BIM Coordination: A Persistent Challenge in Construction and How Brevity is Automating Clash Detection

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has revolutionized the construction industry by improving visualization, collaboration, and overall project efficiency. However, BIM coordination has long been a persistent challenge, particularly in large-scale commercial projects where multiple disciplines intersect. Coordination errors, or "clashes," can lead to costly delays, redesigns, and inefficiencies that impact both project timelines and budgets.

At Brevity, we recognize that traditional manual clash detection methods are not only time-consuming but also prone to human error. To address this, we have dedicated extensive efforts to automating clash detection, leveraging AI-driven solutions to identify and resolve conflicts early in the design process. Our goal is to provide architects and project teams with a seamless, efficient workflow that minimizes disruptions and maximizes design integrity.

The Complexity of Multi-Disciplinary Coordination

One of the biggest challenges in BIM coordination arises when combining all building elements—such as suspended ceilings, partition bracing, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic bracing. These elements need to coexist within a confined space, and without prioritizing coordination and communication, conflicts become inevitable. Misalignment of these components can cause significant project delays and costly revisions.

Brevity has excelled in tackling this issue by proactively engaging with project teams early in the design phase. By jumping in at the initial stages, we ensure that all elements are properly aligned, reducing clashes and allowing for smoother project execution. Our automated solutions not only detect potential conflicts but also provide optimized solutions, significantly improving efficiency and project outcomes.

Collaborating with Assemble on Tauranga Art Gallery

A prime example of our commitment to automation in BIM coordination is our collaboration with Assemble on the Tauranga Art Gallery project. This complex project presented numerous coordination challenges due to its unique architectural design and intricate structural and services integrations. Through our automated clash detection process, we were able to identify critical conflicts early, allowing the design team to proactively address issues before they escalated into costly rework.

By integrating AI-powered analysis with BIM models, we significantly reduced the time spent on manual clash detection, enabling Assemble and the broader project team to focus on design optimization rather than troubleshooting. This proactive approach ensured a smoother project delivery while maintaining the architectural vision and functional requirements of the gallery.

Leveraging Insights for Future Efficiency

The learnings from our work on the Tauranga Art Gallery project have been invaluable in refining our automated clash detection capabilities. By analyzing the types and frequency of clashes encountered, we have further enhanced our algorithms to predict and prevent conflicts more effectively in future projects.

Looking ahead, Brevity is committed to using these insights to deliver even faster, more precise outcomes for architects and project teams. Our ongoing development in AI-driven BIM coordination aims to make clash detection a streamlined, nearly autonomous process—empowering architects to focus on design innovation rather than technical conflicts.

By continuously improving our automation tools, we ensure that BIM coordination evolves from being a persistent challenge into a seamless, intelligent process that enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and supports sustainable construction practices.

At Brevity, we are redefining BIM coordination—one automated clash resolution at a time.

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