RETAIL COMMERCIAL CENTER in Huntington Beach
- Project Overview
This project involved converting PDF and CAD-based Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing drawings into a coordinated BIM model for a retail commercial center located in Columbus, Ohio. The project focused on developing detailed MEP models, performing clash detection, and producing construction-ready documentation to support installation, coordination, and future tenant improvements.
PROJECT INFORMATION
| Location | Columbus, Ohio, USA |
| Project Type | Retail Commercial Center |
| Building Height | Single Story |
| Approximate Area | 45,000 – 60,000 SF |
| Client Type | Architect and MP Contractor |
| BIM Level | LOD 350 |
| Services | PDF/CAD to BIM, MEP Modeling, Coordination & Documentation |
| Software | Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD |
Scope of Work – Mechanical
- HVAC Equipment Modeling
- Rooftop Units (RTUs)
- Supply, Return & Exhaust Ductwork
- Ventilation Systems
- Mechanical Room Coordination
Electrical
- Lighting Systems
- Power Distribution
- Panelboards & Switchgear
- Emergency Lighting
- Conduit & Cable Tray Routing
Scope of Work – Plumbing
- Domestic Water Systems
- Sanitary & Vent Systems
- Storm Drainage Systems
- Water Heater Coordination
- Plumbing Fixture Connections
BIM Coordination
- Architectural & Structural Coordination
- Clash Detection & Resolution
- Constructability Reviews
- Multi-Discipline Coordination
Construction Documentation
- Mechanical Layout Drawings
- Electrical Power & Lighting Plans
- Plumbing Layout Drawings
- Equipment Schedules
- Installation Details
Key Challenges
- Converting and validating information from mixed PDF and CAD sources
- Coordinating MEP systems within limited ceiling spaces
- Supporting future retail tenant flexibility
- Resolving clashes between ducts, piping, and structure
- Producing accurate construction-ready documentation
Deliverables
- Mechanical BIM Model (LOD 350)
- Electrical BIM Model (LOD 350)
- Plumbing BIM Model (LOD 350)
- Coordinated MEP Model
- Clash Detection Reports
- Construction Documentation Package
Value Delivered
Delivered a fully coordinated MEP BIM model that improved design visualization, minimized field conflicts, enhanced interdisciplinary coordination, and provided accurate construction-ready documentation for efficient execution.
Project Highlights
Huntington Beach, CA, USA | 15,000 SF Retail Commercial Center | PDF/CAD to BIM Conversion | MEP Modeling – LOD 350 | HVAC • Electrical • Plumbing | Clash Detection & Coordination | Construction Documentation
