Co-op Live Announces Deal to Create Unique ‘Living’ Floor Plans with CoreSpec 3D

Manchester, UK, 1 September 2025: Co-op Live, the largest live entertainment arena in the UK, is taking its operational capability to never-before-seen levels by becoming the first arena to adopt 3D living building plans using CoreSpec 3D® technology.

The technology, from leading US AI development company Boom Interactive Inc, utilises image recognition AI technologies and simple 3D modeling features that enable teams to create accurate interactive 3D models of any space almost instantly, providing fully interactive floorplans that replace static blueprints.

This partnership provides Co-op Live’s teams with real-time access to living 3D floor plans across all devices, dramatically improving communication, planning, and execution for every project phase—from design and bidding to production, installation, security, and maintenance.

This means that the Co-op Live team will be able to reconfigure their internal plans in real time from event to event, maximising guest safety and allowing teams to operate

more seamlessly to deliver guest experiences. The deal marks a further boost for the 23,500-capacity venue, as its use and content continues to evolve.

Core Spec 3D® gives teams within Co-op Live the ability to easily and quickly enjoy:

Living 3D Floor Plans: A central, dynamic source of truth accessible from any device.

● Cross-Team Collaboration: Enhances communication across design, event management, production, and construction teams.

● Security Optimisation: Supports on-site and guest security planning with precise, interactive layouts.

● Future-Focused AI: Data captured through CoreSpec 3D® will power new AI algorithms, further accelerating project timelines and operational efficiency.

Timber Barker, CEO of Boom Interactive, said of the partnership:

“We couldn’t have asked for a better partner than Co-op Live, with its many use cases for our platform. This venue is truly best-in-class—a sophisticated, world-leading arena with sustainable design, superb acoustics, smart layouts, seamless logistics, elevated

dining, exclusive clubs, and incredible viewing experiences. It deserves a software platform that matches that same level of excellence.

This partnership marks a breakthrough in how complex venues operate. Our CoreSpec 3D® digital twin platform empowers every team member – from designers and event managers to security staff – to instantly access and interact with a 3D living floor plan from any device. By breaking down silos and enabling real-time collaboration, we’re not just improving operations, we’re shaping the future of how the built world is designed and managed.”

Guy Dunstan, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Co-op Live, said:

“This innovative partnership with Boom Interactive adds further and considerable weight to our production and operations. Standing at the forefront of technological development, it offers the opportunity to quickly assess, develop and drive planning and delivery across all the venue’s core functions, improving the experience for fans, event organisers, and artists alike. Co-op Live continues to look to work with the best in the business, harnessing the power and insight of technology and entrepreneurialism to deliver events at the very top of their game.”

Co‑op Live in Manchester is the UK’s largest indoor arena. Opened in May 2024, this 23,500-capacity, fully electric venue was designed for world-class live music and entertainment. Its first year has seen the venue host concerts from the likes of Eagles, Pearl Jam, and Paul McCartney, and has generated more than £750 million in GVA since breaking ground in 2021.

For more information on CoreSpec 3D® visit https://www.cs3d.ai/