AluK (GB), a leading manufacturer of innovative aluminium window, door and curtain walling systems, has expanded its range of BIM components with the addition of GT55 double door, single door and BSF70 3 pane which can now be downloaded from the National Building Specification (NBS) National BIM Library http://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/aluk.
Russell Yates, Managing Director, AluK says: “With an increase in calls for BIM compliance from architects and contractors, AluK is assisting its customer base to adhere to the requirements of level 2 BIM by 2016. We were one of the first UK manufacturers to provide 3D content – an essential part of being able to contribute to the BIM process – and currently offer 3D content for our windows, doors and curtain walling in Revit format.”
Steve Watkins, BIM coordinator at AluK, adds further: “We know that BIM content is not all about the 3D modelling; it is the information within the model that is essential. We have invested heavily into BIM training. Our specialised team has been trained by BRE and has achieved Accredited Professional status for BIM and principles of BS1192.”
Furthermore, as an in-house BIM coordinator, Steve is responsible for project specific content creation whilst ensuring that all relevant legislation is adhered to.
AluK’s own in-house management systems can be aligned with various WIP and allows to share and review stages of information exchange in the British Standards, all necessary requirements to work effectively in BIM level 2 projects.
Alongside its expanded BIM component offer, AluK is the first aluminium systems manufacturer in the fenestration industry to offer a RIBA accredited BIM CPD BIM: Aluminium Façade Systems – modelling, design, construction, standards and collaboration, leading the way in the development of innovative solutions.
AluK (GB), one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of aluminium building systems, was established in 1994 under the Beaufort brand. Joining the AluK Group in 2012, the company provides a complete range of building solutions from their headquarters in South Wales, where the company has its offices and manufacturing and storage facilities, a customer showroom and training facility.
With a team of more than 60 technical, sales and manufacturing personnel, AluK leads the market in the design and manufacture of high performance window, door and curtain walling systems. In May 2014 the company has also introduced new residential aluminium windows and doors collection, featuring a complete range of traditional and modern windows, as well as aluminium entrance, bi-fold, sliding and patio doors.
All AluK products available in the UK are tested at the facility in South Wales on the UK’s only 7m x 8m in-house testing rig. All are certified to meet relevant standards as well as under the Secured by Design Scheme, run by the Association of Chief Police Officers.
Key Members of the AluK team:
Russell Yates, Managing Director
Nick Cooper, Technical Director
Peter Burke, Operations Director
Russell Yates, Managing Director, AluK
Russell Yates joined the company in 2003 as a design engineer/draughtsman in the technical department. In 2006 he progressed to the role of technical manager and led the company through a redesign of the entire product offer in line with changes in building regulations. Russell was appointed Technical Director in 2008 and in the same year completed the MSc Façade Engineering course at the University of Bath.
Russell represents the company on a number of technical committees including the CWCT and Council for Aluminium in Building.
