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FROM THE DRAWING BOARD TO EXECUTION: THE TRAINING TOWER AS A LANDMARK
THE FIRST FRUITS OF BIM
At night, the tower is lit up by bright light strips attached to the per-
Based on the architects’ plans, the company commissioned to do forated sheets, acting as “signpost” along the A503 linking the Ring
the metalwork entered the structure’s model into a computer soft- 3 (R3) to the Charleroi ring (R9).
ware for controlling his cutting machines.This software produces
3D diagrams, allowing an interactive pre-check of whether the con- Two masts, each 10m high, extend upwards from the concrete wall
structional details conform with the architectural plans.This way to accentuate the construction’s silhouette. At the top of these, two
of working has since become the rule for all Samyn and Partners’ groups of LED lights have been installed.The red lights are visible
projects through the introduction (at long last) of BIM (Building from Charleroi, above the slag heap which hides the fire station and
Information Modelling) in January 2016. reminding the Charleroi population that the firemen are there, keep-
ing watch over them.
Designed to the last detail, the metal tower was completely
factory-assembled following galvanisation of all components.
It was then transported to the building site in two pieces.
DC 919 (2012-07-31) DC 992 (2012-08-11)
