VEC works with leading mechanical trade contractors, assisting them in BIM coordination, prefabrication planning, routing optimization, and creation of shop and installation drawings. As an experienced BIM & VDC partner, we offer top-notch mechanical BIM services that allow mechanical contractors to seamlessly deliver their projects and effectively eliminate conflicts between different trades.

BIM Advantages for Mechanical Contractors

Trade mechanical contractors widely use BIM models for analysis, faster production of shop drawings, special coordination, and constructability evaluation. Mechanical BIM is increasingly popular in fabrication as it brings contractors many significant benefits. They include reduced material waste, better schedule performance, improved worker safety, and increased quality of installed work.

Since designing, fabricating, installing, and managing HVAC and plumbing systems is often challenging with traditional tools, utilizing BIM technology is a perfect option. In addition to the mentioned advantages, a mechanical contractor using BIM services can:

Avoid challenges and errors during construction

Increase labor productivity and profitability

Improve the overall fabrication process

Enhance collaboration on the project

Boost cost effectiveness

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Services and Capabilities

As a well-known BIM & VDC service provider, VEC offers high-quality services for mechanical contractors, plumbing trades, etc. We develop thorough mech models to meet our clients' needs using advanced BIM software tools like Autodesk Revit and Navisworks.

Constructability Review & Routing Optimization

To ensure the effectiveness of our approach, VEC's BIM experts specializing in plumbing and mechanical systems appropriately analyze the available drawings and specifications. Our goal is to identify potential issues during the construction phase and provide viable solutions.

Prefabrication Planning

Discovering prospects in prefabrication construction revolutionizes how your project is executed. Whether it involves incorporating modular in-wall fixture rough-ins or equipment skids and stanchions, our expertise lies in facilitating prefabrication processes.

3D Mechanical Modeling & Coordination

For mech engineers using BIM, our approach involves detailed review and annotation of contract drawings, meticulous alignment on installation methods, and careful material selection. This process also ensures the accurate and efficient integration of valuable data.

Shop Drawings

Shop drawings precisely depict the scope, design intent, and construction routing, and they are submitted to the design team for approval. The field team can then utilize them to schedule and continue sequencing the work and foster collaboration.

Installation Drawings

Our mech and plumbing BIM services are focused on the field. Thus, Install Maps, Layout Maps, Spools, MAJ’s, and other drawings we create contain all the data necessary to procure materials, prefabricate, deliver to the job site, install, and test.

Experience And Knowledge Give Us The Leading Edge To Do The Job Right

VEC is a trusted and highly-recommended BIM partner for MEP contractors nationwide. We can effectively serve the mech and plumbing requirements of commercial, industrial, and residential facilities, providing the best BIM & VDC experts and increasing the loyalty of our regular clients. From routing optimization to prefabrication activities to 3D mech coordination, our skilled team, with over 250 successful cases behind, may always be handy with your mechanical project!

"My experiences with VEC over the past several years have been consistent; professional, competent, dependable, team-oriented, hardworking, meet deadlines, and responsive."

Project Manager

"The use of advanced technology has become a constant on all of our major projects. VEC has the experience and tools needed to push forward. We are excited about what the future holds.”

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Business Agent

"I appreciate VEC's customer-focused approach. Their team does a great job representing our interests in BIM meetings, doing so in a professional manner. Having them as a trade partner on complex projects makes my job easier."

Project Manager

FAQ

How does BIM benefit mechanical contractors?

BIM benefits mechanical and plumbing contractors by improving collaboration and coordination among project stakeholders. That allows for more efficient and accurate design, fabrication, and installation processes. Also, it helps reduce errors, conflicts, and rework, leading to cost savings and faster project delivery timelines.

How can BIM improve collaboration in mechanical construction projects?

BIM strengthens collaboration in mechanical construction projects by providing a centralized platform for all stakeholders to access and share real-time information. It ensures seamless coordination and communication among architects, designers, contractors, and subcontractors, promoting them to cooperate more effectively and address conflicts or issues promptly.

Which software should a mechanical contractor use?

There are some software solutions recommended for employing BIM in mechanical contracting. For instance, the most popular options include Revit, Navisworks, Trimble MEP, and Bentley.

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