BRE launches Centre for Smart Homes and Buildings to demonstrate ‘Internet of Things’, smart products and services

World renowned building science centre, BRE, has launched the Centre for Smart Homes and Buildings (CSHB) a collaborative hub for industry, academia and the government. Working with a range of partners, including EDF, BT and Telefonica, the CSHB will work to facilitate and improve the use of smart products and services within the built environment. … Continue reading “BRE launches Centre for Smart Homes and Buildings to demonstrate ‘Internet of Things’, smart products and services”

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McAvoy Group’s BIM journey is not driven by a market need, but by a vision to be market leaders

The first offsite modular firm to secure a BIM Level 2 certification, McAvoy’s Design Manager David Clark explains how the BRE Global BIM Business Systems Certification  reinforces their position as a leading provider of construction services within the education, health, leisure/accommodation and commercial/infrastructure sectors. How long have you been using BIM in your projects and what … Continue reading “McAvoy Group’s BIM journey is not driven by a market need, but by a vision to be market leaders”

Comprehensive BIM certification for leading contractor

Guy Hammersley, BIM Director at BRE finds out how Willmott Dixon benefits from their three recent BIM certifications for Construction, Partnership Homes and Interiors. Garry Fannon, Richard Kelsey and Amador Caballero speak about BIM Level 2 Business Systems Certification as a natural step in their company’s progression and BIM commitments towards their customers.    BIM Level 2 is government-driven, but … Continue reading “Comprehensive BIM certification for leading contractor”

RPS are cutting costs and improving efficiency with recent BIM certification

Paul Oakley, BIM Director at BRE caught up with Mark Costello, Director at RPS in Ireland about the company’s recently awarded BRE Global BIM Business Systems Certification which demonstrates a company’s compliance with the requirements of BIM Level 2. He explains how BIM is making a positive impact on their internal processes as well as winning new … Continue reading “RPS are cutting costs and improving efficiency with recent BIM certification”

SES Engineering Services become the first M&E contractor to receive a BIM certification

Paul Oakley, BIM Director at BRE caught up with Martin Howe, National BIM Manager at SES, about the company’s recently awarded BRE Global BIM Business Systems Certification at Ecobuild, which demonstrates a company’s compliance with the requirements of BIM Level 2. He explains how BIM is helping them deliver more efficiently and higher quality projects. How long have … Continue reading “SES Engineering Services become the first M&E contractor to receive a BIM certification”

BIM leap of faith brings rewards to ADEPT

BRE’s BIM expert Paul Oakley interviews Erol Erturan, Managing Director and Balasz Trojak, BIM Manager from Leeds based engineering consultancy ADEPT about its recently awarded BRE Global BIM Business Systems Certification which demonstrates a company’s compliance with the requirements of BIM Level 2 and the benefits that BIM brings to ADEPT, its clients and the supply chain. … Continue reading “BIM leap of faith brings rewards to ADEPT”

BIM business systems certification brings business benefits to BSD

BIM Manager of consulting engineers BSD Ellie Hayes talks to the BRE team about the UK-wide company’s recently awarded BRE BIM Business Systems Certification which demonstrates a company’s compliance with the requirements of BIM Level 2. She explains how BSD and its clients stand to benefit. 1. How long have you been using BIM in your projects and … Continue reading “BIM business systems certification brings business benefits to BSD”