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Getting the best out of BIM


The Triangle projects in Cambridge provides and example of how effective partnerships using BIM effectively can benefit all parties concerned


As the UK construction industry moves towards ever-greater integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in major projects, one development, currently underway, offers a case study of how the effective use of BIM and well-integrated partnership working and information sharing can benefit all parties, and deliver a top-quality outcome


riangle, in Cambridge, will be a new interna- tional headquarters building for Cambridge Assessment, the University of Cambridge’s international examinations group. The project received planning approval in September 2014, and contractors began work in the summer of 2015. Triangle is being built on a brownfield site


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previously occupied by Cambridge University Press, and with the previous buildings now demolished, work has begun on the replacement. Triangle will be the global headquarters for the examinations group and the site will ultimately house up to 3,000 employees. The commitment is a top quality, sustainable building that will use cutting-edge techniques and new technologies, such as chilled beams and modular installations fitting seamlessly into the existing neighbourhood. It also requires the creation of a new landmark; a 39.1 metre tower will be highly visible to all who approach Cambridge from the south. Accommodation will include office space,


catering areas, archive facilities, meeting rooms and outdoor spaces for both work and relaxation. In late 2015 Cambridge Assessment awarded the £120 million contract to design and build the Trian- gle to Bouygues UK, the British subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, and the use of BIM and associated best practice has been key to the devel- opment from the beginning. As Brian Brewis, M &E manager, Bouygues UK explains: “When used to best advantage, BIM is every bit as much about the modelling and integration of optimal construction


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process and logistics, as it is about modelling the building itself. We are delighted at the enthusiasm for BIM applications that has been shown by our partners on this project, and together we have been realising the benefits of BIM best practice, such as optimised logistics, warehousing and delivery schedules, from the outset. We expect this to make a substantial contribution to the Triangle, which we hope and expect will become an iconic building within an iconic city."


Working together


Newmarket-based Allied Mechanical Services Limited is supporting Bouygues UK in delivering MEP services for the Triangle contract, and true to BIM principles, the two companies have worked closely together, sharing specifications and other construction information. As a result, Allied turned to Pipe Center (a subsidiary of Wolseley UK) for further input.


Pipe Center has added value to the supply chain


largely because, as subsidiaries of an specialist distributor, it has productive relationships with a range of manufacturers, logistical provision and a comprehensive network of outlets across the UK. For the Triangle project, this is important, because in accordance with BIM best practice, some elements are being pre-fabricated away from the site, then stored locally prior to installation. This allows the contractors to have all elements ready


and immediately accessible, at precisely the time they are needed.


By liaising with staff at Pipe Center’s Cambridge


branch, Allied has been able to take advantage of the company’s logistical capabilities and relationships with manufacturers. These have allowed Allied to purchase bespoke components, manufactured away from the site prior to use, while the logistical capability and network of Pipe Center and Climate Center outlets has ensured the resulting modular components are delivered locally and on time.


Best practice logistics


Outsourcing the piping pre-fabrication brings several advantages. One is access to innovative tools, processes and materials that are constantly evolving to increase efficiencies – this means that pipes can be made to precise, bespoke specifica- tions in a more cost-efficient way than would be possible on-site, and which yields a top quality product. Savings are also made in terms of waste, because there are no off-cuts or excess materials to deal with. For customers purchasing this service through Pipe Center, storage facilities are included, which means that customers do not have the burden of providing floor space or other logistical costs. They are also protected from the threats of theft and vandalism that can occur when items are kept on-site. Additionally, the project is being


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