BIM approach to a nuclear project: Sellafield Maintenance Facility

Author: J. Boyle and J. Robison (Sellafield Ltd)

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31 October 2013

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BIM approach to a nuclear project: Sellafield Maintenance Facility

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J. Boyle and J. Robison (Sellafield Ltd)
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31 October 2013
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J. Boyle and J. Robison (Sellafield Ltd)

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 91, Issue 11, 2013, Page(s) 4

Date published

31 October 2013

Author

J. Boyle and J. Robison (Sellafield Ltd)

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 91, Issue 11, 2013, Page(s) 4

Price

Standard: £10 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

Although the nuclear industry is necessarily and understandably cautious in adopting new technology, there was a push to adopt BIM, driven by both individual experiences within the team and an appreciation of the advances being made outside of the nuclear sector.
Sellafield Maintenance Facility is a new mechanical handling plant that will provide operational support during waste retrieval campaigns.

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