Since our inception, RDK Engineers has recognized the vital importance of staying current with industry trends and advancements in technology to provide our clients with the latest in innovative designs and solutions. We were on the forefront of the "green revolution" long before LEED became a household term. Many of our HVAC designs have incorporated innovative and cutting-edge technologies, from the use of German HANSA Air Conditioning systems, to state-of-the-art energy recovery and chilled beam / induction systems.
To stay current with the latest in 3D and Building Information Modeling (BIM) advances, RDK has taken the necessary steps to be on the front lines of this exciting industry development which is revolutionizing the building design process. RDK has been moving towards BIM since the introduction of ABS 2005, and now has fully integrated MEP 2009. The 3D capabilities of this platform allow us to design our MEP systems in 3D, and we have a database of systems in the electronic files. We are also proficient with collision detection in-house and with structural or architectural components related to a project.
We have been implementing Autodesk's® Revit® MEP 2009 BIM software throughout the company and have extensively trained staff on the program. We are prepared for any client requests to complete a BIM project in ACAD MEP 2009 or Revit® 2009, and are continuing development to improve future BIM procedures and applications. Our ultimate goal with BIM is to have anything related to building design, decision making, and equipment selection along with additional simulations and estimates, accessible to anyone within one location—the BIM model.
