Dr. Sauer & Partners are providing expertise to support Uniclass 2015 development.
Uniclass 2015 is a classification system for the construction industry allowing project information to be structured to a recognised standard. The classification tables support BIM and CAD, specification writing, costing and asset management.
Currently, Uniclass 2015 does not cover tunnels adequately. This presents issues for CAD modelling and BIM data, including measurement on all UK projects working to BIM Level 2.
Working with NBS (National Building Specification), Dr. Sauer & Partners are improving Uniclass 2015 for tunnel design and construction. The April 2018 updates to Uniclass 2015 capture the collaborative work we have undertaken. This input will benefit the entire tunnelling industry including upcoming megaprojects such as HS2 and Crossrail 2.
Breakdown of a sprayed concrete lined tunnel according to Uniclass 2015
An excerpt from the NBS Website