Kristianstad Arena

The new multi-arena in Kristianstad in the south of Sweden is planned to be used for many different types of events and activities. This requires a project development process that ensures such flexible use without jeopardizing the development budget of approximately 33 million Euro. The answer was Building Information Modeling (BIM) to ensure full insight in the arenas specifications and costs along the whole process. The client, Specialfastigheter i Kristianstad AB, required the use of BIM from the various designers, but also from the contractors during the tendering and construction phase.

Cost estimator and project engineer Mikael Bengtsson at NCC comments about the fact that he can confidently handle cost estimates using different types of 3D-models. We use Tocoman iLink together with the cost estimation system MAP here at NCC.

In this project we use models directly from the architects, Tengbom and Uulas, and the structural engineer, WSP, according to Mikael. The architect is using Autodesk Architectural Desktop and the structural engineering Tekla Structures. We have been using both these models in early stages for tendering and now reuse this information in the construction phase of the project.

iLink saves us a lot of time and gives us the opportunity to easily understand and communicate the quantities and costs (see software demonstration) in the project. It is also a fun way to work with this technology and we are steadily increasing the number of projects within NCC in which we apply Tocoman iLink.

Additional Information

Following links will provide you additional information about Kristianstad Arena and NCC.

• Learn more about Kristianstadt Arena
• Learn more about NCC and Krisitianstad Arena

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