Metropol Cinema, Zürich
~200 scan stations plus drone, turned into a BIM model with MEP in three weeks.
BIM modeling services: coordinated architecture, structure and MEP models
BIM Modeling is not just a deliverable, it is a strategic tool. At Foundtech we create precise, coordinated, and actionable models, ready to design, build, and operate with certainty.
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What is BIM Modeling?
BIM Modeling is the creation of an intelligent digital model that integrates
geometry, technical information, and interdisciplinary coordination to manage the entire
lifecycle of a project.
More than a simple 3D design, it is a strategic tool that allows
anticipating construction conflicts before reaching the job site, controlling costs with precision,
and making decisions based on updated data.
Who is it for?
Architects
And BIM firms seeking precision.
Construction Companies
For total project control.
MEP Engineering
Complex installation coordination.
Developers
Investment certainty in real estate.
Industry
Infrastructure and industrial plants.
Foundtech Process
Our methodology to guarantee buildable models.
01
Analysis
In-depth analysis of the specific requirements and objectives of the project.
02
Modeling
Rigorous BIM Modeling execution following international standards.
03
Coordination
Technical validation and interdisciplinary coordination to detect conflicts.
04
Delivery
Final delivery 100% compatible with your existing workflows.
BIM modeling by discipline
Coordinated models for each discipline, built from laser scans or from existing 2D drawings (CAD/PDF).
Architectural BIM modeling
Walls, floors, roofs, openings and finishes modeled as intelligent objects, with the information needed to design, quantify and produce construction drawings.
Structural BIM modeling
Foundations, columns, beams and slabs coordinated with the architecture, so structural changes are checked against the rest of the model before they reach the site.
MEP BIM modeling
Pipes, ducts, conduits and equipment modeled and coordinated with the structure. Clash detection between systems is where we save our clients the most money.
- Software
- Mainly Autodesk Revit and Navisworks for coordination; Archicad if you prefer. IFC for interoperability.
- Standards
- ISO 19650 workflows and a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) tailored to each client.
- Source data
- 3D laser scans we capture, or your existing CAD/PDF drawings.
- Ownership
- You receive clean, organized native files (.rvt, .pla). Your information is yours.
Related BIM modeling projects
Claraspital, Basel
Hospital renovation (CHF 140 million): 2,500+ laser scans and a BIM model.
Werdhölzli, Switzerland
Wastewater treatment plant: 3D laser scanning and BIM modeling from point clouds.
Key Benefits
- ✓ Effective coordination: Multidisciplinary and error-free on site.
- ✓ Fewer conflicts: Detected digitally before construction.
- ✓ Total control: Precise and automatic material quantity takeoff (QTO).
- ✓ Construction-ready: Plans and executive details generated from the model.
- ✓ Centralized Collaboration: All teams working from a "Single Source of Truth".
- ✓ 3D Visualization: Facilitates decision-making for non-technical stakeholders.
- ✓ Reduced Rework: Build virtually first to avoid real-world failures.
- ✓ ISO 19650 Standardization: Organized and professional workflows.
FAQ
Both. We adapt to the available information, whether 3D laser scans that we perform or existing 2D plans (CAD/PDF).
A plan is a static line. BIM is a living 3D database that integrates costs, schedules, and specifications, enabling automatic clash analysis.
No. It is especially valuable in existing buildings ("As-Built"), renovations, and expansions where original documentation is deficient or nonexistent.
Yes, we work rigorously under internationally recognized BIM standards (such as ISO 19650) and customized templates (BEP) for each client.
Primarily Autodesk Revit, Navisworks for coordination, and Archicad if the client prefers. We are software-agnostic and focus on interoperability (IFC).
Yes, it is our specialty. Detecting clashes between pipes, ducts, and structures before they reach the job site is where we save our clients the most money.
It depends on square footage and complexity (LOD - Level of Detail). Modeling an empty warehouse is not the same as a fully equipped hospital. We provide custom quotes.
Always. You are the absolute owner of your information. We deliver clean and organized native files (.rvt, .pla) so your team can continue working.
Our team works in time zones aligned with the United States and Canada, so communication happens during your working day, and we can travel to your site for laser scanning. Models follow ISO 19650 workflows and you always receive clean native files that remain your property.
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