BIM

BIM Design

BIM design tools allow for extracting different views from a building model for drawing production and other uses and represents virtual design.
Three dimensional, real time, dynamic building modeling software to increase productivity in building design and construction.
As part of a leading global industrial Group with construction at its heart, we tap into a vast bank of knowledge, expertise and intelligence.
The BIM model informs the design, construction, operation and demolition phases for the full life cycle of the building.

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BIM provides a new path to collaboration – it is a process which coordinates Architecture, Structural and Building Services design in one central model. Sitting behind this model is a database that contains information on every component whether structural (beam sizes), architectural (partition specifications) or MEP (ductwork sizes) which can be scheduled out as required.

Selecting a room within the model, for example, will activate all the information associated with that room (Equipment schedules, Room Data Sheets, material specifications). The BIM model is a central source of linked data.

BIM represents virtual design and construction. It allows us to prove the design before we build it.

The BIM model informs the design, construction, operation and demolition phases for the full life cycle of the building.

We have long been aware of the Government directive that will make it compulsory to implement BIM up to Level 2 on all public sector projects by 2016. In anticipation, we have held several workshops with our preferred Architectural, Structural and MEP Consultants to consider a workable strategy moving forward.

What have we done

Undertaken training in BIM software (Revit/Navisworks).
Invested in software and hardware.
Set up a BIM Working Group with Warings to share knowledge and align BIM strategies.
Undertaken validation exercises to understand the process.
Engaged with our Consultants to encourage a collaborative strategy.
Generated a BIM Implementation Plan.
Compiled a Directory of all BIM contacts.

What are we doing

Trialling the use of BIM on numerous live projects.
Generating a suite of Standard Construction Principles, Rules and Protocols.
Accumulating a Library of Components.
Working closely with our Architects (as the lead designer) to set objectives which are realistic.

Current Projects utilising BIM technology

We already have several projects incorporating elements of BIM. These include:-

George Elliott School (Westminster) – Architecture, Structure and FF&E
Harpley PRU (Tower Hamlets) – Architecture and FF&E
Swanlea School (Tower Hamlets) – Architectural, Structural and Building Service

The advantages of this technology are that it enables a truly coordinated and buildable design. It provides a ‘one stop’ resource for all project information ensuring clarity of scheme at handover to the Production team.

BIM encourages the use of standard components and modularisation (Bouygues UK approved systems) and provides greater levels of construction and cost certainty.

We are not the only benefactors in this process though. Our Consultants, our supply chain, our end users, our Client and, ultimately, our industry as a whole are all able to benefit from BIM.