BIM Services NYC — DOB-Ready Coordination & Clash Detection
LOD 400 structural and multidisciplinary BIM, Navisworks clash detection, and permit coordination support aligned with NYC Department of Buildings filing workflows.
New York City’s density, mixed-use vertical construction, and Department of Buildings (DOB) filing requirements demand BIM discipline that suburban projects rarely need. Total Engineering Consultants builds coordinated Revit and Tekla models, runs clash detection across structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines, and supports teams navigating NYC filing timelines — so contractors spend less time resolving conflicts on crowded Manhattan and outer-borough job sites.
What BIM services support NYC construction projects?
NYC BIM services include structural and multidisciplinary modeling, clash detection, federated model management, and documentation that supports DOB submissions and contractor coordination in tight urban sites.
We maintain LOD 400 structural models when contracts require fabrication-level detail, and LOD 300–350 models for design-phase coordination. Clash reports are prioritized by trade impact and construction sequence so supers know which conflicts block upcoming pours or steel picks.
Deliverables included
Structural BIM (LOD 400)
Tekla and Revit models with connections, embeds, and piece marks ready for shop drawing extraction.
Clash Detection
Navisworks federated runs with prioritized reports and coordination meeting support.
Multidiscipline Coordination
Architectural, MEP, and fire protection alignment for shaft, ceiling, and slab penetration conflicts.
BIM 360 / ACC Setup
Cloud hub configuration, permissions, and model publication workflows for distributed NYC teams.
BIM coordination in high-density New York sites
Vertical logistics dominate NYC builds: crane swing radii, street closures, and limited laydown areas mean clashes caught in the model prevent expensive night-work demolition. We coordinate slab edge conditions, elevator overrun steel, and mechanical shafts against structural framing before concrete decks are poured.
DOB filing often requires consistent sheet numbering, discipline naming, and model exports that match submitted PDF sets. We align model views and parameters with filing consultants so reviewers see the same geometry contractors build from.
Transit-adjacent and landmark districts introduce vibration, underpinning, and special inspection requirements. We document structural assumptions in the model and link RFIs to 3D views so engineers and contractors resolve issues faster than markup-only workflows.
NYC Building Code & filing coordination
The 2022 NYC Building Code governs new work and many alterations. We coordinate with project expeditors and structural engineers of record so model deliverables support special inspections, TR1/TR8 filings when applicable, and contractor procurement schedules.
Our New York City workflow
Plan
Define LOD, naming standards, and filing milestones with the project team.
Model
Author structural BIM; link architectural and MEP references.
Clash
Run trade coordination; assign clashes to responsible parties.
Resolve
Track RFIs and model changes through weekly coordination.
Deliver
Issue IFC/RVT exports and PDF sets aligned to submission.
Related topics for New York City projects
Stealth and infill structural BIM
Narrow lot infill requires precise survey integration and party-wall conditions modeled before steel fabrication begins.
Hospital and institutional upgrades
Occupied-floor renovations need phasing in 4D when schedules are critical; we link model zones to construction sequences.
New York City FAQs
Do you support NYC DOB filing with BIM?
We coordinate model exports and sheet consistency with filing teams. Direct expeditor services are typically handled by the project’s filing consultant; we provide the structural BIM backbone.
What LOD do you deliver for NYC steel projects?
LOD 300–350 for design coordination; LOD 400 when shop drawing and fabrication extraction is in scope.
Can you run Navisworks clash detection on our models?
Yes — we federate architectural, structural, and MEP models and produce prioritized clash reports with screenshots and viewpoints.
Do you work on Manhattan high-rise projects?
Yes. We support mid- and high-rise structural coordination, including core wall and outrigger regions.
How do you handle BIM for fast-track NYC schedules?
Weekly coordination cycles, defined LOD gates, and clash tolerances agreed upfront keep teams aligned when permits and procurement overlap.
Is Tekla or Revit used for NYC structural BIM?
Both — Tekla for fabrication-centric steel; Revit when the contract requires native Revit deliverables or interdisciplinary linking.
Get a proposal for your New York City project
Send drawings or models and receive a binding scope and fee proposal within 24 hours.