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| A 3d image of the former professors studios. This is one of a set of images created by experts in 3d visualisation at the GSA’s Digital Design studio that will form the basis of a BIM (Building Information Model) which will document the restoration process |
- Calibre of
specialists and traditional skills training are key aspects of the ITT brief - GSA
releases 3D visualisations of the Mackintosh Building post fire created by the
Digital Design Studio
Another milestone in the
restoration of the Mackintosh Building was reached today, 16 March 2016, with
the issue of the Invitation to Tender for the Main Contractor. Following the Pre-Qualification
Questionnaire (PQQ) process a shortlist of five companies has now been drawn up
which comprises Balfour
Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, BAM Construction Ltd, John Graham Construction
Ltd, Kier Construction and Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd.
restoration of the Mackintosh Building was reached today, 16 March 2016, with
the issue of the Invitation to Tender for the Main Contractor. Following the Pre-Qualification
Questionnaire (PQQ) process a shortlist of five companies has now been drawn up
which comprises Balfour
Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, BAM Construction Ltd, John Graham Construction
Ltd, Kier Construction and Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd.
Important among the requirements for the Main
Contractor are the calibre of the specialists who will undertake the restoration
of the Category A Listed building and the delivery of community benefits.
Contractor are the calibre of the specialists who will undertake the restoration
of the Category A Listed building and the delivery of community benefits.
“Clearly
we need a contractor who is able to deliver the full range of technical
requirements for the retrofit and has a proven track record in bringing major
restoration projects in on time and on budget,” says
Liz Davidson, Senior Project Manager, Mackintosh Restoration. “However, over and above this we are looking
for the inclusion of experienced specialists who are capable of undertaking the
expert restoration of this Category A Listed building. We are looking for our Main
Contractor to have the appropriate expertise in their team to deliver to the
highest standard in terms of the specialist skills.”
we need a contractor who is able to deliver the full range of technical
requirements for the retrofit and has a proven track record in bringing major
restoration projects in on time and on budget,” says
Liz Davidson, Senior Project Manager, Mackintosh Restoration. “However, over and above this we are looking
for the inclusion of experienced specialists who are capable of undertaking the
expert restoration of this Category A Listed building. We are looking for our Main
Contractor to have the appropriate expertise in their team to deliver to the
highest standard in terms of the specialist skills.”
Legacy is also a major commitment in all
elements of the Mackintosh Building restoration. One of the requirements that will
be expected of the Main Contractor is a commitment to a robust programme of
community benefits.
elements of the Mackintosh Building restoration. One of the requirements that will
be expected of the Main Contractor is a commitment to a robust programme of
community benefits.
“We
want to make sure that the restoration of The Mackintosh Building can deliver increased
levels of traditional skills training in Glasgow and the surrounding area,” adds Ms Davidson. “We will expect our Main Contractor to commit to an extensive programme
of recruiting and training new apprentices which will both support the local
economy in Glasgow and ensure that the skills required to restore historic
buildings such as the Mack do not die out.”
want to make sure that the restoration of The Mackintosh Building can deliver increased
levels of traditional skills training in Glasgow and the surrounding area,” adds Ms Davidson. “We will expect our Main Contractor to commit to an extensive programme
of recruiting and training new apprentices which will both support the local
economy in Glasgow and ensure that the skills required to restore historic
buildings such as the Mack do not die out.”
Additionally the Main Contractor will be
expected to engage with and take advantage of the GSA’s Department of Continuing
Education to deliver education and outreach programmes particularly in the
Garnethill area.
expected to engage with and take advantage of the GSA’s Department of Continuing
Education to deliver education and outreach programmes particularly in the
Garnethill area.
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| Image of the Mackintosh Building from Renfrew Street looking towards Sauchiehall Street |
The GSA also released a number of point cloud
images of the Mackintosh Building post fire today. Created by experts in 3d
visualisation at the GSA’s Digital Design Studio, these were created by
intensive laser scanning of the building. They will form the basis of a BIM
(Building Information Model) which will document every stage of the restoration
and create a detailed record of the work undertaken for future use both by the
GSA and other organisations carrying out complex restorations of historic
buildings.
images of the Mackintosh Building post fire today. Created by experts in 3d
visualisation at the GSA’s Digital Design Studio, these were created by
intensive laser scanning of the building. They will form the basis of a BIM
(Building Information Model) which will document every stage of the restoration
and create a detailed record of the work undertaken for future use both by the
GSA and other organisations carrying out complex restorations of historic
buildings.
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| Sectional views of the west wing |
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| Some of the GSA’s collection of plaster casts in a first floor studio in the east wing of the Mackintosh Building |
The Main Contractor is
expected to be appointed in June with work starting on site shortly after the
close of this year’s Degree Show. The removal of the stonework comprising the
library window gable will be among the first jobs to be undertaken, followed by
the reconstruction of roofs which were totally destroyed in the fire. Final preparation
work – the strip out of the fire damaged west wing – is currently underway and will
be completed by the end of May.
expected to be appointed in June with work starting on site shortly after the
close of this year’s Degree Show. The removal of the stonework comprising the
library window gable will be among the first jobs to be undertaken, followed by
the reconstruction of roofs which were totally destroyed in the fire. Final preparation
work – the strip out of the fire damaged west wing – is currently underway and will
be completed by the end of May.
Ends
Further information contact:
Lesley Booth
0779 941 4474
press@gsa.ac.uk
@GSofAMedia
Note
for Editors
- The Tender submissions will be assessed
against rigorous criteria by a panel comprising representatives of the GSA
directorate and Mackintosh Restoration Committee, and the external design team,
QS and project managers.