Systems Coordination
Interdisciplinary coordination of architecture, structures and engineering systems, conflict analysis and technically feasible solutions.
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BIM coordination and BIM management for public and public buildings
System coordination and management of BIM models for schools, universities, state and municipal buildings, libraries, cultural centers, sports arenas and social institutions.
We coordinate architecture, structures, engineering systems, security infrastructure, public spaces and operational requirements.
Discuss the public project- 20+ years of experience
- 1,000+ coordinated projects
- Revit and AutoCAD
- ISO 19650
Team and space
What makes public building coordination special
The public building combines spaces with different functions: large entrance areas, offices, auditoriums, halls, corridors, technical rooms, kitchens, stages, tribunes and underground levels. Engineering systems pass through areas with different geometries, ceiling heights and access requirements.
A large number of users require coordination of engineering solutions with public routes, evacuation zones, accessibility, fire protection, smoke extraction, lighting and AV/IT infrastructure.
It is not enough just to find geometric collisions. The solution must be suitable for installation, operation and maintenance of the building.
Critical zones
Where complex coordination nodes occur most often
Engineering systems must support architecture
In lobbies, atriums and foyers, it is important to preserve the height, purity of the ceiling and the visual logic of the space. Here, ventilation, fire extinguishing, lighting, cable routes, smoke extraction, sensors and audiovisual systems take place at the same time.
We check visible elements, service access, installation areas and interaction with facades, ceilings and structures.
Many systems in a limited space
Air ducts, pipelines, cable trays, fire and low-current networks, and lighting pass above the suspended ceiling. Coordination takes into account dimensions, insulation, shaped elements, service points, access to valves and disassembly of components.
Security systems are coordinated with the entire infrastructure
Sprinklers, fire detection, smoke extraction, air support, emergency power and lighting are coordinated with structures, ventilation, electrical, ceilings, shafts and equipment. Other networks should not block their operation, installation and access.
The solution should work along the entire height of the building
In mines, we check water supply, sewage, ventilation, electricity, low current and fire networks along with structural openings. Special attention is paid to exits from mines, turns and transitions to technical and underground levels.
Equipment must remain accessible
Pump, ventilation and electrical rooms, machinery areas and the roof concentrate the equipment and connections. It is necessary to take into account service passages, fittings, opening panels, installation and future replacement of components.
Engineering works together with structures and suspended equipment
In arenas, theaters and concert halls, networks interact with roof trusses, lighting structures, AV systems, stage equipment and bleachers. A separate 3D check detects conflicts that are not visible on the plan.
01 / Education
BIM coordination of schools, universities and educational complexes
The education building combines recurrent classrooms with laboratories, gymnasiums, kitchens, libraries and administrative areas. Model nodes must be aligned before they are scaled.
In the focus of coordination
- Ventilation and air exchange
- Water, sewage and laboratory connections
- Electrical, AV/IT and fire protection
- Mines, openings and common highways of the campus
02 / Administration
BIM coordination of state and municipal buildings
Public reception areas, offices, meeting rooms, archives and service spaces have different engineering densities. We coordinate zoning, routes and changes between numerous consultants.
In the focus of coordination
- HVAC, electricity and low-current networks
- IT communications and security systems
- Fire protection and smoke removal
- Public, service and technical areas
03 / Culture and sports
BIM coordination of cultural centers and sports arenas
Non-standard geometries, long-span structures and suspended equipment add to MEP's audiovisual, stage and event systems. The model helps to analyze the space as a whole.
In the focus of coordination
- Zones under the stands and technical corridors
- Roofing, trusses and suspended structures
- Stages, lighting, AV and acoustics
- Intersections of engineering routes with structures
Interdisciplinary model
What systems interact in public projects
01
Building
- Architecture
- Constructions
- Facades
- Constructive openings
- Vertical cores and mines
02
Engineering systems
- HVAC and ventilation
- Water supply and sewerage
- Electricity and cable routes
- Fire protection
- Smoke removal
03
Special systems
- Low current networks
- IT and communications
- Audiovisual systems
- Security infrastructure
- Building automation / BMS
04
Space and access
- Service areas
- Assembly areas
- Equipment replacement routes
- Public routes
- Evacuation restrictions
The goal is not just to eliminate collisions, but to harmonize engineering systems with architecture, structures, human safety and the subsequent operation of the building.
Real practice
Coordination large sports arena
Large arenas combine radial grandstand geometry, roof structures, and dense engineering systems. At the Heikhal HaPais Arena in Jerusalem, the Ziggurat coordinated HVAC, electrical, water and fire protection in a multi-level space.
The model was organized by segments to apply consistent logic to similar areas and to check the tracks under the stands and above the hall. The Conch Arena in Be'er Sheva illustrates another complexity — the free geometry of the roof and the high density of the nets.
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Current models and controlled solutions
In large public projects, architects, designers, engineers, fire safety consultants, AV/IT, contractors and other teams work simultaneously. Different rates of updating models create a risk no less serious than a geometric collision.
Model and change management- 01 Common Data Environment (CDE)
- 02 BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
- 03 Control of versions, revisions and statuses
- 04 Track issues and changes
- 05 Information exchange rules
- 06 ISO 19650 principles
Critical moment
When BIM coordination is most needed
Key solutions should be checked before purchase, manufacture and installation. The closer the facility is to the construction site, the less freedom there is to change the route without affecting adjacent works.
- Holes and penetrations
- Mines and vertical risers
- Main routes
- Systems above suspended ceilings
- Fire protection and smoke removal
- Large aggregates and technical premises
- AV, IT and event infrastructure
- Typical premises before their repetition
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Control of models, versions and changes, CDE and information processes between project participants.
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Related public projects
Jerusalem Sports Arena
Heikhal HaPais Arena
A multifunctional arena with radial geometry, multi-level stands and dense engineering systems.
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Beer Sheva · Event Arena
Conch Arena
A multifunctional sports arena with a complex roof geometry and a high concentration of engineering systems.
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Need BIM coordination State or public facility?
Send us the existing materials of a school, university, administrative building, cultural center, sports arena or other public project. We will assess the complexity and determine the required amount of coordination and BIM management.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about BIM coordination public buildings
First of all, objects with a large number of systems or a complex functional structure: schools, universities, administrative buildings, libraries, cultural centers, sports arenas and social institutions.
Usually priority shafts, ceiling spaces, technical rooms, large halls, roofs, trunk routes and security systems. The order depends on the stage and schedule of the project.
Non-standard geometries, trusses, bleachers, stages and suspended equipment require verification of real spatial relationships between systems and structures.
It helps control versions, revisions, statuses, CDEs, coordination issues, and transfer of changes between multiple consultants and disciplines.
Yes. Ziggurat works with Revit, AutoCAD and mixed BIM/CAD environments, so there's no need to migrate the entire team to one platform at the same time.
When the basic architectural, structural and engineering solutions are ready for cross-disciplinary review, but can still be changed before procurement and installation.