BAM Construction has announced they are to develop a new eco-friendly technology centre for Bradford College.

The Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) campus will measure 3,600m2 and feature solar panels, a bio-diverse roof and a super-efficient plant. The building is also expected to achieve an 'Excellent' BREEAM rating.

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BAM will used advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM) to reduce the reliance on traditional methods of 'Setting Out' and 'Verification' the building.

Mark Taylor, Digital Construction Manager for BAM, said: "What we are trying to do is connect BIM from the designers office to the site.

"We can take information direct from the model, via the cloud onto the iPad and then out onto site.

"Utilizing these sorts of tools will support construction. It will streamline the process and it will give us greater certainty and reduce the risk of errors."

(LM/CD)