Clash Resolution is a critical, but often overlooked step in the construction planning process. When clashes arise during construction, they can significantly delay a project and drive up costs dramatically. They also pit the design professionals against the contractors in a struggle to determine who is at fault. Building Information Modeling (BIM)<\/a> can help identify and resolve clashes before they become an issue; however, we contend that most clash resolution is completed far too late in the process to offer the maximum benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this blog post, we will take a closer look at how BIM can be used prior to bidding the project to prevent conflicts and streamline construction planning and execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BIM clash detection is the process of identifying potential conflicts in a construction project electronically, before anything is built on the job site. These conflicts can arise from clashes between architectural and structural elements like walls, floors and beams with other building services systems, particularly the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems. However, clashes can also arise between architectural and structural, or even within the occupied spaces themselves. Incorrect information contained in the model can be another source of clashes that will cause undesirable compromises as the building is constructed. Clash detection is an essential part of quality control in construction projects and can help to ensure that everything goes according to plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As construction projects increase in size and complexity, the potential for clashes between different elements increases. If not detected and corrected early on, clashes can lead to expensive rework later in the project and design compromises along the way. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a powerful tool that can help identify clashes before they become problems in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is BIM Clash Detection?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What are the Advantages of Pre-Bid Clash Resolution?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Current Status Quo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n