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The photo on the left shows the studs frames removed by the duct installer as no framed opening was provided.  The photo on the right shows the correct stud wall framing for the duct penetration.

The two photos above illustrate the lack of coordination with the MEP trades and the wall stud framer. The duct trade had to stop short because the framer has not provided a framed openings for the duct penetrations.  Also notice that the cable tray’s seismic brace clashes with the duct as demonstrated on the left photo.  This was a project were the stud wall framers did not participated in the BIM process.

These two photos above illustrate the complexity of the mechanical systems that have to be located and installed between the ceilings ( not installed ) and the concrete framed slab above.  It is much easier and much less expensive to coordinate these complex conditions during the BIM coordination process.  Lab buildings are extremely complex by nature  due to so many specialty systems.

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