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Everyone (architect, MEP, contractor, operator) looks at the same, updated model.","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What is BIM?\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr />\r\nA single 3D model that holds all the kitchen info in one place—equipment, power, water, gas, drains, ventilation, clearances, and notes. Everyone (architect, MEP, contractor, operator) looks at the \u003Cstrong>same, updated\u003C/strong> model.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Why it helps\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Fewer site surprises:\u003C/strong> clashes are found on screen, not on site.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Right services first time:\u003C/strong> correct socket, drain, gas point, and hood location.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Faster approvals:\u003C/strong> clear drawings for landlord/consultant/inspections.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smoother handover:\u003C/strong> the model keeps manuals, tags, and maintenance info.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What you get on a kitchen project (the basics)\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>A coordinated \u003Cstrong>3D model (Revit/IFC)\u003C/strong> of the kitchen.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>Plans/sections showing \u003Cstrong>exact connection points\u003C/strong> and heights.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>Simple \u003Cstrong>schedules\u003C/strong> with power loads, water/gas/drain sizes, ventilation needs.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>A short \u003Cstrong>handover pack\u003C/strong>: as-built drawings, manuals, and a list of assets.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What to ask your consultant/supplier\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>“Do the equipment blocks include \u003Cstrong>power, water, drain, gas, ventilation, and cleaning space\u003C/strong>?”\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>“Are models \u003Cstrong>clash-checked\u003C/strong> with structure and MEP before we order?”\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>“Can we have \u003Cstrong>final tags/manuals\u003C/strong> in the model for handover?”\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>How IPEC uses BIM\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>We provide \u003Cstrong>kitchen equipment models\u003C/strong> that include the service data coordinators need.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>We \u003Cstrong>coordinate with MEP\u003C/strong> to place points correctly and avoid clashes.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>We \u003Cstrong>commission on site\u003C/strong> and hand back a simple \u003Cstrong>as-built model\u003C/strong> with labeled assets and manuals.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>After opening, our service team uses the same data for \u003Cstrong>maintenance and spares\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Quick starter checklist\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>✅ Floor plan shared and base point agreed\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>✅ Equipment list confirmed (with power/water/gas/vent notes)\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>✅ Clash review before procurement\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\t\u003Cli>\r\n\t\u003Cp>✅ Handover: model + manuals + asset listPlanning a renovation or new build? \u003Cstrong>Send us your plan.\u003C/strong> We’ll return a \u003Cstrong>BIM-ready kitchen kit\u003C/strong> (models, service points, and a clean connection drawing) so you build faster and open on time.\u003C/p>\r\n\t\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"article-gallery\">\n\u003Cimg src=\"https://backend.ipec.me/media/gallery/BIM_IPEC_1.PNG\" alt=\"BIM for Commercial Kitchens (Building Information Modeling)\" loading=\"lazy\" />\n\u003Cimg src=\"https://backend.ipec.me/media/gallery/BIM_IPEC_2.png\" alt=\"BIM for Commercial Kitchens (Building Information Modeling)\" loading=\"lazy\" />\n\u003Cimg src=\"https://backend.ipec.me/media/gallery/BIM_IPEC_3.png\" alt=\"BIM for Commercial Kitchens (Building Information Modeling)\" loading=\"lazy\" />\n\u003Cimg src=\"https://backend.ipec.me/media/gallery/BIM_IPEC_4.png\" alt=\"BIM for Commercial Kitchens (Building Information Modeling)\" loading=\"lazy\" />\n\u003C/div>","Educational","https://backend.ipec.me/media/blog_posts/BIM_IPEC.PNG","1 min read",true,"2025-09-01T12:00:00+00:00","2026-03-04T15:57:48.124575+00:00",[],"Assaad Nakhoul","Managing Director, IPEC sarl","Assaad Nakhoul is the Managing Director of IPEC sarl, Lebanon's commercial kitchen equipment supplier since 1980. A mechanical engineer by training, he trained as a boulangerie chef and earned a diploma in Culinary Management from Le Cordon Bleu Paris, plus an Executive Master's in Sales, Marketing and Business Development from HEC Paris. He has worked across the foodservice industry in France, Lebanon and the wider MENA region — equipping restaurants, hotels, bakeries, hospitals and central kitchens. He writes IPEC's technical guides on kitchen design, equipment selection, MEP planning and HACCP compliance.","assaad-nakhoul","https://ipec.me/about"]