NAVISWORKS & BIM Flashcards
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What is BIM?
A digital 3D representation of a building.
Includes detailed information about the building’s design, construction and operation.
It integrates multiple discipline-specific models into one coordinated model/environment.
What are the key components of a BIM model?
ARCHITECTURAL MODEL - building layouts, walls, floors, doors, windows, finishes, etc.
STRUCTURAL MODELS - beams, columns, slabs, foundations, load-bearing elements, etc.
BUILDINGS SERVICES -
Mechanical (HVAC): ductwork, air conditioning, ventilation systems.
Electrical: power, lighting, wiring, outlets, and switchboards.
Hydraulics (plumbing): water supply, drainage, fixtures and piping.
Fire Systems: sprinklers, smoke detectors, fire alarm, and hose reels.
Why is BIM coordination used?
Aligning and integrating all discipline-specific models into a single, clash-free and well-organised digital model.
Ensure all parts of the building fit and work together before construction starts.
Prevents costly mistakes on-site.
Improve team communication and ensure everyone speaks the same digital language.
Ensures a smoother construction and handover process.
Why is BIM coordination used for DESIGN?
Collaborates with architects and engineers to ensure models (architecture, structure, services) are consistent and aligned.
Checks for clashes, reports and resolves them early.
Sets modelling standards so everyone’s work fits together seamlessly. Categorisation, codes, naming, information,…
Why is BIM coordination used for CONSTRUCTION?
Works with contractors to ensure the models reflect what’s built (as-built updates).
Supports 4D (time) and 5D (cost) planning using the model.
Coordinate between different teams to avoid conflicts on-site.
Why is BIM coordination used for OPERATION?
Helps hand over a data-rich, accurate model to the owner or FM team.
Ensures asset data is structured and accessible.
Assists in integrating the model with facility management systems.
What are the BIM model AUIDT
Clash Detection
File Naming control
Unit and coordination system control
LOD (Level of development) check
LOI (level of information) check
Model health check
Naming conventions (objects and parameters)
Worksets and model management
Discipline-specific checks
Revisions and Issues history
Compliance with BIM execution plan (BEP)
What is NAVISWORKS?
Is a BIM softward created by AUTODESK.
What does BIM stand for?
Building information modelling
Who uses BIM software and how?
BIM Coordinator
Construction/Project Managers: To understand potential construction issues and coordinate trade sequencing and resolution timelines.
Subcontractors: Especially trade subcontractors (ducting, electrical, piping,..) who need to adjust shop drawings based on identified clashes.
BIM modellers: for alignment on next steps, model updates, and issue tracking.
Clients/Asset owners: They need to be included in high-level reports (executive summaries), to keep informed of coordination progress and project risk.
DESIGN CONSULTANTS –> Need to review and resolve clashes related to their disciplines.
Architectures
Structural engineers
Services engineers (MECH, ELEC, HYDRA, FIRE)
What is the difference between BIM COORDINATION/REVIEW software and BIM AUTHORING software.
COORDINATION
*Tools like Navisworks,
Solibri, Revizto, BIM Track
* Clash detection
* Model federation
(combining models from
different disciplines)
* 4D simulation
(construction sequencing)
* Quantification and take-off
* Model walkthroughs and
visualisations
AUTHORING
* Tools like Revit, Archicad, or
Tekla
* For creating models and
embedding data
