The new collection of industry standard DWG files have been released as C-TEC’s first batch of specifier-friendly CAD drawings. Developed for use by architects and engineers, the drawings of its SigTEL disabled refuge system, NC951 disabled persons’ toilet alarm and 800 Series conventional call system can be downloaded for free. C-TEC’s new CAD drawings can[…]

BIM will become mandatory for public sector building projects in 2016 The Building Information Modelling (BIM) process allows architects and contractors to create and share 3D graphical representations of models. Becoming increasingly popular, BIM is often used by architects to create designs; soon, it will become the norm to use BIM in all construction design[…]

Schock’s Isokorb range is now available in the BIM exchange format IFC 2×3 Schock’s CAD service portal Schock’s website has also been developed to include a new CAD service portal, which its users can now access. The portal features Schock’s Isokorb types K, KXT, KS and KST as BIM models. The Isokorb range – which[…]

By introducing Level 2 compliant BIM content, Harmer Drainage will meet Government requirements and be considered for future Government project work The SML cast iron soil and waste pipework system, which has been certified by the British Board Agrément and meets the European Standard BS EN 877, is now BIM Level 2 compliant. This means[…]

The NBS National BIM Library has been designed as a resource for specifiers creating BIM models By making its products available on the National BIM Library, Senior Architectural Systems has enabled specifiers to add its products to their BIM models and BIM objects. One example is the SF52 system, which is capable of holding double[…]

Wolf Systems’ new BIM software, Horizon, has been designed for use by timber frame designers Horizon software is a timber frame tool built on Autodesk’s Revit Structure platform. The software has been conceived to allow timber frame designers to create 3D objects that symbolise actual physical building details. The 3D wall panels, floors and roof[…]

All of Protan’s single ply membranes are BBA, Sintef and IAB certified and approved, with a proven life expectancy of over 30 years.

The silver bullet, at least in the minds of Government officials, is Building Information Modelling (BIM).  BIM is not a new concept, but the pace of development and adoption has noticeably quickened since the Government made it the preferred method for delivering all centrally procured contracts from 2016. Not surprisingly, this has prompted a flood of[…]