Building Information Modeling (BIM) 

What is BIM?

Building Information Modeling, is a process that enables the creation of a 3D model of any given building project with detailed parameters – no matter the size and complexity. The software creates a digital representation of a project with all its parameters and characteristics, allowing different parties such as planners, architects, electricians, plumbers and many others involved in a construction process to have the same overview of the project. It allows different stakeholders to work together with the same information, regardless of where they are located. BIM has many advantages for planners and everyone else involved in a building project:

o   Better visualization

o   Improved communication

o   Enhanced efficiency

o   Faster construction times and more

Which tools do we offer?

SANHA® offers multiple programmes that support BIM. First there is the MEP content library. MEPcontent is one of the largest BIM libraries in the technical building equipment industry. Here, engineering offices (or anyone else involved in the construction) can download all product data. A second programme is the SANHA® product line placement software, called PLiP. All our product lines are fully integrated into PLiP, offering both auto-scaling and auto-routing features. This makes planning the piping system extremely efficient.

SANHA® also offers support for Plancal Nova and Revit. You can download our files via MEP content and easily integrate them. Even better, for all these digital services, SANHA® pays the subscription fee for you!

Below you will find a more in-depth explanation of the external digital services that we offer with BIM, and where to find the relevant information.

MEPcontent

MEPContent is a digital content platform that provides up-to-date product data for the MEP industry (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) that directly can be used in digital planning, design and building information modeling workflows.

The platform serves as a central source for verified product data, ensuring consistency, accuracy and transparency throughout the entire construction process, from planning and specification to the installation itself.

By providing our product data via MEPContent, we support digital construction processes and help planners and engineers work more efficiently together. This results in a higher planning accuracy, faster construction times, less errors and generally vastly improved project outcomes.

Nice to know: The SANHA® Product Line Placer

The SANHA® Product Line Placer is a digital planning tool that helps engineers, planners and installers select the right SANHA® products for their specific application. Based on key parameters such as medium, temperature and pressure, the tool reliably identifies suitable system solutions.

Integrated Auto-Scaling automatically adjusts pipe dimensions according to project requirements, while Auto-Routing supports efficient and system-compliant pipe routing. This streamlines early planning phases, increases accuracy and reduces manual effort.

Please note that the SANHA® PLiP can be downloaded for free within the MEPContent library.

Revit

Revit is a BIM software in which 2D and 3D designs can be created. Our PLiP (product line placer) can be installed in Revit as the SANHA® product line placer app. The auto-scaling and auto-routing functions explained above are also included here. SANHA® PLiP can be downloaded from the MEP content library and can be directly integrated into REVIT. Our files can be integrated via the .EMCS format. 

Plancal Nova

Plancal Nova – now Trimble Nova – is another BIM software that is mostly used by installers and engineers in the HVAC sector. Trimble Nova offers drawing capabilities both in 2D and 3D. SANHA® also offers the software free of charge; the SANHA® files can be downloaded via MEP content.

VDI 3805

This is another software where the SANHA® products are supported. VDI 3805 is mainly used for drawing in 2D and 3D. It also has the capability to perform technical calculations and cost calculations. This can also be downloaded for free from our VDI 3805 page.

We also offer CAD-files that can be used in other drawing software. Different files can be requested via technik@sanha.com.

Extra information:

Furthermore, both CAD and STEP files for all our series can be found on our website.

In addition, we also have specification texts available that can be requested from our technical department. (webuk@sanha.com)

If you have any further questions, our technical application advice service will be happy to help you at technik@sanha.com / webuk@sanha.com / 01628 819245.

All BIM data for your planning can be found on the portal:

Download Manual SANHA® PLiP (German)

Download Manual SANHA® PLiP