Building engineering systems are the least documented, but at the same time the most expensive elements. Pipelines, air ducts, cable ducts: they run behind walls, floors and suspended ceilings, and old plans rarely reflect the real state of affairs. innoScan's 3D mechanical survey also makes these hard-to-reach systems visible.
Mechanical engineering is the most hidden layer of the construction industry. The structure of the building is visible, the walls, the windows can be measured. Pipelines, air ducts and cable ducts, in turn, cannot be fixed in the suspended ceiling with a conventional survey.
Mechanical engineering is the most hidden layer of the construction industry. The structure of the building is visible, the walls, the windows can be measured. Pipelines, air ducts and cable ducts, in turn, in the suspended ceiling by traditional survey can not be fixed.
The 3D laser scanner records visible mechanical elements with an accuracy of a couple of millimeters. What is also accessible to the scanner (above the suspended ceiling, visible pipelines, surface cable channels) is assessed in full and in detail.
Air ducts, air conditioning units, heat recuperators, vents, fancoils. Typically, the air duct network is the largest volume mechanical system, the risk of collision is the most severe here.
Pipelines, valves, water metering shafts, drain systems, shut-off valves. Accurate knowledge of the plumbing system is the basis for renovation and maintenance.
Cable channels, splitters, main cable paths, switch cabinets. Fixing visible surface elements (wires recessed into the wall are not visible with the scanner).
Sprinkler network, fire protection pipelines, fire alarms, fire barriers. Accurate documentation of the fire protection system can also be an official requirement.
Gas pipes, reducers, gas metering points. Security priority system.
We get from the on-site survey to the usable MEP model in five steps:
1. On-site 3D survey: with the Leica RTC360 laser scanner we capture the space, paying special attention to the visibility of the mechanical elements. If necessary, we ask to open the false ceiling for the survey, this will significantly improve the completeness of the mechanical data.
2. Point cloud processing: we clean the data with our own algorithms, paying special attention to the environment of mechanical elements (reflections from metal elements, complex geometries).
3. Modeling MEP elements: a based on point cloud we model mechanical elements up to LOD 300+ levels. All pipes, air ducts and cable ducts are created as separate objects in the BIM model, with the corresponding parameters (diameter, material, etc.).
4. Collision test: if included in the order, the surveyed existing engineering will be compared with the new designs. Collisions are documented by type (geometric, clearance, MEP-MEP, MEP-structure).
5. Export and transfer: the model will be delivered in a format that can be used in your software. Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP, MagiCAD: we adapt the format to your devices.
New system design for existing building, MEP coordination, collision testing.
In the construction phase collision test, implementation (as-built) documentation.
Operating documentation, maintenance plans, system inventory. The MEP layer surveyed is also useful on the operation side if the model is in the longer term digital twin will be the basis.
All visible mechanical elements: HVAC, plumbing, sewer, electrical cable channels, sprinkler, gas pipeline, even suspended ceiling systems. Elements that are recessed into the wall or completely hidden cannot be fixed with the laser scanner, we will inform you about this during the consultation.
The Collision test(clash detection) automatically filters out points in the 3D model where two elements physically collide or are too close to each other. The goal: to prevent a problem on site even during planning, for a fraction of the cost.
The time for on-site survey and point cloud processing is slightly longer than the standard 3D survey, but since it depends on many factors in a mechanical survey, we calculate project-based lead times in our offer.
The exact LOD level and the detail of the MEP model will be agreed separately for each project. Based on the purposes of use and needs, we determine the depth of modeling required, so that the end result is always tailored to the specific task.
Yes. If there is already a BIM model of the building (either your own or from another service provider), the results of the engineering survey can be integrated into it.ifc or native format, the technical details related to this will be agreed upon request for quotation.
For all requests for proposals, we provide a free, complete offer tailored to the project, contact us with confidence!
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