BIM / PLANT
New working group to provide guidance on adopting Building Information Modelling technology T
he Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) has initiated a programme of activity designed to help its members embrace Building Information
Modelling (BIM) and to provide information that can be used to facilitate process and interoperability of systems and software.
FPS’s BIM activity was kick-started
in February of this year with a series of presentations from industry figures; John Roberts, design director and chair of Atkins’ Structural Network, Malcolm Stagg, UK head of BIM at Skanska, and Ivor Barbrook, BAM Nuttall’s head of BIM. The three sought to bring together
the differing views of BIM to look at its benefits and highlight the pitfalls of approaching it without a clear and coordinated plan.
The ensuing discussions highlighted
areas of concern for members and key points for the FPS to address in order to support its membership over the coming year.
Mark Pennington, chairman of the
FPS's Technical committee, said: ‘The construction sector as a whole is often accused of being slow to adopt BIM technology, but certainly within the FPS there is a drive to change. BIM is a transformative industry technology, which is why following the initial presentations and subsequent discussions, the FPS has established a BIM working group.
‘This group, which will lead the FPS’s
programme of BIM activity, will bring together members with and without direct BIM experience to develop a joint framework and schedule of guidance, as well start the process of compiling a basic library of images and associated data for use by both members and members’ clients.’ Pennington continued: ‘FPS members are at different stages on their BIM journey, and the BIM working group aims to provide guidance and examples to members, their clients and the supply chain of the benefits and advantages that can be realised by adopting BIM. The importance and value of this new technology cannot be underestimated and the FPS is committed to helping its members take advantage of the benefits it brings.’ For more information visit
www.fps.org.uk Email:
fps@fps.org.uk
The Rail Plant Association (RPA) was formed in 1999 to look after the interests of its members, who hire specialist plant equipment for use on the railway infrastructure
S
et up by members of the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), the RPA has six directors and is a self- financing entity, with income mainly raised by annual subscription and from the sale of competency standards. Three of the directors are CPA Council members and three have been elected from the RPA membership. A management committee drawn from the RPA membership manages the company and reports to the directors. Hirers of rail plant must first become
members of the CPA to qualify for membership of the RPA, ensuring that members have access to all the services provided by the CPA. Additionally, during 2003 the Rail Plant
Association introduced Associate Member status; this is for plant related companies
who do not require use of the Model Conditions, but who work closely with plant hirers.
Owners generally provide their services
under the CPA Model Conditions, and these together with the Rail Specific RPA Supplementary Hire Conditions, assist in protecting and safeguarding owners in this very specialist sector of the construction
services industry, while remaining compliant with railway standards.
For further information, contact the Rail Plant Association. Tel: 0207 7963366 Email:
enquiries@cpa.uk.net The Rail Plant Association, 27/28 Newbury Street, Barbican, London, EC1A 7HU
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