Polypipe Building Products continues to drive the digital revolution in UK construction by expanding its comprehensive range of products on Bimstore. This move reinforces the company’s commitment to providing reliable, robust, and Kitemark-certified digital tools for architects, designers, and contractors.
The UK construction industry is currently undergoing a significant shift in working practices through Building Information Modelling (BIM). Recognising that this digital transformation creates value through the combined efforts of people, processes, and technology, Polypipe Building Products has invested heavily in creating a sophisticated library of digital objects.
A Benchmark in Quality: The BSI Kitemark
Unlike standard digital libraries, Polypipe’s journey has culminated in the obtainment of the prestigious BSI Kitemark licence for BIM (BS8541 Parts 1, 3, and 4). This certification serves as a benchmark in best practice, covering the full range of construction products for structural, architectural, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) applications.
This demonstrates that the systems and processes we use to create and manage our BIM data are reliable and robust,” says Adrian Bristow, Technical Director at Polypipe Building Products.
“The BIM objects we provide for users reflect the latest specifications and data available, and are built to strictly conform to current standards. It assures our customers that the data they receive is accurate and correct."
Image Caption: Each large pipe drum can hold up to 70,000 metres of pipe depending on which diameter is being produced.
Parametric Intelligence and Cost Certainty
The range available on bimstore is designed not just for visualisation, but for functional utility in ISO 19650 projects. All objects contain Construction-Operations Building information exchange (COBie) data.
Dean Asher, Head of Technical Sales at Polypipe Building Products, highlights the commercial impact of these high-fidelity models: “BIM is important to the construction industry as it gives us automated schedules which is important for our customers. It allows peace of mind that they are going to be able to design a project correctly with all of the relevant components in it, reducing costs to the end user.”
This sentiment is echoed by Dan Staniforth, BIM Manager at Polypipe Building Products, who notes the technical advantages of the new range:
“We use parametric intelligence in the models and that’s made the models both functional and user-friendly. We’ve also developed verification schedules, so where a designer has possibly gone wrong, those will help the end user verify the designs. Everything, as you design, is automatically scheduled.”
Product Spotlight: PolyPlumb Enhanced
Key among the products benefiting from this digital availability is the newly relaunched PolyPlumb Enhanced range. A staple of the residential plumbing market for over 25 years, the range has been updated with a fresh look and innovative design upgrades, now fully accessible for digital specification.
The enhanced fittings feature patented In-Cert feedback technology. This incorporates a 360º wave feature in the head which engages with projections within the socket, helping to align and centralise the pipe. This provides a "haptic click," giving installers confidence through feedback: Push, Twist, Know.
The range is available in both the original grey and a new white option, allowing for seamless blending in various settings. Crucially for specifiers, the physical reliability, including the trusted pre-lubricated EPDM O-ring and stainless-steel grab ring, is now matched by the digital reliability of the BIM objects.
Image Caption: The popular PolyPlumb range has been enhanced with a fresh new look and a host of new features.
Commitment to Sustainability
Aligning with the Genuit Group’s commitment to a sustainable built environment, the expansion onto bimstore is paired with physical improvements. The PolyPlumb Enhanced packaging now features 50% recycled plastic film and a significant reduction in material usage.
Adam Pearson, Category Manager at Polypipe Building Products, commented: “PolyPlumb has been a widely known and loved fixture for professional installers for over 25 years. Continuous improvement applied through innovative technology and progressive design is at the heart of everything we do. PolyPlumb Enhanced continues to deliver the reliability and confidence installers have grown to expect but brings a fresh new look and even better performance.”
With a 50-year guarantee on the PolyPlumb Enhanced range and a rigorous Kitemark on their digital assets, Polypipe Building Products is ensuring that whether on the physical site or in the digital model, their products perform.
This article was featured in the Winter ‘25 edition of BIMCRUNCH. Find the full magazine here. To learn more about Polypipe Building Products or download their BIM objects, join Bimstore for free. For additional information, visit the Polypipe Building Product's manufacturer profile or their company website and social media pages.
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