Ostacolo - Clash Detection & Tracking

Introduction

As a professional working in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, you understand the importance of clash detection in ensuring the seamless coordination of various disciplines within a project. However, the traditional process of clash detection involving external coordination software can be time-consuming and cumbersome. This is where Ostacolo comes in — a powerful Revit plugin that automates clash detection, tracking, and resolution management directly within your Revit model.

Features and Functionality

Ostacolo simplifies the clash detection process by keeping everything within Revit itself. The plugin stores clash data persistently in your project file using Extensible Storage and a structured JSON database. This means that you no longer have to go through the hassle of round-trips through separate coordination software, saving you valuable time and streamlining your coordination workflow.

One of the key features of Ostacolo is its ability to detect geometric clashes across five configurable discipline protocols:

• Structural vs MEP
• Architecture RC (Roofs, Floors, Ceilings) vs Structural & MEP
• Architecture WD (Windows, Doors) vs Structural & MEP
• MEP Internal (clashes within MEP disciplines)
• Combined All protocol

Each protocol supports Hard Clash mode, which detects physical intersection between element solids, or Clearance mode, which flags elements that come within a user-defined minimum distance without touching. When Ostacolo detects a clash, it places a visual Clash Sphere family instance at the intersection point in the Revit model. This visual representation makes it easy for users to identify clashes at a glance.

Clash Management Dashboard

Ostacolo provides a user-friendly clash management dashboard (View Clashes) where users can browse, filter, navigate, and manage all detected clashes. The dashboard allows users to filter clashes by status, workflow, building, or date, making it easy to prioritize and address clashes efficiently.

Users can also navigate directly to any clash in a 3D view, enabling them to visualize the clash in context within the project model. The dashboard supports a four-state workflow: Open, In Progress, Closed, and Ignored, allowing users to track the status of each clash and ensure timely resolution.

Global Clash Reviewer and JSON Manager

For project leads overseeing multiple buildings within a scheme, Ostacolo offers the cross-building Clash Reviewer feature. This feature aggregates clash records from multiple linked models that share the same project name, giving project leads a global view across all buildings in the project. This holistic view enables project leads to identify trends, track progress, and ensure coordination across the entire project.

Additionally, Ostacolo's JSON Manager provides a seamless sync mechanism for sharing clash data. Users can pull status updates from a JSON file updated offline or push model data out for sharing without overwriting detection records. This feature ensures that all team members have access to the most up-to-date clash information, even if they do not have direct access to the Revit model.

Summary

Ostacolo is a game-changer in the world of clash detection and coordination within Revit. By automating clash detection, tracking, and resolution management directly within the Revit model, Ostacolo streamlines the coordination process, saves time, and enhances collaboration among project team members. Its user-friendly clash management dashboard, global Clash Reviewer, and seamless sync capabilities make it a valuable tool for architects, engineers, and construction professionals looking to improve efficiency and accuracy in their projects. Try Ostacolo today and experience the power of automated clash detection and tracking in Revit.