BIM training and new digital learning for the Japanese construction market

The building information modelling (BIM) market in Japan is undergoing significant growth, driven by the region’s  passion for technological advancement in the construction industry

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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.

Demystifying digital twins of buildings

Everyone is talking about digital twins. But often there are still prejudices and reservations. Time to debunk some common myths about digital twins, to highlight real-world use cases and to demonstrate how this technology is shaping the future of real estate.

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VR in construction to bring designs to life

Satwant Saggu, lecturer in construction & the built environment at Dudley College of Technology, discusses the uses of VR in construction.

Sustainable ‘SuperHub’ showcases exposed timber structure

The “SuperHub” is a futureproof and sustainably designed multifunctional building. In an iterative process, the structural engineers succeeded in realising the design aesthetics of the visible timber construction while ensuring stability. They relied on SCIA Engineer software for the modelling and structural analysis of the load-bearing structure.

Graphisoft hosts buildingSMART General Assembly of Implementers

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

2D CAD to BIM: How to ease the transition

In the latest blog from Vectorworks, Alex Altieri explores how making the transition from CAD to BIM might be easier than you think.

Vectorworks, Inc. names Jason Pletcher as new CEO

Dr. Biplab Sarkar to retire after 25 years, passing the baton to Jason Pletcher, most recently chief operating and financial officer of GoCanvas.

BIM-LCA integration: The future of sustainable construction

A recent review in the International Journal of Science and Research Archive (IJSRA), authored by Ruchit Parekh and Dario Trabucco, explores the progress and challenges of BIM-LCA integration.

A closer look at sustainability in the AEC/O Industry

Stefan Kaufmann, BIM strategy & new technologies, ALLPLAN, explores five aspects of sustainability and how tools and technologies are enabling the AEC/O industry to build for the future while protecting the planet.

How to design climate resilient buildings using data-driven design

Vectorworks examines how data-driven design enables climate resilient buildings to be built with sustainability and durability in harmony.

Designing complex buildings with digital tools

Eglinton Place is a high-density build-to-rent residential scheme at the gateway to Dublin, situated on a busy corner site in the popular suburb of Donnybrook Village.

Allplan 2025: Streamlining construction workflows with BIM

With increasing material costs and delays arising from late changes, when it comes to construction, efficiency, accuracy and collaboration are paramount. With this in mind, the latest version of Allplan’s BIM software has been equipped with cutting-edge tools designed to streamline design to construction processes and improve project outcomes.

Digital twins in transport: Enabling a revolution

Ryan Hood, digital highways leader at global engineering consultancy Arup, looks at pioneering research for the Department for Transport on the transformational impact data-driven digital twins could have on the way we design, manage and experience integrated transport networks

10 years on from Plain Language BIM: Why are we still struggling?

A decade on from his book Plain Language BIM, infrastructure and digital transformation expert Iain  Miskimmin argues that we are still struggling to deliver the right information to the right people at the right time

Coordinating files in BIM workflows: Origin points

Establishing an agreed project center, outlined in the BIM Execution Plan, can be achieved in various ways within Vectorworks, depending on the desired workflow.

The role of BIM in revolutionising road construction projects

BIM technology is revolutionising road construction by greatly enhancing project efficiency, communication, and sustainability.

Exploring the impacts of metaverse adoption on AEC and BIM workflows

By providing virtual walkthroughs and real-time collaboration, the metaverse streamlines project visualisation and enhances stakeholder communication..

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.

Beginners Guide to BIM: Demystifying building information modeling for all designers

The Vectorworks 'Beginners Guide to BIM' is tailored for novices in Building Information Modeling (BIM) seeking a smoother integration of BIM into their design workflows.

Revitalising tradition: Tono Mirai Architects innovates with Oyaki Farm design

A bastion of architectural excellence, Oyaki Farm merges traditional Japanese construction techniques with contemporary design and methods.

Digital twins cut costs and emissions by nearly 20%, survey finds

Hexagon's Digital Twin Industry Report has found that companies using digital twins report an average cost saving of 19% and a 15% reduction in emissions.

Disused warehouse transformed into dedicated youth facility

Doherty Architects has transformed a disused warehouse in the heart of Belfast into a dedicated youth facility through the collaborative use of Archicad and BIMx.

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