What is the purpose of design coordination?

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Design coordination brings together architectural, structural, and MEP designs into a single, coordinated information set so the project can be built without clashes. In complex schemes, different teams produce models that can physically conflict when assembled—ductwork or piping may collide with structural members, spaces may not accommodate required equipment, or routes may block access. Through coordination meetings, BIM clash detection, and model integration, these conflicts are identified and resolved early, yielding a unified, constructible model and set of drawings. The outcome is a single set of information that can be constructed without clashes, supporting procurement, sequencing, fabrication, and on-site work while reducing rework and changes. It isn’t about adding more documents, delaying construction, or replacing the contractor’s proposals.