This massive complex, a premier global entertainment and resort destination in Orlando, Florida, underwent a multi-year, resort-wide electrical infrastructure modernization and redevelopment. BIM Services supported this program by replacing obsolete systems and integrating state-of-the-art, robust electrical BIM infrastructure to support new, high-demand attractions, a variety of guest services, extensive show lighting, and events. The modernization was engineered to ensure the resort’s operational excellence and guest safety for decades to come, with critical power distribution for new attractions, complex show lighting and control systems, and centralized, modernized life safety systems paramount across multiple theme parks and resort areas.
Project Summary
- Multi-year, resort-wide electrical BIM infrastructure modernization replacing obsolete systems across multiple theme parks
- Complex power for high-demand, immersive new attractions and ride systems
- State-of-the-art show lighting and effect power distribution networks with centralized control systems
- Specialized themed and architectural lighting paired with modernized, centralized life safety systems
- Sustainability measures optimizing resort-wide energy consumption across show, architectural, and guest-service systems
Project Snapshot
| Scope | Electrical (Infrastructure, Lighting, Attraction Power, Systems) |
| Location | Orlando, Florida, USA |
| General Contractor | Universal Parks & Resorts internal construction management with leading local partners |
| Architect | Universal Creative with contributing design firms |
Capturing Existing Conditions Across a Live, Operating Resort
Modernizing electrical BIM infrastructure inside operating theme parks starts with an accurate picture of decades-old, densely themed environments. Our laser scan to BIM workflow captured existing conditions to support:
- Comprehensive electrical systems engineered and coordinated to include complex power for high-demand, immersive new attractions
- Accurate integration of new infrastructure with obsolete systems slated for replacement across multiple theme parks
- Electrical routing planned around existing themed structures, ride tracks, and guest pathways
Show Lighting, Attraction Power, and Themed Architectural Lighting
Delivering immersive guest experiences depends on precisely controlled show power and lighting across every attraction. Our BIM 3D modeling team engineered and coordinated:
- State-of-the-art show lighting and effect power distribution networks with centralized control systems across multiple theme parks
- Specialized themed and architectural lighting installed to support guest experience and event needs
- Modernized, centralized life safety systems, including fire alarm and critical power, throughout the resort
BIM Coordination and Clash-Free Electrical BIM Modeling in Constrained Environments
Routing electrical conduits and equipment through highly themed, constrained environments required disciplined BIM coordination paired with rigorous clash detection before installation. Key outcomes included:
- Detailed BIM modeling and coordination for all electrical conduits, cabling, and equipment placement through highly themed, constrained environments
- Conflicts resolved between new electrical infrastructure and existing attraction, structural, and architectural elements
- Field-ready documentation supporting a smooth installation sequence across active, operating theme parks
Quality Control, Commissioning, and Resort-Wide Sustainability
Keeping high-demand attractions and events running reliably required rigorous testing and a resort-wide sustainability strategy. Our team:
- Managed quality control, testing, and commissioning for all electrical BIM components, including advanced ride control power and complex event-level systems
- Collaborated on sustainability measures to optimize resort-wide energy consumption of show, architectural, and guest-service electrical systems
- Supported long-term operational excellence and guest safety across multiple theme parks and resort areas
The Universal Studios Florida Resort-Wide Electrical Modernization reflects how BIM Services applies precise existing-conditions modeling, disciplined BIM coordination, and clash-free electrical design to deliver reliable infrastructure for the world’s most demanding entertainment environments. For more examples of our work in this sector, explore our electrical and entertainment resorts portfolio.
