Client's Testimonial

"The Developers.dev BIM team was the best investment we made on the entire project. Their proactive clash detection process was incredibly thorough. They functioned as a seamless extension of our own VDC department, and their detailed, actionable clash reports allowed us to resolve hundreds of issues before they ever reached the field. They didn't just find problems; they helped us solve them."

David Miller, VP of Operations

Client Overview

Our client is a top-50 ENR-ranked General Contractor in the United States, specializing in large-scale, complex projects in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. With annual revenues exceeding $2 billion, they are renowned for their commitment to quality and on-time delivery. For a new 1.5 million-square-foot hospital project, they faced the immense challenge of coordinating dozens of subcontractors and highly complex MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems, where a single on-site clash could lead to cascading delays and significant cost overruns.

Problem

The project's complexity, with state-of-the-art medical equipment, specialized gas lines, and dense MEP systems, made traditional 2D coordination impossible. The client needed to ensure that all architectural, structural, and MEPFP (Fire Protection) systems were perfectly coordinated before fabrication and installation to avoid budget-breaking on-site rework and to maintain the aggressive construction schedule.

Key Challenges

Extreme System Density:

Coordinating thousands of components within tight ceiling plenums and utility corridors.

Multiple Stakeholders:

Managing and federating models from over 15 different subcontractors and design partners.

Aggressive Timeline:

The need to identify and resolve clashes quickly to keep pace with the construction schedule.

High Cost of Error:

The average on-site clash in a healthcare setting can cost upwards of $25,000 to resolve due to specialized labor and materials.

Our Solution

Developers.dev was engaged to provide a dedicated BIM Coordination POD. Our team acted as the central hub for all project models, implementing a rigorous, CMMI Level 5-certified process for clash detection and resolution.

Model Federation

We established a robust workflow to collect and federate all subcontractor models into a master Navisworks model on a weekly basis.

Advanced Clash Analysis

Using Navisworks Manage, we ran a series of tiered clash tests, moving beyond simple hard clashes (e.g., pipe hitting a beam) to include soft clashes (clearance requirements) and workflow clashes.

Intelligent Clash Grouping

Instead of delivering a raw report of thousands of individual clashes, we grouped them by system and location into actionable "issues," complete with visual markups and clear descriptions.

Collaborative Resolution

Our dedicated BIM Coordinator led weekly coordination meetings with the client's project managers and subcontractors, using the 3D model to visualize issues and facilitate real-time problem-solving.

Implementation & Execution

Onboarding & Standards

We began by aligning with the client's BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and established clear protocols for model submission.

Initial Model Audit

Each submitted model was first audited for health and adherence to standards before being included in the federation.

Weekly Clash Sprints

We ran a full clash detection cycle every week, ensuring the federated model was always up-to-date.

Actionable Reporting

Clash reports were distributed 48 hours before coordination meetings, giving teams time to prepare solutions.

RFI & Change Order Support

We provided clear documentation and visuals to support the RFI and change order process when design modifications were required.

Continuous Communication

Our US-based project manager maintained constant communication via MS Teams and Procore, ensuring seamless integration.

Positive Outcome

Identified 834 Critical Clashes

We found and helped resolve 834 major clashes that would have resulted in on-site work stoppages.

$1.2M in Direct Rework Savings

The client estimated our service saved them over $1.2 million in direct costs associated with labor and materials for rework.

6-Week Schedule Acceleration

By resolving issues digitally, we helped prevent at least six weeks of potential delays to the project's critical path.

Improved Subcontractor Collaboration

The visual, data-driven coordination process fostered a more collaborative and less adversarial environment among trade partners.

Positive Outcome from BIM Coordination for General Contractor

Why Choose Us

CMMI Level 5 Process

Our methodology guaranteed a predictable, repeatable, and high-quality outcome.

Deep Domain Expertise

Our team included specialists with direct experience in complex healthcare MEP systems.

Seamless Integration

We adapted to the client's tools (Procore, BIM 360) and culture.

Ecosystem of Experts

When a complex structural issue arose, we could consult our in-house engineers immediately.

Proactive Problem-Solving

We didn't just find clashes; we facilitated their resolution.

Secure & Reliable

Our ISO 27001 certification gave the client confidence in our data handling.

Dedicated POD Model

They had a consistent team that learned the project inside and out.

AI-Augmented Checks

We used internal AI tools to perform preliminary model audits, freeing up our experts to focus on critical issues.

Clear Communication

Our combination of offshore execution and onshore project management provided the best of both worlds.

Conclusion

By partnering with Developers.dev, the client transformed their BIM coordination from a reactive, problem-finding exercise into a proactive, risk-elimination strategy. Our services provided the certainty they needed to deliver a highly complex project on time, under budget, and to the highest standards of quality, solidifying our role as their trusted technology partner for future projects.

Eliminating $1.2M in Rework for a US-Based General Contractor Through Advanced BIM Coordination

Industry Commercial Construction (Healthcare)