16607 FM Houston | USA

We partnered with Makmo Design to transform Krazy Dollar Store’s interiors using an LOD 400 BIM model that improved coordination by turning concept sketches into construction-ready precision.

16607 FM Houston | USA

We partnered with Makmo Design to transform Krazy Dollar Store’s interiors using an LOD 400 BIM model that improved coordination by turning concept sketches into construction-ready precision.

Introduction

Makmo Design approached The BIM Builders to develop an LOD 400 BIM model for an interior redevelopment project at 16607 FM, Houston.

Their 2D CAD workflow had led to frequent clashes, coordination delays, and inconsistencies in documentation. By transitioning their process to a coordinated BIM environment, we established a single, reliable source of truth that aligns every trade, eliminates rework, and accelerates delivery across disciplines.

Services Provided

Construction Documentation

Duration

3 Weeks

Square footage

8,580 S.F.

Categories

Modern single-story wooden cabin with warm interior lights, surrounded by greenery, set against a twilight sky with mountains in the background.
Modern single-story wooden cabin with warm interior lights, surrounded by greenery, set against a twilight sky with mountains in the background.
Modern single-story wooden cabin with warm interior lights, surrounded by greenery, set against a twilight sky with mountains in the background.

Challenges

The project faced repeated coordination issues caused by disconnected 2D workflows and manual processes.

Independent development of architectural, structural, and MEP models led to overlapping elements and up to 30% of revisions. Outdated drawings created data inconsistencies, duplicating 35% of documentation effort.

Architectural sketch of a modern building featuring large windows and a balcony area.
Architectural sketch of a modern building featuring large windows and a balcony area.
Architectural sketch of a modern building featuring large windows and a balcony area.
Architectural sketch of a modern building featuring large windows and a balcony area.
Architectural sketch of a modern building featuring large windows and a balcony area.
Architectural sketch of a modern building featuring large windows and a balcony area.

Solutions

To resolve coordination inefficiencies, we became Makmo Design’s overnight BIM partner—managing markups, updates, and model revisions while their team focused on design.

We implemented a standardized Revit setup with shared parameters and naming conventions, improving alignment by 35% and reducing setup errors by 45%. Dynamo-based clash detection and rule-driven QA cut manual review time by 60%.

Night view of modern wooden cabins with warm lights glowing inside, set against a dark cloudy sky with landscaped greenery in the foreground.
Night view of modern wooden cabins with warm lights glowing inside, set against a dark cloudy sky with landscaped greenery in the foreground.
Night view of modern wooden cabins with warm lights glowing inside, set against a dark cloudy sky with landscaped greenery in the foreground.