{"id":139378,"date":"2024-05-07T10:19:29","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T09:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=139378"},"modified":"2024-05-07T15:13:31","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T14:13:31","slug":"infrastructure-construction-management-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/infrastructure-construction-management-software\/139378\/","title":{"rendered":"Infrastructure construction management software: Overcoming challenges at 8 Bishopsgate London"},"content":{"rendered":"

PBC Today was recently invited to the opening of the new regional headquarters for Bentley Systems<\/a> at 8 Bishopsgate in London, where we caught up with construction manager LendLease and Bentley System\u2019s Greg Demchak to discuss building design challenges and the use of Bentley\u2019s infrastructure construction management software SYNCHRO<\/h2>\n

Situated at 8 Bishopsgate, the new 50-storey tower stands as a testament to innovation, offering an interactive collaborative space that fosters networking and stimulates discussions on the future of infrastructure delivery.<\/p>\n

Bentley\u2019s structural engineering software and SYNCHRO<\/a>, their flagship 4D infrastructure construction management software and an integral part of Bentley Infrastructure Cloud, played a pivotal role in overcoming the challenges faced during the construction of 8 Bishopsgate.<\/p>\n

Logistical and structural complexity at 8 Bishopsgate<\/h3>\n

Can you elaborate on the engineering challenges faced during the construction of 8 Bishopsgate, particularly those related to its design and location in the heart of London’s skyline?<\/em><\/p>\n

LendLease: \u201c8 Bishopsgate presented a number of challenges during its construction, including logistical constraints and structural complexity. The building design<\/a> required the construction method to facilitate the safe construction of three overhangs spanning up to 6 meters over the public walkway.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe superstructure was formed through an innovative steel-braced box that tied the two cores together, introducing constraints on their progression during the structure\u2019s temporary state.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe site’s constrained nature, coupled with the building’s unique geometry, posed significant logistical challenges. All materials had to be delivered via a pit lane on Bishopsgate and safely offloaded above the live footpath, adding to the project’s complexity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese complexities were incorporated into the construction approach with the use of SYNCHRO, enabling the pre-planning of the construction activities to ensure the successful delivery of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bentley: \u201cThe use of SYNCHRO was a way to schedule, plan, organise, and figure out how all the deliveries were going to come. It also helped the team determine how they were going to get all the components up and erect the building in such a very tight job site.\u201d<\/p>\n

A continuous legacy of innovation: Solutions for logistical and structural challenges<\/h3>\n

What innovative approaches were implemented to ensure successful completion within the specified timeframe?<\/em><\/p>\n

A range of innovations were developed to suit the project requirements, including:<\/p>\n