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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.

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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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Elecosoft: Creating ownership and consistency with a dynamic information system

Managing your specifications and design standards in a central dynamic information system allows for credible, up-to-date information to be cascaded and communicated to not just your internal colleagues, but the wider build and fit-out supply chain for your business

Making the most of BIM to drive sustainability in construction

Kipp Ivey, senior business development manager, AEC, FARO Technologies explains how 3D laser scanning technology makes the circular construction economy possible.

A new biology­-pharmacy-­chemistry centre of excellence at the Université Paris­-Sud on the Saclay Plateau

The Université Paris-Sud signed a public-private partnership (PPP) contract with the project group Platon Saclay for the concept, realisation and operation of a future scientific centre of excellence for biology, pharmacy and chemistry.

Bentley Systems to announce Q3 2022 operating results

Infrastructure engineering company Bentley Systems has announced the date for the release of its Q3 2022 operating results, and its presentations at upcoming investor conferences.

Scaling up collaboration to support the delivery of New Zealand’s rail network transformation

How a visual cross-discipline collaboration software is enabling efficient delivery of New Zealand's rail network upgrade projects.

Vectorworks launches new professional certification course program

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks has launched a new professional certification course program for Vectorworks Architect, Landmark and Spotlight to offer an innovative way to advance designers' careers.

Backfill BIM: How going digital can futureproof operational buildings

Applying Backfill BIM retrospectively to operational buildings can be a daunting task, but embracing digital can play a vital role in effective management now and in the future, says Matt Samways, managing director of AIMIS Solutions.

Driving BIM innovation in housebuilding

A first-ever “consumer data specification” for new homes sets a benchmark for driving BIM innovation in housebuilding, explains Nigel Walley, managing director at Chimni.

Bentley Systems partners with FUKUI COMPUTER to promote digital transformation

FUKUI COMPUTER, the CAD vendor for the construction industry, has announced a strategic partnership with Bentley Systems to accelerate the adoption of digital transformation in the Japanese construction industry.

Digital construction skills: Where do the sectors future skills reside?

Innovative techniques and technologies are set to drive growth, yet the industry faces major challenges in finding people with the right digital construction skills. Rebecca De Cicco, global chair of Women in BIM and principal for digital enablement at Aurecon, says it is time for action.

Graphisoft announces speakers for Building Together 2022 online event

Graphisoft, the leading BIM software developer for architecture has announced the complete speaker list and agenda for the Building Together 2022 online event.

Safe cladding regulations: Why construction needs greater accountability

The UK has delivered long-awaited changes to combustible cladding criteria on major property developments, five years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy. But updating the law to enable safer cladding regulations is just the tip of the iceberg, Elecosoft explains.

Bring your architectural designs to life with Lumion 12

Now is the time for you to use Lumion to bring your architectural designs to life. It is the pre-eminent 3D rendering software on the market, and the new release of Lumion 12 will enable you to create stunning images and videos for your projects.

Four examples on how to use BIM for construction

BIM is not just for design; it has many uses for construction as well. Here are four practical examples by product owner Alric Fruehauf at Allplan of how to use BIM for construction.

What is preventative maintenance and how do you get the best results?

In this article, Elecosoft explains preventive maintenance, and how planned preventative maintenance improves performance while controlling asset management costs.

UK BIM Alliance to rebrand as ‘nima’

The UK BIM Alliance is to rebrand as ‘nima’, the Greek word for ‘thread’ to better reflect current and anticipated future thinking about digital working.

5 major challenges in construction

Elecosoft UK outlines the 5 key challenges in construction and how these major problems can be addressed.

Advanced design for advanced medicine: New Stuttgart Cancer Centre

With the new Stuttgart Cancer Centre – The Eva Mayr-Stihl Tumor Centre - Stuttgart Hospital will have a new facility, in which interdisciplinary efforts are being made to fight cancer. This new purpose-built building was planned with BIM.

Certification body to deliver global ISO standard through US partnership

Simply Certification, a certification body, has partnered with Californian software company, Plannerly, to deliver a global ISO standard.

The true potential of BIM for the construction industry

In this article, Hugo Testa, BIM manager at Merit explains to PBC Today how BIM has the potential to transform the construction industry, by reducing project delays and speeding up construction time.

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