Mark Bew, Chairman of the UK Government BIM Implementation Group, talks about the NBS National BIM Library
Mar 23, 2012 |NBS
This content is no longer up to date and has been archived.
You may wish to consider searching for newer content
On Wednesday 21 March, NBS officially launched the National BIM Library at Ecobuild.
After more than a year of investigation, development, consultation and investment by NBS, the National BIM Library was officially launched at Ecobuild last week – with opening words by Mark Bew, Chairman of the UK Government BIM Implementation Group.
Mark Bew commented:
"The Government Construction Strategy is all about saving costs and carbon, the strategy is a sum of all parts and BIM is key to integrating that all together. We welcome initiatives such as the National BIM Library, which will provide an accurate and efficient way of working with BIM – ensuring that vital ‘open sharable asset information’ is available to everyone throughout the entire supply chain."
Dr Stephen Hamil, Head of BIM at NBS, unveiled the first batch of generic BIM objects in IFC at the Ecobuild ‘RIBA Village’ stand – where he was joined by the leading CAD software vendors, including Autodesk, Bentley Systems, Graphisoft, Tekla and Vectorworks, all of which were keen to endorse NBS’s latest free-to-use resource for the construction industry.
Visqueen launches Ultimate Self Adhesive Membrane for hydrocarbon and VOC-contaminated sites
The construction industry faces growing challenges when building on increasingly complex brownfield sites. Alongside the need for effective waterproofing, developers and contractors must now address a wider range of ground contaminants, including hydrocarbons, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and hazardous ground gases, while maintaining programme efficiency and installation quality. Against this backdrop, Visqueen has expanded its gas protection and waterproofing portfolio with the launch of Visqueen Ultimate Self Adhesive Membrane, a new hydrocarbon and VOC-resistant self-adhesive tanking membrane. Developed as the latest addition to the Visqueen non-foil gas barrier range, the new membrane combines proven gas barrier and waterproofing performance to help specifiers address multiple site challenges with a single solution.
Construction ProductsSponsored
Siderise: Helping to bridge the gap between Gateway 2 approval and on-site fire protection
While the new building safety regime hasn’t fundamentally changed what requirements higher-risk buildings (HRBs) must meet to comply with the Building Regulations, it has significantly increased the breadth, depth and volume of evidence that must be supplied to demonstrate this. As a result, project teams have had to adapt the way they work and even look beyond their roles to understand how their actions may impact the next Dutyholder in the chain. For specifiers, this can include considering what supporting services are offered with life safety-critical elements to enable correct design, installation and maintenance. Early engagement with manufacturer technical specialists can help identify any practical challenges that may arise onsite. Then, during construction, these services can help support the translation of design intent into reality so that buildings are safe for occupation.
Construction ProductsSponsored
RIBA CPD for Architects: Understanding Flooring Specification and Detailing
For architects and specifiers, flooring details can have a significant impact on the safety, accessibility, durability and overall performance of a building. Yet the technical considerations surrounding stairways, floor transitions, and floor finishes are not always straightforward.
at Ecobuild.
