Scalpel Tower: Solving Complex BIM Challenges | The BIMTech Podcast #9

Episode Summary

In this episode of The BIMTech Podcast, Matt McGuire, sits down with Mark Cain, BIMTech’s Manchester BIM Manager, to break down the Scalpel Tower case study. A deep dive into one of their most complex MEP coordination projects. From the building’s tight footprint, storage constraints, and congested corridors to HV cabling, slab loadings, plant space, prefabrication, builderswork, and anchor/expansion challenges, Matt and Mark share insights from the front lines of delivering precision on this iconic structure. A must-listen for engineers, designers, and anyone curious about what it really takes to bring major buildings together behind the scenes.

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