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project can be recycled as fill for another .” RANDALL is actively seeking suppliers who can enhance this eco-friendly approach . For example , the company has teamed up with Kingspan as one of its few manufacturer distributors for the KoolDuct product . Kingspan ’ s KoolDuct System has a phenolic core and is a pre-assembled , pre-insulated duct system for HVAC installations that is 70 % lighter than alternatives available and much greenier as it uses fewer materials .
Reinders sees a growing trend for prefabrication and modular solutions across the construction industry leaving RANDALL well-placed to take advantage of emerging requirements for MEP and fire protection systems , which it can deliver in-house . “ We ’ re also moving towards offsite pod construction for bathrooms and kitchens at our facility ,” he adds . “ They can be put on a truck , delivered to site and craned into position .” Ultimately , RANDALL is able to increase the
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COMPANY FACTS
RANDALL is very familiar with virtual design construction ( VDC ) concepts , protocols and implementation , including Building Information Modeling ( BIM ). Utilising BIM is beneficial for its team to analyse physical building changes and improve overall building , design and structural changes as the project proceeds on schedule . RANDALL has the expert personnel to fully engage and implement BIM , activating its many benefits , including :
• Building prototypes and analysed best options
• Predictive logistics conflicts
• Build faster , smarter , more cost effective
• Reduces risks
• Controls cash flow
• Eliminates unnecessary costs
• Optimises scheduled activities , reduces construction time
• Finds , fixes errors before they become expensive mistakes
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