BIM Modeling and Management
Coordinated digital modeling for design clarity, quantity accuracy, and early issue detection.
At Chenla, we develop Building Information Models that integrate architecture, structure, and MEP — helping clients visualize, quantify, and build with confidence.
Why BIM Matters
BIM is more than 3D modeling — it’s a process of coordination and prediction. Our team supports developers, consultants, and contractors by delivering models that align design intent, quantities, and constructability from day one.
- Improve design coordination and clash detection across disciplines
- Generate accurate quantity take-offs directly from models
- Reduce rework and RFIs through early problem identification
- Support visualization and decision-making for stakeholders
- Prepare structured data for cost, schedule, and facility management integration
Our BIM Services
3D Coordination Modeling
- Discipline-integrated models for Architecture, Structure, and MEP
- Clash detection and issue tracking using Navisworks and BIMcollab
- Model federation and consistency checking
- Visual QA/QC for constructability and sequencing
Quantity & Cost Integration
- Automatic quantity take-offs from Revit models
- Model-based BOQ generation for estimation and procurement
Design Documentation Support
- Sheet and view setup aligned with project standards
- Drawing extraction and annotation automation
- Model coordination with structural and MEP consultants
- LOD (Level of Development) compliance management
4D / 5D Ready Data Structures
- Parametric data for scheduling and cost tracking
- Export formats for Navisworks, Synchro, and Excel integration
- Structured metadata for facility management use
- IFC and COBie compliant data exports
BIM Management
Beyond modeling, BIM Management ensures data integrity, collaboration, and delivery across all project stages — from design coordination to digital handover.
- Establishment and oversight of the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and Common Data Environment (CDE) to ensure team alignment and data integrity.
- Coordination of model review cycles, clash-resolution protocols, and model federation — enabling smoother stakeholder collaboration and fewer downstream surprises.
- Deployment of modeling standards (naming, classification, Level of Development/Information – LOD/LOI) and QA processes across all disciplines.
- Management of information deliverables (e.g., COBie, asset data handover) and model export formats to ensure readiness for FM or operational use.
- Real-time monitoring of project progress and model health via dashboards and KPI metrics — alerting teams to emerging risks, schedule shifts, or cost implications tied to BIM workflows.
Selected Case Study
This approach reduces construction risk, shortens timelines, and delivers a verified Digital Twin that owners can use long after handover.
Case Study
Advanced BIM Implementation & Digital Twin Strategy
Leveraging BIM for precision, predictability, and long-term asset value
Executive Summary
Chenla Agathos delivered an advanced BIM and Digital Twin framework for a large-scale convention and office complex, enabling precise coordination across architecture, structure, and MEP systems. The approach reduced construction risk, improved cost predictability, and produced a verified digital asset ready for long-term operation.
Project Snapshot
- Client
- Dhanarak Asset Development Co., Ltd.
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Site Area
- Over 600,000 sqm
- Contract Value
- Over USD 570 million
- Duration
- 30 months (design through construction documentation)
- Services Delivered
- BIM Management, 3D / 4D / 5D Modeling, Clash Detection, Digital Twin Data Preparation, BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
The Challenge
The context, constraints, and risks shaping the project from the start.
The project combined highly complex curved architectural geometry with dense MEP systems and an aggressive delivery schedule. Coordinating multiple disciplines within constrained ceiling spaces created a high risk of clashes, rework, and cost overruns.
Complexity
- Non-standard curved façade and structural geometry
- High-density MEP networks within limited vertical clearances
- Tight 30-month program with limited tolerance for rework
- Large stakeholder group requiring consistent, reliable information
What Was at Stake
Without early coordination and reliable quantity data, the project faced a significant risk of schedule delays, cost overruns exceeding 10% of the MEP package, and downstream operational inefficiencies.
How Chenla Stepped In
The targeted actions we took to resolve the core issues.
Chenla designed and enforced a structured BIM management framework, positioning the federated model as the single source of truth throughout design coordination and documentation.
Key Actions
- Established an ISO 19650–aligned BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
- Defined LOD, naming, and classification standards across all disciplines
- Led weekly coordination and clash-resolution cycles
- Integrated model-based quantity take-offs for real-time cost tracking
- Prepared structured Digital Twin data for operational handover
Solution Highlights
What Chenla delivered to address the project's challenges.
Federated Coordination Model
Architecture, structure, and MEP systems were integrated into a single coordinated environment to eliminate conflicts early.
5D Cost Integration
Model elements were directly linked to quantity and cost data, enabling instant budget updates when designs changed.
Construction-Ready Outputs
Shop drawings and coordinated documentation were generated directly from the validated BIM model.
Digital Twin Handover
The verified as-built model was structured for facility management, future retrofits, and lifecycle analysis.
Outcomes
What changed for the client as a direct result of our intervention.
Operational Results
- Resolved over 500 critical clashes digitally before construction
- Reduced quantity take-off variance to below 4%
- Cut RFI volume by approximately 35%
- Saved an estimated 6 weeks in MEP installation through 4D sequencing
Client Benefits
- Lower construction risk and fewer site disruptions
- Improved cost predictability and procurement confidence
- Shortened installation timelines
- A verified Digital Twin asset usable beyond handover
PROJECT DOCUMENTATION & OUTPUTS
Federated BIM Coordination
Sectional BIM view illustrating the coordination of structure, floor systems, and services used for clash detection and sequencing.
MEP Coordination Below Slab
Dense MEP systems coordinated digitally beneath the main structure to eliminate on-site conflicts.
Digital Twin Axonometric View
Axonometric model view used for quantity take-off, cost control, and future facility management.
Collaboration at the Core
BIM thrives on collaboration. Our workflow connects design and site teams through live models, issue logs, and shared coordination platforms — ensuring decisions are informed and traceable.
- Revit + Navisworks integration for real-time clash detection
- Cloud-based model sharing with version control and issue tracking
- Discipline-specific modeling standards and templates
- Weekly coordination reports and visual dashboards
Ready to build smarter?
Let’s talk about how model-based workflows can improve design quality, coordination, and cost control on your next project.