What is MEP BIM? Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Building Information Modelling (BIM) services are critical engineering services for any construction project. Under these categories, there are many types of services involved – CCTV, lighting, power, drainage, irrigation, water supply, air conditioning, mechanical ventilation and many more. These services must be accurately planned and coordinated … Read more
How does BIM Family or Object Creation work? Building Information Modelling (BIM) families or objects creation requires specialized expertise as each and every element of the family has to be modelled, keeping the geometry of the family at the core. In addition to the geometry, the families or objects have to also be designed with … Read more
civil and Structural modelling service AcePLP’s certified BIM Modellers deliver efficient structural modelling services for a wide range of structures. We also assist in prefabrication of the structural elements. This service is specially for building products manufacturers, general contractors and fabricators as we help to align BIM workflows using the latest and most advanced BIM … Read more
What is 3D BIM? BIM is an acronym that stands for Building Information Modelling. It is an intelligent digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a building. BIM is commonly known as a 3D digital visualization tool that manages data from design to construction (BCA, 2011). With the shift in the construction industry from … Read more
What are Set & Enforce BIM Standards? BIM standards are important in ensuring that a BIM model is created with quality and consistency. It is the task of a BIM Manager or a BIM Coordinator to set BIM standards for a project and outlines it in a BIM Execution Plan (BEP). All BIM team members … Read more
What are Research BIM Workflows? One of the key components in ensuring that BIM models can be created smoothly and in a timely manner is by outlining the BIM workflows. It is important to note that different software has a different approach in carrying out BIM modelling due to the software interface and functions. In … Read more
What is BIM Resource Planning? One of the vital components in ensuring that a BIM project meets the project deadline within the budget set and remains profitable is through proper and accurate resource planning. BIM Resource Planning (BRP) is needed to ensure that enough manpower with the right skills and knowledge is assigned to the … Read more
What are BIM Meetings? BIM meetings are a vital component for the overall BIM management of a project. BIM meetings are where BIM model coordination, clash issues and conflict resolution occur within and across disciplines. Other BIM-related topics such as BIM modelling standards, BIM model submission deadlines and work delegation can also be addressed during … Read more
What is A TIME-BASED BIM Execution Plan (BEP)? A Time-based BIM Execution Plan (BEP) is developed to successfully implement Building Information Modelling (BIM) on a project throughout its lifecycle. It is a reference document whereby the BIM Team members can: Clearly understand the goals for implementing BIM in the project Understand their roles and responsibilities … Read more
What is BIM Audit or Checks? In any project, it is crucial for either the Time-based BIM Manager or the Time-based BIM Coordinators to perform a series of BIM audit or checks so as to ensure that the BIM models created by the BIM Modellers are in accordance with the desired quality and standards. These … Read more