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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Bentley Systems to showcase 3D modelling software at ICE’s 200th Anniversary

Bentley Systems is sponsoring an interactive exhibition as part of a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), at the ICE headquarters building in London

What is BIM (Building Information Modelling)?

What is BIM? Most of us in the construction industry will be familiar with the term, but what is it and how can it...

Bluebeam acquires groundbreaking SaaS solution

Bluebeam, Inc., a leading developer of innovative technology solutions for the AEC industries, announced yesterday (14 June) that is has acquired substantially all of the assets of privately held Project Atlas, LLC

BIM software used to construct 2018 World Cup stadiums

Eight of the twelve stadiums that will host the 2018 World Cup in Russia have been constructed using Trimble's Tekla Structures BIM software

New Product Data Templates launched for fume cupboards

As part of its continued investment in BIM, fume cupboard manufacturer Safelab Systems has co-developed, with the Chartered Institute of Building Engineers (CIBSE), Product Data Templates (PDTs) for ducted and recirculating fume cupboards

Are You Ready for BIM Level 2 Certification?

Building Information Modelling, or BIM, has already made a huge impact in the way we build. Not only does it ensure a better building quality, efficiency and sustainability, but the adoption of BIM brings firms additional benefits such as lower costs, better resource management and delivering projects on time. Couple your commitment to adopt this methodology with the attainment of company or personal BIM Level 2 Certification and you’ll gain recognition for meeting the highest UK construction standards

Breakthrough report quantifies BIM benefits

According to a new report by PwC detailing for the first time the possible financial benefits of BIM, the implementation of BIM Level 2 could save the government £400m a year

Constructing Plain Language Pledge to tackle BIM confusion

The UK BIM Alliance has been working with Dan Rossiter, the European and International Standards convenor for BIM terminology, to shape how the Alliance can lead by example in championing plain language

FARO releases the As-Built Platform

Create perfect BIM from reality capture data” is the credo for the new FARO software brand, As-Built, offering products with most complete functions, most effective workflows, most innovative technology and best in class profitability.

Innovative asbestos 3D mapping app meets BIM requirements

A new digital app that combines data from asbestos surveys with 3D modelling technology to improve the safety and risk management assessments in buildings, is being developed by construction safety specialists Lucion Services 

Autodesk to showcase BIM leadership at GEO|Design+BIM 2018

GEO| Design+BIM, a platform that highlights the use of geospatial data analytics and Building Information Modelling (BIM) in asset spatial design, construction, and operation and maintenance, has announced Autodesk as a Gold Sponsor

Script&Go to present at the 2018 COMIT Annual Conference

Later this month, Script&Go’s founder and CEO, Benôit Jeannin will be speaking on the 1st day of the forthcoming 2-day COMIT Annual Conference (#COMIT2018) in London and will be addressing a range of construction and technology stakeholders on issues relating to this year’s conference theme: “Digital Construction, Lighting the Way.”

Industry frustration on the rise over government enforcement of BIM mandate

There is growing frustration with the speed and direction of travel with which BIM is being embedded as "business as usual", according to a major industry review.

Using BIM to define criticality, vulnerability and risk

Iain Miskimmin of Bentley Systems explains the value of an asset tagging strategy in assessing criticality, vulnerability and risk to ultimately inform better decision making.

The BIMovation Roadshow London presented by FARO

The FARO BIMovation Roadshow London, UK; in collaboration with University College London - with key note speakers from UK BIM Alliance, Maltby Land Surveys,...

BIM: The elephant in the room

A lot of people say they ‘do’ BIM. But what does that really mean? Niraj Mistry, senior BIM assessor at Stroma Certification, says BIM is actually about joining the dots through engagement and collaboration.

Finalists for Eiffel Tower BIM remodel revealed

Following the announcement that Autodesk will be working with the City of Paris to redesign the area surrounding the Eiffel Tower using building information modelling (BIM), the four teams competing to renovate the space have now been revealed

Why BIM is here to stay

April marked the two-year anniversary of BIM Level 2 mandate, yet industry reports suggest that the adoption of BIM remains slow. However, Lucy Abbott, BIM director of Wates Group, believes the benefits of BIM for design teams, clients and end users mean it is here to stay

How to engage in a BIM project

There is much rhetoric surrounding BIM and this only seeks to add curiosity and confusion in equal measures. This prompts many people to ask: “How do I engage in a BIM project?” Mike Shilton, chair of the Landscape Institute Digital Practice Group, addresses this rather loaded question

Report reveals how BIM benefits water projects

A new report has outlined how Building Information Modelling (BIM) is improving water projects by generating higher levels of client satisfaction, and improving critical aspects of the project design and delivery process

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