BIM/VDC Implementation for a Fortune 500 Waste Management Leader

Industry

Recycling

Services provided

Scan to BIM, Consulting, BIM/VDC as a Service

Deliverables

BIM Coordination, Point Cloud, Revit Model

OAR was selected to implement a comprehensive BIM/VDC strategy and establish a Common Data Environment (CDE) for one of the nation’s largest waste and recycling companies. Our team facilitated seamless 3D collaboration, improving coordination across all project stakeholders and accelerating project schedules through advanced model-based workflows.

The challenge

Managing one of the company’s most complex construction projects, the client faced multiple BIM/VDC implementation hurdles:

Slow file exports and large dataset handling issues for 3D models.
Inefficient markup and review processes, delaying design approvals.
Lack of structured constructability reviews, leading to unresolved clashes.
Fragmented coordination due to constant file revisions and model inconsistencies.
Interoperability challenges between Revit, Navisworks, and other design platforms.
Diverse stakeholder onboarding for internal teams, contractors, and vendors.

About the project

Our Solution

OAR Scanning implemented a scalable BIM/VDC framework to streamline collaboration and digital project delivery:

Established Autodesk Docs & BIM 360 as the project’s Common Data Environment (CDE) for structured model management.
Developed a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) to align project workflows across teams.
Managed CDE uploads & enforced data governance to ensure version control and eliminate confusion.
Automated clash detection & resolution workflows, enhancing model accuracy.
Integrated Navisworks for constructability analysis, reducing coordination risks.
Standardized visualization tools (e.g., VR/AR integration) for stakeholder buy-in.

The Results

✔ Reduced costly design conflicts by resolving clashes before construction.
✔ Accelerated project timelines, ensuring minimal disruptions to operations.
✔ Shortened plant shutdown periods, optimizing construction sequencing.
✔ Saved millions in rework costs through enhanced BIM-driven coordination.
✔ Set a new digital collaboration benchmark for the client’s future projects.

Now the go-to provider for this industry leader’s facility upgrades, OAR continues to set the benchmark for BIM/VDC-driven reality capture in the waste and recycling sector.

What our clients say

Senior Integrations Designer, Waste Management Engineering Department

Alex Quarterly

OAR’s team has been great to work with throughout multiple large-scale scan to BIM projects. High attention to detail, accurate scan data, proper BIM implementation and consistent communication/support from OAR has helped to improve our project quality and efficiency from start to finish.

I hired OAR to do a pre-construction scan to point cloud mesh and 2D CAD of my new building. I am glad I did… with Jon and Ryan this business goes above and beyond

Owner, TBJ Gourmet Food Manufacturing Plant

Michael Oraschewsky

OAR attacks their projects methodically & professionally asking detailed questions regarding our final needs to fabricate. End result was a spectacular fit of formed powder coated aluminum angle under our cable guardrail system. Can’t wait to work with OAR on the next project!

President, Multi-Weld Services INC.

Mark Stock

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