Graphisoft hosts buildingSMART General Assembly of Implementers

Development of IFC 5 focuses on enhancing AEC software interoperability by simplifying and improving data exchange.

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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.

The ethical approach to AI in the AEC/O industry

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.

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Latest version of ALLPLAN BIM software receives update

The ALLPLAN 2019 BIM solution for architects and engineers in building and infrastructure was updated recently.

Complex structure benefits from BIM

The benefits of BIM have been exploited to the full in the design and construction of a mixed-use building at the One Smithfield Square regeneration project.

Adding information to a BIM is hard… Bricsys makes it easy

Consistent level of development in BIM is difficult to achieve. Bricsys has applied machine learning to BIM workflows to simplify and facilitate the creation of high-fidelity building models.

Collaboration, challenges and making BIM “sexy”

BIM lead for the Environment Agency, Ayo Sokale, shares how its new Collaborative Delivery Framework is adopting BIM as business as usual.

Singapore Land Transport Authority expand Kim Chuan Depot

Delivering the designs for a major expansion of an underground rail depot required the breaking down of information silos and the streamlining of processes to meet a tight deadline.

JCT releases new practice note – BIM and JCT Contracts

JCT has released its latest practice note, BIM and JCT Contracts, providing up-to-date guidance for using JCT contracts on construction projects where BIM is to be used.

Five reasons BIM is no longer enough for the MEP contractor

With an ever-rising pressure to evolve beyond BIM, sticking with the status quo is not an option for MEP contractors.

BIM4Water: A drive for digital transformation across the UK water sector

BIM4Water has moved from a start-up group in 2013, to become a leadership group with over 200 members, who are taking practical and collaborative steps to implement BIM in the water sector.

Women in BIM: Attracting and retaining a more diverse workforce

PBC Today recently spoke with Rebecca De Cicco, the founder of Women in BIM (WiB), about the growing need to encourage more women to join the construction industry.

Design MEP sanitary systems with manufacturer-specific content

MEPcontent, part of Trimble, have created a ProductLine Placer Add-on especiallty for Revit for Sanitary System projects in Revit If you are working on wastewater-,...

The tranquil face of framing

voestalpine Metsec has created a facility to allow the construction and installation team to incorporate standard construction details for Metframe.

UK BIM Alliance publishes initial ISO 19650 guidance

The UK BIM Alliance with BSI and CDBB is developing guidance to understand the fundamental principles of BIM according to ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2.

The best data for construction cost benchmarking

The pitfalls of using industry averages for construction cost benchmarking.

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.

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