VR innovation
1st May 2018

Veka fabricator NORSCOT JOINERY, in partnership with the University of Strathclyde was awarded the ‘Innovation of the Year’ trophy at the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards for the research and development of virtual reality show home software.

Having identified a challenge in the self-build market, customers being unable to visualise their future home designs through traditional paper plans and CAD designs alone, Norscot began to work with the University of Strathclyde on software that allows a customer to ‘walk-through’ their new-build via a combination of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and virtual reality technology.

Norscot chairman Peter Body said: “While the idea is very simple, it is taking a small army of very clever and supportive people to bring it to fruition. I thank them all for the progress to date, which has exceeded expectations. This award is a very welcome recognition of the project’s potential, which will further enthuse the team to make it a success.”

Veka Group sales director Neil Evans added: “Norscot is a long-standing Veka fabricator and valued member of Independent Network, with a hard-working team that have never shied away from innovative technologies or new developments that will fuel growth for the company. ‘Innovation of the Year’ is certainly an accolade to be proud of.”

Pictured: (L to R) Professor Andrea Nolan OBE (Edinburgh Napier University), Peter Body (Norscot Joinery Ltd) and Dr Farzad Rahimian (University of Strathclyde).

www.norscot.co.uk
http://www.interface-online.org.uk/case-studies/norscot-joinery-ltd