BIM milestone for Holyhead Primary scheme

Innovative new methods, intended to curb project inefficiencies and reduce waste, are being implement for the construction of a new £9M primary school in Holyhead, North Wales.

Holyhead Primary is unique in that it is one of the first schools in North Wales to adopt Building Information Modelling (BIM) techniques to the full Level 2 standard. This will enable architects, engineers and contractors to collaborate in streamlining and accurately modelling a project in advance of its construction.

Though the concept of Building Information Modelling has existed since the 1970s, it was the Construction Task Force’s endorsement of BIM in 2011 that brought it to the fore.

Civil and structural engineering consultant Caulmert will now work alongside principle contractor Wynne Construction to deliver the two-storey Holyhead Primary School, while the existing listed Cybi building will be comprehensively refurbished.

Caulmert Director Allan Smith comments: “As a business, we took the decision a few years ago to embrace BIM and develop our in-house design processes to achieve the level 2 standards.

“These techniques have now become second nature within Caulmert, allowing us to achieve more efficiencies to assist clients in achieving their aspirations.

“Our significant up-front investment into the software, hardware and staff training allows us to work with Wynne Construction and the other design team members, to comply with the Welsh Government’s policy of requiring all publically funded projects to be BIM Level 2 standard by 2016.”

Chris Wynne, Managing Director of Wynne Construction, said: “I am delighted we are working with our partner Caulmert to deliver a full BIM Level 2 school for Anglesey County Council through a shared common data environment.

“Using the BIM technology platform has enabled the team to work more efficiently, improving project delivery.

“The BIM process will ensure a fully co-ordinated solution is delivered, providing a cost-effective solution for the client. Wynne Construction has fully embraced this process and through this new facility will deliver the first full BIM Level 2 schools project in North Wales.”

Gareth Thomas, Architectural Services Manager for Anglesey County Council, said: “The New Holyhead Primary School Project will be the first BIM project for the Authority and has been a new learning experience to deliver an excellent collaborative working opportunity and project delivery solution on the first of many 21st Century Schools Projects.”

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