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Designing and coordinating engineering systems using BIM is a digital representation of these systems in the form of a comprehensive 3D model. This approach brings many benefits.
Content
Problems of traditional design of engineering networks
Benefits of BIM design of engineering systems
Conclusions
Based on the article "7 Ways of Integrating MEP BIM Coordination for Contractors" from BIMCommunity.

A building is a complex object consisting of several elements aimed at satisfying the various needs of its inhabitants and ensuring its maximum functionality. Engineering networks are one of the most complex of such elements. They permeate the entire building and create a favorable environment for people.

Effectively designed engineering systems contribute to the creation of an environmentally friendly and physically comfortable space that is pleasing to the human eye. BIM technologies have been increasingly used in the design and construction of engineering systems in recent years.

Three-dimensional images of utility networks visualize the object and can be used at the construction site during work. And the accompanying innovative BIM technologies and modern management methods simplify the entire work process, facilitating the coordinated work of designers and reducing conflicts at construction sites.

Designing MEP systems using BIM technologies is technically much more complex than all other building elements. Using BIM tools instead of 2D design programs requires preliminary preparation, which will reduce the amount of manual labor, improve the process of clash detection, and also configure the algorithms of machine learning tools to speed up the design process.

Understanding 4D, 5D, 6D, 7D and 8D BIM: the nuances and advantages of different dimensions of information modeling.

Problems of traditional design of engineering networks
Traditional MEP design methods are expensive, time-consuming, and ineffective at detecting clashes. Here are some of the problems MEP contractors face when using these methods:

Visualizing the space becomes a tedious task and complicates the process of conveying the essence phone numbers database of the project, which ensures the successful completion of the work.
The abundance of engineering systems in congested spaces leads to conflicts and collisions
Unexpected changes are quite difficult to optimize at late stages, leading to costly rework.
Conflict resolution becomes a shared concern due to the interference of each project participant, resulting in chaos and unresolved issues
Lack of automation for collision detection results in sequential tasks being time-consuming
Responsibility for the project is shifted to several people
The design team is conducting ineffective pre-design work due to unclear drawings and specifications
Benefits of BIM design of engineering systems
Designing and coordinating engineering systems using BIM is a digital representation of these systems in the form of a comprehensive 3D model. This approach brings many benefits.

Automatic collision detection
Engineering systems include many different elements: air ducts, water pipes, electrical equipment, VAV units, etc., which complicates the construction process. Various conflicts in the coordination of these elements inside the building are associated with complex schemes of their location

The implementation of BIM technologies automates the process of detecting errors in the design of utility networks and various delays in work processes at early stages. Using BIM tools for automatic clash detection, you can save a lot of time on manual labor.