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SISK GROUP - SICON LTD BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM)
The fundamental process behind Building
Information Modelling (BIM) is a collaborative
working environment, which seamlessly fits into our
overall company ethos.
We have always used technological programme and cost efficiencies.
advancements to achieve our strategic It enables us to validate the design
goals. For example, we have used BIM and allows us to quickly identify and
processes and technology to help us solve problems when they occur.
deliver fast track structures, commission By using BIM, we are implementing a
complex pharmaceutical plants and Lean Construction approach with our
derisk our projects throughout our supply chain; reducing waste and the
varied building portfolio. necessity for re-work which in turn
is reducing waste, leading to safer
BIM enhances productivity and unlocks environments and a higher level of
new innovation and efficiencies as a key quality on site. We understand that a
enabler in modern manufacturing and project does not just finish at PC and
lean construction techniques. BIM is a valuable tool for the transition
of a project from a construction site to
This is fundamental to the delivery of operational building.
high quality, cost effective assets. BIM
improves collaboration and the ability to We recognise that for BIM to get
integrate design & construction teams. any traction on a project it needs the
support from the client and their team.
The drive for greater efficiency through We are willing to engage and share
the use of BIM aligns with our zero our experience and expertise to grow
strategy of delivering projects with zero BIM across the market and within our
incidents and zero defects. supply chain.
Our experience has shown that BIM We have been proactive in investing
positively impacts all phases of a project in BIM, with the creation of BIM hubs
life-cycle. BIM significantly enhances the across the UK & Ireland, up-skilling
project team’s ability to collaborate and our staff by developing an extensive
use other innovative tools, from pre- training program to support our project
fabrication to virtual models in the field. teams and also our supply chain. We
have developed our BIM Strategy and
We have utilised BIM on a number of Protocols in line with PAS 1192:2:2013,
projects in 2014 including the Allergan BS1192:2007 and CIC BIM Protocols.
Biologics Two in Westport, Mayo, We are also on target to be Level 2
a €60 million complex 16,000 m² certified by 2016 ahead of the British
pharmaceutical plant and Nestle UK - government’s 2016 target to achieve
Project Dove, a £360 million, 29,730m³ Level 2 BIM capability on all central
freeze-dried coffee manufacturing government infrastructure projects.
facility, in Tutbury, Derbyshire.
We have found that BIM helps improve
construction co-ordination and brings
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