Services
Building Information Modeling
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an innovative approach and tool for building design, construction and facility management. Saunders’ Emerging Technologies team has a vast variety of expertise ranging from certified BIM software experts and licensed architects to project managers and superintendents. All members of our team contribute to the integrity of the BIM deliverable. Saunders BIM professionals are using this tool in the following ways:
- Visualization: Saunders utilizes BIM to further explain design intent and various conditions surrounding the project. Renderings, animations, 3D walkthroughs/flythroughs, as well as sun/shadow studies. In addition, BIM visualization allows Saunders to provide visual collision detection between major systems and components. All visualization services are done in-house throughout the life of the project.
- 4D: BIM can effectively be used to create ordering, fabrication, and delivery schedules for building materials and systems.
- 5D: Saunders BIM capacity allows for built-in data/cost estimating features. Material quantities are developed and change with the model as the process evolves. Saunders may also utilize third party products to provide other costing data types.
- Forensic Analysis: BIM can be used to graphically illustrate potential failures, leaks, evacuation plans, etc. Saunders uniquely uses BIM as a digital investigative tool, to look for errors that may occur during construction, which may not be visually evident.
Featured Project
Located in the heart of the University of Colorado Boulder, this 143,000 sf facility provides dining and student services to the campus... More.
Our Customers
"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Saunders for the chance to work with an outstanding group of professionals. The commitment to excellence and diplomacy earned the respect of Bonfils and University employees alike. Thank you, again, for a wonderful experience and a job well done."
– Kathy Hall, Belle Bonfils Blood Center
Giving Back
Saunders Construction Inc. gave financial and in-kind donations to Warren Village, an organization providing housing, on-site family services and early childhood education to single parent families who were previously homeless... More.