEPFS coordination is a practice~~ of ~~multi-disciplinary collaboration~~ of ~~three major design verticals~~ of ~~any~~ building ~~infrastructure~~, ~~which are architecture~~, ~~structure~~ (~~beam~~, ~~column~~, ~~torsion~~, ~~etc.)~~ and ~~MEP designs~~.	+	The active systems are fundamental components of any building, and have been estimated to cost up to 60% of the total cost of the building projects as per Korman and Huey-King 2013. Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) coordination is one critical activity and an important part of the constructability review process. Three knowledge domains are required for MEP coordination, namely, design, construction, and operations and maintenance.

−	The ~~active systems~~ of the building namely Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) and Fire Safety (FS) frameworks are fundamental components of any building, they have been estimated to cost up to 60% of the total cost of the building projects as per Korman and Huey-King 2013. Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) coordination ~~is one critical activity and an important part of the constructability review process. Three knowledge domains~~ are ~~required for MEP coordination, namely, design, construction, and operations and maintenance.~~	+	The trades of MEPFS coordination are:

−	~~The trades of MEPFS Coordination are:~~	+	* Mechanical System – HVAC Equipment and distribution such as cooling tower, AHU, ducting, etc.
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−	* Mechanical System – HVAC Equipment and distribution such as ~~Cooling~~ tower, AHU, ~~Ducting~~, etc.	+
	* Electrical System – Panels, switchboards, elevators, transformer, cable trays, etc.		* Electrical System – Panels, switchboards, elevators, transformer, cable trays, etc.
	* Plumbing and Sanitary System – Pumps, water holding tanks, pool filtration equipment, Sump, sewage pit, grease and sand traps, etc.		* Plumbing and Sanitary System – Pumps, water holding tanks, pool filtration equipment, Sump, sewage pit, grease and sand traps, etc.
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	* Outside of Building – External works, rooftop, and external face of a building, etc.		* Outside of Building – External works, rooftop, and external face of a building, etc.

−	MEP coordination is ~~all~~ about detecting and resolving clashes among trades – architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire safety before construction starts.	+	MEP coordination is about detecting and resolving clashes among trades – architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire safety before construction starts.

−	To keep the harmony between these separate designs, ~~it’s~~ essential to have a coordination of updated designs of each discipline. Each discipline must be precisely aware of the locations of other installations during the ~~modeling~~ phases and this can only happen when the latest, most precise version of each MEP’s master plan is made available. It may ~~happen~~ that these designs have collisions or clash in some locations, where one or many components are occupying the same space. It is ~~very~~ crucial to ~~get knowledge of~~ these clashes at an ~~earlier~~ stage of the construction project ~~which can cost you millions if not detected in the design phase~~.	+	To keep the harmony between these separate designs, it is essential to have a coordination of updated designs of each discipline. Each discipline must be precisely aware of the locations of other installations during the modelling phases and this can only happen when the latest, most precise version of each MEP’s master plan is made available. It may be that these designs have collisions or clash in some locations, where one or many components are occupying the same space. It is crucial to understand these clashes at an early stage of the construction project.

−	MEP coordination ~~service~~ is about synchronizing all the building services with other disciplines that form the building fabric, structure and external envelope (steel, concrete, etc.)~~. Building service coordination involves assigning horizontal and vertical locations for individual systems components within the defined architectural and structural constraints~~. Mostly the professionals conducting the coordination process focus on highly congested spaces within the structural systems to prevent building service systems interference.	+	MEP coordination is about synchronizing all the building services with other disciplines that form the building fabric, structure and external envelope (steel, concrete, etc.). Mostly the professionals conducting the coordination process focus on highly congested spaces within the structural systems to prevent building service systems interference.

	The building services coordination at the design development and review stage is the first stage of coordination of building projects.		The building services coordination at the design development and review stage is the first stage of coordination of building projects.

−	== BIM - ~~An Integral Part~~ of MEP ~~Coordination Process =~~=	+	= BIM - an integral part of the MEP coordination process =

	BIM gives a visual capacity (through 3D modeling) to the structures and intently 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 modeling stage itself. MEP BIM 3D Modeling services comes in the later stage after the Architectural BIM and Structural BIM models have structured the premise for an MEP BIM model.		BIM gives a visual capacity (through 3D modeling) to the structures and intently 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 modeling stage itself. MEP BIM 3D Modeling services comes in the later stage after the Architectural BIM and Structural BIM models have structured the premise for an MEP BIM model.

