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    Bim enabled design and cost benefit analysis of commercial building before and after clash detection and resolution
    (UMT. Lahore, 2025) Muhammad Manan Khan; Mazhar Hussain; Umair Ali; Hafiz Muhammad Nabeel; Sadiq Shah
    Despite being an essential driver of global economic development, the construction industry faces persistent inefficiencies, including cost and time overruns, along with design misalignments. This thesis analyzesthe impact of BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology,specifically its 5D cost estimation and clash detection features. Additionally, a practical case study was carried out on a 4-story commercial plaza where BIM modeling was done on Autodesk Revit and clash detection on Navisworks. This project required the architectural, structural, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems to be integrated into a federated 3D model, with construction-relevant clash detection-resolution cycles performed before construction. In this study, three basic conflict types were identified, namely hard, soft, and workflow. Each was simulated and resolved using Navisworks' tools, and a clash resolution cost analysis was performed before and afterresolution.In this case, it was observed that the project cost decreased significantly from Rs 166.81 million to Rs 156.21 million, illustrating a total of Rs 10.6 million saved. Ultimately, these results highlight BIM’s ability to improve interdisciplinary collaboration, reduce project change orders, enhance rework dynamics, improve the overall decision-making process, and drive sustainable construction