Importance of Electrical BIM Modelling in Cnstructing Buildings

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The Building Information Modelling (BIM) services enable users to achieve accuracy while designing the electrical systems. The electrical BIM modelling services enable the effective communication and collaboration among the team members of the design and construction project. The electrical BIM modelling also enables the users to evaluate the realism of the design of the electrical systems.

The 3D BIM models for the electrical system help to produce more cost-effective and comprehensive designs, which influence the development of the construction drawings. There are different electoral BIM modelling services available, which are as follows:

Electrical equipment modelling services

The electrical equipment modelling services have been provided by the BIM software, which ensures the level of detailing in the 3D models that have been created on the basis of the project requirements.

Data devices modelling services

The electrical BIM modelling services are also available for communication. These types of modelling services include cable baskets, devices and others that involve providing more detailed information about the placement and specification of the communication process. These BIM models also help to coordinate with the MEP services, which helps to prevent the risks of clashes during the construction process.

External site modelling services

There are several modelling services for the external sites, for example, cable trenches, duct banks, comms pits, LV, HV and others.

Conduit layout modelling services

More comprehensive 3D models of the conduit layout have been created by the electrical BIM modelling, which helps to assist the construction procedure for the electrical system.

Cable tray modelling services

The 3D BIM models for the cable tray are also available, which helps to ensure that all of the electrical models have been coordinated with the MEP services. This cable tray modelling service also helps to prevent the risks of any kind of clashes during the construction procedure.

Lighting fixture modelling services

The BIM models for the lighting fixture help to provide complete information about the position of the lighting fixtures, the types of lighting fixtures and also provide information to the clients regarding the lighting fixtures, which enables the clients to make informed decisions.

Penetration modelling services

The modelling services are available for the penetration of walls or floors.

Fire alarm system modelling services

The 3D BIM models have also been created for the fire alarm system. In this context, the BIM models help to provide more comprehensive information regarding the components of the fire alarm system. Thus, the fire alarm system modelling service helps to ensure that these modelling services meet all the safety standards.

Coordination services

The BIM coordination services have also been offered by the electrical BIM software, which helps to resolve the clashes related to electrical design and models.

Clash detection services

There are several software programs, including BIMTrack, BIMCollab and others, which can detect the clashes in the design process.

Advantages of using electrical BIM services

There are several advantages of the electrical BIM services, which enable opportunities for the electrical contractors.

❖ The on-site safety measures have also been enhanced due to the use of the electrical BIM services, thus, the electrical BIM services help to minimise the risks of accidents during the construction procedure.
❖ The electrical BIM modelling helps to allow the users to have more accurate coordination among the different MEP services. This increased coordination by electrical BIM services helps to reduce the risks of clashes, as well as helps to ensure the smooth execution of the project.
❖ The electrical BIM services help to provide more cost-effective design solutions for the clients, thus, the electrical BIM modelling can reduce the requirements for costly reworks, as well as help the users to stay within their predefined budget.
❖ With the help of the electrical BIM services, the construction project team members can identify potential issues in the construction projects. This helps to allow the users to make more efficient plans for the construction project and also helps to reduce the chances of costly reworks.
❖ More detailed information about the safety systems has been provided by the electrical BIM modelling services, which helps to ensure the safety of the team members during the conduct of the construction operations.

❖ More realistic and detailed visualisation of the electrical systems of the construction project has been provided by the electrical BIM services, which allows the clients to identify the design issues.
❖ The electrical BIM modelling also helps to ensure a higher quality estimation procedure in the construction project.

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❖ During the electrical installation process, the risks of inaccuracy have been reduced with the help of the electrical BIM modelling services.
❖ The prefabrication procedure has been assisted by the electrical BIM modelling services.