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From 2D to 3D: How PC Designs Scaled Architectural Delivery Through BIM

Customer Snapshot:

Company: PC Designs Pvt. Ltd.
Industry: Architecture & Engineering
Region: India
Focus: Architecture Architecture Engineering Construction Industry Collection
ARKANCE Services: Digital design transformation, large-scale project delivery, workforce upskilling, workflow automation, strategic technology consulting

When we moved from 2D to 3D, the complexity was high and the timelines were tight. Having support at every level - while our team was learning and delivering at the same time - made the difference.

Nitin Pangasa

Founder & Director, PC Designs Pvt. Ltd.

The Challenge: When 2D Reached Its Limits

PC Designs was operating in an increasingly complex design environment — particularly for large steel structures and pre-engineered buildings. While advanced tools were already available within their technology stack, day-to-day work still relied heavily on traditional 2D CAD.

This created challenges:

Repeated design iterations due to service and structural clashes
Manual calculations for earthwork and site optimization
Limited visibility across disciplines
Growing pressure on teams to deliver faster without compromising accuracy

For large projects, this approach was becoming unsustainable.

The Stakes: A High-Complexity Project with No Room for Error

The turning point came with Flipkart’s fulfillment center in Manesar — a 285-acre site with a highly complex structure, multiple mezzanine levels, and strict requirements for accuracy in land optimization and cut-and-fill calculations.

The project demanded:

Full 3D modeling from the outset
Precise earthwork calculations at scale
Seamless coordination across architecture, structure, and services

Manual processes were no longer an option.

The Approach: Building Capability While Delivering

The transformation began with a detailed assessment of PC Design’s workflows and skill gaps. From there, a phased, hands-on enablement approach was put in place:

Project-based BIM training across Revit (Architecture, Structure, MEP), Dynamo, and Navisworks
Hybrid delivery combining online and in-person sessions to support active project teams
Workflow integration, embedding BIM into day-to-day operations rather than treating it as a parallel process
Project-specific guidance, including Dynamo workflows to automate earthwork and cut-and-fill calculations
Talent enablement, supporting recruitment and onboarding of BIM-skilled professionals

Crucially, training and consulting ran in parallel with live project delivery, allowing teams to apply new skills immediately.

Automated accuracy:

Earthwork and site calculations were automated using Revit and Dynamo, significantly reducing manual errors

Operational transformation

Architectural projects moved entirely to Revit-based workflows

Faster delivery

Complex calculations that were once a bottleneck were completed quickly and reliably

Team capability growth

Over 10 BIM professionals were recruited and trained; the overall team doubled in size within two years

Project success

The ₹1,389 crore Flipkart fulfillment center was delivered with high efficiency and precision

The Impact: Positioned for What Comes Next

Beyond a single project, PC Design emerged with:

Strong internal BIM capability
Greater confidence in tackling large, complex developments
Improved ability to attract clients seeking advanced digital delivery
A workforce equipped for long-term growth and retention

The firm is now positioned to scale its services without scaling risk.