BIM Modeling Services and BIM Consulting for US AEC Teams
Our BIM services cover modeling, clash detection, 4D and 5D, and BIM consulting, delivered from LOD 100 to 400 and matched to your standards. Every job starts with a free consultation and a written scope. Get your drawings in 24-72 hours!
Here’s Everything About Our BIM Modeling Company!
BIM Modeling is a BIM services company with more than 20 years of work behind it for US architects, engineers and general contractors. We model. We coordinate. And when a team wants a second opinion on its BIM workflow, we consult. The mix matters, because the people who write your BIM Execution Plan also build the models that have to follow it.
Every project gets one named BIM coordinator, so you are never chasing a ticket queue. Models are checked against ISO 9001:2015 quality procedures. Files move under ISO/IEC 27001:2022 data security protocols. Our Revit modelers hold Autodesk certifications. And when the model ships, it ships with what a permit reviewer, a fabricator or a facility manager will ask for.
Not sure what to ask for? Talk to a BIM coordinator and describe the project in plain English.
What Are BIM Modeling Services?
BIM stands for building information modeling. BIM modeling services turn 2D drawings, laser scans and field notes into a data-rich 3D model of a building. Every wall, duct and beam in it carries real information: size, material, system, fire rating, manufacturer.
The payoff shows up before anyone pours concrete. Architecture, structure and MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) get checked against each other on screen. The duct that would have hit a transfer beam gets rerouted in week three of design, not week thirty of construction. Fewer collisions means fewer RFIs, the formal questions that bounce between trades and stall the work.
- Design coordination across architecture, structure and MEP, held in one federated model.
- Clash detection that catches hard clashes (a pipe through a beam) and soft ones (no room left for access or insulation).
- Quantity data pulled straight from the model for takeoffs and early cost checks.
- Handover files, such as as-builts and COBie data, that facility teams can actually use.
Right-hand card: From raw drawings to final handover
A typical engagement moves through five stages.
2D drawings or point cloud
PDFs, DWGs, scans or an existing Revit file come in.
BIM model
Each discipline is modeled to the LOD you specify.
Coordination and clash check
Models are federated in Navisworks and tested against each other.
Construction documentation
Sheets, schedules and sections come straight from the model.
Handover and as-built
The final model reflects what was actually built.
Why Choose Us Over In-House or Offshore Teams?
Every model has a place. Here is an honest look at where each one wins.
In-house team
Who it is
Your own modeling staff
Cost
Salaries, Revit and Navisworks licenses, hardware and training, with or without work in the pipeline.
Speed to start
Hiring takes months. Fast once the team is in place.
When workload swings
Fixed capacity. Peaks mean overtime or missed dates.
Accountability
Most control and project context, but one resignation can stall a job
BIM Modeling
Who it is
A dedicated outsourced BIM team
Cost
Pay per project or per square foot. No seats, licenses or idle time.
Speed to start
Estimate in 24 hours. Modeling starts once scope is signed.
When workload swings
Scale up for a big bid, scale back when it ends.
Accountability
One named BIM coordinator and a QA checklist on every deliverable.
Offshore vendor
Who it is
Lower rates, longer handoffs
Cost
Often the lowest hourly rate, though revisions and management time can add up.
Speed to start
Quick to start, but time zones can add a day to every question.
When workload swings
Flexible, though quality can vary by team.
Accountability
Communication often runs through account managers. Standards knowledge varies.
What BIM Modeling Services Do We Offer?
Pick one discipline or take the full set. Each service can run alone, or feed the same federated model so nothing gets modeled twice.
Architectural BIM
Floor plans, elevations, facades and interiors modeled in Revit, with room data, finishes, door and window schedules attached. Built so structural and MEP teams can link in on day one.
Typical LOD: 200 to 350
Structural BIM
Foundations, framing, slabs and reinforcement modeled with real dimensions. Openings and sleeves get coordinated with MEP early, before anyone detailed the steel.
