The Deliverables
Whether it is in the field of Sheet Metal, Mechanical Piping, or Plumbing; from concept to installation, APi has the BIM Solutions, Experience, and Excellence to provide you with the following wide-range of high quality deliverables:
- 2D or 3D fundamental CAD drawings:
- Conceptual drawings
- As-built drawings
- Design drawings
- Schematic drawings
- 3D Building Information Modeling drawings:
- Slab and Wall Penetration Drawings including Trimble export points.
- Hanger Installation drawings.
- Underground, In-Wall, Risers, Above Ceiling, and Rooftop coordination drawings.
- Spool drawings for piping and plumbing prefabrication.
- Electronic files for direct download to sheet metal fabrication equipment.
- Electronic Bill of Materials for material purchase and other reports.
- Floor Mounted Pipe Stand drawings.
- Mechanical Room Coordination and Detailing.
- Build drawings for installation.
- Project Support Services:
- Lead the coordination process on the project.
- Develop a coordination schedule that meets the demands of the installation schedule.
- Lead regular coordination meetings with various parties.
- Compile a comprehensive 3D model to identify clashes between trades and distribute the model to the Team for resolution.
- Work with Team to identify your company's best practice installation standards or adopt ours.
- Work with your Estimating Department to identify Value Engineering opportunities.
- Identify engineering flaws and suggest a resolution through the RFI process.
- Identify conflicts with Architectural and Structural elements and suggest a resolution through the RFI process.
- Work with your Team to determine an installation game plan to ensure the coordinated system supports the desired sequence of installation.
- Help your Team break the project into installation "picks" to expedite the delivery of material and prefabrication at strategic times to minimize wasteful material handling.
- Communicate regularly with your Team to ensure that all the information contained on the coordinated "sign-off" drawing is understood and utilized effectively.