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Figure 6.2 Architect
suggestions for
collaboration tools
to be used between
disciplines
Structural MEP
Linked Models
Interference Checking
Coordination Monitor

Architect to Structural Engineer: Copy/Monitor and Coordination Review By using
Copy/Monitor, the structural engineer is able to create a strong, intelligent link between
the structural and architectural models. In doing so, they can easily track the changes
in the architect’s model that will affect the structural design. They are also able to create
geometry in their model using these tools, which can be directly or indirectly related to
architectural elements such as walls and floors.
Remember that coordination of relationships for datum (grids and/or levels) should be
established at the beginning of a project. For example, does the architect “own” the levels
and the grids—or will the structural engineer? Conflicts due to a lack of proper planning
will negatively impact the effective use of the Copy/Monitor tools on your projects.
Structural Engineer to Architect: Interference Check The architect’s primary require-
ment for the structural model is to include the structure in context and to know if the
structure is interfering with any architectural elements. For this workflow, it is recom-
mended that the architect link in the structural model and use interference checking. The
rules governing what clashes are considered critical may be established by a client’s BIM
standards and protocols.
Architect to MEP Engineer The relationship between architecture and MEP is not quite as
dynamic as that between architecture and structure but represents specific opportunities to
benefit from collaboration.
Architect to MEP Engineer: Copy/Monitor and Coordination Review The MEP en-
gineer needs to link in the architect’s model to have the architectural model for context
and positional relationships for ceiling-based items and the avoidance of clashes. Copy/
Monitor is used to copy and monitor the architect’s levels and rooms. These room objects
take on the additional properties, such as light levels and airflow. Levels are required to
copy or monitor the rooms.
MEP Engineer to Architect: Linked Models The architect’s primary benefit from link-
ing in the MEP model(s) is the ability to reference this geometry within the context of the
architectural model and drawings. There is not usually a compelling reason to use the
Copy/Monitor and Coordination Review tools from the MEP on the architectural project,
although interference checking may be required under certain circumstances.
Structural to MEP Engineer This relationship is almost always best served by cross-linked
models using interference checking. The most important aspect of collaboration between
these disciplines is the early detection and correction of clashes.

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