Total Mechanical CAD Coordinators utilize an AutoCAD 3D modeling program.  Autodesk Navisworks software is used to combine drawings into a single, synchronized building information model. This process permits the identification of collisions and conflicts within the proposed mechanical systems and between the mechanical systems and building components.  The 3D modeling process significantly streamlines sheet metal fabrication by reducing the need for time-consuming field measurement and by automatically converting duct drawings to production instructions for the plasma table and coil line, thereby helping to keep the entire project on schedule.  Total has a significant amount of practical experience utilizing 3D CAD and in leading the overall BIM coordination effort.  This process has proven itself to be extremely effective in quickly and effectively resolving design conflicts prior to construction.  The result of this increased design certainty allows for more pre-fabrication and fewer job-stopping conflicts.   Conflicts are resolved in weekly meetings which can be accomplished over a Total ftp website. 

 

The following are examples of recent projects where 3D CAD drawings were utilized:

 

 

 

 

Total Mechanical CAD Coordinators utilize an AutoCAD 3D modeling program.  Autodesk Navisworks software is used to combine drawings into a single, synchronized building information model. This process permits the identification of collisions and conflicts within the proposed mechanical systems and between the mechanical systems and building components.  The 3D modeling process significantly streamlines sheet metal fabrication by reducing the need for time-consuming field measurement and by automatically converting duct drawings to production instructions for the plasma table and coil line, thereby helping to keep the entire project on schedule.  Total has a significant amount of practical experience utilizing 3D CAD and in leading the overall BIM coordination effort.  This process has proven itself to be extremely effective in quickly and effectively resolving design conflicts prior to construction.  The result of this increased design certainty allows for more pre-fabrication and fewer job-stopping conflicts.   Conflicts are resolved in weekly meetings which can be accomplished over a Total ftp website. 

 

The following are examples of recent projects where 3D CAD drawings were utilized: