Building Information Modeling (BIM)

We embrace Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a component to our project delivery. Through the use of our BIM software, clash detection, cost analysis, scheduling and multidiscipline collaboration with consultants and subcontractors begins on day one of our involvement with a project.

BIM enhances the Integrated Project Delivery Process by incorporating complete team integration from the design team, contractor, subcontractor, to the fabricator, culminating with the end user/facilities maintenance group. While the design team relies on the model for area, scale, volume, form, texture, color, etc., Hoar uses BIM for constructability, coordination, costs, schedule, clash/collision detection, alternative solutions, fabrication, site maintenance, building performance, sustainability analysis, and other visualization deliverables. We use 2D, 3D, 4D (schedule) and 5D (estimating) BIM applications. We essentially build a structure twice! The first time we build a virtual structure for collaboration and coordination allowing us to identify and resolve issues before beginning the project on site. Our second time is constructing the physical structure. This process minimizes unknowns, RFI’s, Change Orders, budget issues and schedule impacts. BIM, employed throughout the project on a day to day basis, allows us to deliver a quality constructed project with near real-time information.

QA/QC As-Built Photo Documentation

Hoar’s QA/QC As-Built Photo Documentation (QA/QC ABPD) was designed specifically for construction projects to improve quality, reduce risk, improve communications and provide a higher standard of accountability for the entire team. The goal is to deliver superior information to those involved in the development and construction process in order to save time and money while getting a better quality project.

This documentation is a tool that provides benefits in preventing and discovering construction defects, is an aid in dispute resolution, improves project schedules, reduces warranty issues, potentially lowers financial and insurance fees and assists with other issues that are prevalent in the development and construction industry.

Our QA/QC ABPD system creates a comprehensive, indexed permanent record of your entire construction project, from ground-breaking through completion. Every wall, every ceiling and every system will be documented to provide a detailed indexing and navigation system to capture actual conditions throughout construction and at critical milestones. We will utilize actual construction drawings (CAD Files), making such drawings interactive and accessible anywhere through an on-line interface. All documentation will be organized by both time and location throughout the project. Each photo is tied back to the site plan and floor plans and will be viewed by simply clicking on the area on the plan for the desired photos. Site survey photos will be taken at the beginning of the project to carefully memorialize conditions before the project begins. Interior and exterior photos are taken throughout the project and at key milestone dates (in-wall rough-in and above ceiling)

Site – The site detail is comprised of overlapping images of MEP systems in slabs or underground, photographed just prior to pouring concrete, covering or as required.

Exterior – Exterior Detailed sets record specific architectural elements or aesthetic detailing. Examples include window flashing details or window system details for glass-intensive buildings, radiused steel work (i.e., for a rotunda), EIFS systems, and cores or “lobbies” of exterior loaded buildings.

Interior – The Interior Detailed set is the most critical photo set, creating a visual as-built of all systems immediately prior to insulation of the walls. All walls and ceilings are photographed in extreme detail so that the entirety of the electrical, plumbing and HVAC infrastructure is permanently recorded in their actual as-built locations. This gives the entire team the ability to “see” wires, duct-work and pipes after sheet rock or drywall is installed.

The purpose for this level of documentation is to provide a detailed Quality Assurance/Quality Control system that will identify and document the construction process from start to finish. These photos will be reviewed each month and tracked to confirm that all work is being installed per the contract documents. The added benefit to this system is that the Owner will have a detailed As-Built photo library of all in-wall and above ceiling systems to assist in future renovations / remodeling.

Web Based Pay Application Software

Hoar uses an Internet-based software program that automates and simplifies the management of the entire construction payment process. Construction project participants access this secure software which provides simple workflow prompts and email alerts to guide users through the seamless exchange of information using electronic documents, signatures, and funds transfer. It replaces the extensive paper payment documents with an Internet-based computer program eliminating math errors and other inefficiencies of the construction payment management process which slow payments to the subcontractors. The software tracks the pay application's approvals and creates an automated bank payment to the subcontractor once approvals are received. Everyone involved in the payment process, including owners, general contractors and subcontractors are connected electronically and can view the status of payments. What used to be a time consuming process of completing forms, obtaining signatures and transporting documents, is now completed quickly and efficiently online.