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BIM Coordination & Clash Detection

BIM Coordination Services for MEP, Structural & Architectural Projects

7Solutions India provides BIM coordination services for contractors, engineers, architects and project teams requiring coordinated, clash-reviewed 3D building models.

Our BIM coordination workflow brings architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection models together to identify conflicts before they become field problems.

BIM COORDINATION WORKFLOW
01 Federated BIM Models
02 Hard & Soft Clash Detection
03 Clash Reporting & Tracking
04 Coordinated Construction Models
What Is BIM Coordination?

Coordinating Building Systems Before Construction Begins

BIM coordination combines discipline-specific models into a federated environment so project teams can review how building systems interact spatially.

By checking architectural, structural and MEP systems together, potential conflicts can be identified and discussed before they reach the construction site.

BIM coordination often works alongside Architectural BIM Services and Structural 3D Modeling to create a coordinated multidisciplinary project model.

Typical Coordination Scope
  • Architectural model coordination
  • Structural model coordination
  • HVAC and mechanical coordination
  • Electrical system coordination
  • Plumbing coordination
  • Fire protection coordination
  • Hard and soft clash detection
  • Clash report generation and tracking
BIM Coordination Capabilities

Multidisciplinary BIM Coordination Services

Coordination services focused on reducing model conflicts, improving communication and supporting constructability.

01

Federated BIM Models

Architectural, structural and MEP models combined into a coordinated environment for multidisciplinary review.

02

Hard Clash Detection

Identification of physical intersections between systems, components and structural elements.

03

Soft Clash Detection

Review of required clearances, access zones, maintenance spaces and spatial tolerances.

04

Clash Report Generation

Structured clash reports that organize conflicts by discipline, location and coordination status.

05

Constructability Review

Model review focused on practical installation, access and interdisciplinary coordination issues.

06

Coordination Meetings

Support for BIM coordination discussions, clash review and interdisciplinary resolution workflows.

07

Design Change Coordination

Agreed design modifications incorporated into discipline models during the coordination process.

08

Coordinated Construction Models

Development of coordinated models that reflect resolved design and spatial conflicts.

09

Navisworks Coordination

Model aggregation and clash detection workflows using Navisworks-based coordination processes.

Clash Detection

Identify Conflicts Before They Become Site Problems

Clash detection is one of the most important parts of BIM coordination. A model may look correct within an individual discipline while still conflicting with another system once all trades are combined.

Repeated clash checks throughout the coordination cycle help teams evaluate design changes and monitor whether identified issues have been resolved.

  • Ductwork vs structural framing
  • Piping vs beams and columns
  • Electrical containment vs HVAC systems
  • MEP systems vs architectural elements
  • Maintenance clearance conflicts
  • Ceiling-space congestion
  • Equipment access conflicts
  • Multiple-trade spatial conflicts
Why BIM Coordination Matters

Better Coordination Before Installation

Reduce Field Conflicts

Coordination helps identify spatial conflicts before installation activities begin.

Improve Trade Coordination

Shared model review gives different project disciplines a common coordination environment.

Support Constructability

Coordinated models provide better visibility into installation sequencing and spatial requirements.

Clear Clash Tracking

Structured reports help project teams monitor identified clashes and their resolution status.

Reduce Rework Risk

Early coordination can reduce avoidable field modifications and redesign.

Improve BIM Collaboration

Coordination workflows support communication among architects, engineers, contractors and trade teams.

BIM Coordination Process

From Discipline Models to Coordinated Deliverables

Step 01 Model & Data Review
Step 02 Federated Model Setup
Step 03 Clash Detection
Step 04 Resolution & Coordination
Step 05 Coordinated Model Delivery
BIM Coordination FAQ

Common Questions About BIM Coordination Services

What disciplines can be included in BIM coordination?

Depending on the project scope, coordination may include architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and other building systems.

What is the difference between hard and soft clashes?

A hard clash is a physical intersection between elements. A soft clash relates to required clearance, access or spatial tolerance around building components.

Do you provide clash reports?

Yes. Clash reports can organize identified conflicts by discipline, location, model element and coordination status according to project requirements.

Can BIM coordination support MEP projects?

Yes. MEP coordination is a major use of BIM coordination, particularly where ductwork, piping, electrical systems, fire protection and structural elements share limited space.

Need BIM Coordination or Clash Detection Support?

Send your discipline models, drawings and BIM requirements to the 7Solutions India team.

Request a BIM Coordination Quote