for BIM{{wiki}} some Benefits of BIM to the Plumbing Designer

I design HVAC most of the time, but for the plumbing designer entry in BIM {{wiki}}, I would like to offer these

Advantages of BIM for the plumbing engineer :

• Fixture schedules can be synchronized or linked to the architects schedule with a mere key stroke.
• Fixture schedules , plans, riser diagrams, sections and details can be automatically synchronized
• Visualize fixture layout and piping in 3D throughout the design process.
• Collisions and interferences can be determined immediately and automatically by software and integrated designs. NO MORE RFIs to process, THE BIM contains the information they need.
• Riser diagrams can be developed once and then automatically synchronized with the plans. All engineering data, (such as drainage fixture units) can be automatically and continuously followed in plan and analyzed in a variety of views and filters.
• Revisions to the plan can be done in much less time compared to CAD or drafting methods.




• Add, delete, and modify fixtures and outlets easily with automatic update to the engineering data and the model.

Lots of time saved all around

Use of a BIM in this form: a shared database, will be a giant leap forward for everyone concerned.