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Challenges With a building of this level of technical and operational complexity , the co-ordinating of services from all consultants could only be achieved by following a strict BIM process .
Each discipline modelled every element in 3D , achieving a level of detail for accurate clash detection , solving co-ordination challenges .
Materials Materials and finishes were chosen for their sustainability and durability ; specifically due to being installed in a higher education environment . External materials were selected to compliment the existing campus material pallet , with a more contemporary take on it . Plastered masonry , glass and steel are the main materials defining
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