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BIM Level 2 Accreditation

JCA Engineering is accredited with a BIM Level 2 Business Systems Certification from Lloyd's Register for Project Delivery Provider (Business Systems) - Tier 2 M&E Consultant scope of work.   BIM Level 2 accreditation scheme is an independent public statement of compliance with the PAS 1192 series of standards, BS 11000, the collaborative standard, and the Lloyd’s Register BIM Accreditation Guidance document which introduces another level of risk management.  The British Standards Institution (BSI) describes BIM Level 2 maturity a series of domain and…

Blog – BIM: The technical interface into the lifecycle of a building

Leading engineering services-led principal contractor, JCA, explores how Building Information Modelling or ‘BIM’ is supporting building lifecycle management for the benefit of owners and tenants. Now well established in the construction sector, Building Information Modelling or ‘BIM’ has transformed architecture, building engineering and construction. BIM is a process that utilises intelligent 3D models to capture, explore and maintain consistent and coordinated planning, design, construction and operational data.  As a result, BIM provides a wealth of information such as detailed insights…

Blog – examining trends in Computer Aided Facilities Management

Leading service and maintenance provider, JCA, explores how advances in technology are helping to improve the efficiency of facilities management by providing greater transparency, process streamlining and better communication. Although not a new concept, computer aided facilities management (CAFM), has constantly evolved to become one of the most efficient means of managing and monitoring a building, through a dedicated software application. With many facilities managers now being responsible for a number of business tasks, such as flexible workspace scheduling and…