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Providing software solutions, the Nemetschek Group is a pioneer for digital transformation in the construction industry using Open BIM.

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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.

KOREC Group joins Trimble’s BuildingPoint distribution network

KOREC Group becomes the newest partner to join Trimble’s BuildingPoint distribution network, establishing BuildingPoint UK and Ireland.

FARO announces new 4D Construction Progress Management Solution

FARO Technologies has announced a new 4D construction progress management solution uniting point cloud data and 360° reality capture, available on FARO’s Sphere SaaS platform.

Vectorworks earns five nominations in 2022 Hammers Awards

Vectorworks has announced that it has earned five nominations in the 2022 Hammers Awards. In addition to being named a finalist in the BIM, architectural design, and company recognition categories, Vectorworks is also being recognised for its achievements in innovation and sustainability.

Take BIM to the next level with the BIM management system usBIM

BIM has revolutionised the construction industry, offering a more efficient and streamlined process to design and build structures and we can now take the value of BIM to the next level using an integrated BIM management system - usBIM.

Database solutions are the answer to housebuilding specifications and standards

Managing housebuilding specifications and standards can be a huge challenge. The level of detail required to specify those expectations for a single new build house is considerable. In this article, Elecosoft explain why database solutions are the answer.

How can augmented reality in construction deliver on the long-overdue change?

David Mitchell, founder and CEO of XYZ Reality, talks about the deep-rooted limitations of innovation in construction and how augmented reality is delivering long-overdue change.

BRE’s BIM certification scheme achieves UKAS accreditation

BRE (the Building Research Establishment) has announced that its BIM certification scheme is one of the first to achieve the coveted UKAS accreditation.

Planning, building and operating buildings more sustainably

Efficiency, digitalisation and sustainability go hand in hand when it comes to planning, building and operating buildings more responsibly, says Nemetschek Group.

Archicad helps McCarthy Architectural Design bring residential designs to life

Find out how McCarthy Architectural Design used Graphisoft Archicad software to bring its residential designs to life.

Vectorworks officially launches its 2023 version of BIM and CAD product line

Vectorworks, Inc. has officially launched Vectorworks 2023, which features performance improvements to its BIM and CAD product line.

Fexillon enters US market with partnership with JE Dunn

Fexillon will be entering the US market as part of a new partnership with JE Dunn Construction, with Fexillon supporting the build and roll-out of sites worth $3bn.

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