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Ever wonder what a BIM coordinator does during construction? What is the purpose of a BIM coordinator? How do we help the life cycle of a building before it is built? Virtual BIM coordination plays a huge role in improving construction and collaboration. This article explores the process and workflow of a BIM coordinator before, during, and after construction. Our team’s established methods not only help construction teams with issues before they ever happen on the jobsite, but for everyone involved with the life of the project. Learn how to utilize BIM coordination to its fullest while we explain the processes used with BIM 360 Glue, Revit, AutoCAD, Dynamo, and more. We will show how these processes and workflows will reduce labor hours and material costs, resulting in increased profitability and minimizing exposure to safety hazards common in our industry.

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Being a BIM Coordinator

There are many different variations of a BIM coordinator in our industry. At CSTi, a BIM coordinator virtually coordinates architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems within a building. This is done through Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM 360 Glue. First, we need to verify that all information stated within the contract documents is modeled correctly. We then work directly with subcontractors and detailers to coordinate all these systems in a timely fashion. Together we solve problems before they happen on the jobsite. Once the virtual coordination is complete, field use drawings are created and approved for fabrication. During the actual install of the systems, the BIM coordinator will arrive to the jobsite and perform on-site verification to ensure that all systems are installed per the coordinated field use drawings. We will then prepare our coordinated model for facility management. This is quite a bit of information. So, let’s break it down a little bit and explain our process!

Virtual BIM Coordination Before Construction Starts

How virtual BIM coordination is utilized before construction starts includes understanding the project contract, preconstruction involvement, knowing the subcontractor/detailing team, and identifying what software will be used. 90% of what the BIM coordinator will be involved in, is during the preconstruction process of the project. The BIM coordinator is so far ahead of the actual construction, they find issues sometimes months before the install.

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It is very important to understand what type of contract the project will be under. Know the differences between contract types and prepare accordingly. Common contracts include:

- CMAR (Construction Management at Risk)
- Design Build
- Design Bid Build
- Hard Bid
- IPD (Integrated Project Delivery)

Being aware of the contract type will help determine what kind of direction will need to be provided to the detailing teams during coordination. For example, for design build, coordination will take place during the design phase created by the AE team members. There is an open line of communication. For design bid build, coordination takes place after contract documents are created and questions (RFIs) are produced and directed back to the AE team for review. Potential change orders are created. Know what type of software will be used by the detailers. Software may include:

- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Fabrication CADmep
- AutoSprink
- Navisworks
- Other non-Autodesk fabrication software

Determining the software will prepare the BIM coordinator on how the setup will be done in the coordination models within BIM 360 Glue. It is always preferable for the detailers to use Revit where possible. If the models are prepared for facility management, they will need to be populated with smart equipment elements that can later be input into 360 Field.

Prepare the Project for Virtual Coordination

How to prepare the project for virtual coordination includes reviewing the contract documents, reviewing the construction schedule, and locating the subcontractor list. As BIM coordinators, we must know every detail about the project. We start with the dirt! Yes, the dirt. We evaluate and verify the entire building from ground up within the contract documents, specifications, and submittals that will directly affect the coordination with the MEP and FP systems.

Civil/Site

At CSTi, we communicate with our survey team to locate the building. We verify the correct gridline location (normally verify the correct gridlines with structural first). We also verify the correct elevation depths of foundations, auger cast piles, grade beams, etc., and their locations. This information is important to get the proper building staking and layout. We will often help our survey team verify what is in the contract documents versus what is modeled. If discrepancies are noticed between Civil, Architectural or Structural plans during the review and verification, notify the general contracting team. They will need to be aware of the situation. That will allow them to properly document the information found for record.

Architectural

- Wall types
- Will kickers be needed
- Fire rated wall locations
- Chase locations
- Ceilings
- Different types
- Sound attenuation
- Will kickers for soffits be needed?
- True dimensions
- Verify the dimensions shown are real and not “text” for visual purposes
- The model must have the correct content to do proper virtual coordination
- Details
- Review and verify within the contract documents

Structural

- Anything underground
- Foundations, auger cast piles, grade beams, etc.
- Steel beams and columns
- Verify the steel fabricator submittal compared to the contract documents and inform the project engineer of any discrepancies found
- Receive an approved steel model and incorporate that information into the coordination model for all trades to coordinate with
- Joists
- Verify the steel joist fabricator submittal compared to the contract documents and inform the project engineer of any discrepancies found
- Ask for the joist profiles and modify to the appropriate joist webbing for all trades to coordinate with
- Model the correct bridging locations
- Verify that all trades avoid these areas
- Details
- Review and verify within the contract documents

