BIM service · Spain
Clash Detection: catch interferences before site
We detect and resolve interferences between architecture, structure and services in Navisworks before they reach site, drastically reducing cost overruns and changes during construction.
What is interference detection?
Clash detection consists of cross-checking the models of the different disciplines to locate where elements collide or encroach on one another —a duct crossing a beam, a cable tray with no room to install— and resolving it in the model, not on site.
How we work
- Model federation We bring the architecture, structure and services models together in Navisworks.
- Clash matrices We cross-check the disciplines in pairs following an agreed priority matrix.
- Report and tracking We document each conflict and track its resolution (BCF) through to closure.
Conflicts we detect
From hard clashes (two elements occupying the same space) to soft clashes (lack of clearance for installation, maintenance or code compliance). We prioritise by impact on cost and construction schedule.
What we deliver
A clash report with screenshots, location and discipline involved, plus the BCF file for its management. It fits naturally within a BIM Management service.
Frequently asked questions about Clash Detection
What is clash detection?
It is the process of cross-checking the models of the different disciplines to detect and resolve interferences between elements before they reach site.
What software do you use?
Mainly Navisworks to federate the models and run the clash matrices, with tracking in BCF format.
What is the difference between a hard and a soft clash?
A hard clash is two elements occupying the same space; a soft clash is a lack of clearance for installation, maintenance or code compliance.
What do I receive at the end?
A clash report with location, screenshots and the discipline involved, plus the BCF file to manage resolution.
Want to avoid surprises on site?
Send us your models or tell us about the project and we will propose a clash detection service within 48 hours.
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