MEP/FP Design
Technology
Design
Energy &
Sustainability
Commissioning
BIM/VDC
Advisory
Arc Flash and
Short Circuit
Coordination
Studies
Computational
Fluid Dynamics
Modeling
AHA’s BIM Services Team has proven experience developing fully integrated data-rich models which increase efficiency and mitigate risk.
AHA transitioned from 2D to 3D MEP engineering systems design in 2008 with the adaption of Autodesk’s REVIT 3D design software. AHA’s MEP engineering services and Building Information Modeling (BIM) / Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) services professionals have more than 15+ years of experience utilizing 3D BIM design approach. REVIT was not tailored towards MEP systems design, therefore AHA initially developed an in-house BIM services team to support and improve the efficiency of our in-house MEP engineering services and subsequently our Technology systems consulting design approaches.
As the use of 3D BIM modeling flourished in the Architectural, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry including adoption by Construction Managers (CM), General Contractors (GC) and MEP sub-contractors for construction coordination, AHA realized both the need and opportunity to provide our BIM / VDC services to our construction team partners. AHA’s BIM / VDC services provides “added value” to our construction team partners to increase the efficiency of MEP systems coordination as well as mitigate risk during the construction implementation phase by supplying fully integrated, data-rich BIM models. Our BIM / VDC services enable close collaboration with our in-house MEP systems design, outside design team consultants, and construction team partners including CM’s, GC’s and MEP sub-contractors to improve efficiency and accuracy of the MEP systems coordination process saving our clients time and money.
Our BIM / VDC service offerings include:
- BIM / VDC Services for MEP Systems Design
- BIM Coordination Services for MEP Systems Design
- BIM 3D Modeling including 2D to BIM Conversion Services
- BIM 3D Coordination and Clash Detection Services
- 3D Spatial Coordination Services
- 3D Interactive Walk-Throughs and Photo-Realistic Rendering Services
- 4D and 5D Simulation Services
- 3D Laser Scanning (LiDAR) & Point Cloud to BIM Conversion Services
- Quantity/Material Take-Off and BOM Report Services
- Shop Drawings & Spool Drawings Support Services
- As-Built Verification/Documentation Services
- Development of Add-Ins for Autodesk Suite Consulting
- Customized DevOps Solutions Consulting
Service Leaders
Nima Azad, EIT
Senior Associate | BIM/VDC Director
Location: Atlanta, GA
Experience: 13 Years
Joined AHA: 2018
Fun Facts:
- My childhood nickname is... Nemo
- Childhood dream job was... Becoming a detective
- My bravest act outside work... Skydiving
Tyler Nelson
Senior Associate | Building Information Director
Location: Burlington, MA
Experience: 18 Years
Joined AHA: 2007
Fun Facts:
- My favorite type of weather... A crisp Fall Day
- Biggest lesson learned recently... Manage Expectations
- I can’t live without... Oxygen
Related Projects
Ridgeway, SC
Project Amazon
Ridgeway, SC
This 1.5M SF renovation and expansion of an automobile factory, was undertaken to accommodate an increased production of electrical vehicles. The renovation and expansion houses a new production line, battery assembly, welding areas. The new three floor administration building which included office areas board room meeting rooms, social space, living room, open and closed offices, and collaboration spaces.
AHA provided BIM Services. Our 3D Spatial Coordination and As-Built Verification/Documentation services included BIM Coordination meetings, we addressed coordination comments, ran clash detections for Plumbing and Mechanical systems with other disciplines prior to meetings to find the best routings for the systems, provided dimensional drawings and developed as-built models.
Richmond, VA
University of Richmond Boiler Plant Upgrade
Richmond, VA
The University’s existing Boiler Plant suffered from years of deferred maintenance that caused it to produce steam inefficiently for campus wide heating. The renovation upgraded the plant to high-efficiency boilers and modernized its distribution, equipment, and controls. These resulted in immediate reduction of carbon emissions.
AHA provided MEP/FP Design, MEP Commissioning, and Laser Point Cloud Scanning services, while serving as prime consultant. During the project planning phases, the University of Richmond engaged AHA to provide Advisory services. We performed a Facility Condition Assessment.
Atlanta, GA
Americold Gateway
Atlanta, GA
This new 148′ tall, 201,000 SF ASRS freezer structure at Americold’s Gateway campus is a rack-supported facility, which houses 97,000 SF of -10 degree freezer space. Attached to the freezer are 48,000 SF of truck and rail dock buildings, and the 27,000 SF ASRS buffer freezer building, along with 18,000 SF of office.
AHA provided BIM services. We developed a time-based construction process visualization, a 4-D BIM simulation, that focused on installation of the IPMs, racks, roof, and blocks of the surrounding low-rise structures next to the 148’ freezer structure.
Oakwood, GA
medmix
Oakwood, GA
This new 150,000 SF phased production tenant interior improvement contains manufacturing and assembly areas. The project includes an ISO 8 clean room area, injection molding, mold maintenance and storage, resin warehouse, product warehouse, loading dock, and offices.
AHA provided Laser Scanning and BIM Contractor Support, MEP/FP Design, and Structured Cabling, Security, and Audio-Visual Design services.
Hammond, IN
Digital Crossroads Lake Michigan
Hammond, IN
This new mission critical complex coverts a former, the world’s largest, coal-fired power plant into a new 1+ million SF, 100 MW data center campus. The first building is approximately 100,000 SF, scalable to 20 MW, takes advantage of the climate of the southern coast of Lake Michigan.
AHA provided Consulting, Master Planning, MP/FP Design, 3D Visualizations, and Renewable Energy services. Featuring cooling systems that utilizes Lake Michigan as a water cooling source and as cool ambient air, an ultra-low PUE that minimizes the environmental impact. The primary cooling system uses both air and water to manage the temperature inside the data hall, utilizing free cooling from both the lake water as well as indirect airside economizers to deliver and maintain server inlet air temperature requirements. The design is robust and flexible to allow varying configurations and rack densities within the data hall without the use of a raised access floor. Engaged by Digital Crossroads during the project’s early planning phase, AHA’s Advisory services included site master planning services.
BIM / VDC Services
- BIM / VDC Services for
MEP Systems Design - BIM Coordination Services for
MEP Systems Design - BIM 3D Modeling including
2D to BIM Conversion Services - BIM 3D Coordination and
Clash Detection Services - 3D Spatial Coordination Services
- 3D Interactive Walk-Throughs
and Photo-Realistic Rendering Services - 4D and 5D Simulation Services
- 3D Laser Scanning (LiDAR) &
Point Cloud to BIM Conversion Services - Quantity/Material Take-Off
and BOM Report Services - Shop Drawings & Spool Drawings
Support Services - As-Built Verification/Documentation Services
- Development of Add-Ins
for Autodesk Suite Consulting - Customized DevOps Solutions Consulting
Representative Clients
- Americold
- Digital Crossroads
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Hanwha
- Hill’s Science Diet
- Mapletree US Management
- Medmix
- Mount Vernon School
- New England Biolabs
- Publix
- Southwire
- The Howard School
- University of Richmond
- Volvo