Concrete industry first for Lafarge Tarmac
BIM objects for readymix demonstrate commitment to sustainable, customer-focused solutions
ACCELERATING the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to improve efficient construction and the whole-life performance of structures has stepped up a gear, following the launch of four BIM objects for Lafarge Tarmac’s ready-mixed concrete solutions.
BIM users can download objects for the firm’s Agilia, Artevia and Extensia concretes via BIMStore and its corporate website. Lafarge Tarmac are the first company in the ready-mixed concrete sector to offer this solution.
The data-rich objects allow clients to upload precise electronic information on a solution – such as a wall or a floor – and incorporate this directly into a 3D modelling tool, to create a real-life representation and allow the design of more sustainable, efficient buildings.
Commenting on the launch, Jeremy Greenwood (pictured), managing director of Lafarge Tarmac Readymix, said: ‘With the countdown under way to the Government’s 2016 BIM targets, we are leading the way by offering customers a practical solution that adds value to their projects.
‘Over the next few years BIM is likely to become the single industry approach to construction. Many are already recognizing the significant cost and efficiency savings offered by BIM, and our objects build on this by giving clients additional information to specify materials that improve efficiency and contribute to the whole-life sustainability performance of buildings.’
Lafarge Tarmac’s BIM offering will help to support more sustainable construction and drive design improvements by providing even greater access to technical information, certification and performance data on their materials.
This will include traceability, carbon footprint, and responsible sourcing information. BIM objects will help architects to design better buildings, engineers to evaluate the performance of a product in situ, and contractors to plan and avoid scheduling clashes.
Mr Greenwood added: ‘Our BIM solution has been specially developed to help add value during both design and construction, providing designers and engineers with the necessary performance data to create sustainable buildings.
‘This technology will provide an important catalyst to drive greater early engagement across the supply chain; a critical issue if we are to achieve BIM targets and the wider efficiency, cost and sustainability challenges set out in the Government’s Construction 2025 strategy.’
