Sloan's Enhanced BIM Models – Future of Commercial Restroom Design

In this digital age, accuracy remains key when designing a commercial restroom. After all, restrooms are essential spaces that must be functional and accessible for everyone. Having access to product resources and collaboration opportunities can make all the difference in your design project.

Have you ever watched one of those construction shows? The designer would ask the homeowners for their ‘must haves’ in their home and create their vision using a 3D modeling or drawing. Either way, we watch the show in its entirety to compare the 3D model to the final outcome.

For architects, designers, engineers, and contractors this is where Building Information Modeling (BIM) comes in. BIM is a process that uses 3D models to create a digital representation of a building. This model can be used to plan, design, and construct a building more efficiently and accurately. But not all BIMs are created equal.

BIMs for Commercial Restroom Design

Now Sloan has expanded and enhanced its BIM offering to provide engineers and architects greater product resources, along with the highest quality 3D models for designing and rendering commercial restrooms.

BIM can be especially helpful for restroom design. This is because restrooms have a lot of specific requirements, such as accessibility, ADA compliance, and code requirements. BIM can identify and correct errors early in the design process, ensuring that all requirements are met and the final restroom is functional and accessible for everyone.

Sloan's BIM models are unique for several reasons, which include:

• They are small size files that are easy to open and keep computer memory and systems running efficiently without disruptions.
• They are built as Revit families, which have a group of components that can be used to build models. These components include bathroom walls, showers, doors, fixtures, etc.
• Sloan’s vast product offering comes with a wide variety of BIM models to choose from.
• We use the industry standard for the creation of our BIM models, Autodesk Revit.
• Our models are LOD 300. LOD stands for Level of Detail. The high 300 number represents our models as having precise geometry, allowing for our product to accurately resemble what will be installed.
• Sloan BIM models are enabled by a cloud platform which integrates structured, multi-disciplinary data that produces a digital representation of a building and its contents.

Why use expanded and enhanced BIMs?

BIM models allow for a collaborative design process, from conception to installation. Construction professionals and architects often work independently based on their responsibilities of the project. Using BIM enables all parties on the project to produce and share information consistently and effortlessly. Sloan BIMs offer numerous benefits, including:

Realistic visualization: BIM can be used to create realistic visualizations of the restroom, which can help to ensure that everyone is on the same page about the design.

Increased accuracy: BIM models can help to identify and correct errors early in the design process, which can save time and money.

Improved communication: BIM models can be used to communicate the design to all stakeholders, including the client, contractor, and installer. This can help ensure that everyone is on the same page and that the final product meets the expectations of all parties.

Enhanced collaboration: BIM models can be used to collaborate with other design professionals, which can help streamline the design process and improve the quality of the final product.

Reduced waste: BIM models can help identify potential waste in the design and construction process, which can help to save money.

Ensure sustainability: BIM models can be used to analyze the environmental impact of a building, which can help make it more sustainable.

BIM has quickly gained popularity in the construction industry. As more and more people adopt BIM, it is likely to become the standard way of designing and building.

BIM is a powerful tool that can help to improve the design and construction of commercial restrooms. If you are considering remodeling or building a new restroom, download one of Sloan’s 300+ BIM. Sloan BIM products have extended from Flushometers to Faucets, Fixtures, Sink Systems, Soap Dispensers, and Hand Dryers Sloan’s product offerings and resources have your restroom covered. 

Visit Sloan.com/BIM or Bimobjects.com/Sloan.

*Autodesk Revit software is required to view and use Sloan BIM Models.