Accurate Construction Documentation Provided for a 4-Floor Hotel

Challenges Faced

• Mixed Occupancy Complexity:

The hotel combined R-1 (lodging), A-2 (restaurant), B (business), and S-1 (storage) occupancies, which required clear separation and compliance with a broad range of codes.

• Disparate Inputs:

Concept plans arrived in DWG format, while critical reference details were buried in a prototype PDF, making alignment and interpretation time-consuming.

• Code Compliance Burden:

The project required navigation of several stringent standards, including 2015 IBC, IECC, and NFPA, as well as mechanical, plumbing, accessibility, and electrical codes from multiple years.

• Large Project Scale:

Coordinating documentation for over 56,000 sq. ft. across four levels while avoiding cross-discipline conflicts posed a significant challenge.

Approaches and Solutions

• Integrated Modeling:

The team imported DWG concept files into Revit, building a comprehensive 3D model aligned with prototype references.

• Code-Driven Detailing:

Each occupancy area was modeled according to its specific code requirements, ensuring correct fire ratings, access routes, and ventilation strategies.

• Discipline Coordination:

Structural, MEP, and architectural elements were coordinated throughout the model to prevent design clashes and streamline construction.

• Fast-Track Delivery:

The project was delivered within 10 business days, aided by checklists and automation tools that helped accelerate review and validation.