CAD and BIM Outsourcing Services

Design Support Services

One Stop Solution for the Architectural, Engineering & Construction Industry

Expand Business Opportunities • Lower cost of Production & Documentation • Infuse BIM Competitive advantages • Help you focus on your core competencies and innovate further • Lower risk associated with staffing & cost of growth • One stop solution for all your CAD and BIM requirements • Faster turnaround time increases your efficiency

Our Focus

• Faster access & focus on new markets like India • Ultimately, Higher Revenue & Profits

Expand Business Opportunities for Architectural firms, Interior firms,

Key Strengths

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INFRASTRUCTURE & LOCATION State-­‐of-­‐the-­‐art production studio equipped with the latest CAD and BIM Strategically located to leverage the time-­‐difference

MULTIDISCIPLINARY CORE Core capabilities span Architecture, Structural & MEP streams Single source Services partner for CAD & BIM for AEC Industries

TEAM & TRAINING Team size of 50+ Professionals Including Architects, Interior Designers & Renderers Every employee trained in American and British standards

Services CAD SERVICES

Work Models DEDICATED MODEL Provides major clients with a consistent dedicated team for a specified time, trained in the client’s software applications, operational processes and knowledgeable in client’s standards

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• PDF/Paper to CAD Conversion

• BIM Transition Support

• Site Drawing • SD to DD

• Building Renovation Support-­‐ (Paper/PDF to BIM)

• Tender / Bid Drawing

• CAD to BIM

• Permit Sets

• BIM content/ Prototype creation

• Construction Documentation

• Permit Set drawings

• As Built Drawing

• SD to DD to CD using BIM Model

• Prototype/ Masters

• Design Coordination amongst ASMEP • Energy Analysis

• FF&E Drawing using manufacturer's cut sheets PRESENTATION SERVICES

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Presentation drawings

• BOQ Preparation

• Color coded plans

• Tender/ Bid Analysis

• Rendered elevations

• Project Tracking

PROJECT-­‐ BASED MODEL

• Design evolution sketches

• Gantt Charts

Individual projects done on a fixed fee basis

• 3D Visualizations

• PERT, CPM diagrams

• Still views

CUSTOMIZED MODEL

• Walk-­‐throughs

• Excel based Project Activity Chart

Guided by project delivery schedules and client’s specific requirements

• Fly-­‐bys

BIM SERVICES

• Consolidated Design Presentations

Project Execution Process THE BRIEF • Information exchange • Understand scope • Tentative scheduling

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SETUP Roles Task Schedule Responsibilities Expectations Output

We, at The AEC Associates value customer-­‐ satisfaction and would like to ensure a smooth and transparent execution of the entire Project.

From the kickoff meeting till closure of the project, our focus is to deliver customer service through our unwavering commitment to quality and dedication towards the timely and unhindered completion of the project.

Timely reports and communication logs, checklists and collaborative meetings help us in keeping the entire process transparent and fair.

We believe in nurturing our relationships…

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PROJECT REPORTS Schedule chart Status report Checklist Calendar Checklist Review Closure report

PROJECT COLLABORATION • Communication log • Work Team: Daily • Mgmt.: Weekly • Steering: Quarterly

Information Exchange DESIGN DATA EXCHANGE

Team Structure Studio Manager 15+ Years Work Experience Deputy Studio Manager 10+ Years Work Experience Senior Architect/Engineer 8+ Years Work Experience Senior Intermediate Architect/Engineer 5+ Years Work Experience Intermediate Architect/Engineer 3-­‐5 Years Work Experience Junior Architect/Engineer 2-­‐3 Years Work Experience

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• Drop Box • Cloud Based Services like Autodesk 360 • FTP Client Software & SFTP Software • File Management Software like Projectwise & Newforma

LIVE COMMUNICATION

• Remote Desktop Access & Project Sharing via: & o Gotomeeting.com Client o Join.me Management • Telephone calls using VOIP lines Production • Project leads available in early hours, US time zones &

Project Management

Production

DESIGN INFORMATION EXCHANGE • Manual mark-­‐ups/ Redlined drawings • Hand drawn sketches • RFI and Communication Logs • Electronic mark-­‐ups with tools like Bluebeam SECURITY & CONFIDENTIALITY • Confidentiality agreements with the clients and the employees • Data on secure central server • Restricted rights on the files and data • No names or watermarks on the drawings

Our Approach For BIM Workshare

The AEC Associates

The Client

The Approach

Following are our three approaches for BIM Workshare; outlining the process for both the client and The AEC Associates team:

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APPROACH 1

APPROACH 2

APPROACH 3

AEC prepares and develops the entire model based on the Client's inputs • Provide initial model/information • Additional Information provided • through markups • Review Project at regular • milestones • Acceptance of Project

Client & AEC Team share work on the model – integrated work-­‐ sharing over cloud • Initial model provided and work-­‐ share enabled for AEC Team • Scheduling of work on models and file transfer protocols • Scheduling of work on models and file transfer protocols • Project Acceptance and Shared responsibility of quality • Team uses the work-­‐share enabled • Team adheres the files transfer / synchronization protocols • Reporting the changes using information sheet/calls • Responsible for the quality delivery

Client creates the model, AEC manages it

• Model Created and work-­‐share enabled for AEC. • Request for extracts info • Request for submittals drawings • Request for clash detections and Other Analysis

• Work-­‐sharing enabled within AEC team • Team update Model developed using Workshare • Team uploads model and drawings for review • Responsible for the overall quality

• Request for clash detections and Other Analysis • And extracts embedded information from the model-­‐ schedules, quantities • Creation of drawings for submittals – adding annotations based on embedded information a. Clash detection amongst services; b. Pre-­‐construction analysis; c. 4D simulation for life cycle analysis

BIM Workshare Using Linked Files Linked file 1: Residential Tower

Linked file 3: Podium and basement parking

Linked file 2: Office Tower

Linked file 4: Site model

BIM Workshare Using Worksets Workset 1: Shell & Core

Workset 2: Interior Elements

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Workset 3: Structural Elements

Workset 4: Details

Project Examples CAD PROJECTS

BIM PROJECTS

• Assisted Living Homes Tucson, Arizona -­‐ 180,000 sq. ft.

• Commercial Building in Edmonton, Canada.

• Food Court Phoenix, Arizona -­‐ Clash Detection and Clash Resolution

• Prototypes of green homes in the form of two semi-­‐detached sustainable houses to showcase sustainable technologies, materials and practices in Ontario, Canada

• Entertainment Center Honolulu, Hawaii -­‐ 75,000 sq. ft. -­‐ SD to DD set • Exhibition Center Ramallah, Palestine 110,000 sq. ft. -­‐ SD to CD, Spec Sheet & BOQ and Structural Drawings • Luxury Resort Maui, Hawaii -­‐ 100,000 sq.ft -­‐ Room Layouts, Renderings & FF&E

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• Residence Miami, Florida -­‐ 7,500 sq. ft -­‐ SD to CD Set

• Senior Support Housing in Alberta, Canada • Apple Store in Palo Alto, CA • Combined Services facility for an ace Construction company using Tilt-­‐up construction, Canada.

• Renovation of Office building in NYC, USA

The AEC Associates +1 (408)-­‐540-­‐6462 info@theaecassociates.com

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