PROJECT 02 / BIM + VDC

INSTITUTE LAB
COORDINATION.

Coordinating complex overhead systems and laboratory equipment before construction begins.

LABORATORY TIBIM/VDC COORDINATIONCEILING + FILTRATIONPROJECT VISUALIZATION

Conceptual visualization of a laboratory with clean ACT ceiling, filtration panels and equipment

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Precision above
the ceiling.

This laboratory tenant improvement project required precise coordination of overhead building systems, specialized equipment, and architectural components to meet demanding client and engineering requirements.

A central challenge was the integration of a rigid suspended ceiling grid with precisely positioned filtration units, where installation tolerances and equipment clearances required careful planning.

TechnicaLab collaborated with the general contractor and trade subcontractors to develop and coordinate the building information model, evaluate equipment fitment, and visualize critical construction conditions before field mobilization.

Through early BIM/VDC implementation, the project team was able to identify potential conflicts, resolve coordination challenges, and support an efficient construction sequence—reducing the risk of field rework and schedule disruptions.

PROJECT DELIVERY

Self-performed. GC-coordinated.

TechnicaLab self-performed BIM/VDC coordination, equipment-layout studies, and visualization in partnership with the general contractor and trade team. This scope was limited to non-stamped coordination and visualization services; architectural or engineering documents requiring professional licensure remained outside TechnicaLab’s scope.

COORDINATION WORKFLOW

Model. Coordinate. Visualize.

Axonometric BIM model of the laboratory tenant improvement with furniture and equipment

01 / INTEGRATED MODEL

The full
project picture.

A coordinated architectural and equipment model provided a common spatial reference for the GC and trade partners, supporting layout decisions and constructability reviews.

Exploded axonometric BIM view of laboratory ceiling grid

02 / CEILING GRID

Grid placement
matters.

The suspended ceiling grid was evaluated in relation to the room geometry and required overhead components, helping the team plan precise filter-unit locations.

Exploded BIM coordination view of overhead filtration equipment

03 / OVERHEAD FITMENT

Space for
every system.

An exploded view of ceiling-mounted equipment illustrates the dense overhead conditions and supports review of clearances, installation zones and alignment.

BIM axonometric showing laboratory workstations and casework

04 / EQUIPMENT + LAYOUT

Designed around
the work.

Workstations, lab casework and other equipment were modeled to review the fit of the intended interior program alongside building systems.

PROJECT VISUALIZATION

From BIM to built intent.

Conceptual renderings illustrate the intended material palette and finished space. The paired source views show the underlying design model; renderings are illustrative, not photographs of completed construction.