Structural Engineering

Given the scale and complexity of the facility, we utilised EdgeWise pipe modelling software to automate and accelerate the generation of accurate 3D pipe work. On completion, the coordinated model was converted into a 3D AutoCAD file, providing a reliable digital foundation for design, coordination and construction planning.

We authored the project-specific BIM Execution Plans for all disciplines and developed and managed the fully federated LOD 300 model including updates throughout delivery.

3D models and documentation were produced for every discipline, with MEPF 3D modelling extended through construction, contract administration, and post-practical completion stages. We also led 4D/5D/6D integration, and provided full clash detection, issue resolution, and design model adjustments aligned with agreed system priorities. Enscape visualisations were produced for client sign-off, and we ensured accurate tagging and metadata structuring for FM systems. Our team also supported the client with trade package development, workshop drawing reviews, schedule generation, RFI resolution and defects inspections and at project completion handed-over a fully coordinated as-built LOD 500 model ready for operational use.

At project end, the client received a well-coordinated, clash free model in roughly 60% of the time a conventional workflow would have required. This upfront efficiency provided a reliable model for construction and allowed the project to reach completion ahead of schedule.

Achieving this required a coordinated BIM model capable of detecting clashes, supporting construction sequencing, and informing safety assessments. The client also needed clear, ongoing coordination across disciplines and a robust approach to maintaining and updating project information.

We provided comprehensive BIM and documentation from LOD 200 to LOD 400 in critical areas supported by integrated civil and structural engineering expertise.

From existing design information, we produced a fully integrated BIM model with particular focus on the viaduct’s critical interfaces with live transport infrastructure. We confirmed the accuracy of the design work, detected clashes and confirmed that the design was buildable. Throughout the project, the model was rigorously maintained and updated. In addition, we supported the design and planning of temporary works and contributed to improvements in the buildability of the permanent works.

One of our team members worked from the client’s project office, enabling close day-to-day coordination with the wider project team, additionally helping support the development of construction programmes, detailed modelling of construction sequencing, and the assessment of health and safety considerations.

At project completion, the Project Director could demonstrate to their Board that collaborating with Atlas contributed to a direct project saving of close to HK$20million.

With a flexible team of 10—40 architects, engineers, and technicians, we coordinated project delivery using custom tools developed on previous large-scale projects. Direct access to the project’s cloud-based PIM system enabled efficient instruction management, consultant coordination, and issue of deliverables, while structured documentation and scheduling supported effective change control.

Our areas of focus included architectural, façade, structural and MEP modelling, architectural and MEP design development and construction documentation up to LOD 300, and services coordination and clash detection.

By completion, we delivered a fully coordinated tender and construction documentation package, including over 2,000 architectural and 1,300 MEP drawings.

We provided full architectural, structural, MEP, and civil documentation services, working in close coordination with the client’s team. By leveraging the time-zone difference, we ensured near-24/7 progress on the documentation, delivering the test-fit package efficiently, below budget, and on schedule, giving the client a clear and reliable basis to plan the next stage of their development.

We were tasked with structural Revit LOD 300 modelling, production of detailed design and IFC stage drawings, and services coordination and clash detection.

Given the complexity of the 3D modelling scope, we developed efficient execution methods by introducing customised add-ins and automation tools. This significantly accelerated the modelling and large-scale updates—their effectiveness evident when frequent design changes and rework were required, enabling the team to meet tight deadlines despite the project’s scale.

Working across Tekla, Revit, AutoCAD and Rhino, we modelled a two-storey steel structure featuring a highly complex façade formed from polycarbonate tubes. The LOD 400 model was developed at bolt level, allowing it to be used directly for fabrication, including the generation of shop drawings and CNC-compatible export files for automated manufacturing.

We also produced the full issue-for-construction fabrication drawing set covering the primary steel frame, tube support structure and polycarbonate tubes.

Using the coordinated 3D model, we produced steelwork arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings and NC data for automated cutting and drilling, alongside comprehensive clash detection to support efficient construction.

The project was delivered by a flexible team of dedicated, highly experienced structural engineers, providing the specialist capability required for a complex, high-profile venue.

MEP services covered design development, analysis and documentation, supported by BIM coordination through detailed design and construction. Structural services included design analysis, documentation and BIM support across detailed design, tender and construction phases. The architectural scope included Revit-based design and documentation, BIM coordination, detailed design, and tender and construction documentation.

The project comprises two new teaching and learning academies delivering education from pre-school through to the completion of secondary school. Each campus includes specialist teaching spaces, administration buildings, a community recreation centre and theatre, a 50-metre Olympic-standard swimming pool, and a dedicated energy and facilities management centre.

The final drawings and associated models incorporated the end-clients standards for architectural, landscape, structural, civil, and building services elements. Throughout, we developed BIM tools to support the efficient delivery of the models and drawings and incorporated relevant data for the final asset information model.

Our civil team alone contributed to the completion of more than 2,000 as-constructed drawings and 75 LOD 300 models incorporating roadways, footpaths, car park, utilities, retaining walls, fencing and barriers. As-constructed drawings were validated against models using as-built surveys, and updated asset tags for the constructed civil elements.

The work was performed using 12D, OpenRoads, Revit, Tekla, AutoCAD and Civil3D software, and throughout the project we developed custom BIM tools to support efficient production of more than 1,000 drawings per month, meeting all rigid documentation protocols. At completion we supplied a final asset information model (AIM) with all relevant model data.

The project comprises new stations, structures including road-over-rail bridges, sections of elevated viaduct, bridge and rail tunnel portal.

Coordinated LOD 300 BIM models were produced for MEPF services, supporting design integration and efficient project delivery.

