The Challenge

The main problem came with the roof pitch. The architect gave us drawings with two different roof slope value , but when we asked for the Revit model, it showed a third number. This was a big issue because the roof pitch affects 80% of the steel structure. Getting the pitch right was critical for the entire project.

Our Expertise

We’ve faced similar problems before, so we knew how to handle it. During the modeling stage of the steel frame, we made most of the components roof members, and braces parametric. This meant we could easily change the roof angle and automatically adjust the rest of the model without starting over. This approach saved us time and helped us avoid mistakes later on.

The Result

We spotted the issue early, during our first review of the project, and quickly sent out a Request for Information (RFI) to clarify the situation. It took three rounds of changes to finalize the roof pitch. However, thanks to our proactive approach and the flexible model we set up, we minimized the time spent making revisions.

Even though we worked at an hourly rate for this client, we always strived to be efficient and finish the work quickly. Our goal was to make the process as smooth as possible, keep costs down for the client, and deliver the highest-quality work.