AI in the AEC/O industry will be transformative in 2025 – but in the race to realise its potential, the sector must not lose sight of the vital importance of ethical and responsible use, writes Charlie Sheridan, chief data and AI officer at the Nemetschek Group.
In today’s fast-paced construction environment, staying on top of multiple projects and team collaboration is crucial for success. While Building Information Modelling (BIM) has significantly improved the way projects are designed and managed, challenges can still arise without proper coordination.
With increasing material costs and delays arising from late changes, when it comes to construction, efficiency, accuracy and collaboration are paramount. With this in mind, the latest version of Allplan’s BIM software has been equipped with cutting-edge tools designed to streamline design to construction processes and improve project outcomes.
Ryan Hood, digital highways leader at global engineering consultancy Arup, looks at pioneering research for the Department for Transport on the transformational impact data-driven digital twins could have on the way we design, manage and experience integrated transport networks
A decade on from his book Plain Language BIM, infrastructure and digital transformation expert Iain Miskimmin argues that we are still struggling to deliver the right information to the right people at the right time
Establishing an agreed project center, outlined in the BIM Execution Plan, can be achieved in various ways within Vectorworks, depending on the desired workflow.
By providing virtual walkthroughs and real-time collaboration, the metaverse streamlines project visualisation and enhances stakeholder communication..
40 Leadenhall Street is one of the largest buildings ever receiving planning permission in the City of London. Despite this, issues have been rare in the skyscraper’s construction, largely accredited to the interaction of 3D platforms and workflows.
The Vectorworks 'Beginners Guide to BIM' is tailored for novices in Building Information Modeling (BIM) seeking a smoother integration of BIM into their design workflows.
Hexagon's Digital Twin Industry Report has found that companies using digital twins report an average cost saving of 19% and a 15% reduction in emissions.
Doherty Architects has transformed a disused warehouse in the heart of Belfast into a dedicated youth facility through the collaborative use of Archicad and BIMx.
At the Build the Future ALLPLAN Summit 2024, KIBAG, one of the leading companies in the Swiss construction and building materials industry presented a pilot project to show what was learned from the almost universal use of BIM in specialist civil engineering construction.
Building life after the Olympics is about learning lessons about legacy and the role of technology in creating sustainable stadia developments, states Marc Nezet, chief strategy officer & chief division officer of the operate & manage division, Nemetschek Group.
3D real-time visualisation through digital twins can create “living, breathing” building models that enhance collaboration, sustainability and innovation, writes Dr Jimmy Abualdenien, head of digital twin product at the Nemetschek Group.
