Case Study: Forcia restores historic Piccadilly Circus arcade with Bluebeam Revu

Forcia completes historic arcade renovation in a little over 12 months with Bluebeam Software, Inc.

Forcia Ltd, a UK contractor specializing in refurbishments of historic buildings, faced the challenge of removing a 200-ton load-bearing column from the entrance of a historic Piccadilly Circus arcade. The goal was to open up the interior to pedestrian traffic without displacing the building's occupants or putting them at risk. To tackle this complex problem, Forcia used Bluebeam Revu.

Using Bluebeam Revu, Forcia collaborated with engineers and architects to iterate on a solution, which involved transferring the column's load to a horizontal steel beam. The software's markup, overlay, and snapshot features enabled clear communication and minimized risk. The project was completed successfully after 12 months, resulting in a seamless column removal that allowed commerce to flourish in the arcade without any safety incidents or tenant displacement. Bluebeam was credited as a crucial partner in achieving this precise coordination.

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