Typical LOD: 300 to 400
MEP BIM
Ductwork, piping, conduit, cable tray, sprinklers and equipment, routed with service clearances and ceiling space in mind. Ready for prefabrication when you want it.
Typical LOD: 300 to 400
BIM Coordination and Clash Detection
Weekly or biweekly coordination cycles in Navisworks. Each clash gets a screenshot, a location, an owner and a due date, then stays on the log until it closes.
Typical LOD: 300 to 350
Scan to BIM and CAD to BIM
Point clouds, legacy DWGs and scanned PDFs become editable Revit models. We state the tolerance we worked to, so you know how far to trust the existing-conditions model. See also CAD to BIM.
Typical LOD: 200 to 300
4D and 5D BIM
Tie the schedule to the model for 4D sequencing, or pull quantities for 5D cost checks before bid day. Works with Synchro and Primavera P6 schedules. See also 5D BIM.
Typical LOD: 300 to 400
Also available: Revit family creation, shop drawings, facade BIM, as-built BIM and digital twin models. The full list lives in the Services menu.
BIM Consulting Services for Teams That Want the Process Right, Not Just the Model
Some clients do not need more modelers. They need someone who has run the BIM kickoff meeting before. Our BIM consultation services cover the planning, standards and quality control that decide whether a BIM project runs smoothly or turns into a file-naming argument in month two. Think of it as BIM consultancy with a modeling team close enough to prove the plan works.
BIM Execution Plan (BEP
We write the plan the whole team signs: model uses, LOD by phase, file naming, coordination cadence and who owns what. The structure follows NBIMS-US and ISO 19650, so owners and reviewers recognize it.
Owner BIM requirements
Writing a BIM requirements package for a bid? We help owners spell out deliverables, LOD and data needs, so proposals come back comparable.
BIM audit and model health check
We open your Revit models and report what we find: warnings, worksets, links, shared coordinates, family quality, naming. You get a ranked fix list, not a lecture.
Templates, families and standards
Revit templates, view and sheet standards, parameter schedules and a family library that reflect how your firm really works.
Training and onboarding
Short, project-based sessions on Revit workflow, Navisworks coordination or the BEP itself. We teach on your files, not a tutorial building.
Embedded BIM coordination
A BIM coordinator joins your project team, runs the weekly clash meeting and tracks issues until they close. See BIM coordination and VDC consulting.
Which service fits your situation?
If this sounds like you | You likely need |
|---|---|
You have drawings and need a working 3D model | BIM modeling (Architectural, Structural or MEP) |
Your models exist, but trades keep running into each other | BIM coordination and clash detection |
A client now requires a BEP, a LOD matrix or a COBie deliverable | BIM consulting: BEP and owner requirements |
Your team is new to Revit, or models are slow and messy | BIM audit and training |
You have an old building and no usable drawings | Scan to BIM or CAD to BIM |
You need cost or schedule certainty before bid day | 4D and 5D BIM |
Not sure whether you need consulting, modeling or both? Start with a free consultation call.
Who Do We Serve?
BIM looks different from each seat at the table. Here is what we hear most, and what we do about it.
Architects and design consultants
Design changes ripple through sheets, schedules and consultant models, and review cycles drag.
We keep plans, sections and schedules in sync in Revit and hold consultant links steady, so one change updates everywhere.
General contractors and construction managers
Trades find conflicts in the field, where fixing them costs the most.
We run clash cycles on the federated model and hand you a closed-out issue log before mobilization.
Trade and MEP contractors
The drawings are not detailed enough to fabricate from, so shop drawings get redrawn.
Models go to LOD 350 or 400 with hangers, sleeves and spool breaks, so fabrication can start from them.
Owners and developers
Cost and schedule surprises show up after the contract is signed.
We run 4D and 5D checks before bid, then deliver as-built models and COBie data for operations.
We also support BIM managers, facility management teams and government agencies.
Which Industries Do We Support?
Codes, systems and sequencing change with the building type. We model the way each sector actually builds.
