Reference Project | Hotel in Aruba: Ventilation and Air Distribution with BIM and International Logistics

At GG123 Mexico, we developed a ventilation and air distribution solution for a hotel in Aruba — a tropical and marine environment that demands high-quality materials, seals, and assembly. We combined BIM modeling, automated machinery manufacturing, and carefully planned international logistics to deliver ducts and fittings ready for installation, with full traceability of each section.

The challenge

Marine environment and tropical climate

Accelerated corrosion caused by salty air and constant humidity requires ducts and joints with appropriate finishes, edge protection, and reliable seals. In addition, the variable occupancy of the hotel demands stable thermal comfort with high energy efficiency.

Multidisciplinary coordination

The ventilation system had to coexist with mechanical rooms, common areas, kitchens, service zones, and guest rooms, coordinating with electrical, fire protection, and interior architecture. Any interference could affect timing, aesthetics, and performance.

International logistics and assembly

Shipping to an island requires industrial packaging, export documentation, and sequencing for on-site reception by work front and floor, avoiding long-term storage and rearrangements.

Our solution

1) Engineering and BIM modeling

We modeled in BIM the main square/rectangular ducts and round spiroduct branches, using clash detection with other disciplines to minimize rework. We generated numbered breakdown drawings by zone (common areas, services, rooms) to prefabricate and pack according to the installation sequence.

2) Manufacturing with automated machinery

Our automated machinery ensures consistent tolerances, uniform flanges, and high-quality joints. This improves airtightness, reduces leakage, and accelerates on-site assembly — essential when construction schedules and logistics costs are critical.

3) Materials and construction details

• Gauge and reinforcement defined according to dimensions, pressure, and location (indoor/outdoor).
• Anti-corrosion protection and proper storage procedures for marine environments.
• Smooth transitions and proper radii to minimize turbulence and noise.
• Inspection openings at critical points for easier maintenance.

4) International logistics and installation

We packaged by work front with separators, edge protectors, and labeling per section (code, destination, and sequence). We coordinated export, packing lists, and on-site reception with staggered delivery windows.

Results

• Reduced installation time thanks to prefabrication and ready-to-install batches.
• Cost savings by minimizing rework and optimizing on-island handling.
• Improved airtightness and thermal performance in critical areas.
• Full traceability through codes and packing lists.

Scope supplied

• Square/rectangular ducts for main trunks and spiroducts for branches.
• Accessories: fittings, elbows, and reducers.
• Breakdown drawings, packing lists, and reception guide.

Lessons and best practices

• Define materials and corrosion protection for marine conditions during design.
• Coordinate in BIM with interior design, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.
• Schedule delivery windows with proper unloading and leveled staging areas.
• Check seals after cleaning or adjustments during hotel operation.

Why GG123?

• Use of BIM technology for precision and coordination.
• Cost savings through reduced waste and leakage.
• Time reduction with prefabrication and sequenced deliveries.
• Automated machinery ensuring consistent quality.
• Comprehensive solutions: engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and support.
• Product variety: square/rectangular ducts, spiroducts, fittings, elbows, and reducers.
• Coverage: projects in Mexico and international deliveries across Latin America and the Caribbean.

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