We delivered quality documentation allowing the lead design consultant to focus their staff on design development challenges, the user group review process, and the coordination and management of the contractor and consultants.

The initial package focused on reinforced concrete detailing for pile caps, delivered in AutoCAD and comprising 74 RC drawings. A further four packages followed, delivering approximately 450 general arrangement and reinforced concrete intent drawings produced using a combination of AutoCAD and Revit within a shared server environment. Stadium capacity 62,850, multi-purpose pitch.

Architectural and interior design documentation was delivered across detailed design, tender and IFC stages along with ADM and IFC submissions.

Our structural team delivered full design and documentation services, including structural analysis, load calculations, reinforcement detailing, and reporting. MEP design and documentation were provided across all buildings, basements, substations, and retail spaces with design development stage models developed to LOD 300.

Through advanced Revit modelling and proactive multidisciplinary BIM coordination, we minimised inter-discipline clashes, enabling accurate, high-speed delivery. Our integrated approach ensured the project was completed on programme and well below anticipated costs.

Supporting the client’s design of the superstructure, roof and façade systems, we provided structural modelling and documentation services. Using MicroStation, we delivered a full set of reinforced concrete construction drawings. BIM services included developing 3D models in Revit and Tekla to resolve clashes and reinforcement congestion within the complex structural forms. We also assisted with reinforcement calculations for columns, beams and slabs using the client’s Robot analysis model, helping ensure buildable, high-quality outcomes within budget and tolerance constraints.

The project involved major road and bridge upgrades with associated infrastructure. Our accurate and efficiently delivered as-built documentation enabled the client to meet contractual requirements and access bond and retention funds promptly.

Architectural elements were developed to LOD 300, while structural and MEP components were modelled for the influent pumping station and associated areas, supporting coordinated design and efficient delivery of the works.

Bridge structures were also modelled using simplified geometries with appropriate levels of detail to support coordination and construction planning.

Automation tools developed from previous, comparable projects were applied to optimise resourcing, ensure consistency and accelerate delivery. The project involved the construction of a new drinking water treatment plant and transfer pipelines, increasing the city’s potable water supply capacity by approximately 60%.

With large volumes of architectural and engineering documentation required and a demanding programme, the client needed a partner who could deliver coordinated BIM models, detailed design outputs, and special structural analysis quickly and accurately.

We provided comprehensive architectural and multidisciplinary engineering modelling, BIM support, and documentation services across key design stages. During the structural Reference Design package, we carried out detailed analysis using Robot, SAFE, and Tedds for core elements—all designed in accordance with relevant Eurocode and British Annex standards.

Throughout the project we continuously updated the Revit model and provided full calculation reports. Despite the scale and complexity, we delivered all pre-final (85%) and final design (100%) outputs within just three weeks, enabling our client to meet their programme targets.

Working in Revit across all disciplines, with Plant 3D used for MEP services, the team developed accurate as-built drawings and models from hundreds of issued-for-construction 2D drawings, 3D models, redline mark-ups and survey data. Delivered over an approximately 15-month period, the coordinated digital outputs provided a reliable foundation to support planning, coordination and delivery of the facility upgrades.

The scope included architectural building elements, façade and interior design models to LOD 300, alongside an LOD 300 MEP model.

Clash-free electrical and plumbing and drainage construction documentation models were developed, alongside LOD 400 services fabrication and shop-drawing models. The coordinated, high-detail outputs supported efficient installation, reduced site rework, and improved certainty during construction of the 40,000 m² precinct.

We seamlessly integrated the latest technological tools into our workflow—leveraging Grasshopper for parametric modelling, Tekla API for automated component creation, and Solibri for comprehensive quality assurance. This allowed us to transform what could have been a painstaking manual task into a streamlined, data-rich, and highly automated pipeline.

The automation and structured dataflow greatly improved project scheduling and progress monitoring, making the process more predictable and manageable for all stakeholders. The result was an exceptionally precise digital model, delivered far faster than with conventional methods.

Responsive model revisions were completed within compressed timeframes, enabling the client to meet critical deadlines and hand over a fit-for-purpose digital asset. The development comprises approximately 50,000 m² of rentable exhibition space across five halls, a 750-room hotel, and a three-storey retail precinct featuring cinemas, dining, and leisure facilities.

The building’s external exoskeleton—particularly where it transitions into complex free-form areas—required advanced structural analysis and close multidisciplinary coordination. A full suite of construction drawings was produced for all concrete elements, including foundations, slabs, core walls, and steel lift structures. The façade and cladding systems were analysed in collaboration with the architectural team to rationalise panelisation and develop a cohesive, buildable solution that preserved the design intent while ensuring long-term performance.

Additional coordination aligned the new structural design with pre-existing foundations and piling from an earlier scheme, maximising reuse and reducing cost, programme risk, and disruption. The resulting documentation and models provided a robust framework for delivering a complex, high-profile hospitality project with confidence and precision.

The distinctive viewing pavilion features a curved plan and a highly complex structural arrangement incorporating steel roof beams with cantilevers exceeding 10 metres, steel trusses, and deep plated beams supporting a composite first-floor slab, with the remainder of the structure formed in reinforced concrete. Columns and core walls are supported on a raft foundation at basement level.

Developed from 2D CAD information, the integrated Revit model was produced by a multidisciplinary team within a four-week programme, resolving clashes and construction challenges as the design progressed.

The coordinated BIM models were used by the main contractor during construction, while a millimetre-accurate point cloud survey informed a data-rich as-built model for digital walk-throughs and ongoing asset management. In parallel, we provided BIM training to AAHK teams in Hong Kong and Vietnam, helping build internal capability for the wider Three Runway System expansion programme.