The UK BIM Framework: Supporting the Big Three of built environment policy

The Construction Playbook, National Infrastructure Strategy and TIP: Roadmap to 2030 have set the priority areas for the built environment – but productivity remains a key challenge. Dan Rossiter of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists says the UK BIM Framework can support organisations in boosting output, cutting costs and improving sustainability.

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Nemetschek Group – AEC/O software specialists

Providing software solutions, the Nemetschek Group is a pioneer for digital transformation in the construction industry using Open BIM.

United in the delivery of responsible AI

AI is kicking up a storm. Marc Nezet, chief strategy officer & chief division officer of the Operate & Manage Division, Nemetschek Group, explains why the group’s introduction of an AI Innovation Hub will restore calm to the AEC/O sector.

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Asite Ecosystem enables open data exchange in built environment

Asite has announced the launch of the Asite Ecosystem, which enables Asite users to benefit from improved interoperability and global reach.

How has BIM impacted building design and what’s coming next?

BIM is often described as a technology, automation, or a particular piece of software. However, it is actually a process that produces a building information model amongst other things. Dr Kristopher Dane, vice president and director of digital design at Thornton Tomasetti explores this further.

Do modular projects need digital twinning?

Nick Cowley, managing director of Euramax, explores how digital twin technology could benefit the modular construction industry.

Bentley Systems and Microsoft to accelerate digital twin innovations

Bentley Systems and Microsoft Corp will be joining forces to focus on advancing infrastructure for smart city urban planning and smart construction.

BRE secures contract to expand BIM delivery in Hong Kong

BRE has won a joint bid with Advanced Construction Information Development Ltd (A.C.I.D.) to expand the delivery of BIM in Hong Kong.

ALLPLAN’s openBIM approach for structural engineering

BIM for structural engineering has typically been hampered by various issues. The lack of an integrated yet flexible design solution for the entire project team leads to inefficient working methods and manual errors. Combined with the trend towards larger projects, greater detail and freeform shapes, it is clear that structural engineering workflows need to adapt to meet all these requirements.

CIH outlines the importance of digital tools and processes

Digital tools and processes play a vital role in enabling a smooth transition from building construction to operation, says David Philp, digital impact director at Construction Innovation Hub.

What does digital engineering mean to HS2?

HS2 is the first major infrastructure programme to adopt digital engineering, with BIM at its core, head of digital engineering Dr Sonia Zahiroddiny explains how it works.

Asite receives ISO 27001 security certification

Asite has received the ISO 27001 security certification across all its products, services, offices, and operations globally.

Dyer & Butler uses BIM technology to complete Brighton Valley Gardens

Dyer & Butler has completed a major highways and public realm improvement project within Brighton Valley Gardens on behalf of Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC).

Sir Robert McAlpine adopts new CDE solution

Sir Robert McAlpine has adopted a common data environment (CDE) from SaaS provider Business Collaborator (BC), now part of Bentley Systems.

Open collaboration platform integrates with Microsoft 365 and BIMcollab

Trimble has integrated Microsoft 365 and BIMcollab with its open collaboration platform, Trimble® Connect™.

Asite’s CDE to streamline collaboration across Ogilvie Construction sites

Asite’s Common Data Environment (CDE) will be used on all of Ogilvie Construction’s current and upcoming construction projects.

BMF joins UK BIM Alliance affiliate programme

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has joined the UK BIM Alliance affiliation programme to boost digitisation in the building supply chain.

Asite provides Baxall with Project Portfolio Management solution

Baxall Construction has enlisted the help of Asite to support the development, refurbishment and building of schools, police stations and community hubs across the South East of England.

Bentley Systems launches OpenGround Cloud to boost geotechnical data

Bentley Systems has announced the availability of OpenGround Cloud, a new cloud service that enables geotechnical professionals to access reliable geotechnical data.

HS2 sites trial carbon and cost estimating AI solution

A new carbon and cost estimating solution powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being trialled on a number of HS2 sites.

The power of 3D laser scanning: Best practices for survey control

You know you can’t do a project well without survey control. But what’s less clear for AEC professionals is how and why to link it with 3D laser scan data.

Construction manufacturers urged to ‘digitise product data’

A new initiative aims to get manufacturers in the construction industry to take ownership of their product information, this project is being supported by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the UK BIM Alliance.

ISO 19650 information management guidance updated

BSI, the Centre for Digital Built Britain and the UK BIM Alliance have released updated guidance for information management to support BS EN ISO 19650.

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