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) and Fire Protection

- Verify underground
- Equipment
- Electrical conduit
- Piping
- Sloped piping
- Ceiling layouts
- Lay-in/GYP
- Support systems
- Will there be any sound attenuation?
- Verify if this information is modeled correctly
- This could possibly affect the coordination between all trades within the plenum spaces
- Diffusers
- Verify elevations
- Lighting
- Verify elevations
- System types
- Verify if there is any special equipment and the support systems attached to structure needed
- Details
- Review and verify within the contract documents
- Hanger requirements
- Insulation requirements

Plans

We will often overlay the contract document PDFs within Bluebeam to verify:
- Gridlines
- Wall openings
- Stairways
- Elevator shafts
- Compare submittals

After we verify and perform a thorough sweep of the contract documents, we will locate a subcontractor list from the general contractor’s project manager. Once the contact list (BIM Participation Log) has been created, we will initiate the conversation with each subcontractor involved with each of the following:

- Steel
- Mechanical
- Plumbing
- Electrical/Telecommunications
- Fire Protection

It is important to verify the level of involvement and their knowledge of:

- BIM coordination on previous project(s)
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Fabrication CADmep
- AutoSprink
- BIM 360 Glue
- Navisworks
- Bluebeam
- Procore

Knowing these things will determine how the project will be run throughout the coordination process. Will the subcontractor be directing the detailing and coordination out to a third party? Once the scope of work has been determined, and the subcontractors/detailers have been established, you can begin to build your 3D coordination model and create the BIM schedule.

Process, Workflow, and Timeline

It’s important to understand the process, workflow, and timeline needed to stay ahead of the construction schedule. At this point:

- Create the coordination Revit model
- Create the BIM schedule
- Establish the BIM Participation Log
- Have the BIM kick-off meeting
- Begin coordinating the models
- Prepare for Facility Management

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Create the Coordination Revit Model

There are a few things to remember when building the model in Revit that will be useful during coordination with other trades. Below is our process:

- Link in the architectural and structural model
- Verify the models come in the correct location
- Locate the models in real world coordinates for survey and scan-to-BIM processes
- Create views to be uploaded to BIM 360 Glue
- Create the project within Glue to have a location to upload
- Proper folder structure
- Separate each view per trade
- Example: One view for architectural items, one view for structural (foundations, floors, walls) items, one view for steel (beams, columns, joists) items, etc.
- Upload views to Glue
- Model fireproofing clearances to be around the steel beams (only if there is fireproofing on the project)
- Verify and model a physical entity for the trades to see will help keep them away from the fireproofing during coordination (we use Dynamo to help with this process)
- Model ceiling grids
- This will show the grid layout in Glue for coordination of diffusers and lighting layouts (we use Dynamo to help with this process)
- Model room tag text
- This will show the room tags in Glue for coordination (we use Dynamo to help with this process)
- Model soffit and wall kickers
- This will show kickers in locations for other trades to be aware and avoid
- Model king studs
- This will show the king stud locations in framed walls for other trades to be aware and avoid (we use Dynamo to help with this process)

It is very important to verify and keep up to date on the addendum, ADI, RFI, and MCR. The Revit models need to reflect any changes that will directly affect the MEP, and FP systems during coordination. Do your best to receive updated models from the design teams, but in most cases, they aren’t required to provide that updated information to you. You may need to update the models yourself. Most often, models will need adjustments to be “constructible.”

Create the BIM Schedule

A BIM schedule is created for all subcontractors/detailers to follow during the coordination process. This schedule will directly relate with the construction schedule. Creating a 6-to-8-week lead time for Field Use Drawings to be “approved for fabrication” is crucial. This means the BIM coordinator will need to be 100% coordinated anywhere from seven to nine weeks ahead of the actual install date on the construction schedule. This is key to staying ahead of the construction.

The possibility of the dates shifting in the construction schedule is likely due to unforeseen circumstances and delays. Be aware of that and be in constant communication with the general contracting team. They must provide current construction schedules and look-aheads that will direct the coordination team properly during the coordination process if modifying the BIM schedule is necessary.

Create the BIM Participation Log

The BIM Participation Log will be created to keep track of all contact information between all subcontractors and detailers on the project. This will be distributed at the BIM Kick-Off Meeting for everyone to have in case there is coordination that needs to be done outside of the scheduled coordination meetings. It is key to have the detailers coordinate with each other not only in the meetings hosted by the BIM coordinator, as well as outside of the meetings. Doing this will ensure they are taking initiative with their information that needs coordination.

