Issue 11

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The Structural Engineer

Complete issue (November 2013)

All articles published in the November 2013 issue of The Structural Engineer.

Publish Date – 31 October 2013

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A definition of BIM

In this overview, Martin Simpson from Arup/University of Salford provides some background to the BIM story so far; explaining the concepts inherent in BIM and how the UK Government is driving the BIM agenda.

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HMYOI Cookham Wood: the first government scheme adoption of BIM Level 2

David Glennon and Allan Brown of URS Infrastructure & Environment UK Ltd describe their experiences of BIM Level 2 in the development of a new housing block and education building in Kent, UK. 

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From lonely BIM to Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA): a learning curve for one SME

In late 2011, although in the depths of recession and competing against some suicidal fee bids, we looked strategically at BIM. The implementation and use of BIM has been a significant financial and technical challenge and the three projects in this paper follow our timeline, experience, pitfalls and lessons learnt, and set out where the benefits lie for an SME.

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Jumping in at the deep end: how a small company applied BIM to a huge project

This article charts how a small company applied BIM for a new educational and cultural destination for the city of Athens, Greece. 

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Working with existing structures in a model environment

To date, the focus of BIM implementation has largely been on new build projects. This has been primarily due to the difficulties of accurately capturing and processing digital information on existing assets. This article provides an overview of BIM modelling with existing structures.

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Manchester Town Hall transformation programme

This paper discusses the use of BIM on the re-modelling and refurbishment of Manchester Central Library and Town Hall Extension. 

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BIM for the Northern Hub ECS1 programme

This article describes the BIM techniques used for the Northern Hub programme, which includes the new Ordsall Chord link between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria stations and new platforms at the major Manchester stations.

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Successful BIM in practice: the Parkside Building in Eastside, Birmingham

This article describes the success of BIM for the Parkside Building, which provides a state-of the-art home for the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD), incorporating a media centre with TV, radio and photographic studios.

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Digital design collaboration and complex fabrication

This paper presents the Leadenhall Building in London, as a case study demonstrating the value of collaborative working around a shared digital model.

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BIM on the Louvre Abu Dhabi

This case study documents Buro Happold's experience with the Louvre Abu Dhabi project over the last six years, and focuses on the 3D modelling and BIM aspects that have been an integral part of the project.

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Challenges in implementing BIM: Singapore Sports Hub – a case study

This paper analyses the current issues surrounding BIM, using the Singapore Sports Hub project as a case study, comparing it with current trends from industry and the literature.

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BIM approach to a nuclear project: Sellafield Maintenance Facility

This article describes the use of BIM for the Sellafield Maintenance Facility, a new mechanical handling plant that will provide operational support during waste retrieval campaigns.

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Viewpoint: How to implement BIM (and the costs of implementation)

Recently established engineering consultancy, authors from Engenuiti, offer some advice for those starting out on their BIM journey.

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Viewpoint: BIM – are we there yet?

Having purchased 3D modelling software in 2005 as a sole practitioner, Sean Daly looks back at how his investment helped to grow his business.

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Viewpoint: BIM and the future of structural engineering practice

Mark Doyle draws on a wide range of recent publications in an assessment of the impact and benefits of BIM to structural engineers.

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Viewpoint: Slowing down to go faster

Graduate member Roberto Marin shares his experiences of BIM, working in a Spanish consultant engineering firm.

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Viewpoint: BIM – business enabler or technology red herring?

Bentley's Neville Glanville suggests that the key to realising the BIM vision is by ensuring that engineers have access to the in-depth information required to drive effective cooperation and collaboration at every stage.

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Viewpoint: BIM – a global consultant's perspective

Opus' Sulo Shanmuganathan describes her organisation's international BIM journey, from the UK to New Zealand.

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Viewpoint: Engineers prepare to lead as BIM moves past the tipping point

Autodesk's Erin Rae Hoffer cites the latest National BIM Survey and the UK Government's Construction Strategy, in illustrating the drive towards BIM.

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Viewpoint: Internal BIM – a quick win for forward thinking SMEs

Kevin Lea provides a personal view on what BIM really means to SMEs and explores why 'Internal BIM' is the best place to start for SMEs contemplating a BIM strategy.

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Viewpoint: BIM – enhancing the pace of transition for product manufacturers

David Pope of Carba Consulting suggests that the time is now for manufacturers to start creating their own digitised product information for a BIM environment.

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Viewpoint: BIM – a catalyst for the adoption of 'lean manufacturing' principles

Matthew Wash looks at how structural engineers (and the wider construction industry) can utilise BIM to minimise waste and maximise value.

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Viewpoint: Taking BIM to site

Will Arnold explains how Arup are harnessing the power of BIM during construction, and considers how this information might be shared with clients in the future.

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