Healthcare
Dense MEP, medical gas, infection-control barriers and constant phasing.
Commercial offices
Core and shell, tenant fit-out and above-ceiling coordination.
Hospitality
Repeating floor plates, MEP risers and busy back-of-house.
Education
Campus buildings, labs and phased renovations.
Industrial and warehouse
Long-span steel, racking, process piping and heavy electrical.
Multifamily residential
Repeating units, shaft stacking and crowded corridor ceilings.
Data centers
Power and cooling distribution with tight clearances and zero room for rework.
Government and institutional
Federal, state and municipal work with owner-specific BIM requirements.
Building type not listed? Send it over. Most of the coordination problems are the same, only the ceiling heights change.
How Does Our BIM Modeling Process Work?
Eight steps, in this order. No mystery phase in the middle.
Send your files
Upload PDFs, CAD files, scans or Revit models through the secure form. NDA first if you want one.
Scope call
A BIM coordinator reviews the files and confirms disciplines, LOD, Revit version and deadline.
Written estimate
You get scope, price and timeline in writing, usually within 24 hours.
Kickoff and BEP
We agree on file naming, origin points, coordination cadence and who owns what.
Modeling
Each discipline is modeled in Revit to the agreed LOD, with updates at the milestones you set.
Coordination
Models are federated in Navisworks. Clashes are logged, assigned and tracked to closure.
QA and delivery
A second modeler reviews the files against a checklist before anything leaves our hands.
Revisions and handover
Review comments get addressed, then final native files, sheets and reports are delivered.
Step one takes about five minutes. Send your drawings and we reply within 24 hours.
What LOD Levels and Deliverables Do You Get?
LOD, or level of development, describes how far a model element can be trusted, not only how much detail it shows. We follow the BIMForum LOD Specification, which builds on the AIA definitions, and we put your target level in writing before modeling starts.
Masses, areas and approximate height.
Concept design, feasibility, early area studies
Generic elements with size, shape and location.
Schematic design, early coordination, rough quantities
Specific elements with size, shape, location and orientation.
Design development, permit sets, construction documents
LOD 300 plus the connections and interfaces with neighboring systems.
Trade coordination and clash detection
Fabrication-level detail with assembly and installation information.
Shop drawings, prefabrication, spool and sleeve layout
A field-verified model that reflects what was actually built.
As-builts, facility management, digital twins
A word on LOD 500. BIMForum’s specification covers LOD 100 through 400, with 350 added between 300 and 400. LOD 500 comes from the AIA framework and means field verification. We treat it as an as-built task, not a detail setting you dial up during modeling.
What lands in your inbox
Deliverable | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Native models | RVT, in your Revit version | You do not need to upgrade to open them. |
Coordination models | NWD or NWC | Federated and ready for review in Navisworks. |
Open exchange | IFC | For teams outside the Autodesk world. |
Drawings and sheets | PDF and DWG | Generated from the model, not redrawn. |
Clash reports | PDF with viewpoints | Each issue has a location, screenshot, owner and status. |
Schedules and quantities | XLSX or CSV | Takeoff-ready exports. |
Asset data | COBie spreadsheet | On request, for facility management handover. |
BIM Execution Plan | Issued at kickoff and updated if scope changes. |
How Long Does BIM Modeling Take?
It depends on size, LOD and how clean the source files are. These ranges are what we typically see once scope is confirmed.
Project type | Typical size | Typical turnaround |
|---|---|---|
Single discipline, LOD 200 to 300 | Up to 20,000 sq ft | 3 to 5 business days |
Single discipline, LOD 300 | 20,000 to 100,000 sq ft | 1 to 2 weeks |
Multi-discipline model with coordination | 100,000 to 300,000 sq ft | 3 to 6 weeks, plus recurring clash cycles |
Scan to BIM from a point cloud | Up to 50,000 sq ft | 1 to 3 weeks, depending on scan quality |
Campuses and phased projects | Over 300,000 sq ft | Scoped by phase |
Need it faster? Tell us the deadline on the first call. We will say yes, no, or what it would take.
