| Leeds Arena | Case study | 1 Sustainable design The customer specified a sustainable approach to the arena and we managed to achieve a BREEAM Very Good at design stage and EPC rating B. Key to making the Leeds Arena sustainable was the use of BIM which allowed us to ‘build it twice’ – once in 3D and then in reality on-site. This drives efficiency as any clashes in the schedule are visualised before construction begins. BIM identifies risk detection and enables the integration of the supply chain with the design and site teams. We were able to draw from the experience of BAM Stadia, based in Germany, a subsidiary of Royal BAM Group that specialises in building arenas and stadiums all around the world. Collaborating with colleagues who have relevant

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