Have the BIM Kick-Off Meeting

A BIM Kick-Off Meeting must be held before any coordination is done! All participants plus their managers must attend the meeting to discuss the guidelines, instructions, and the BIM Attachment contract. During the meeting, it is important to provide upload instructions and to have consistent file naming, folder structures, etc. Having the general contracting team attend is necessary. Everyone will need to be on the same page. The GC needs to be aware of the kind of support to provide for the BIM coordinator.

Begin Coordinating the Models

Once the above processes have taken place, coordination can now begin. Everyone’s workflow will be a little different depending on the kind of efficiencies that works best for the individual. Below is a great practice for the BIM coordination process:

- Provide any training necessary to the coordination team (often at least one team member will need some training in one of the software types being used)
- Open the combined coordination model in BIM 360 Glue
- Create clash reports necessary
- Create mark-ups for the detailers to address
- Have weekly/bi-weekly meetings to discuss issues within the models
- Every detailer is required to attend along with the person who can “approve” modifications to take place during coordination
- Create weekly BIM reports for documentation and record
- Meetings are recorded for documentation
- Be available to walk through the models with the GC team if questions or issues arise and need to be verified in the model versus contract documents
- Training the GC team in BIM 360 Glue may be needed to utilize the software when on the jobsite from desktop, iPad, and data vault.
- Once the team is 100% coordinated, field use drawings will be created for fabrication
- Usually one week is enough time for the detailers to create their drawings
- The detailers will submit their drawings to the BIM coordinator
- Approve for clarity and content
- Send to the general contracting team (project engineer) to be submitted to the AE (Architectural/Engineering) team to be approved for fabrication
- Perform on-site verification
- Once install of the MEP & FP has started, the BIM coordinator will do verification on-site to make sure the field crew is installing per the “field use drawings” that have been approved
- Utilize different formats
- iPad verification from model to onsite actual install
- Scan to BIM verification
- Virtual glasses
- Smart helmets

This is ensuring that every trade has a location within the designated areas for install with minor to no issues. Everyone needs to be aware to avoid issues on the jobsite, it is important to verify all field crews are following the submitted and approved field use drawings to mitigate clashes and issues that could affect timelines and install. If there happens to be an issue that is unforeseen, a conversation with the detailers is necessary to make sure what is modified in the field, won’t cause a problem further down the system lines. The detailers can verify this very quickly and update their models appropriately to keep things up to date and moving along seamlessly.

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Prepare for Facility Management

Once coordination is complete, the models will be prepared and setup for facilities and asset management. The appropriate tracking is established and pushed through different formats: Revit, BIM 360 Glue, BIM 360 Filed, Building Ops. Compare models and verify the data and parameters are placed into the necessary equipment. It would be ideal to have the architects and engineers have the appropriate modeled information, including parameters already created and placed into their 3D digital information within the models. This is rare, but there are some that will provide this information.

How Virtual Coordination Helps with Cost and Safety

Now that we have gone through the process and workflow of virtual coordination, let’s take a minute to explain how all that work performed coordinating ahead of the construction, helps with the cost and safety throughout the project life. There is no definite way to calculate "actual" cost savings from the coordination process because the potential problems were resolved before any damage was done. There are 2 major factors in construction, cost and time. In all reality, time is the most important part of the project. But, there are things that we can assume and consider.

If the project is approached with the BIM path:
- Mitigate risk
- Install of the MEP and FP systems timeline has been decreased
- The ability to prefab more in-house and not fabricate on the jobsite
- Less material is used
- Verification is performed before, during, and after construction
- Punchlist is decreased
- Less field crew hours
- The ability to solve an issue with other trades before install is performed
- Interface with critical trades like MEP, Fire Protection, and Structural Steel helps create a seamless fabrication and installation process If the project is approached without the BIM path:
- A clash is detected during install of the MEP and FP systems
- Install comes to a stop
- A solution must be found via RFI/or change in direction field crew hours have now increased
- Clash needs to be shipped back to the shop for alterations
- Fuel costs to travel back and forth
- Wait time for questions on the design to come back from the AE team members
- Construction schedule timeline has been increased due to coordination issues and problems on-site

These are only a few examples of how going down particular paths could help or hinder the efforts as a BIM coordinator.

Conclusion

This article has shown how we utilize the data driven by virtual coordination for the construction process. We represent how software such as BIM 360 Glue is used to improve the safety, costs, and the ability to learn new tools for all vested parties during the building process. The collaboration and communication between the AEC teams are improved when finding solutions to challenges before it is ever poured in concrete! We display how we interface with critical trades like MEP, Fire Protection, and Structural Steel to create a seamless fabrication and installation process. As BIM coordinators, we are here to help the process of construction and mitigate risk. We are not here to replace the respected jobs it takes to design and construct a successful building. BIM coordinators are here to help solve challenges and increase communication between all.

