How Clash Detection Helps Your Core Drilling Contractor
Building information modeling (BIM) and clash detection help your core drilling contractor work with other construction professionals during remodeling and construction projects.
Upgrades and changes are crucial parts of the lifecycle of any building. As technology advances and standards of living change, individuals and businesses demand more from the structures in which they live and work. Wired internet and modern HVAC infrastructure are just a few relatively new additions for building owners to consider, and making room for these improvements isn’t always easy. Core drilling contractors facilitate all kinds of updates in existing construction, creating space for electricians, plumbers, and other professionals to perform much-needed services. However, your core drilling contractor cannot act alone. Building information modeling (BIM) and clash detection allow core drilling contractors and other construction professionals to interact seamlessly with one another, completing their projects with fewer complications.
Common Responsibilities of a Core Drilling Contractor
Core drilling contractors facilitate building upgrades by drilling round holes in existing concrete slabs. They use specialized equipment to make room for new plumbing, phone lines, electrical wiring, and more. Core drilling contractors work with general contractors, architects, and tradespeople to determine where to cut and (more importantly) where not to cut. Poorly-planned coring can damage structures that are already in place, and concrete cutting contractors must know where plumbing and electrical equipment are (or where they will be). This is where BIM and clash detection come in.
BIM and Clash Detection Help Your Core Drilling Contractor Get the Job Done
Building information modeling entails creating detailed and accurate plans of a structure. Architects, engineers, contractors, and tradespeople use BIM to compare plans with one another, ensuring that the work they have outlined will not interfere with anything. Points on a model where these interferences and incompatibilities occur are called “clashes,” and clash detection involves finding these problem areas and adjusting them. Clash detection can occur at any stage; thorough modeling before construction allows crews to make any necessary changes before complications occur, but some models may need to be adjusted after work has already commenced in the field. Even in the event of unexpected complications, clash detection is a massive asset that ensures any changes to the plan will not interfere with other facets of the project.
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