Kilsaran leads the way in hard landscaping BIM objects

Kilsaran leads the way in hard landscaping BIM objects
Paving and walling specialists, Kilsaran International, is the first paving manufacturer to release a full colour, fully rendered, 3D library of Building Information Modelling (BIM) objects as part of a BIM roll out plan for the coming months.

The software supports collaborative partnerships by allowing industry professionals including architects, landscapers and builders, to simulate the construction process in software before any physical progression takes place.

As a result, BIM reduces wastage, time and cost because any design changes or snags identified beforehand can be rectified before the build starts. Additionally the software stores objects and further product information such as data sheets and maintenance manuals, which streamline the building process and reduces paperwork.

Due to BIM increasing efficiency and accuracy in construction, the Government has stated that by 2015 all local athorities and public sector works are required to use it within their design. Because of the cost savings and efficiencies associated with BIM it is very likely that the private sector will also fast track the adoption of BIM modelling.

Kilsaran has lead the way in hard landscaping by implementing fully rendered, realistic, 3D BIM objects. It enables industry professionals to view the products exactly as they appear, which aids the aesthetic elements of construction as well as the physical.

Commenting on BIM, Kilsaran specifications manager, Robert Davenhall, said: "It's very important for architects to view the products accurately and realistically. With our products, you have to consider the texture and colour as well as the shape, function and material.

"We have chosen to go with the most sophisticated BIM objects currently available within the Revit package, because we know it will be the most useful for architects and other building specialists. Our products are a very visual component to any project which needs to be maximised to its full potential. It has surprised me that others in the industry have opted for the more basic, white model or hidden line style of object.

"We are seeing a growing interest from specifiers for BIM, in both the school and health sectors. Working closely with these specifiers means that we are giving them exactly what they are looking for in an object, and not what a budget constraint has allowed them to have. I think this is where we differ from others in our industry and is the reason we are now seeing many specifications being produced with our products."

Kilsaran kicks off its BIM initiative with three of their flagship paving range: Shelbourne, Pembroke and Newgrange. These are available as a free download from www.bimstore.co.uk, and also from Kilsaran's website.

Kilsaran's BIM library provides fully compatible .rvt models and will continue to expand over the coming months as they introduce more products into the BIM library.

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