Everett Alvarez Performing Arts Center
Tesla Outsourcing Services LLC completed an MEP BIM modeling project for a recreational building known as the Everett Alvarez Performing Arts Center. The team delivered the final model in 3 weeks and achieved an accuracy of 0.001 m for the entire 22,343 sq ft area. The project required Level of Development 350 modeling along with comprehensive clash detection and BIM coordination. It took the team close to 7 days to complete the specific LOD 350 BIM modeling clash detection and coordination phases.
Key project details include:
-
Modeled drainage and domestic water supply systems based on provided CAD inputs.
-
Used Revit and Navisworks Manage to resolve internal clashes between architectural structural mechanical and electrical services.
-
Applied seismic bracing in plumbing hangers to enhance stability and safety.
-
Conducted coordination meetings in USA time zones to review conflicts between plumbing HVAC fire and electrical systems.
-
Applied design changes and modifications post coordination meetings to avoid issues during the installation phase.
Key Facts
View key facts for "Everett Alvarez Performing Arts Center".
Business Impact
- Resolved internal clashes early
- Enhanced stability and safety
- Saved a lot of time and money
Client Name
Location
Completion Year
Project Type
Tools Used in the Case Study
Discover which tools and technologies were used for "Everett Alvarez Performing Arts Center".
Revit
Autodesk Revit is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software platform used by architects, engineers, contractors, and AEC teams to design, document, coordinate, and deliver building projects. Unlike traditional CAD software, Revit connects 3D building elements with plans, sections, elevations, schedules, quantities, and project data in one coordinated model. Its key features include parametric modeling, multidisciplinary collaboration, construction documentation, worksharing, visualization, and model-based scheduling. Explore Revit pricing, free trial options, major features, use cases, pros and cons, system compatibility, and the best Revit alternatives to determine whether it is the right BIM software for your workflow.
NavisWorks
Autodesk Navisworks is [BIM coordination software](https://www.aecplustech.com/tools/category/clash-detection) for combining multidisciplinary design and construction files into a federated model. Contractors, BIM/VDC teams, and design coordinators use it to review constructability, run clash detection in Navisworks Manage, link models to schedules, and share review outputs. It is not a modeling replacement for Revit or AutoCAD; its role is to bring project data together for coordination and delivery.
User Experience
View user experience for "Everett Alvarez Performing Arts Center".
Why this tool/tech was selected
The primary reason for selecting Revit and Navisworks Manage was to resolve internal spatial conflicts before the physical installation phase began. Tesla Outsourcing Services LLC utilized these tools to transition from traditional CAD inputs into fully coordinated 3D models. Navisworks Manage allowed the team to conduct a comprehensive clash detection process identifying critical intersections between architectural structural mechanical and electrical services. The software choice facilitated effective coordination meetings in USA time zones enabling the team to discuss potential rerouting options visually. By using these specific BIM tools the team could apply design changes immediately post meeting ensuring updated plans were shared with contractors accurately. This precise visualization was required to incorporate complex elements like seismic bracing in plumbing hangers safely.
Challenges the Client Faced before
-
Complex coordination was required between plumbing and other disciplines such as HVAC fire and electrical systems.
-
Identifying all points of conflict across different disciplines manually was a major challenge.
-
Ensuring stability and safety through the use of seismic bracing in plumbing hangers added another layer of complexity to the project work.
The previous method used
Earlier CAD inputs lacked the ability to automatically identify complex spatial conflicts between architectural structural mechanical and electrical systems prior to the physical installation phase.
Time / Money saved & the Business Impact.
The business impact of utilizing Navisworks and Revit resulted in significant cost and schedule optimizations for the recreational building project. Tesla Outsourcing Services LLC successfully completed the LOD 350 BIM modeling clash detection and coordination in close to 7 days keeping the overall turnaround time to just 3 weeks. By participating in coordination meetings and reviewing clashes in detail the team discussed potential rerouting options to avoid conflicts early. Once clashes were resolved contractors received updated plans to implement changes accurately avoiding further issues during the physical installation phase. The client noted that the high level of accuracy and quick availability of the 3D BIM models saved a lot of time and money directly improving their project return on investment.
Customer Quote
Working with Tesla Outsourcing Services on our last project was great. The 3D BIM models were excellent and they were available quickly to answer questions and make necessary changes with a high level of accuracy. They saved us a lot of time and money. We'd gladly work with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for their services. -Rousseau
Gallery
Similar Case Studies
View similar case studies to "Everett Alvarez Performing Arts Center".