Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a comprehensive process for collaboration and project data management, supporting the entire lifecycle of a project – from planning and design through to construction and operation.
Benefits of BIM
- Enhanced collaboration through shared data and process
- Communication of design intent
- Improved design quality
- Simulation and analysis of building characteristics and functionality
- Reduced errors and risk
- Improved safety
- Time and cost savings (e.g. clash detection)
- Real-time cost information
- Enhanced building efficiency
- Client satisfaction
Speller Metcalfe
At Speller Metcalfe, our BIM processes align with ISO 19650 (Managing Information with Building Information Modelling) and all our projects use a Common Data Environment (CDE) that support the delivery of BIM.
Many of our schemes go beyond basic requirements to deliver full 3D coordination, where we support a number of projects with elements such:
- Creation of 3D architectural and MEP models
- Co-ordination of model information across different software platforms to inform design progression
- Environmental & energy performance analysis
- Linking time (4D) and lifecycle cost data to BIM workflows
- Using BIM for quantification and pricing of works (5D)
- Using BIM for onsite co-ordination, clash detection and quality control
- Capturing as-built asset information to support sharing of real-time data
Expertise
Ashley Poole-Graham
BIM Manager
An extremely experienced BIM Manager, Ash manages the production / works to the guidance of:
- SAP calculations
- SBEM and DSM
- U-value calculations
- Embodied carbon calculations
- Dynamic Thermal Modelling
- Part O Overheating assessments
- CIBSE TM54
He is also a Level 5 qualified Non-Domestic Energy Assessor (NDEA) and On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA) and responsible for our digital records management.