Managed BIM Back Office Services: Your On-Demand AEC Powerhouse
Stop letting tedious modeling and documentation bottleneck your projects. We provide expert, scalable BIM back office support so you can focus on design, innovation, and growth. Get a Free ConsultationTrusted by Global Leaders in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
The Strategic Advantage of a Managed BIM Partner
We're not just another outsourcing vendor. We are your strategic partner, an extension of your team dedicated to enhancing your project's efficiency, accuracy, and profitability through world-class BIM support.
CMMI Level 5 Certified
Benefit from our commitment to the highest standards of process maturity, ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes on every project.
Expert, Vetted Talent
Access a dedicated pool of experienced BIM modelers, coordinators, and managers proficient in the latest AEC software and workflows.
Ironclad Data Security
Rest easy with our ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified protocols, ensuring your intellectual property and project data are always protected.
Seamless Communication
We align with your time zone and utilize collaborative platforms like BIM 360, ensuring you're always connected and in control.
Scalability on Demand
Instantly scale your team up or down based on project demands, avoiding the costs and delays of traditional hiring.
Significant Cost Savings
Reduce your operational overhead by up to 60% without compromising on the quality or precision of your BIM deliverables.
Global Standards Expertise
Our teams are well-versed in international and regional building codes (AIA, RIBA, etc.), ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Full IP & Ownership
You retain 100% ownership of all project files and intellectual property. We operate as a true white-label extension of your firm.
2-Week Risk-Free Trial
Experience the quality and efficiency of our team firsthand with a paid 2-week trial before committing to a long-term partnership.
Comprehensive BIM Back Office Services
From initial design modeling to facility management, our end-to-end BIM services cover the entire project lifecycle. We provide the specialized support you need at every stage to ensure seamless coordination and flawless execution.
3D BIM Modeling
We create intelligent, data-rich 3D models for architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines. Our models serve as the single source of truth for your project, enabling enhanced visualization, improved collaboration, and informed decision-making from concept to completion. We adhere strictly to your specified Level of Development (LOD) requirements, ensuring the model contains the precise level of detail needed for each project phase.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Eliminate design conflicts early with a highly accurate, unified model.
- Improve stakeholder communication and buy-in through realistic visualizations.
- Establish a robust foundation for all subsequent BIM processes, from clash detection to facility management.
Clash Detection & Resolution
Our team proactively identifies, inspects, and reports interferences between different discipline models (e.g., structural vs. MEP). Using advanced software like Navisworks, we run comprehensive clash tests to detect hard, soft, and workflow clashes before they become costly on-site problems. We provide detailed reports and work with your team to facilitate efficient resolution.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Drastically reduce expensive rework and construction delays by resolving conflicts in the pre-construction phase.
- Enhance inter-disciplinary coordination and accountability.
- Improve project safety by identifying potential hazards and spatial conflicts ahead of time.
4D & 5D BIM Simulation
We integrate time (4D) and cost (5D) data into your 3D model to create powerful project simulations. 4D scheduling allows you to visualize the entire construction sequence, optimizing logistics and timelines. 5D cost estimation provides real-time budget tracking and what-if analysis, enabling better financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Optimize construction sequencing and resource allocation for faster project delivery.
- Achieve greater cost certainty and budget control with dynamic cost estimation.
- Effectively communicate project phasing and financial implications to all stakeholders.
Fabrication & Shop Drawings
We extract precise and detailed shop drawings directly from the coordinated BIM model. These drawings provide fabricators and installers with all the necessary information for manufacturing and assembly, including dimensions, material specifications, and connection details. This model-driven approach ensures that what is fabricated is exactly what was designed and coordinated.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Minimize fabrication errors and material waste with drawings derived from a clash-free model.
- Accelerate the fabrication and installation process with clear, unambiguous instructions.
- Ensure seamless fit-up on site, reducing installation time and labor costs.
Scan to BIM Services
For renovation and retrofit projects, we transform raw point cloud data from 3D laser scanners into accurate, intelligent Revit models. Our Scan-to-BIM process creates a precise digital representation of existing conditions, providing an essential foundation for your redesign and construction activities. This eliminates the need for manual measurements and reduces the risks associated with inaccurate as-built information.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Achieve unparalleled accuracy for as-built documentation, minimizing surprises during construction.
- Accelerate the design phase of renovation projects with a reliable existing conditions model.
- Improve decision-making by analyzing and visualizing the interaction between new and existing structures.
Revit Family Creation
We develop custom, parametric Revit families for building product manufacturers and design firms. Our families are built to be lightweight yet data-rich, containing all necessary graphical and non-graphical information (e.g., dimensions, materials, manufacturer data). This ensures consistency across projects and enhances the overall quality and usability of your BIM models.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Maintain brand and project standards with a consistent library of custom components.
- Improve model performance with optimized, lightweight families.
