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.

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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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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.

Implementing BIM for housing with the new BIM4HAs Toolkit

BIM for Housing Associations, the housing-led BIM initiative, has launched Version 2 of its BIM4HAs Toolkit for housing providers. BIM Today talked to programme manager Su Butcher and vice-chair Ishka Heart about the project.

Streamlining housebuilding: Using project management software to meet construction targets

In this article, David Simpson, global product manager for Elecosoft explains to PBC Today how housebuilders are using software to meet construction targets.

Exploring Vectorworks 2023 with Dr. Biplab Sarkar

In this article, Dr. Biplab Sarkar, CEO of Vectorworks, explores the latest launch of Vectorworks 2023, and how designers and architects will save time with the new update.

BIM supports design process for University of Strathclyde’s building

BIM provides the new digital pencil to support the design process at University of Strathclyde’s new Learning & Teaching Building.

The evolution of BIM in the built environment

Gary Meechan, design manager at SPIE, looks how BIM is evolving in the built environment beyond the foundation of 3D modelling.

BIM Academy to deliver digital strategy on $1.72b hospital redevelopment project in Canada

A $1.72b hospital redevelopment project in British Columbia, Canada has selected BIM Academy to deliver it’s digital strategy as it seeks to expand care to thousands of people.

FARO acquires mobile scanning solutions provider GeoSLAM

4D reality solutions provider FARO® Technologies has acquired GeoSLAM, a leading provider of mobile scanning solutions with SLAM software to create 3D models for use in Digital Twin applications.

How information digitisation is transforming the residential sector

The use of digital technology and innovative processes has been propelled since the Covid-19 pandemic, with the move towards better information management and automation for planning, design, construction and handover, as well as operations and maintenance, for the residential sector, Zutec explains.

Vectorworks announces the launch of its 2023 product line

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks has announced that it will soon launch its 2023 product line, which is focused on providing time-saving tools that automate processes.

How BIM saved time on new Indonesian toll road

PT Wijaya Karya used Bentley applications on a BIM pilot project for a new Indonesian toll road, reducing the time needed for surveying by 25% and costs by 3% while providing a federated model that can assist with operations.

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