Project Overview

This project was another example of PCE’s HybriDfMA approach to providing Secure Custody solutions, based on Design for Manufacture and Assembly principals, using a common ‘kit of parts’ of reinforced precast concrete components configurable to meet the specific needs of this client’s particular scheme.

PCEs internal design team embraced the fully Level 2 BIM requirement for the project, with 3-dimensional modelling using Revit, including the clients design team requirements for mechanical and electrical services cast in conduits and builders-work openings. All were fully coordinated in the digital environment to ensure accuracy of requirement and positioning avoiding anti-clash.

Security features such as cell doors, windows and roof lights were easily integrated during the design process within the precast concrete components via an approved set of common interface details. The Architectural intent and finish requirements were managed to understand which surfaces were critical. This enabled a casting strategy to be developed ensuring that where required high quality finish requirements for direct decoration were easily obtained.

The project was delivered in accordance with PCE’s Digital Delivery Strategy providing real time data at every stage of the design, manufacture and assembly process. This strategy ensures the integrity of the design data along with providing the project teams with the means to make informed decisions throughout the lifecycle of the project and collate lessons learned to help improve future projects.

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£807,000 Nottinghamshire Police Wilmott Dixon Corstorphine & Wright Architects Gleeds HSP Daniel Gallagher