Gotham City project rises: How BIM helped to transform 40 Leadenhall Street

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.

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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.

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How does the US and UK BIM process compare?

Amanda Comunale and Shaun Hughes of Victaulic, share their knowledge on how BIM (Building Information Modelling) is progressing in the US and the UK

FARO at the forefront of testing new fabrication techniques

FARO uses FARO Focus S350 Laser Scanner and FARO ScanArm to verify and visualise the installation of the MX3D Bridge project.

3D CAD & BIM search engine gets the go-ahead

Software developer CADENAS has created a visual search engine to find and download millions of 3D CAD & BIM models from manufacturer catalogues worldwide.

Elecosoft reaches supplier status on G-Cloud 11 framework

Elecosoft plc has announced its latest cloud-based software have been listed on the G-Cloud 11 framework.

UK BIM Alliance announces new vice chair

Casey Rutland, UK director of digital at Royal Haskoning DHV has joined the UK BIM Alliance executive team as vice chair.

JCT podcast episode 1: BIM and JCT Contracts

In this podcast, we talk about JCT's work on BIM, including the formation of our BIM Working Group, the publication of our first BIM practice note, and our work to incorporate the BIM provisions contained in the Public Sector Supplement into the JCT 2016 Edition of Contracts.

NBS partners with Canadian software reseller SolidCAD

NBS has furthered its global expansion with the announcement of a major partnership with Canadian software reseller, SolidCAD.

Utilidata and Sense join forces to create digital twin of electric grid

Utilidata and Sense are joining forces to create the first-ever digital twin of the electric grid that maps power flow, voltage, and infrastructure from the substation to the home.

Riwal launches library for BIM machine models

Riwal has created an online library of branded BIM machine models to assist architects, engineers and developers in modelling construction sites and planning for effective working at height.

AEC professionals reveal how Building Information Modelling benefits them

One of the most important developments in the world of ‘PropTech’ over the last few years has been that of building information modelling (BIM).

IES launches latest Virtual Environment software – IESVE 2019

IES has announced that the latest version of its Virtual Environment software is now live – IESVE 2019 is now available via the IES download centre.

Mace among the first to achieve ISO 19650 BIM accreditation

Mace has become one of the first construction companies to be awarded the new ISO 19650 Building Information Modelling (BIM) accreditation.

Automated model and parameter selection in geotechnical design

Can automated parameter determination narrow the variety of results and increase confidence in using and accepting the results from numerical analysis for geotechnical design.

Why BIM doesn’t have to mean BIG!

The value of BIM to those in the built environment is growing at pace: supporting greater collaboration and providing a single source of coordination.

WIKA implements digital strategy for landslide disaster protection

Bentley’s BIM methodology provides an integrated solution to overcome hazardous topography.

AECOM creates iModels on Thames Tideway Tunnel project

AECOM used Bentley applications to design the central contract tunnels and map out construction plans on the Thames Tideway Tunnel Central Project.

BIM to be mandatory on high-rise residential projects

The government has proposed to make BIM processes mandatory on high-rise residential projects over 18 metres, as it sets out stricter measures to improve safety.

IES to use ICL technology for sustainable campus at UTAR

IES has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UTAR to use the ICL technology to develop a sustainable campus.

Using 3D VR to verify tunnel systems safety

More transport infrastructure is being built below ground. 3D VR can help to ensure tunnel systems and stations are properly ventilated.

Handheld scanning takes survey of heritage building to the next level

Handheld scanners have allowed a site team to deliver as-built representations of an art deco skyscraper in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, four times faster than traditional methods.

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