Architectural and Structural BIM Modeling Services

Designing functional and load-bearing frameworks for accurate and coordinated models, serving as a strong foundation for all project disciplines.

Integrated Architectural and Structural BIM Models

Our teams for both these disciplines work hand in hand to create a digital foundation that supports seamless collaboration during modelling.

Architectural BIM modeling forms the basis for the BIM process by creating spatial layouts, including rooms, doors, windows, and ceilings. These elements shape the building envelope, creating organised spaces for subsequent designing and modelling activities.

Structural BIM modeling verifies the building’s ability to withstand applied loads through detailed analysis. Structural calculations solidify the geometry and establish critical parameters for designing beams, slabs, cores, and roofs.

Here are some of the key modelling and designing services we deliver for the two disciplines:

Massing and Concept modelling
Stair, ramp and circulation design
Area schedules and room datasheets
Internal partitions and room layouts
Steel fabrication and Reinforced Concrete (RC) detailing
Foundation and ground slab modelling
Structural connection detailing
Column, beam and frame modelling

Architectural and structural disciplines form the crux of the BIM process, enabling the progression of all the other disciplines.

A BIM execution plan is the first step towards the modelling process, defining the project environment, workflows, and standards. The initial model setup is developed from the two disciplines before designing commences.

Spatial references are shared across disciplines to define the structural grid and floor level strategy, establishing a coordinated framework for BIM development. Regular cross-disciplinary reviews ensure that equipment locations and building elements remain consistent between models.

MEP systems penetrate within the layouts of these disciplines, making clash detection a critical step in identifying and resolving conflicts before the model handover and construction documentation.

As architectural and structural disciplines are closely interconnected, modifications in one often impact the other, creating downstream effects on MEP and the whole BIM environment.

Here’s how we ensure the final model isn’t impacted during the modelling process:

Design Changes

We maintain a central BIM model including all disciplines. Any changes in the designs are synchronised and reflected across the models.

Foundation Coordination

We ensure that architectural layouts are designed considering structural loads, support locations and systems to maintain a strong foundation.

Project Consistency

Regular model reviews are conducted between the teams of both disciplines to ensure alignment with the pre-decided structured workflow and avoid discrepancies.

Design Error Prevention

Establish standardised levels and grids as reference points and identify beam depths, slab thickness and structural zones early to prevent cross-disciplinary conflicts.

Complex Building Geometry

Cover irregular and curved surfaces and unique structural elements by utilising a mathematically accurate algorithm and adaptive components instead of static geometry.

Solid BIM Foundation for Design and Construction

We understand that architectural plans and layouts, together with structural support systems, form the fundamental framework for successful building construction. We ensure all project information is consolidated, enabling construction and engineering teams to work from a single source without cross-referencing multiple models.

Our team-centric workflow minimises unnecessary effort through project lifecycles:

Reduce Future Modifications

Align structural openings with architectural requirements to ensure ample spatial coordination for future service routes, reducing costly construction modifications in the future.

BIM Model Visualisation

Visualise the designs and models through interactive 360-degree 3D viewing and walkthroughs.

Minimised Construction Risk

We resolve structural clashes, penetration conflicts, and dimensional inconsistencies during the design phase through model revisions, minimising the need for structural rework.

Data Synchronization

Models designed separately by the architectural and structural teams are automatically updated through cloud-based links within the BIM 360 workflow.

Consistent Documentation

We create a fully coordinated document set, with drawings, connection details, and material schedules extracted directly from the final BIM model and validated for internal consistency.

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