Katelyn Lewis is a VDC/BIM coordinator. She has been in the AEC industry for 10 years. After graduating with honors from Central New Mexico Community College, she became a mechanical designer learning valuable tools to help develop her career. She is also a member of the 505 BIM Users Group in New Mexico. Through this experience, she was hired at HB Construction and made the transition to CSTi LLC. She specializes in virtually coordinating major commercial projects and helps with BIM implementation and process workflows. She works directly with the AEC teams to help solve project system challenges before they ever happen on the jobsite.

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We use LinkedIn to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by LinkedIn. Ads are based on both LinkedIn data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that LinkedIn has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to LinkedIn to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. LinkedIn Privacy Policy
Yahoo! Japan
We use Yahoo! Japan to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Yahoo! Japan. Ads are based on both Yahoo! Japan data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Yahoo! Japan has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Yahoo! Japan to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Yahoo! Japan Privacy Policy
Naver
We use Naver to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Naver. Ads are based on both Naver data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Naver has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Naver to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Naver Privacy Policy
Quantcast
We use Quantcast to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Quantcast. Ads are based on both Quantcast data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Quantcast has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Quantcast to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Quantcast Privacy Policy
Call Tracking
We use Call Tracking to provide customized phone numbers for our campaigns. This gives you faster access to our agents and helps us more accurately evaluate our performance. We may collect data about your behavior on our sites based on the phone number provided. Call Tracking Privacy Policy
Wunderkind
We use Wunderkind to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Wunderkind. Ads are based on both Wunderkind data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Wunderkind has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Wunderkind to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Wunderkind Privacy Policy
ADC Media
We use ADC Media to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by ADC Media. Ads are based on both ADC Media data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that ADC Media has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to ADC Media to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. ADC Media Privacy Policy
AgrantSEM
We use AgrantSEM to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by AgrantSEM. Ads are based on both AgrantSEM data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that AgrantSEM has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to AgrantSEM to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. AgrantSEM Privacy Policy
Bidtellect
We use Bidtellect to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Bidtellect. Ads are based on both Bidtellect data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Bidtellect has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Bidtellect to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Bidtellect Privacy Policy
Bing
We use Bing to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Bing. Ads are based on both Bing data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Bing has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Bing to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Bing Privacy Policy
G2Crowd
We use G2Crowd to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by G2Crowd. Ads are based on both G2Crowd data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that G2Crowd has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to G2Crowd to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. G2Crowd Privacy Policy
NMPI Display
We use NMPI Display to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by NMPI Display. Ads are based on both NMPI Display data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that NMPI Display has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to NMPI Display to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. NMPI Display Privacy Policy
VK
We use VK to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by VK. Ads are based on both VK data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that VK has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to VK to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. VK Privacy Policy
Adobe Target
We use Adobe Target to test new features on our sites and customize your experience of these features. To do this, we collect behavioral data while you’re on our sites. This data may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, your IP address or device ID, your Autodesk ID, and others. You may experience a different version of our sites based on feature testing, or view personalized content based on your visitor attributes. Adobe Target Privacy Policy
Google Analytics (Advertising)
We use Google Analytics (Advertising) to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Google Analytics (Advertising). Ads are based on both Google Analytics (Advertising) data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Google Analytics (Advertising) has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Google Analytics (Advertising) to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Google Analytics (Advertising) Privacy Policy
Trendkite
We use Trendkite to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Trendkite. Ads are based on both Trendkite data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Trendkite has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Trendkite to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Trendkite Privacy Policy
Hotjar
We use Hotjar to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Hotjar. Ads are based on both Hotjar data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Hotjar has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Hotjar to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Hotjar Privacy Policy
6 Sense
We use 6 Sense to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by 6 Sense. Ads are based on both 6 Sense data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that 6 Sense has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to 6 Sense to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. 6 Sense Privacy Policy
Terminus
We use Terminus to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Terminus. Ads are based on both Terminus data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Terminus has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Terminus to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Terminus Privacy Policy
StackAdapt
We use StackAdapt to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by StackAdapt. Ads are based on both StackAdapt data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that StackAdapt has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to StackAdapt to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. StackAdapt Privacy Policy
The Trade Desk
We use The Trade Desk to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by The Trade Desk. Ads are based on both The Trade Desk data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that The Trade Desk has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to The Trade Desk to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. The Trade Desk Privacy Policy
RollWorks
We use RollWorks to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by RollWorks. Ads are based on both RollWorks data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that RollWorks has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to RollWorks to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. RollWorks Privacy Policy

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