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	First, let us understand design phases, building-design approach, and building services.		First, let us understand design phases, building-design approach, and building services.

−	= ~~Building~~ design ~~phases~~ =	+	= Approaches for design coordination of a construction project =

−	American Institute of Architects, Pittsburgh in their community article has separated the building design process into multiple phases. We have outlined five phases and included the emphasis of each phase.	+	== Traditional approach ==
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−	~~== Approaches for Design Coordination of a Construction Project ==~~	+
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−	=== Traditional approach ===	+

	For many centuries the basis of architecture projects were 2D drawings (plans, sections, elevations) and in those designs, it was hard to find out the interference.		For many centuries the basis of architecture projects were 2D drawings (plans, sections, elevations) and in those designs, it was hard to find out the interference.

−	Traditionally MEP coordination is conducted through a “sequential comparison overlay process” (Riley et al. 2005; Khanzode et al. 2008; Korman and Speidel 2010). In this process, the functional design is prepared by a consultant engineer, while the detailed design for each trade is developed by ~~specialty~~ contractors. The ~~specialty~~ contractors sequentially compare their shop drawings of the same scale on a light table and try to identify potential conflicts. Obviously, this manual method is costly, time-consuming, and inefficient.	+	Traditionally MEP coordination is conducted through a “sequential comparison overlay process” (Riley et al. 2005; Khanzode et al. 2008; Korman and Speidel 2010). In this process, the functional design is prepared by a consultant engineer, while the detailed design for each trade is developed by specialist contractors. The specialist contractors sequentially compare their shop drawings at the same scale on a light table and try to identify potential conflicts. Obviously, this manual method is costly, time-consuming, and inefficient.

−	When CAD was introduced, designs were made in a 2D model, in this method, there is no automated system to identify the clashes/conflicts in the MEP system and therefore there is a high degree of reliance on the intuition, imagination, technical knowledge, and experience of the team members to put out the services without site teams experiencing clashes.	+	When computer aided design (CAD) was introduced, designs were made in a 2D model, in this method, there is no automated system to identify the clashes/conflicts in the MEP system and therefore there is a high degree of reliance on the intuition, imagination, technical knowledge, and experience of the team members to put out the services without site teams experiencing clashes.

−	2D drawings can show the layout ~~of it~~ but ~~can’t~~ detect the conflict or the clash since ~~that’s~~ only possible with 3D simulation/~~model and also there is always a challenge of getting required (requested) MEP space from the design team members~~.	+	2D drawings can show the layout but cannot detect the conflict or the clash since that is only possible with 3D simulation/models.

−	=== BIM-based approach ===	+	== BIM-based approach ==

−	BIM-based (3D ~~modeling~~) approach ~~modernized~~ 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 (3D modelling) approach modernised the design process by providing a virtual 3D model of the building which can be developed before the actual construction begins. This virtual model delivers speed as well as convenience - making design changes in a virtual 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 (includes ~~Mechanical~~, ~~Electrical~~, ~~Plumbing~~, ~~Structural engineers)~~, so ~~that~~ they ~~could~~ share comparative data and necessary interdisciplinary information with each other. BIM allows for the simplification of many tasks and considerable savings both in terms of money and time.	+	The BIM-based approach during MEP coordination facilitates collaboration among all discipline specialists (includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and so on , so they can share comparative data and necessary interdisciplinary information with each other. BIM allows for the 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 the design development process stage.		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 the design development process stage.

−	Usually, MEP BIM models are developed at five level-of-details:	+	Usually, MEP BIM models are developed at five level-of-details (USA):

	# 3D MEP preliminary design model (LOD 100)		# 3D MEP preliminary design model (LOD 100)
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	# MEP prefabrication model (LOD 400)		# MEP prefabrication model (LOD 400)

−	~~The following image shows differences between the traditional design coordination and the BIM-based design approach.~~	+	All designs start with sketches and move to 2D drawings (Autodesk’s AutoCAD widely used) and then advances towards the 3D model (Autodesk’s Revit widely used) in the case of BIM-based design approach.
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−	All designs start with sketches and move to 2D drawings (~~[https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/overview~~ Autodesk’s AutoCAD] widely used) and then advances towards the 3D model (~~[https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit/overview~~ Autodesk’s Revit] widely used) in the case of BIM-based design approach.	+

−	Revit follows a BIM (Building Information Model) workflow as compared to a CAD workflow. With Revit, You can streamline the design documentation process and ~~maximize~~ productivity.	+	Revit follows a BIM (Building Information Model) workflow as compared to a CAD workflow. With Revit, You can streamline the design documentation process and maximise productivity.

