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Imagine a complex hospital project. The structural grid, the HVAC air handling units, the sanitary drainage, the data cable trays, and the medical gas lines are all designed by different teams in different software. Without coordination, these systems will inevitably collide. In the traditional world, these clashes were discovered on-site, leading to expensive rework, RFIs (Requests for Information), schedule delays, and legal disputes.
The problem was Terminal 5's mezzanine level. The structural steel model (from Arup) showed beams at elevation +12.5 meters. The HVAC model (from Johnson Mechanical) showed a 36-inch supply duct running at +12.4 meters. The architectural ceiling grid (from HOK) was scheduled for +12.3 meters. Navisworks Manage
He hung up. Looked at Maya. Looked at the screen. Imagine a complex hospital project
: Unlike design software that can be laggy, Navisworks is optimized to let users "walk" through a virtual version of the entire project. In the traditional world, these clashes were discovered
| Phase | Activity in Navisworks Manage | | :--- | :--- | | | Weekly clash detection; design option comparison. | | Pre-construction | 4D phasing simulation; constructability reviews. | | Bidding | Quantity extraction for BOQ (Bill of Quantities). | | Construction | Progress tracking (schedule vs. actual point clouds). | | Handover | Published .nwd as “digital twin” reference. |
If you are new to Navisworks Manage, do not try to learn everything at once.
Navisworks Manage is a project management software that is part of the Autodesk Navisworks suite. It is designed to help construction professionals manage and coordinate their projects from design to construction, and even during the operational phase. Navisworks Manage allows users to create a digital representation of their project, which can be used to simulate construction sequences, analyze potential clashes, and identify areas of risk.