BIM at Airedale
BIM (Building Information Modelling) is revolutionising construction and maintenance across the UK, and the commercial kitchen industry is no exception. Allowing for greater collaboration, data sharing and transparency across stakeholders, BIM creates more efficient and informed kitchen design.
See our BIM guide to learn more about how we use this ingenious collaborative design, build and management strategy.
Contact us to see how Airedale’s use of BIM can benefit your industrial kitchen project.
What is BIM (Building Information Modelling)?
BIM is essentially a more collaborative and data-driven way for stakeholders to work on a construction project. It involves the use of specialist software to create realistic models of your kitchen.
BIM objects in a design are intelligent, storing data that improves accuracy and coordination.
Airedale operates to BIM Level 2, in which the team works with 3D models and all stakeholders share information in a file format which contains all the relevant data.
How Does Airedale Utilise BIM?
Commercial catering design, particularly commercial kitchen design, is at the core of our services here at Airedale. Over 75% of our projects are specified and designed by our 12-strong design team. As befits a market-leading company, we have invested heavily in both the software and personnel to propel us to the forefront of BIM provision, employing our own BIM team.
We are aware of the many challenges the wider construction industry faces in relation to BIM adoption, ranging from the costs to a relative lack of understanding of the benefits of BIM for client operators.
However, in the past year alone, we have worked collaboratively with main contractors’ design and BIM managers, project architects, and our private sector clients on an ever-increasing number of commercial catering projects.
If you are a Design or BIM Manager and your project’s BIM Implementation Plan (BIP) requires the commercial kitchen to be delivered to Level Two, please contact us.
What are the Benefits of Building Information Modelling?
BIM brings so much to a commercial kitchen project, including:
- Better compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Cost management due to easier tracking and estimation.
- Easier to incorporate sustainability features.
- Decisions are more informed with easily accessible data.
- Waste reduction.
- Streamlined processes.
- Time saving.
Why Choose The Airedale Group?
The Airedale Group is the UK’s largest commercial kitchen company, offering a full turnkey solution that takes you from the initial design and planning of your commercial kitchen to the installation to the ongoing maintenance, all under one umbrella to keep consistent knowledge, service and more.
Case Studies
Airedale has used BIM technology across a range of sectors to create and maintain state-of-the-art commercial kitchens.
Building Information Modelling FAQs
What Information Does a BIM Model Contain?
The data stored within a BIM model includes, but is not limited to:
- Geolocated rooms and spaces
- Zones and departments
- Component systems
- Products and materials
- Required maintenance, including tools needed
- Contact details to contractors, stakeholders, designers and specialists
- Relevant documents
What Documents are Required for Building Information Modelling?
A number of documents can be used to build out your BIM model, primarily:
- Your models (2D and 3D)
- Specifications
- Schedules
- Drawings
- Reports
- COBie Data
Is BIM Mandatory in the UK?
For publicly funded projects, such as schools and hospitals, BIM level 2 has been a requirement as of the April 2016 Government Mandate.
Private sector buildings, such as pub kitchens, QSRs, and hotels, aren’t legally required to use BIM. However, the advantages are numerous. BIM allows you to ensure your kitchen design coordinates with the rest of your building and aligns information, standards and processes.
Contact us to discover how BIM can create your most efficient and successful industrial kitchen.
“The work that Airedale undertook from planning to completion was professional throughout. We are extremely pleased with the finished kitchen and the work that was completed. Their Account Manager advised, planned and updated us throughout and we found the process ‘stress free’. The catering team at Sandycroft are delighted with their new kitchen and really pleased that they were able to have input into the design and needs of their service provision. We have already engaged with Airedale for future planned projects following this investment and look forward to continuing our partnership.”
Newydd Catering & Cleaning
“We found Airedale to be wholly professional and willing to engage with us from the onset, listening to our own concerns and addressing these in a timely manner. We are very pleased with the overall project.”
Local Council
“We were hugely impressed with the professional presentation made by Airedale, their project sales manager had clearly done his research prior to our initial meeting and had a number of detailed, thoughtful solutions to our particular challenges. All of their staff were conscientious and the complex project was delivered within the strict timescale and budget allocated.”
Parker's Garden Centre
“Airedale have a great can-do attitude, are willing to help and have a great understanding of their trade and working on Heritage sites, meaning that that they are good and prompt at problem solving.”
Main Contractor
“The team at Airedale provided a reassuring sense of professionalism within our development. Their holistic considered approach meant that aspects that would not necessarily fall within their remit were identified and where required resolved prior to any issue or delay arising. Their willingness to share their experience and knowledge allowed the project to be delivered to the standard which exceeded our expectation.”
Langdale Estate and Spa
“Since the restaurant has opened there has been an increase in the staff footfall, with the well designed layout coupled with the use of the latest technology keeping queues down to a minimum. The whole installation despite its complexity was relatively pain free with the communication between Airedale’s Project Manager and ourselves being a key factor.”
Advanced Engineering Centre
“Our new catering facilities are second to none. As a primary provider of professional chef qualifications within the South West it was imperative to have a design which enabled excellent quality teaching and training. As a catering team we are extremely pleased with the final results; with the excellent support of Airedale it has enabled us to ensure first rate delivery of teaching in a first rate environment and will no doubt continue to aspire future chefs in future years.”
Petroc College, Barnstaple
“The Airedale Group were appointed because of their depth of knowledge and experience in delivering similar schemes. Their staff were very professional and on-hand to answer any queries we had whilst our Chef’s have commented that it is one of the best designed kitchens they have worked in.”
Acklam Hall
“We were continually impressed with Airedale’s performance on this scheme. They assisted us with value engineering options throughout the tender process; were very competitive commercially and managed the on-site works seamlessly. Further, following practical completion they have attended to the operator’s queries very quickly and held themselves professionally whilst working in a live hotel environment. ”
Main Contractor