BIM
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is core to our approach to projects and delivery of our services.
We have welcomed and fully embraced the emergence of BIM as the formalisation of a structured, collaborative and holistic approach to building design, construction and operation. Over the last ten years we have adopted a programme of investment in training, hardware and software to ensure that we are able to operate to BIM Level 2 as a minimum. This programme has included the adoption of Autodesk Revit as our default CAD platform. The number of BIM projects undertaken has increased year on year such that our latest graduate recruits have known nothing else.
This is good news for the industry and for our clients as the advantages offered by the adoption of BIM are realised with improved quality and efficiency, lower cost in use and better value for money.
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UWE DIGITAL MEDIA BUILDINGThe University had a comprehensive BIM requirement integral to their future asset procurement strategy for the campus masterplan. This included detailed Employers Information Requirements & provision of a Common Data Environment for the project. The BIM strategy was aligned to PAS1192-2:2013 principles with COBIE asset information as a key deliverable defined within maintainable asset categories. The Client was intent on managing the building during its lifetime through its Archibus CAFM software updating the asset model with up to date information where it will be used for future projects as buildings are modified over time to suit changing needs. -
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BUSINESS SCHOOL AND GROWTH HUB, GLOUCESTERFlagship building for the University of Gloucester
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HAMILTON BUS STATIONAustin-Smith:Lord was appointed in September 2009 to undertake a feasibility study for the redevelopment of Hamilton Bus Station and through a competitive tendering process were retained to develop the design of the 17 stance bus station to completion.
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COLEG Y CYMOEDD ABERDARE CAMPUS (BIM)With a multi-disciplinary appointment, Austin-Smith:Lord led a design team decision to use BIM collaboration processes on a new 800 pupil building on the Aberdare Campus in south Wales. We were responsible for architectural and landscape output, and this was produced in Revit with the highways and below ground drainage information provided by the Engineer in 3D dwg format. The site was particularly susceptible to possible flooding, so extensive flood risk analysis was undertaken using the 3D models to create a highly accurate composite of the completed building and associated landscape features.