BIM Tools & Other MEP Engineering Design Technology

Peter Basso Associates uses the latest design tools and technology, including current versions of Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD MEP®, Navisworks, ReCap and more to improve the comprehensiveness of design documents. Utilizing BIM tools such as 3D modeling, data rich content, and coordinated scheduling, we communicate MEP system designs effectively to all project stakeholders including ownership, members of the Design team, and beyond. This helps avoid conflicts during design and surprises during construction, saving the building owner time and money.

Peter Basso Associates has a dedicated technology department with professionals who are responsible for researching available MEP Engineering Design Technology, Collaboration Technologies and BIM tools, then integrating the most effective design tools into our MEP Engineering Design processes and implementing training programs for our staff and clients. This team of professionals enhances our leadership in the application of BIM tools and technology. In fact, Peter Basso Associates is a founding member of the Detroit Area BIM Users Group. Because we continually adapt new technology into our processes, PBA is an effective collaboration partner on project teams, integrating various communication technology tools from project team members.

Focus on Building Information Modeling (BIM) Tools

BIM stands for Building Information Modeling, but a better way to think of it is Building Information Management. BIM is a PROCESS not a PRODUCT. Successful use of the BIM tools involved in this process yields a better design to the building owner, and more effective design coordination.

“Better” design can mean many different things, but significant benefits of BIM tools and the overall BIM process include:

• Clash detection and avoidance,
• Data about systems, materials, dimensions, and other aspects of the building to improve design coordination,
• Portability of project design information to share among project team members, 
• Improved understanding and design awareness through visualization & rendering,
• Information about construction materials quantity estimates

Existing conditions capture tools for renovation projects

If your project includes a renovation component, then how existing conditions are captured, documented, and developed into future design is a very important part in overall project success. PBA engineers can use 360 degree photography as well as 3D laser scanning to capture the building like never before, resulting in fewer site visits, faster turnaround, fewer assumptions, and greater accuracy.