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Fulcrum Integration Consultancy has seen considerable success with its computer-driven services-modelling facility for construction clients, consultants and contractors. It is able to take plans from a project and produce a 3D CAD model. This model allows mechanical engineers and contractors to investigate areas where pipework and plant and equipment are at their highest density. In this way, any difficulties can be designed out before construction begins. The service is based on a sophisticated CAD system supported by a library of 3D computer images of services components.
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A new housing development in Brackley, Northamptonshire, England, comprises of six flats for shared ownership, six flats for private sale and 46 flats for public housing. Beacon Housing Association, South Northamptonshire Council and the Housing Corporation jointly funded the venture, which cost 2,829,000 pounds sterling. The converted building was an unfinished office and retail development. The new building includes a courtyard covered by a canopy. The main contractor was Willmott Dixon which completed the work within one year.
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Contractor, Bovis is rebuilding the Minster Court office development in London, England after the almost completed building was damaged by fire in Aug 1991. The rebuilding follows intensive investigation and assessment of the damage and involves replacing structural steel, cleaning and replacing materials impregnated by smoke and repairing plant. Bovis was the main contractor for the initial construction and is using the same materials and techniques to rebuild but following new fire safety guidelines.
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