- Enable accurate scheduling and data extraction with information-rich components.
As-Built Modeling
Post-construction, we update the design model to reflect the final, as-built conditions, incorporating any changes or deviations that occurred during the construction process. This accurate digital record is invaluable for facility management, future renovations, and operational maintenance, providing a reliable source of information for the building's entire lifecycle.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Provide building owners with a precise digital asset for efficient facility management.
- Streamline future renovation and expansion projects with accurate existing documentation.
- Simplify maintenance and operations by having easy access to the location and specifications of building components.
Quantity Take-Offs & Estimation
Leveraging the data embedded within the BIM model, we generate highly accurate and detailed quantity take-offs for materials, components, and equipment. This automated process is significantly faster and more reliable than traditional manual methods, providing a solid basis for cost estimation, procurement, and resource planning.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Increase the accuracy of your cost estimates and reduce budget contingencies.
- Accelerate the bidding and procurement processes with fast, reliable quantity data.
- Easily update quantities and assess cost impacts as the design evolves.
6D & 7D BIM for Facility Management
We extend the BIM model into the operational phase by integrating sustainability data (6D) and facility management information (7D). 6D BIM helps analyze energy consumption and optimize building performance. 7D BIM links asset data (e.g., warranties, maintenance schedules, manuals) directly to the model, creating a comprehensive tool for efficient, long-term building management.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Optimize building operations and reduce lifecycle costs through data-driven insights.
- Streamline maintenance activities with a centralized, easily accessible asset database.
- Make informed decisions on energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Construction Documentation
We produce a complete and coordinated set of construction documents directly from the BIM model. This includes plans, elevations, sections, and details that are all dynamically linked to the central model. This ensures consistency across all drawings and significantly reduces the risk of errors and omissions that can occur with traditional 2D drafting methods.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Ensure consistency and accuracy across all construction drawings.
- Reduce the time and effort required to produce and update documentation.
- Minimize RFIs and on-site confusion with clear, coordinated, and reliable documents.
MEP Modeling & Coordination
Our team specializes in creating detailed and accurate 3D models for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems. We meticulously model ductwork, piping, electrical conduits, and equipment to ensure optimal routing and spatial coordination. This process is critical for preventing system clashes and ensuring efficient installation and maintenance.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Resolve complex MEP system clashes before construction begins.
- Optimize system layouts for performance, accessibility, and material efficiency.
- Generate accurate MEP fabrication drawings directly from the coordinated model.
Structural Modeling & Detailing
We provide precise structural BIM modeling services for steel, concrete, and wood structures. Our models accurately represent all structural elements, including beams, columns, foundations, and connections. This detailed model serves as the basis for structural analysis, fabrication detailing, and on-site assembly, ensuring the structural integrity and constructability of the project.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Enhance collaboration between structural engineers, architects, and fabricators.
- Improve the accuracy of structural analysis and design validation.
- Create error-free rebar and steel shop drawings for efficient fabrication.
Architectural Modeling
Our architectural BIM services transform your design concepts into intelligent 3D models. We model all architectural elements with precision, from walls, doors, and windows to complex facades and interior finishes. The model becomes a powerful tool for design exploration, visualization, and the creation of comprehensive construction documents.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Create compelling, high-quality renderings and walkthroughs for client presentations.
- Quickly explore and iterate on design options within the 3D environment.
- Ensure design intent is accurately communicated and maintained throughout the project.
BIM Coordination Management
We act as your dedicated BIM coordination lead, managing the entire process of model integration, clash detection, and resolution. We facilitate coordination meetings, manage the federated model, and track issues to ensure all disciplines are aligned. Our proactive management streamlines the coordination cycle, saving valuable project time and resources.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Free up your project managers to focus on other critical tasks.
- Accelerate the coordination process with a structured and expertly managed workflow.
- Foster a more collaborative and less adversarial environment among project stakeholders.
Digital Twin Development
Looking beyond construction, we help create and maintain Digital Twins—dynamic virtual replicas of physical assets. By integrating the as-built BIM model with real-time data from IoT sensors and operational systems, we create a powerful platform for monitoring performance, simulating future scenarios, and optimizing the entire lifecycle of your built asset.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Enable predictive maintenance and reduce asset downtime.
- Optimize energy consumption and operational efficiency with real-time performance data.
- Improve long-term strategic planning by simulating the impact of future changes.
Ready to Build Smarter, Faster, and More Profitably?
Let's discuss how our managed BIM back office services can integrate with your team to drive efficiency and unlock new possibilities for your projects. Schedule a no-obligation consultation today.
Schedule Your Free ConsultationOur Proven 4-Step BIM Delivery Process
We follow a structured, transparent process to ensure seamless integration with your team and consistent, high-quality deliverables.
