Direct answer is that we focus on creating tools to help Architects with their early design decisions in BIM.
So we create solutions to check their -architectural- design concepts with, perhaps against local standards.
We do this because we think it’s the early design process where processes can be made more efficient, and where unique tools can come in very handy.
Although there are some Xinaps features which can benefit the MEP users as well, such as:
- With Financial we can include the MEP part of the building to calculate the construction costs. This can be calculated by a fixed rate, a percentage, a fixed price per floor area (type), or you can set up a detail cost analysis including the length of the pipes, the number of boilers and fans etc.
- With spatial, floor analysis, an architect can set up a check to meet a required floor area of mechanical rooms and shafts. This has effect on the MEP side of the building.
- With spatial, toilets, we can check the amount of toilets needed according to any local standard. This has effect on the MEP design.
- With accessibility we can check the minimum corridor width/height to put ducts and pipes in. Plus we can measure the length of any room to any other room, or any HVAC component to any other HVAC component. With this tool it is very easy to quickly calculate the lengths needed for pipes and ducts.
- Checking the placement of the firehoses. The fire hose is after all part of the MEP design, although the locations must comply with the architectural design.
If you know the firehoses, you know where to hang the fire alarm switches too.