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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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Latest Vectorworks 2024 update brings NCS Colour capabilities

Vectorworks 2024 Update 1 includes an innovative NCS+ Pro integration, user experience enhancements and new feature improvements.

KICT unveils cutting-edge scan to BIM technology

The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has created a scan to BIM-based reverse engineering technology.

Vectorworks recieves seven nominations in 2023 Construction Computing Awards

The 2023 Construction Computing Awards, also known as 'The Hammers', have recognised Vectorworks products in seven categories.

Improving BIM data management in the cloud

Clear structures are crucial to realising the full potential of BIM data management, says Matthew Smith, BSc (Hons)/MCIAT, AEC technical manager and BIM adoption specialist at Graitec.

Coordinate your field and office teams with OpenSpace Capture

New advancements in OpenSpace Capture's 360° Reality Capture and AI make getting your field and VDC teams on the same page has never been easier.

BIM quality: A cornerstone of digital construction success

The adoption of Building Information Modelling is ever-increasing. Does that solve all problems in the construction industry? Using BIM alone actually doesn’t. It needs to be done right, says Ville Kyytsönen, CEO of Solibri, part of the Nemetschek Group.

London’s most extreme urban heat island 4.5°C hotter than rural areas, AI finds

Arup compared extreme urban heat islands in six major cities, finding that a quarter of a million vulnerable Londoners live in the "hot spots".

How Wates Group uses OpenSpace to streamline documentation, manage risk and give leadership time back

UK-based Wates Construction uses OpenSpace technology to manage the sustainable construction of Wellington Place, a 1.5-million-square-foot mixed-use space in the heart of Leeds.

Harnessing metadata: Powering up BIM, document management, and digital twins

Metadata is often overlooked, but every organisation involved in the built environment is producing it every day. Dan Rossiter FCIAT, vice-president technical at the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, looks at how to harness it to support BIM, information management and digital twins.

Allplan 2024: Revolutionising the AEC industry with next-gen BIM solutions

Discover the game-changing features of Allplan 2024 as Eduardo Lazzarotto, SVP product and strategy at Allplan, reveals how the next release will empower AEC professionals with enhanced efficiencies in their design to build processes

Hospital construction project in Denmark uses Imerso AI to boost productivity worth 2% of its construction budget

A hospital construction project in Denmark worth around £440m is using Imerso's AI software to improve work productivity and reduce costs

Why every construction product manufacturer needs to digitise

As the new regulatory regime emerges under the Building Safety Act, Rick Hartwig, built environment lead at the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), makes the case for structured product data, without which building safety will not be possible.

Find 3D models faster with Trimble Sketchup 3D Warehouse’s new image search 

The world's largest free 3D model library, Trimble SketchUp's 3D Warehouse, has debuted a new Image Search function.

Unveiling the power of VR: PBC Today takes a virtual reality journey with Bentley’s iTwin infrastructure software

PBC Today’s Harriet had the opportunity to test the VR headset for Bentley’s iTwin infrastructure software demo, with Greg Demchak, senior director at the Digital Innovation Lab as a guide.

Vectorworks 2024 product line launches with a suite of new updates

The 2024 release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Design Suite, Fundamentals, ConnectCAD, Braceworks and Vision.

Celebrating one year of nima’s journey in the built environment

nima – formerly the UK BIM Alliance – is leading efforts to embed more data-driven ways of working to deliver tomorrow’s built environment, says Paul Wilkinson.

Secure your spot now for Vectorworks Design Day UK 2023

Vectorworks Design Day UK 2023 is fast approaching, where you can connect in-person with design software industry leaders and experts.

Vectorworks Embodied Carbon Calculator wins sustainability initiative award

The Vectorworks Embodied Carbon Calculator won the Bronze Stevie Award in the Sustainability Initiative of the Year category.

Vectorworks 2024 to unleash unlimited creativity for designers

Vectorworks 2024 will integrate Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Design Suite and Fundamentals, all with a new interface.

Advancing BIM: Applying project information management strategies to Building Information Modeling (BIM)

In this article, Rob Stephen, VP of EMEA Sales and Operations at Newforma, explores how firms can advance BIM by incorporating better project information tools.

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