−	Downloadable Checklist ([https://www.united-bim.com/about-united-bim-services/quality-checks-and-practices-bim-drawing-check-list-revit/ Design Coordination & Drawing Review]) and Downloadable Infographics ([https://www.united-bim.com/info-graphic-mep-coordination-workflow-relation-with-lod MEP Coordination Workflow] & [https://www.united-bim.com/infographic-mep-dashboard-for-gate-keeper-meeting MEP Dashboard]) ~~that you can use it for your current or upcoming design and construction project~~.	+	Downloadable Checklist ([https://www.united-bim.com/about-united-bim-services/quality-checks-and-practices-bim-drawing-check-list-revit/ Design Coordination & Drawing Review]) and Downloadable Infographics ([https://www.united-bim.com/info-graphic-mep-coordination-workflow-relation-with-lod MEP Coordination Workflow] & [https://www.united-bim.com/infographic-mep-dashboard-for-gate-keeper-meeting MEP Dashboard]).

	Now let’s understand building service systems and how important they are for MEP coordination/collaboration:		Now let’s understand building service systems and how important they are for MEP coordination/collaboration:

−	== About ~~Building Design Systems =~~=	+	= About building design systems =

	As per Bachman 2004, the fundamental building systems classifications are:		As per Bachman 2004, the fundamental building systems classifications are:

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−	If your building design philosophy is ‘First Time Right’ and you firmly believe in ‘Prevention is Better Than Cure’ than you will truly appreciate the value that BIM-based MEP coordination (also known as design collaboration) process brings to a design and construction project.	+	= Introduction =

−	~~In this article, our goal~~ is ~~to walk~~ you ~~through~~ the ~~entire~~ MEP ~~coordination and share a Downloadable Checklist~~ (~~[https://www.united-bim.com/about-united-bim-services/quality-checks-~~and~~-practices-bim-drawing-check-list-revit/ Design Coordination & Drawing Review]~~) ~~and Downloadable Infographics~~ ([https://www.united-bim.com/infographic-mep-coordination-workflow-relation-with-lod/ MEP Coordination Workflow] & [https://www.united-bim.com/infographic-mep-dashboard-for-gate-keeper-meeting MEP Dashboard]) ~~that you~~ can ~~use it for your current or upcoming~~ design and construction project.	+	If your building design philosophy is ‘First Time Right’ and you firmly believe in ‘Prevention is Better Than Cure’ than you will appreciate the value that BIM-based MEP (building information modelling mechanical, electrical and plumbing) coordination (also known as design collaboration) process can bring to a design and construction project.

−	~~Before~~ we ~~get into~~ MEP coordination~~, let us understand design phases, building~~-design ~~approach,~~ and ~~building services~~.	+	In this article, we discuss the entire MEP coordination process and share a Downloadable Checklist ([https://www.united-bim.com/about-united-bim-services/quality-checks-and-practices-bim-drawing-check-list-revit/ Design Coordination & Drawing Review]) and Downloadable Infographics ([https://www.united-bim.com/infographic-mep-coordination-workflow-relation-with-lod/ MEP Coordination Workflow] & [https://www.united-bim.com/infographic-mep-dashboard-for-gate-keeper-meeting MEP Dashboard]) that can be used for current or upcoming design and construction projects.

−	== Building ~~Design Phases =~~=	+	First, let us understand design phases, building-design approach, and building services.
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		+	= Building design phases =

	American Institute of Architects, Pittsburgh in their community article has separated the building design process into multiple phases. We have outlined five phases and included the emphasis of each phase.		American Institute of Architects, Pittsburgh in their community article has separated the building design process into multiple phases. We have outlined five phases and included the emphasis of each phase.