The design was carried out in two volumes – developing the design for the school and for future extension. The project had a BIM Level 2 requirement with a verification point cloud survey to be carried out prior to handing over the asset information model.
The biggest challenge was the Building Control review of the high performance fast-track SIPS construction and associated structural elements (supporting steelwork and precast concrete first floor and stairs).
Morgan Sindall took the project from RIBA Stage 2 and developed the design to Stage 5. A BIM model was produced which incorporated the architectural, structural, civil, MEPH and specialist sprinkler designs. The FF&E and catering subcontractor models were developed alter and incorporated in the Project Information Model.
The school was built using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) structural frame with a series of panels manufactured off-site and assembled on-site. To make best use of the clash detection process, the SIPSs subcontractor Innovare began work alongside the design consultants at Stage 3. The MEPH subcontractor also began work early during the design period allowing access zones around the plan equipment to be added to the BIM Execution Plan as a modelling item. Once the SIPs frame was installed, it was laser scanned. The scan output could then be used to compare the built asset against the digital model.
The use of a Project Information Manager was invaluable to the design team meeting COBie requirements. This resulted in the last validation reporting showing Stage 4 data was on target and met the Information Exchange requirements. The design team continued to develop the model with a final update carried out after the point cloud information was issued to form an accurate Asset Information Model.
The off-site manufacture approach created a bespoke solution which provide cost efficiencies through a standardisation of the process and increases sustainability through a fabric-first approach. The SIPs were manufactured under factory controlled conditions resulting in a system that was extremely quick to install, strong, energy-efficient and cost and time effective.
29 No of SMEs – 22 beneficiaries – 5 jobs created – 155 trainee weeks
Schools engagement: 30 students – 86% social value created
£300 donations to charity – 30 volunteer hours
97% waste diverted from landfill
100% timber responsibly sourced
Order placed with Community Wood Recycling and a wood recycling bay for regular collections was set up. This resulted in 14.3 tonnes collected with a saving of £492.06 and the majority being high-grade reuse.
Soft landings for handover
Dedicated Morgan Sindall point of contact
On-line portal for notifying any defects with 3 priority categories for response times
Zero RIDDORS
CCS Score 43/45
100% payment within 30 days terms
Philip Southcote School
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