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Electrical modeling in Revit
for buildings in Switzerland
for buildings in Switzerland
Description of tasks accomplished:
As part of our collaboration with a Swiss client, an Eneca specialist transforms the 2D electrical system drawings provided by the client into a 3D model using Revit. Additionally, 2D floor plans, roof plans, and facade views are also created in Revit.
Eneca has assigned one specialist who works closely with this client on various projects, addressing the tasks set by the client. At the beginning of their collaboration, the specialist studied the client's requirements for drawing formatting and local standards. He also familiarized himself with and began using the TinLine / BUILDing 360 plugins, which enable the representation of elements on plans in a way that is familiar to the Swiss market, ensuring clarity for the client and the installation company.
As part of our collaboration with a Swiss client, an Eneca specialist transforms the 2D electrical system drawings provided by the client into a 3D model using Revit. Additionally, 2D floor plans, roof plans, and facade views are also created in Revit.
Eneca has assigned one specialist who works closely with this client on various projects, addressing the tasks set by the client. At the beginning of their collaboration, the specialist studied the client's requirements for drawing formatting and local standards. He also familiarized himself with and began using the TinLine / BUILDing 360 plugins, which enable the representation of elements on plans in a way that is familiar to the Swiss market, ensuring clarity for the client and the installation company.
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Collaboration with the client and information exchange takes place through the Revizto software.
The developed 3D model is uploaded to Revizto, where it is integrated with models from other systems. In this software, developers of other engineering systems or installers can directly leave their comments or ask questions in case of clashes or misunderstandings, such as regarding the installation type. Each question is linked to a specific location in the model. All of this allows engineers to quickly resolve clashes and achieve mutual understanding.
The developed 3D model is uploaded to Revizto, where it is integrated with models from other systems. In this software, developers of other engineering systems or installers can directly leave their comments or ask questions in case of clashes or misunderstandings, such as regarding the installation type. Each question is linked to a specific location in the model. All of this allows engineers to quickly resolve clashes and achieve mutual understanding.
Benefits for a Client:
Since the Revit modelers at Eneca are also experienced electrical engineers and designers, the client also values their ability to identify any technical inaccuracies in the initial data and report them during the modelling process, before the work result is submitted to the customer.
Despite the Eneca specialist having a consistent workload in the client's projects, the client opts for this outsourcing scheme in favor of hiring because it helps mitigate the risks associated with fluctuations in workloads. During the collaboration, there were situations where some projects slowed down, and the client didn't have enough tasks for full-time employment. In such cases, Eneca could easily allocate this specialist with current tasks from other projects. Conversely, there were instances in the project where tasks needed to be completed within very short deadlines, and Eneca could provide this specialist with additional support from other modelers for a certain period.
Projects completed:
During the course of the collaboration, the Eneca specialist had the opportunity to work with the client on 19 projects. Below are some of the projects in which Eneca worked together with the client on 3D modeling in Revit.
Helvetica Campus Basel, Switzerland
With the Helvetia Campus Basel, a major international insurance group, Helvetia, is renewing and expanding its headquarters in Basel, with an expected completion date in 2027. As part of this project, Eneca’s client is responsible for the comprehensive electrical and building automation planning for individual buildings and spaces. The scope of work includes both high and low-voltage installations, 100 kWp photovoltaic systems, lightning protection systems, and integrated HVAC and building automation. Eneca's task was to create 3D models for this project in Revit and make adjustments based on feedback and changes.
Rosental Mitte, Switzerland
The project includes a lighting renovation for 2 office and laboratory buildings in Basel. Each of the projects consists of 8 above-ground floors housing chemistry and biology laboratories, laboratory ancillary rooms, and offices. The building also features a conference hall on the first floor, as well as dining establishments. Eneca was involved in creating 3D electrical models in Revit for these facilities.
Mehrfamilienhaus Jurablick, Switzerland (multi-family house)
The project involves the new construction of a multi-family house comprising 6 apartments, 1 hobby room, 1 community room, and an underground parking garage with car lift access. The scope of work for the client includes overall electrical and building automation planning. The Eneca specialist was involved in 3D modeling using Revit for this project.
The Eneca specialist has also been engaged in modeling for other projects, such as industrial halls, commercial parks, and other residential buildings. The collaboration continues to the present day.
Examples:
Below are some screenshots of what collaboration on projects looks like.
Since the Revit modelers at Eneca are also experienced electrical engineers and designers, the client also values their ability to identify any technical inaccuracies in the initial data and report them during the modelling process, before the work result is submitted to the customer.
Despite the Eneca specialist having a consistent workload in the client's projects, the client opts for this outsourcing scheme in favor of hiring because it helps mitigate the risks associated with fluctuations in workloads. During the collaboration, there were situations where some projects slowed down, and the client didn't have enough tasks for full-time employment. In such cases, Eneca could easily allocate this specialist with current tasks from other projects. Conversely, there were instances in the project where tasks needed to be completed within very short deadlines, and Eneca could provide this specialist with additional support from other modelers for a certain period.
Projects completed:
During the course of the collaboration, the Eneca specialist had the opportunity to work with the client on 19 projects. Below are some of the projects in which Eneca worked together with the client on 3D modeling in Revit.
Helvetica Campus Basel, Switzerland
With the Helvetia Campus Basel, a major international insurance group, Helvetia, is renewing and expanding its headquarters in Basel, with an expected completion date in 2027. As part of this project, Eneca’s client is responsible for the comprehensive electrical and building automation planning for individual buildings and spaces. The scope of work includes both high and low-voltage installations, 100 kWp photovoltaic systems, lightning protection systems, and integrated HVAC and building automation. Eneca's task was to create 3D models for this project in Revit and make adjustments based on feedback and changes.
Rosental Mitte, Switzerland
The project includes a lighting renovation for 2 office and laboratory buildings in Basel. Each of the projects consists of 8 above-ground floors housing chemistry and biology laboratories, laboratory ancillary rooms, and offices. The building also features a conference hall on the first floor, as well as dining establishments. Eneca was involved in creating 3D electrical models in Revit for these facilities.
Mehrfamilienhaus Jurablick, Switzerland (multi-family house)
The project involves the new construction of a multi-family house comprising 6 apartments, 1 hobby room, 1 community room, and an underground parking garage with car lift access. The scope of work for the client includes overall electrical and building automation planning. The Eneca specialist was involved in 3D modeling using Revit for this project.
The Eneca specialist has also been engaged in modeling for other projects, such as industrial halls, commercial parks, and other residential buildings. The collaboration continues to the present day.
Examples:
Below are some screenshots of what collaboration on projects looks like.