1. Discovery & Alignment
We start with a deep dive into your project requirements, standards, and goals. This includes reviewing your BIM Execution Plan (BEP), templates, and workflows to ensure our team functions as a true extension of yours from day one.
2. Modeling & Development
Our expert team begins developing the models according to the agreed-upon LOD and project schedule. We maintain constant communication, providing regular updates and progress reports to ensure full transparency.
3. Coordination & Quality Assurance
We conduct rigorous internal QA checks and run comprehensive clash detection on all models. We then lead coordination meetings with your stakeholders to review, report, and resolve any identified issues, ensuring a fully coordinated model.
4. Delivery & Support
Upon approval, we deliver the final, clash-free models and associated documentation. Our engagement doesn't end there; we provide ongoing support to assist with any questions, revisions, or further project needs.
Success Stories in Action
See how we've helped firms just like yours overcome challenges and achieve remarkable results.
Accelerating Design Documentation for a High-Rise Residential Project
The Problem
The firm's in-house team was stretched thin, and the complexity of the project was causing delays in producing the detailed drawings required for permitting and bidding. They needed to augment their team with skilled BIM professionals who could quickly get up to speed and produce high-quality architectural models and documentation.
Key Challenges
- Aggressive project timeline with looming deadlines.
- High level of detail required for a complex facade system.
- Ensuring consistency across hundreds of drawing sheets.
- In-house team at full capacity, unable to handle the workload.
Our Solution
We deployed a dedicated team of 4 BIM specialists who integrated directly with the client's project manager. Our solution included:
- Detailed Architectural Modeling: We took the lead on modeling complex areas, including the curtain wall system and interior unit layouts, based on the firm's design sketches.
- Construction Documentation: Our team generated plans, elevations, sections, and detail sheets directly from the Revit model, ensuring full coordination.
- Quality Control: We implemented a multi-stage review process to check all drawings against the firm's established standards for accuracy and completeness.
- Daily Coordination: We held daily check-in calls and used a shared project management tool to provide real-time updates and address queries instantly.
Faster Documentation Delivery
Reduction in Drawing Errors
Cost Savings vs. Hiring Locally
Proactive Clash Detection for a Large-Scale Hospital Construction
The Problem
The project involved highly complex MEP systems that had to be routed through tight ceiling plenums and around heavy structural elements. The risk of on-site clashes was extremely high, threatening both the budget and the schedule. The contractor's VDC team needed expert support to manage the coordination process for over a dozen different trade models.
Key Challenges
- Managing and federating models from 15 different subcontractors.
- Identifying and prioritizing thousands of potential clashes in a complex environment.
- Facilitating efficient resolution among trades with conflicting interests.
- Lack of in-house bandwidth to run weekly coordination cycles.
Our Solution
We assigned a dedicated BIM Coordination Manager to oversee the entire process. Our approach involved:
- Federated Model Management: We collected and integrated all trade models into a master federated model in Navisworks on a weekly basis.
- Advanced Clash Detection: We set up and ran detailed clash tests, categorizing clashes by severity and trade to focus on the most critical issues first.
- Actionable Reporting: We generated clear, visual clash reports and managed an issue tracker to assign responsibility and monitor resolution progress.
- Coordination Meeting Facilitation: Our manager led the weekly BIM coordination meetings, guiding the project team through the clash reports and helping to broker solutions.
Critical Clashes Resolved
Estimated Savings in Rework
Reduction in Coordination Time
Scan-to-BIM for a Historic University Building Renovation
The Problem
The building's complex and irregular geometry, combined with decades of undocumented modifications, made traditional surveying methods impractical and inaccurate. The consultancy needed a highly detailed and precise 3D model of the existing structure and MEP systems to effectively plan the routing of new ductwork, piping, and electrical services.
Key Challenges
- Lack of any reliable as-built documentation.
- Complex and congested spaces with tight tolerances.
- Need for high accuracy to avoid clashes with the historic fabric.
- Processing massive point cloud data files into a usable BIM model.
Our Solution
We partnered with the client's on-site scanning vendor and took ownership of the point cloud data processing. Our solution featured:
- Point Cloud Processing: We registered and cleaned the raw scan data to create a unified, navigable point cloud.
- LOD 350 As-Built Modeling: Our team meticulously modeled all architectural, structural, and existing MEP elements from the point cloud data in Revit, achieving an accuracy of +/- 10mm.
- System Identification: We carefully identified and modeled visible pipes, ducts, and conduits, providing the client with a clear understanding of the existing systems they needed to integrate with or replace.
- Model Optimization: The final Revit model was optimized for performance, allowing the client's design team to work efficiently without being bogged down by an overly heavy file.
Model Accuracy Achieved
Reduction in Site Visits
Saved in the Design Phase
Our Technology Stack & Tools
We leverage the industry's leading software to deliver state-of-the-art BIM services. Our teams are experts in the tools that drive modern AEC workflows.
