Heritage & Listed
New Zealand House
Location
London
New Zealand House is a Grade II listed, landmark building. Opened in 1963, the building was seen as a symbol of the New Zealand Government’s post-Second World War commitment to the United Kingdom and its broader relationship with the people and government of Great Britain.
Over 60 years ago it was a shining example of innovation and modernity, with the first fully air-conditioned office in London. The Crown Estate is working to celebrate New Zealand House's iconic architecture and recapture its innovative status through an extensive refurbishment with a keen focus on sustainability. 90% of the structure is being retained, with steel obtained from re-use sources and 1,600 square metres of heritage finishes carefully preserved. As a result, the construction phase is anticipated to use less embodied carbon than The Crown Estate’s ambitious portfolio wide target of 400kgCO2/m2.
For New Zealand House, BIM Technologies was appointed directly by The Crown Estate to provide Project Information Manager services. The scope followed the same general approach as the 33–35 Piccadilly appointment, providing digital information management support up to Main Contractor Appointment.
Our role was to support The Crown Estate and the project team by reviewing project information, assessing compliance with the client’s information protocols and helping ensure that the developing design information was suitable for progression towards contractor appointment.
The direct appointment by The Crown Estate demonstrates BIM Technologies’ trusted role as a client-side digital adviser and Project Information Manager, providing assurance that project information is being developed in a structured, coordinated and compliant manner.
