b'28 Partner News Summer 2020EnterpriseNMCNs 3D scanning of a project to National Grid CoordinatesImmediately after project kick-off, NMCNall design elements containing coordinates, hired a surveyor to create a site grid, whichwhich can be extracted directly for was defined in the BIM Execution Plan (BEP)construction setting-out.and shared with all project stakeholders. The surveyor uses a Global PositioningThis process was driven by the innovation System (GPS) receiver and Total Station totowards BIM within the business, but also position various targets around the site.the need for a smoother collaboration between project stakeholders, which A csv file is then produced, which ishistorically in construction has been a list containing the X/Y/Z position ofdifficult. This is a new approach NMCN each target. When the 3D laser scanshave taken on projects, now in the process are conducted, the fixed targets areof encouraging all project managers and captured and the csv file imported intoclients to follow suit, where the benefits of the scanning software; resulting in thecollaborative BIM methods can be realised scan being positioned to the site grid.throughout the industry. A defined site grid and a 3D laser scan aligned to this ensures all subsequentThis innovative approach has been enteredThe outputted scan aligns with national grid position as project activities align together, producinginto the Institute Of Water - Midlandsseen on the comparison with Google Earth. Each individual point within the scan can be interrogated to give a true a fully coordinated 3D spatial design withArea Innovations Awards 2020. Northing, Easting & Level.A teamWhen comparing fast-paced workingWith such highly engineered buildings environments, its unlikely that many willand Fire Systems, Adams focus on the exceed that of the Heathrow Airporthighest levels of service and engineering approach atestate, which operates on a 24-hour basiscompetence are key to his success. and has been identified as the one of the worlds busiest airports. Adam and his colleagues have established HeathrowPFM Awards Account Director of the Yeara close relationship with Heathrow Airport and its other service providers, resulting 2019, Adam Davies, hugely enjoys workingin a collaborative focus on support for the Airport forat the airport, where hes risen through theHeathrow 2.0 sustainability plan. ranks of Trinity Fire and Security Systems (now part of Premier Technical ServicesIts aims include the reduction of emissions Trinity FireGroup Ltd).and water usage around the airports estate, plus the creation of 10,000 and SecurityWe handle the fire detection and alarmapprenticeships by 2030. After working systems around the airport, includingon the account since 2011 and honing terminals and the main control towerthe systems in place there, we feel like Systems building, Adam explains. If the fire alarman extension of the Heathrow team. That goes off, there is the potential of a buildingallows us to be 100% honest with each evacuation. This involves the Fire Brigadeother, ensuring were all working in the checking the building, with no one allowedsame direction, Adam continues.back until they approve. You can imagine that any false alarm can quickly becomeOne of the PFM Awards judges speculated very costly to the airport.on Adams potential to continue to progress in the future and he confirms The Fire Brigade is very quick to respond,his ambition to further his career: Id but its essential for us to keep everythingvery much like to continue to progress in good working order. my career and perhaps to join the PTSG senior management top table. Heathrow feels a little like my first baby and Id love to continue working here, so well just wait and see.Your contact at Trinity Fire and Security Systems is Adam Davies: Adam.Davies@trinitypro.co.uk'