Integrating BIM Dimensions and Collaborative Tools for Interior Design Projects

Lack of integration in construction planning for projects typically leads to conflicts among various design elements, particularly structural design, precast design, and interior design. Such conflicts can lead to delays, increased costs, and inefficiencies. This research will discuss the incidence and underlying reasons for conflict in interior projects, with particular emphasis on the point of intersection between structural, precast, and interior designs. Interior projects are a multidisciplinary cross-section of many disciplines that include aesthetics, space planning, functionality requirements, and engineering details. Also, the research will perform a quantity take-off analysis once these conflicts are resolved. The methodology adopted in this research is a comprehensive literature review of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Clash Detection, and Conflict Analysis. A Building Information Modeling (BIM) model of an office building on ground structure is developed in Revit, with collaboration and clash detection performed using Revit, Navisworks, and BIM Collaborate. The outcomes will assist in the enhancement of coordination between the various design professions, minimize conflicts, and improve overall efficiency of the project delivery process.