Industries We Empower
Our BIM expertise translates across the entire built environment, providing tailored solutions for a diverse range of sectors.
Architecture Firms
General Contractors
MEP Engineering
Structural Engineering
Real Estate Developers
Healthcare Facilities
Aviation & Transport
Industrial & Manufacturing
What Our Clients Say
"The level of detail and accuracy in their as-built models is second to none. LiveHelpIndia's Scan-to-BIM service gave us the perfect foundation for our renovation project, saving us weeks of manual surveying."
"As a VDC Manager, the quality of their clash detection reports is exactly what I need—clear, concise, and actionable. They don't just find problems; they help us track them to resolution. They are a vital part of our pre-construction workflow."
"We needed to scale our production team for a major project, and LiveHelpIndia delivered. We had a skilled, dedicated team of Revit modelers integrated into our workflow in under a week. The flexibility is unmatched."
"Their Revit family creation service is fantastic. We now have a standardized, high-quality library of our proprietary components, which has dramatically improved our design consistency and model efficiency."
"The 4D simulations they created were a powerful communication tool for our client and investors. Visualizing the construction sequence helped us validate our schedule and get everyone aligned. Exceptional work."
"I was initially concerned about communication and time zones, but their team was incredibly responsive and proactive. It truly felt like they were just in the next office over. The entire process was smooth and professional."
Meet Your BIM Experts
Our strength lies in our people. We are a team of certified engineers, architects, and technical specialists passionate about leveraging technology to build a better future.
Girish S.
Delivery Manager - Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect with deep expertise in AEC project workflows and BIM implementation strategies.
Mahesh C.
Lead, Expert in Computer-Aided Design & Modelling (CAD, CAM). Manages complex 3D modeling and Scan-to-BIM projects.
Sudhanshu D.
Delivery Manager - Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect specializing in BIM 360 and cloud-based project collaboration platforms.
Atul K.
Manager, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert focusing on BIM coordination and clash detection for large-scale construction projects.
Flexible Engagement Models
We offer flexible engagement models designed to fit your specific project needs, budget, and long-term goals.
Dedicated Team Model
An integrated team of BIM professionals works exclusively on your projects, acting as a seamless extension of your in-house staff. Ideal for long-term needs and firms looking to build a scalable, remote workforce.
- 100% dedicated resources
- Deep integration with your culture and processes
- Maximum control and flexibility
- Monthly billing for predictable costs
Project-Based Model
Perfect for individual projects with well-defined scopes and deliverables. We provide a fixed price and timeline, taking full responsibility for the outcome. Ideal for one-off needs like Scan-to-BIM or creating a construction documentation set.
- Fixed scope, timeline, and budget
- Clearly defined deliverables and milestones
- Minimal management overhead for you
- Ideal for specific, well-defined tasks
Hourly / On-Demand Support
Get access to our BIM experts on an as-needed basis. This model provides ultimate flexibility for tasks like Revit family creation, quick model updates, or overflow support during peak workloads. You only pay for the hours you use.
- Pay-as-you-go flexibility
- Ideal for small tasks or urgent support
- No long-term commitment required
- Quick access to specialized skills
Frequently Asked Questions
We have a multi-layered quality assurance process. It starts with using skilled and experienced BIM professionals. Every project has a dedicated QA lead who performs regular checks using both automated software (like Solibri) and manual reviews against a detailed checklist. Our CMMI Level 5 certification means our processes are standardized, documented, and continuously improved to ensure the highest quality deliverables.
Our teams are proficient in the entire Autodesk AEC Collection, including Revit, Navisworks Manage, AutoCAD, and BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud. We also have expertise in other key industry tools like Solibri for model checking, SketchUp for conceptual design, and various point cloud processing software for Scan-to-BIM projects. We can adapt to any software your project requires.
We prioritize seamless communication. We establish a significant time zone overlap with our clients (typically 4-6 hours) for real-time collaboration. We assign a dedicated Project Manager as your single point of contact and use platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Slack for daily communication. Project progress is tracked on shared platforms like Asana, Trello, or your preferred PM tool.
Absolutely. Data security is a top priority. We are ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified, which means we adhere to strict international standards for information security management. We use secure servers, encrypted data transfer protocols, and robust access controls. All team members sign comprehensive NDAs, and all intellectual property rights for the work we do are transferred to you upon completion.
Yes, this is a core part of our service. During the initial discovery phase, we conduct a thorough review of your BIM Execution Plan (BEP), Revit templates, family libraries, and any other company-specific standards. Our team is trained to adopt your standards to ensure that our deliverables are perfectly consistent with your in-house work, making integration seamless.
Our onboarding process is designed for speed and efficiency. For most projects, we can have a dedicated team assembled, briefed, and ready to begin work within 5-7 business days after the contract is signed. For urgent needs, this timeline can often be expedited.
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