In today’s construction industry, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become a critical standard for delivering accuracy, efficiency, and compliance — especially in large-scale industrial projects. When a leading glass manufacturing plant set out to prepare its tender submission, it required a BIM-compliant 3D model that met the national legal and technical standards. Facing a strict deadline and complex design coordination requirements, the client turned to Harmony AT for support.
Project Overview
Project Background
The project focused on developing a detailed 3D BIM model for a modern glass manufacturing plant. This industrial facility required a BIM model that complied with national BIM regulations and standards, forming a key component of the tender documentation. The model had to accurately represent all building systems while meeting the technical requirements set by local authorities.
Client’s Requirements
The client needed a BIM-compliant 3D model urgently to support their tender submission process. The key objectives included:
- Converting existing 2D drawings into a complete 3D BIM model.
- Ensuring full coordination between Architectural, Structural, and MEP disciplines.
- Detecting and resolving design conflicts before submission.
- Delivering a model that met legal BIM standards for approval and review.
Harmony AT’s Scope of Work
Harmony AT was responsible for creating the entire 3D BIM model based on 2D design documents provided by the client. The team coordinated multiple disciplines, performed clash detection, and ensured that the final model was consistent and ready for review. Despite the urgent timeline, Harmony AT maintained high precision and compliance throughout the modeling process.
Tools and Technologies Used
The project was executed using Autodesk Revit for BIM modeling, Navisworks Manage for clash detection, and Nova CDE as the centralized collaboration environment. These tools enabled seamless integration of design data, real-time communication among stakeholders, and efficient model management.
Project Outcome
Through this structured approach, Harmony AT successfully delivered a high-quality, regulation-ready 3D BIM model within the required timeframe. The result not only met the client’s technical and legal requirements but also provided a reliable digital foundation for future project stages, including design validation, construction planning, and facility management.
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Project Challenges
Tight Deadline for BIM Submission
One of the most significant challenges in this project was the extremely tight schedule. The client required a complete and fully coordinated 3D BIM model within a short time frame to prepare the BIM documentation package for tender submission and legal review. This meant that the modeling, coordination, and quality checks had to be executed quickly — without compromising accuracy or compliance.
Working from 2D Drawings
The project started with only 2D design drawings, which often contained inconsistencies, missing details, or overlapping information among disciplines. Converting these 2D drawings into a high-accuracy 3D BIM model required careful interpretation, close coordination with the client, and rigorous quality control to ensure that every element aligned with design intent and BIM standards.
Complex Industrial Design Requirements
A glass manufacturing plant is a highly technical facility, integrating mechanical, electrical, and structural systems within limited spatial zones. Coordinating these systems in 3D presented additional challenges due to the tight spaces and specific requirements for industrial machinery and equipment. Harmony AT had to ensure all systems fit correctly while maintaining accessibility and safety clearances.
BIM Compliance and Legal Standards
The model was required to follow national BIM standards and regulations, which defined the modeling structure, level of detail (LOD), and data requirements. Ensuring full compliance with these standards within the project’s accelerated timeline demanded meticulous planning, a clear workflow, and strong technical expertise from the BIM team.
Maintaining Coordination and Communication
With multiple disciplines and ongoing revisions, maintaining smooth communication between design teams was essential. Harmony AT addressed this by leveraging Nova CDE to manage all BIM files, comments, and issue tracking in one centralized platform — ensuring transparency, version control, and quick issue resolution throughout the process.
How Harmony AT Overcame the Challenges
Faced with the urgent need for a complete 3D BIM model to meet the country’s BIM and legal requirements for bidding documentation, Harmony AT acted swiftly and strategically. The team began by developing the BIM model directly from the available 2D drawings, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
Efficient Coordination Across Disciplines
Harmony AT implemented a well-coordinated workflow that enabled smooth collaboration among all disciplines. Using advanced BIM tools, the team efficiently detected and resolved design clashes early in the modeling process, ensuring a conflict-free model ready for review and submission.
Rapid Delivery with Guaranteed Quality
With a team of over 100 experienced BIM engineers, Harmony AT was able to deliver the project under a tight schedule without compromising on quality. Each model underwent strict quality control checks to ensure compliance with both technical and regulatory requirements. The team’s extensive experience in handling complex industrial projects helped maintain precision and efficiency throughout the workflow.
Meeting BIM and Legal Standards
All BIM models were developed in full alignment with the national BIM standards and legal framework required for project bidding. Harmony AT’s deep understanding of local and international BIM protocols ensured that the deliverables were ready for immediate submission, helping the client meet all necessary compliance milestones seamlessly.
Lessons Learned
- Fast-track BIM implementation is achievable when there is clear communication among all stakeholders and a highly experienced BIM team leading the process. Harmony AT’s strong project management and technical expertise ensured smooth execution under tight deadlines.
- Early model coordination and Nova CDE-based collaboration (a Common Data Environment platform) proved to be key factors in minimizing review time and preventing design conflicts. By centralizing all models and documents, the team-maintained transparency and version control throughout the project.
- Accurate 2D-to-3D conversion established a reliable foundation for all downstream BIM applications, including clash detection, quantity takeoff, and future facility management integration. This accuracy ensured the client could confidently use the BIM model for both approval and execution phases.
Conclusion
Harmony AT successfully delivered a high-quality, fully coordinated 3D BIM model within a tight deadline, demonstrating the company’s capability to handle time-critical industrial projects using advanced BIM workflows.
With extensive experience in BIM outsourcing for industrial facilities — including glass plants, manufacturing complexes, refineries, and power plants — Harmony AT provides comprehensive BIM modeling, coordination, and documentation services. Our team of over 100 skilled BIM engineers ensures precise, efficient, and standard-compliant models that support every stage of the project lifecycle — from design validation to construction and asset management.
These BIM solutions not only accelerate project delivery but also help clients prepare complete, legally compliant BIM documentation that passes project evaluation and approval stages smoothly.
Contact Harmony AT today to learn how our BIM outsourcing and coordination services can help your industrial project achieve faster approvals, improved collaboration, and higher efficiency.
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