Google Charleston EAST + Google Bayview

Services provided:

• Feasibility studies in the design and tendering phase
• 3D modelling of standing seam surfaces and profile division
• Surface optimization based on the first scan data
• Space adjustments after coordination with the PV occupancies
• Distribution of the standing seam membranes to final surfaces
• Coordination of connection heights and boundaries
• Coordination with the local structural engineering office
• Pre-design of the substructure for each area according to individual static calculations
• Implementation of the area scans and finalization of the substructures per area
• Planning and adaptation of the channels on a scan basis
• Provide the production information for substructure to manufacture in the USA
• Creation of 3D models for implementation in the further on-site BIM process
• Preparation of models for installation and overview plans

Planned products:

• BEMO Standing seam 65-400 / 1.00 mm ( 88.200 m² )
• BEMO FLEX substructure ( total approx. 82 km as individual individual pieces )
• Production data for approx. 510,000 individual FLEX elements
• Channels incl. flexible substructure
• First, special extrusions
• BEMO Chord rail ( approx. 10 km )

Special challenge:

• Very tight timelines for individual sections
• 4 individual buildings
• BEMO Flex based on scan data
• Deflection of the primary structure
• Working in sequences and sections
• Communciating across different time zones
• Coordination with PV occupancy and connection details
• Multiple scans ( approx. 360 scans ) necessary – close coordination and coordination with surveyors on site
• approx. 130 individual areas / sections

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