Welcome to BIM Today March 2025. In this edition, our expert contributors offer their insights and opinions on across the spectrum of digital construction, from advancing applications of AI and the role of data in reaching net zero to the timely issue of neuro-inclusion in digital transformation
In our BIM Today March 2025 cover story, Sarah Addezio, senior innovation partner at Digital Catapult, discusses the BridgeAI programme, an Innovate UK-backed initiative to strengthen AI leadership, support workforces and promote responsible innovation.
Digital Catapult is leading the fourth High Growth AI Accelerator for BridgeAI, which focuses on addressing critical challenges in the construction sector with ethical and desirable AI and machine learning deep tech solutions.
Paul Wilkinson, vice-chair of nima, formerly the UK BIM Alliance, looks at the Information Management Initiative, a collaboration with the Construction Leadership Council that aims to develop a sector-wide directive for information management to deliver significant improvements in cost, value, health and safety, sustainability and performance.
Meanwhile, BIM4Water chair Clare Taylor highlights the human impact of digital transformation and new research with the Centre for People-Led Digitalisation into technology as an enabler of neuro-inclusion.
We also hear from Dr Lee Jones, head of sustainability at Hubexo, about the importance of having the right data at the planning and design stage in order to reduce carbon emissions on the road to net zero.
Dan Rossiter FCIAT of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists argues that digital technology has a crucial role to play in providing the data to make better informed development decisions that deliver much-needed homes while protecting the natural world.
Jane Goddard, deputy CEO of the BRE, discusses the launch of SmartWaste Scan, an AI-powered mobile application that uses machine learning to help the construction industry get to grips with waste management.
Elsewhere, Heather Evans of Rider Levett Bucknall looks at role of material passports in advancing the circular economy in construction, while Andrew Johnson of Okana explores the growth of the BIM market in Japan and Ryan Donoghue of AJ Digital makes the case for retrospective digitalisation in tackling the building maintenance backlog.
There is much more besides, including a look at the Women in BIM 2025 Mentoring Scheme, the role of smart enablement in modern building management and how 3D rendering has a critical part to play in the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Here’s a selection of what’s in store in BIM Today March 2025:
AI has the potential to revolutionise UK construction at a time when the sector faces significant challenges. Sarah Addezio, senior innovation partner at Digital Catapult, discusses the BridgeAI programme, which is helping the industry to embrace innovation and accelerate adoption.
Better information management will help organisations deliver better whole-life outcomes while improving productivity, cutting costs and saving time, writes Paul Wilkinson, vice-chair of nima.
Clare Taylor, chair of BIM4Water and head of digital delivery at MWH Treatment, looks at new research being co-created with the Centre for People-Led Digitalisation around digital technologies as an enabler of neuro-inclusion.
Having the right data at the planning and design stages of a project is crucial to reducing carbon emissions and achieving net zero, writes Dr Lee Jones, head of sustainability at Hubexo.
The natural environment is a complex and interrelated system of systems. Digital technology can provide the crucial information needed to make better decisions for development, writes Dan Rossiter of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.
Jane Goddard, managing director of, building performance services and deputy CEO at BRE, outlines why waste management in the construction industry must evolve to meet the UK’s economic and environmental goals.
Digital material passports could transform the way the construction industry manages waste and reuse. Heather Evans, national head of sustainability at RLB, explains why we need them, some of the challenges of incorporating them and the need for standardisation.
The Building Information Modelling (BIM) market in Japan is undergoing significant growth, driven by the national passion for technological advancement in the construction industry.
A recent National Audit Office (NAO) report paints a stark picture as to how the UK government deals with a staggering building maintenance backlog exceeding £49bn, primarily concentrated in Ministry of Defence properties, schools and NHS buildings. This raises a critical question, writes Ryan Donoghue of AJ Digital, how can we effectively address this challenge and ensure the longevity and functionality of these vital public assets?
As the 2025 Women in BIM (WIB) Mentor Scheme is about to open for applications, we spoke to one of the Mentor’s Mentors, Willow Williams, a member of the WIB global executive team and BIM lead at Colt Data Centre Services, about how she has been sharing her knowledge, experience and advice to improve the mentor/ mentee process.