How We Check a Model Before It Ships
A model can look right and still be wrong. Every file passes these checks first, under our ISO 9001:2015 quality procedures.
Coordinates and origin
Shared coordinates and project base point match the origin agreed at kickoff.
Links and worksets
Links, worksets and view templates follow the BEP.
Warnings
Revit warnings are reviewed, then cleared or documented.
Data and classification
Parameters are populated, and elements are classified (Uniformat, OmniClass) where required.
Levels and grids
Levels, grids and floor-to-floor heights are verified against the source drawings.
Clash re-test
Clash tests are re-run on the final federated model, not an earlier version.
Naming
File, sheet and view names are checked against the agreed convention.
Second review
A second modeler signs off before delivery.
The checklist is shared with you at kickoff, so there are no surprises at delivery.
How Do We Handle Standards, Tools and Data Security?
Owners and public agencies tend to ask three things before they sign: which standards you follow, what software the model lives in, and where their files go. Straight answers below.
Standards
- ISO 19650 information management
- BIMForum LOD Specification, 2025 edition
- AIA G202 LOD framework
- NBIMS-US V4
- ISO 9001:2015 quality management
Software and platforms
- Autodesk Revit
- Navisworks
- AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Autodesk Construction Cloud
- ReCap Pro
- Tekla Structures
- Dynamo
- Synchro and Primavera P6
Security
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 data security protocols
- NDA signed before any file transfer
- Encrypted transfer and access-controlled project folders
- Named-user access, no shared logins
- Files returned or deleted at project close, on request
Owner requirements win. If your project follows a GSA, USACE or VA guide, or a university BIM standard, we build to that document. The US has no single national BIM mandate for public buildings, so requirements come from individual owners and agencies. We read yours before we quote.
What Results Do Our Projects Deliver?
Numbers from real jobs. Each one traces back to something found on screen that would have cost far more to find on site.
140 CLASHES FOUND BEFORE CONSTRUCTION
Multi-Discipline Clash Detection for a 200,000 SQFT Commercial Building in Atlanta, GA
Client: Meridian Ridge Builders
Challenge
A large floor plate, many trades, and a long RFI list waiting to happen.
What we did
Federated every discipline in Navisworks and ran recurring clash cycles, with an owner assigned to each issue.
Result
Projected rework cost fell 32%, and the schedule held.
145% FEWER FIELD INSTALLATION ERRORS
MEP Coordination for a Hospital Expansion
Client: Healthcare owner
Challenge
Crowded above-ceiling space and several trades competing for the same few inches.
What we did
Merged mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection into one coordinated model before installation began.
Result
Field installation errors dropped 45%, saving an estimated $180,000.
50% FEWER RFIS
Clash Detection for a Multi-Building Residential Development
Client: Residential developer
Challenge
Repeating buildings, one design team, and RFIs stacking up across all of them.
What we did
Resolved clashes in the model first, then issued coordinated sets to the field.
Result
RFIs were cut in half, design coordination finished three weeks sooner, and construction beat its original schedule.
$12M MIXED-USE PROJECT WON
5D BIM Cost Modeling for a Mixed-Use Bid
Client: Design-build team
Challenge
Bid pricing needed dependable quantities before the design was fully settled.
What we did
Pulled quantities from the model so the design team had cost data well ahead of bid day.
Result
Cost data landed three weeks before bidding. The team won the job and saw zero budget change orders in delivery.
Got a project like one of these? Send the drawings. A coordinator replies within 24 hours.
What Do Clients Say About Us?
Clients say our models cut clashes, RFIs and schedule delays.
96%
of our clients hire us again
They found 140 clashes before we broke ground on a 200,000-square-foot commercial build. Projected rework dropped 32% and the schedule stayed on budget.
James Whitfield
Project Manager
Coordinated MEP modeling on our hospital expansion cut field installation errors by 45%. We saved an estimated $180,000, and every trade worked from one model.
