In the world of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) there is a constant expectation placed on contractors to not only deliver projects faster but also at a lower cost to clients. This expectation can often lead to challenges at the design stage, leaving no buffer for errors or clashes - as these can lead to ...
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MEP systems (otherwise known as Mechanical, Engineering and Plumbing) are an important part of building design, as they ensure that the end building is not only comfortable and functional but efficient and safe as well. Mechanical Systems The term ‘mechanical systems’ tends to relate to air conditioning and heating ventilation systems but can also relate ...
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The UK Government is pushing BIM in the construction sector, with the hope that the combination of improved collaboration and technology will help construction companies to manage their projects more efficiently while complying with both budget and time constraints. However, many companies fail to realise that the BIM life cycle becomes almost useless if surveying ...
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Back in April 2016, the UK Government mandate for BIM Level 2 landed, which meant that any government construction projects that were procured from that date on had to now be delivered in line with the Building Information Modelling standards. Reactions to the mandate were a little mixed, as at the time, many companies felt ...
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You may have noticed that we have introduced surveying services recently as part of our work with the construction industry. Or you may have seen Craig, our Survey Manager, on site with his 3D laser scanner. If you’ve been reading our blogs or following us on social media, then you may also have come across ...
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Since the introduction of BIM back in 2011, it has become an indispensable tool in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industries, but what does it have to offer MEP engineers? One of the main benefits of BIM (Building Information Modelling) is that it offers an early insight into critical design data in real-time scenarios directly ...
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Wherever you are in the world, owning a building is an expensive business—needing a significant amount of investment upfront along with ongoing maintenance and operation costs. However, the smart building owners among you know that these costs can be significantly reduced if smart decisions are made during the building design process. The really clever ones ...
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Building Information Modelling (BIM) has dramatically changed the world of construction, with BIM Level Two now being mandatory for all publicly funded construction projects in the UK. What you may not know is that point clouds actually make BIM even more useful. Giving an exact definition of BIM can be hard—in fact there is no ...
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BIM is becoming more and more accepted in the construction industry, to the point where it is now starting to be used in all areas of contracting - such as fit-out and facilities management as well. However, as with most digital tools, adoption is slow, and so we have written this article to give contractors ...
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COBie is the acronym given to the international standard for building data exchange - its full title is Construction Operations Building Information Exchange. The COBie specification captures industry best practice and is most commonly used in the product data handover process between the construction firm and the facility management team. However, it is important to ...
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