Design coordination aims to prevent what?

• A. Budget overruns due to inflation
• B. Environmental fines
• C. Labor shortages
• D. Construction clashes between disciplines

Answer: (D)

Design coordination focuses on bringing architectural, structural, and MEP designs into one coherent plan so the different disciplines fit together without interference. By modeling all systems together and performing clash detection, teams can identify where ducts, pipes, cables, walls, or structural elements would collide or crowd each other. Detecting and resolving these conflicts in the design stage prevents clashes during construction, reducing rework, delays, and costly changes. While coordination can also influence costs or schedules and support compliance, the primary aim is to prevent construction clashes between disciplines.