Sarah Coleman
Director of Facilities
Clash detection took three weeks out of our design coordination and cut RFIs by 50% across a multi-building residential job. We finished ahead of schedule.
Daniel Reyes
Construction Manager
How Much Do BIM Modeling Services Cost?
Most BIM companies make you ask. We would rather you know the range before the first call. Final pricing depends on scope, and your written quote confirms the figure.
Fixed price
One price for a defined scope. Best when drawings are complete and requirements are clear.
Per square foot
A rate times gross area. Best for comparing quotes and budgeting early.
Time and material
Hourly billing for work still taking shape, such as design in progress or ongoing support.
Dedicated team
A monthly retainer for modelers who work as part of yours. Best for steady pipelines.
Want a number for your project? Send the drawings and the LOD you are aiming for. We reply with a written scope and price within 24 hours.
All prices in USD. Your written quote confirms the final figure.
Service
Indicative range
Architectural BIM, LOD 200 to 300
$0.30 to $0.90 per sq ft
Structural BIM, LOD 300 to 350
$0.40 to $1.20 per sq ft
MEP BIM, LOD 300 to 350
$0.60 to $1.80 per sq ft
Clash detection and coordination
Per coordination cycle, or a fixed monthly fee
Scan to BIM, LOD 300
$0.50 to $3.00 per sq ft
4D and 5D BIM
Scoped by project, fixed or hourly
BIM consulting (BEP, audit, training)
Fixed fee or hourly
What moves the price
- Target LOD. Going from 200 to 350 adds real modeling time.
- Gross area and number of floors.
- How many disciplines are in scope.
- Source quality: clean CAD, a scanned PDF and a point cloud are three very different starting points.
- Deadline, and how many revision rounds you expect.
Which States Do We Serve?
We work in all 50 states. Local requirements vary, from energy codes to agency standards to permit submittal formats, and we read the ones that apply before we model anything.
Working in another state? Contact us, and we will apply its local requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call a BIM coordinator at +1 (469) 498-9829, or email info@bimmodeling.us.
What is BIM modeling, and what do BIM services include?
BIM modeling builds a coordinated 3D model of a building before it is built, combining architectural, structural and MEP data. BIM services wrap work around that model: coordination, clash detection, 4D scheduling, 5D cost data, documentation and consulting. Teams catch conflicts on screen, plan sequencing early and pull quantities from the same source.
What is the difference between BIM modeling services and BIM consulting?
Modeling produces the model. Consulting decides how BIM will run: the execution plan, LOD by phase, standards, templates and quality checks. Many projects need both. If the model exists but the process is messy, start with consulting. If the process is clear but you lack hands, start with modeling.
What does a BIM consultant do, and when should I hire one?
A BIM consultant plans and governs how BIM is used on a project or inside a firm. Typical work includes writing the BIM Execution Plan, defining LOD, auditing Revit models, setting up templates and running coordination meetings. Hire one when an owner requires a BEP, when models keep clashing, or when your team is new to BIM.
Which LOD do I need?
Match LOD to the decision the model supports. LOD 200 suits early design and rough quantities. LOD 300 fits permit and construction documents. LOD 350 is where most trade coordination happens, and LOD 400 serves fabrication. If your contract names a level, we build to the contract. If not, we recommend one on the first call.
How much do BIM modeling services cost?
Standard 3D modeling typically runs from about $0.30 to $1.80 per square foot, depending on discipline and LOD. Scan to BIM can run higher. Scope, source file quality and deadline move the number most. Send your drawings and we quote in writing within 24 hours.
Have a BIM Project to Discuss?
Tell us what you are building and what you need from the model. A BIM coordinator reviews it and replies with a scoped plan, not a sales deck.
- A scoped plan and written estimate within 24 hours
- One named BIM coordinator from kickoff to handover
- NDA signed before any file is shared
Call
(469) 498-9829
info@bimmodeling.us