Desapex Engineering Consultants

  Introduction Construction subcontractors are a critical part of the  BIM  process. They fill the gaps that general contractors and designers cannot, either because of capacity issues or because of regulatory requirements. However, many subcontractors struggle to adopt BIM processes effectively. The majority of construction subcontractors do not have in-house CAD operators and 3D modelers. They tend to focus on niche areas within their sector, such as plumbing or electrical contracting. Thus, when working with a general contractor on a new project, they need to find another subcontractor to take on modeling responsibilities for their part of the build process. General contractors can’t provide detailed engineering drawings as part of their service offering. In addition, most general contractors won’t share proprietary data with an external third party due to competitive pressures and liability concerns. Therefore, if you are a BIM-savvy sub-contractor who wants to work o...

  Introduction Light detection and ranging, also known as  LIDAR or laser scanning , is a remote sensing technique that measures the range of objects by illuminating them with light. The distance to the object is then measured based on how long it takes for the light to return to a sensor.  LIDAR technology  was originally developed for use in self-driving cars and autonomous navigation. It has since been adopted by many industries and geoscience practices as an effective way to capture digital representations of physical spaces. LIDAR is a remote sensing technology that measures distance using lasers, a camera, and an onboard computer. LIDAR technology has many applications, such as detecting objects in fog or gas, measuring vegetation growth, detecting land mines, monitoring road surfaces for cracks or creating as-built drawings, construction progress mapping, and mapping landscapes for 3D virtual reality viewing. Digital Representation of Physical Space LIDAR data...

  BIM Model Validation for Project Success Building Information Modelling (BIM)  is a process for creating and managing digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of places. It is used to support decision-making about a place throughout its lifecycle, from conceptualization to demolition. BIM model validation  is the process of checking the accuracy and completeness of a BIM model. It is important to validate BIM models to ensure that they are  accurate and reliable  enough to be used for decision-making. BIM model Benefits of BIM model validation: Improved  accuracy  and completeness of BIM models Reduced risk of  errors and omissions  in BIM models Improved  communication and collaboration  between project stakeholders Increased trust in BIM models Enhanced decision-making Improve BIM Return on Investment (ROI) Improved accuracy and completeness of BIM models Challenges in BIM Model Validation One of the bi...