What is BIM?
A single 3D model that holds all the kitchen info in one place—equipment, power, water, gas, drains, ventilation, clearances, and notes. Everyone (architect, MEP, contractor, operator) looks at the same, updated model.
Why it helps
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Fewer site surprises: clashes are found on screen, not on site.
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Right services first time: correct socket, drain, gas point, and hood location.
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Faster approvals: clear drawings for landlord/consultant/inspections.
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Smoother handover: the model keeps manuals, tags, and maintenance info.
What you get on a kitchen project (the basics)
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A coordinated 3D model (Revit/IFC) of the kitchen.
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Plans/sections showing exact connection points and heights.
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Simple schedules with power loads, water/gas/drain sizes, ventilation needs.
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A short handover pack: as-built drawings, manuals, and a list of assets.
What to ask your consultant/supplier
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“Do the equipment blocks include power, water, drain, gas, ventilation, and cleaning space?”
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“Are models clash-checked with structure and MEP before we order?”
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“Can we have final tags/manuals in the model for handover?”
How IPEC uses BIM
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We provide kitchen equipment models that include the service data coordinators need.
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We coordinate with MEP to place points correctly and avoid clashes.
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We commission on site and hand back a simple as-built model with labeled assets and manuals.
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After opening, our service team uses the same data for maintenance and spares.
Quick starter checklist
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✅ Floor plan shared and base point agreed
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✅ Equipment list confirmed (with power/water/gas/vent notes)
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✅ Clash review before procurement
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✅ Handover: model + manuals + asset listPlanning a renovation or new build? Send us your plan. We’ll return a BIM-ready kitchen kit (models, service points, and a clean connection drawing) so you build faster and open on time.
