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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHard Clashes <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hard clashes occur when two or more elements physically intersect with each other, causing an interruption in the workflow by disrupting the design objective. For instance, a hard clash is when a vertical column intersects with stairways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Causes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Soft clashes occur when there is no or improper clearance for proper operations. In a BIM project, a soft clash could occur when a structural element obstructs the airway or ventilator outlet, or when a door swing obstructs a passageway. Violating clearance requirements and not adhering to maintenance\/operational standards often leads to soft clashes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cause<\/strong>s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Workflow clashes are not involved with the actual drawings and models, yet these are crucial for a BIM project. These clashes involve inconsistency in the BIM workflow, team allocations, workforce management, and much more. For instance, a model has been updated, but it has not been conveyed to other teams, which leads to disruption in the BIM flow and causes rework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Causes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Effects <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n READ MORE: Common Challenges in Design and Construction Coordination<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Managing clashes effectively in BIM requires an initiative-taking approach that includes good coordination, clear processes, and ongoing communication. Whether you are facing hard, soft, or workflow clashes, having a structured method in place helps catch issues early and leads to smoother resolutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Use tools like Navisworks and Enginero for effective clash detection,<\/a> as these tools help you detect hidden clashes in the federated model. Having a regular habit of detecting clashes will help you stay aligned with the plan and regulate the workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Along with clash detection, maintain a log that entails all the information related to clashes. This helps BIM managers track the areas of improvement and identify the places where teams lag. Also, it ensures accountability and traceability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Establish clear tolerance values in order to avoid unnecessary clashes that hinder the process. Tolerances help you to find out the exact clash. For instance, in a building, windows and walls interfere with each other, but in actuality, it is not a clash. Setting a clear tolerance helps in solving this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coordination meetings involve stakeholders from every trade and the respective project heads and contractors who work on the site, to discuss whether the project drawings coordinate well with the actual process. These meetings help discuss issues related to coordination in the BIM projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Maintain standards that are approved by the regulatory bodies of the state or country. Make sure every BIM process is documented. Standardize naming conventions by enforcing designers and engineers to use consistent names for designs, files, and versions, to avoid workflow clashes and regulatory complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly define protocols for collaboration, clash detection, coordination tool usage, and communication mode. A clear and concise BIM Execution Plan (BEP) will help create strategies to detect and resolve clashes as per priority, as a BEP includes defining LOD of every BIM process along with stages of clash detection and resolution, tools needed, frequency, and role allocation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clash detection has become a must-have in the world of\u00a0BIM-driven construction projects.<\/a>\u00a0It is\u00a0not just about spotting hard clashes that physically block structures;\u00a0you\u00a0also need to be aware of soft clashes that mess with clearance and operational standards, as well as workflow clashes that arise from miscommunication and lack of coordination. 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Soft Clashes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Workflow Clashes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How to Handle Clashes? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Run Regular Clash Tests <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMaintain a Clash Log <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Define Tolerance <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrequent Coordination Meetings <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Standards and Naming Conventions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Implement a Robust BEP <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion <\/h2>\n\n\n\n