Clash Detection Service
Clash detection allows you to proactively solve issues, reduce RFIs, and cause less rework.
Eliminate Errors
Detect and resolve conflicts before they become expensive rework. Our clash detection services ensure seamless coordination between architectural, structural, and MEP systems, reducing on-site issues and delays.
Save Time
Prevent unexpected clashes that cause delays. Our proactive clash detection services streamline coordination, allowing contractors and developers to stick to timelines and avoid costly overruns.
Reduce Risk
Our clash detection services significantly reduce project risks by identifying potential design conflicts early. Clash detection is an excellent investment with a high rate of return.
What Is Clash Detection?
Clash detection is a critical process in Building Information Modeling (BIM) that helps identify design conflicts before construction begins.
By using advanced 3D modeling and coordination tools, clash detection ensures that different building systems—such as architectural, structural, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) components—fit together without errors.
Why Is Clash Detection Important?
Without proper clash detection, construction teams often encounter conflicts on-site, leading to expensive rework, schedule delays, and budget overruns. By identifying these issues early in the design phase, clash detection helps:
- Reduce costly construction errors by resolving conflicts before materials are ordered.
- Improve project coordination between architects, engineers, and contractors.
- Enhance design accuracy by ensuring all building systems are fully integrated.
- Streamline approvals by minimizing RFIs (Requests for Information) and change orders.
Clash Detection in Vancouver & Across Canada
Whether you’re working on a residential, commercial, or industrial project, our clash detection services in Vancouver and across Canada provide detailed reports and resolution strategies to keep your project on track.
At Pixel BIM, we use cutting-edge BIM software to conduct comprehensive clash analysis, ensuring that your design is fully optimized before construction begins.
Contact us today to discuss how our clash detection solutions can help prevent costly issues on your next project.
Our Clash Detection Services
We offer a full suite of clash detection services tailored to help design and construction teams identify conflicts early, coordinate effectively, and build with confidence.
Our team works collaboratively with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver accurate, detailed reports that streamline workflows and reduce risk across every project stage.
No, excel spreadsheets with hundreds of clashes from us. You will receive a concise and detailed report with grid locations, a written description, and screenshots of the issue we detected.
3D Model Coordination & Clash Detection
We analyze architectural, structural, and MEP models to detect spatial conflicts before construction begins. Our clash detection process ensures all building systems are properly aligned and coordinated.
Hard & Soft Clash Identification
Our service includes detection of both hard clashes (physical overlaps, such as a duct running through a beam) and soft clashes (violations of required clearances or code compliance). This comprehensive review helps ensure constructability and adherence to regulations.
BIM Coordination Reports
We generate clear, organized clash reports with clash grouping, prioritization, and resolution recommendations, making it easier for your design team to collaborate and implement fixes efficiently.
Design Phase & Preconstruction Conflict Resolution
Our clash detection process is ideal for use during design development, design coordination, and preconstruction planning. By resolving issues early, we help reduce RFIs, change orders, and construction delays.
We provide clash detection services in Vancouver and across Canada, supporting projects of all sizes and types.
Whether you’re coordinating a multi-residential development, a commercial facility, or a complex MEP layout, we deliver the insight and accuracy you need to move forward with confidence.
Why Choose Us for Clash Detection?
We combine technical expertise, industry experience, and a deep understanding of BIM workflows to deliver clash detection services that make a real impact on your project’s success. Whether you’re building in Vancouver or anywhere in Canada, our team is committed to helping you catch conflicts early and build smarter.
Proven BIM Coordination Expertise
We specialize in multi-discipline model coordination, identifying conflicts between architectural, structural, and MEP systems. Our team has worked on projects ranging from small renovations to complex, large-scale developments.
Local Knowledge, National Reach
Based in Vancouver, we understand the local building codes, construction practices, and coordination challenges unique to the region. We also work with clients across Canada, delivering consistent, high-quality clash detection services tailored to each project.
Clear, Actionable Clash Reports
Our clash reports are organized, prioritized, and easy to understand—so your team can quickly resolve conflicts and keep the project moving forward. We provide both visual documentation and detailed issue tracking to support collaboration.
Efficient Turnaround & Ongoing Support
We know time matters. Our workflows are optimized for fast delivery without compromising accuracy, and we remain available to assist your team throughout the coordination process.
When you choose Pixel BIM, you’re partnering with a clash detection expert who understands your goals, your industry, and your local context.
Let us help you reduce risk, avoid delays, and deliver a coordinated, buildable project.
Clash Detection Frequently Asked Questions
What is clash detection?
Clash detection is the process of comparing 3D models from different disciplines, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and more, to spot and flag any elements that physically overlap or have insufficient clearances before construction begins. Catching those conflicts early prevents, RFIs, change orders, rework and schedule slips.
Why does my project need clash detection?
Unresolved clashes lead to costly RFIs, change orders, trade delays and safety risks. By resolving them in the model first, you:
- Cut rework and labour overruns
- Shorten schedules (industry studies show BIM coordination can trim overall timelines by ~10 %)
- Reduce RFIs and field questions, letting teams keep moving
- Lower risk for owners, GCs and trades alike
- Prevent change orders due to drawing clarity and resolved design issues during preconstruction
When should clash detection be done?
The earlier the better, typically at the building permit (BP) set, again at the issued for tender (IFT) set, and then again at with the issued for construction (IFC) set.
Additional clash detection runs can also be performed whenever major model updates occur. Early passes catch system-routing issues; later passes confirm shop models and prefabrication packages before they hit the site.
Does clash detection find both “hard” and “soft” clashes?
It depends. Pixel BIM does use additional coordination methods to find soft and hard clashes.
Using a software only approach, will generally find only hard clashes unless specific clearances or zones are modeled into the project.
How long does clash-detection take?
Clash detection on a milestone drawing set, such as the IFT set, has a turnaround time of approximately 2 weeks.
The time is project dependant with more complex projects taking longer, and simpler projects taking less time.
What are the benefits of clash detection?
Clash detection helps to reduce RFIs, rework, and change orders on construction projects.
Fixing design discrepancies is far more efficient and cost effective during the preconstruction than during construction.
Overall, clash detection improves the schedule and profitability of the project.
Get a Free Quote for Clash Detection
Avoid costly construction delays and design conflicts with professional clash detection services from Pixel BIM. We help architects, engineers, and contractors across Vancouver and Canada identify and resolve design issues before they reach the site—saving time, money, and frustration.
Whether you’re coordinating a multi-discipline model or reviewing systems ahead of construction, our team is ready to support your project with accurate, timely, and actionable clash detection.
Why Work With Pixel BIM?
- Specialized in BIM coordination and clash resolution
- Based in Vancouver, serving projects across Canada
- Fast turnaround and clear, prioritized clash reports
- Trusted by design and construction professionals
Let’s talk about your project. Contact us today to get a free consultation and quote for clash detection services tailored to your specific needs.