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Plastic learning tool set to revolutionise construction industry
The brainchild of a Chartered
Surveyor who saw a need for an
effective learning tool in building
and construction has been
brought to life by a plastic injection
moulding company and received
enthusiastic praise from those
offering training, qualifications and
apprenticeships in the industry.
“We started working together last
summer, and Amey Plastics has
been absolutely fantastic”, says
Richard. “I had little knowledge of
manufacturing and they guided me
through the entire process from
design and prototypes, through
modifications and adjustments, to
the finished product. If it weren’t for
their support and warm reception
every time I went into the offices
to discuss and work with them, I
doubt Bimbrix would be here now”.
After 25 years in the construction
industry, Richard Winson has
achieved a long-held ambition
to help students following his
footsteps into the construction
industry.
“I spent many years training to
become a Chartered Builder,
then Surveyor, and have always
believed there was a more
practical, effective approach to
teaching the necessary skills”, he
explains.
His invention, ‘Bimbrix’, is a
precision engineered, plastic
‘active learning’ tool, consisting
of 1:5 scale building components
designed to teach a variety
of elements of construction
technology including settingout; estimating and tendering;
construction programming and
sequencing; facade detailing;
compliment any model. Other CAD/
CAM/CNC techniques can be used
to create 1:5 scale components
and Bimbrix is an ideal way of
encouraging collaboration between
different departments and design
disciplines”.
centre-line calculations; and space
planning.
“The idea is to help students
understand the concepts of 3D
design and introduce them to BIM
(Building Information Modelling)”,
explains Richard, whose passion in
education for construction has led
to invitations to lecture at a number
of colleges and universities across
the UK.
Bimbrix was created by Amey
Plastics, a plastic injection
moulding company in Hampshire
owned and run by brothers Ken
and Phil Scott who planned
and designed the tool making
equipment needed for the
individual components.
“The bricks are compatible with 3D
printing techniques, but bespoke
components can be created to
Having already received orders
from respected education centres
such as Highbury College in
Hampshire and Chichester College
in West Sussex, Bimbrix is now
attracting great attention from those
in the building and construction
industry and people interested
in manufacture of the plastic
components.
“The idea had been in my mind
for many years, but I started
seriously sketching the idea and
raising funds in 2013. Meeting
Amey Plastics last year was the
final piece of the puzzle and made
Bimbrix a reality. I can’t thank them
enough”.
Tel: 01730 266525 Web: www.ameyplastics.co.uk Reader Enquiry: 8
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