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38 clashes caught before work began — the difference BIM design makes in Bishkek
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At the first warehouse, the ventilation ran straight through the beams, and the outlets ended up behind the racking. For the second project, using a model, 38 clashes were caught before work even started, and the site foreman stopped calling to ask "how do I handle this one
How it usually goes
Azamat was building a warehouse from drawings he'd received on paper. Every week the same problems turned up on site: ventilation ran right where a beam was, outlets ended up behind racking, and the concrete volumes were off from the estimate by a quarter
For the second project, he asked for a model. The clashes were found before construction — thirty-eight of them, all right there on screen. Material volumes were calculated straight from that same model
Azamat says the main change wasn't in the drawings. It's that his foreman stopped calling him to ask "how do I handle this?"
Who reaches out
People reach out after their first build, where the estimate didn't match reality. Others come to us because they need to show the project to an investor or a bank before work begins
If this sounds like you
- Turnkey project total m² and price
- Can I order just the design?
- How long does the design phase take?
How it works
The building is assembled in full as a 3D model: walls, floor slabs, the frame, and all the engineering systems are placed exactly where they belong. The model reveals clashes between utilities and structural joints before any concrete gets poured
Material volumes come from the model, not from a rough estimate. That's why the budget stays closer to reality, and why resizing something in one place automatically updates the rest of the drawings
How to prepare
You'll need the site, the building's purpose, and the desired floor area. If you have any layout preferences, a rough hand-drawn sketch is enough for the first conversation
Frequently asked questions
How much does design cost per square meter?
For commercial buildings, expect around $12–15 per m². Across all project types the range is $7–20 per m²: the exact figure depends on floor area, number of stories, and scope of work
Is a model needed for a small project?
On a small project the benefit is smaller. It's worth it once you're at a floor area where the engineering is already complex: manufacturing, healthcare, food service
Source for this case study — JBN's correspondence with clients and the company's publications. The story is composed from a pattern of similar inquiries: the name is invented, details have been changed
This is a real case, compiled from JBN's publications. The client's name has been changed
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