Case Study:

The BlueOval Battery Park Michigan project is a highly complex, large-scale manufacturing facility requiring advanced BIM coordination, detailed electrical design, and seamless collaboration among multiple trades.

With over 1.9 million square feet of combined production and packing facilities, the project demands:

• Precise routing of extensive cable tray systems
• Real-time coordination across disciplines
• Consistent model management in a fast-paced construction environment
• Strong communication between design, coordination, and field installation teams

United Electric recognized that the scale and technical demands of the project required specialized BIM leadership, design, and coordination expertise to ensure successful execution.

To meet these challenges, United Electric engaged NTG to provide BIM coordination and design support throughout the project.

NTG partnered closely with United Electric to establish a structured, technology-driven coordination process that supports both design and construction teams.

BIM, Design & Electrical Support

NTG provides comprehensive BIM coordination and electrical design support, including the design and routing of over one mile of combined cable tray systems. All modeling and documentation are developed to support constructability and field installation.

Project Scale

• 1.3 million sq-ft Production Center
• 600,000 sq-ft Packing Plant
• Total Facility: Approximately 1.9 million sq-ft

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Implementation

NTG utilizes Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) to enable seamless collaboration, centralized data management, and real-time model access for all stakeholders.

This platform allows for:

• Instant model updates
• Centralized document control
• Improved communication between trades
• Reduced version conflicts

Software Integration & Workflow Setup

NTG integrates multiple platforms into a unified coordination environment:

• Revit for detailed modeling
• Navisworks for clash detection
• Bluebeam Revu for document review
• ACC for cloud-based collaboration
• Procore for field coordination and model access

This integrated workflow creates a reliable shared data environment that improves efficiency and accountability.

Clash Detection & Issue Resolution

Navisworks is used extensively to identify and resolve spatial conflicts early in the design phase. Proactive clash detection significantly reduces field conflicts and minimizes costly rework.

Ongoing Coordination Support

NTG actively participates in weekly coordination meetings with installation teams and trade leaders. These meetings ensure:

• Alignment between design and construction
• Timely resolution of conflicts
• Clear communication of scope and sequencing
• Continuous improvement of coordination workflows

In addition, NTG coordinates closely with installation teams using Procore’s model coordination capabilities, providing real-time access to coordinated models, improved field visibility, and faster resolution of constructability issues.

This integration strengthens the connection between BIM coordination and on-site execution, helping ensure accurate installation and reduced rework.

Through NTG’s leadership and technical expertise, the BlueOval Battery Park project has maintained strong coordination performance and construction readiness throughout its ongoing phases.

Key outcomes to date include:

• Successful design and coordination of over one mile of cable tray systems
• Reduced on-site conflicts through early and proactive clash resolution
• Improved collaboration between office and field teams
• Streamlined communication through ACC and Procore integration
• Consistent alignment between design, coordination, and installation efforts

As an active project, NTG continues to provide ongoing BIM coordination and design support to ensure continued progress, quality, and schedule reliability.

• Advanced BIM, design, and coordination for large-scale industrial facilities
• Reliable, field-ready electrical systems and documentation
• Integrated, technology-driven workflows
• Reduced rework and schedule risk
• Strong field-to-office collaboration using Procore and ACC
• Ongoing partnership and responsive project support
• Strong alignment between design, coordination, and field execution

NTG’s continued involvement on this project reflects a long-term commitment to excellence, accountability, and successful project delivery alongside United Electric.