Optimizing the collision management process in the construction industry
How Clashes Manager enhances collaboration and reduces conflict resolution time?
In today's construction and design landscape, effective teamwork among all project participants is essential. Large projects, especially those with many engineering systems, often face conflicts - situations where elements overlap or contradict each other. Addressing these issues during the design phase can save significant time and money later on.
To tackle this challenge, we developed the Clashes Manager plugin. This innovative tool simplifies the collision management process by integrating seamlessly with standard design software, making it easier for teams to identify and resolve conflicts. 
The journey of Clashes Manager
In the past, detecting conflicts was a labor-intensive task:
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Designers exported models from Revit to Navisworks for validation.
- Results were presented in lengthy reports, requiring manual searches for relevant information.
- This process caused delays, confusion, and hindered collaboration.
Recognizing this challenge inspired us to create a better solution - a tool that could:
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Automatically gather collision data within an intuitive interface right inside Revit - no more tedious file switching!
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Provide real-time access for all specialists so everyone stays informed without miscommunication.
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Streamline status updates for collisions while allowing comments - all consolidated in one easy-to-use platform.
How Clashes Manager makes work easier?
Clashes Manager helps coordinators and designers quickly spot and analyze collisions while encouraging teamwork:
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Fast collision checks: The first check might take about 30 minutes for a project; follow-up checks only take around 15 minutes - much quicker than before!
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Real-time updates: Any changes made by designers are instantly visible to everyone on the team, preventing duplicate work.
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Easy navigation: Designers can quickly browse through conflict lists, update statuses (like changing ‘Active’ to ‘Fixed’), add comments, and see problem areas directly in the model.
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Sorting options: The option to filter conflicts by criteria such as level or element ID helps designers focus on what’s most important.
Real-life example
One of our clients is a major developer working on a premium residential complex that includes multiple apartment buildings, underground parking, and additional amenities like a cinema and restaurant. With approximately 11 sections and over 5,000 collisions identified across numerous inspections, managing these conflicts was previously a daunting task. Designers would spend countless hours analyzing reports and sharing information.
With Clashes Manager in place, they can now:
- Quickly identify problem areas using automated data collection.
- Move from analysis to action faster - status updates happen within minutes instead of hours.
- Maintain consistency across the team by working from the same updated data.
Our estimates indicate that designers using the plugin have become several times more efficient at identifying and resolving conflicts. This improvement has saved significant man-hours and minimized inconsistencies in solutions, positively impacting project quality and timelines.
Key results
- The introduction of Clashes Manager has led to remarkable outcomes:
- Reduced time spent on collision checks significantly enhances productivity.
- Increased transparency fosters better communication among project participants.
Designers can concentrate their efforts on solving specific challenges rather than searching for scattered data across platforms.
In an industry where every moment counts - and accurate decisions are critical for success - Clashes Manager stands out as an invaluable tool that boosts efficiency while conserving resources leading directly toward improved project results!
