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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[VIDEO] Genius architectural design: Port House Antwerp

SCIA Engineer was used to analyse a global model of the Port House in Antwerp, including both the steel structure and the sculptural concrete forms. Find out more here.

Case study: Extractor shell reinforcement (Czech Republic)

SCIA Engineer’s 2D shell elements help model the shape of the extractor shell reinforcement structure in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Discover more here.

BIM in modular construction: What can we learn from car manufacturers?

Keith Beverley, key account manager at Wavin UK explores the use of BIM in modular construction, how digitisation has the power to bring cost savings to the industry and how the construction sector could learn from car manufacturers.

How Bimplus is helping to build one of the biggest locks in the world

Allplan Bimplus is saving time, efficiency and accuracy through collaboration and the sharing of information on the complex New Lock Terneuzen project in the Netherlands.

BAU online 2021 demonstrates strength of construction sector

Nemetschek Group draws a positive conclusion from construction trade fair, BAU Online 2021, as 38,000 visitors log in virtually.

BricsCAD BIM incorporates Twinmotion to accelerate 3D design

CAD software specialists, Bricsys® incorporates Twinmotion software, to accelerate 3D design and visualisation workflows in BricsCAD BIM.

Virtual conference to explore BIM and GIS movement

MG AEC Technology Partners is hosting a free virtual conference, The Power of Where, to put spatial intelligence at your fingertips, the event is going to be held 26 January 2021.

The rise of BIM in the UK

Construction software company, Viewpoint takes a look at some of the key takeaways from NBS’ 2020 annual BIM report.

Asite opens data center in the European Union

Asite has announced the opening of a new data center in the European Union – the new center will support infrastructure developments and capital projects in the region.

How will BIM evolve in 2021?

Building information modelling (BIM) is one area where 2020 promised a lot that didn’t materialise as expected, Frank Weiss, senior director of new products at Oracle Construction and Engineering explores how BIM will shift in 2021.

Is BIM the key to Britain’s net-zero future?

Charles Smith, consultant at Atkins, explores how BIM can help unlock the UK’s net-zero carbon ambitions.

Amodal joins Asite Ecosystem to unlock value in construction lifecycle

Built environment information management service provider, Amodal has joined the Asite Ecosystem to unlock greater value throughout the construction lifecycle.

Noble Legend to advance Asite platform in East Asia

Online integrated solutions provider, Noble Legend has joined the Asite Ecosystem to advance the growth of the Asite platform in East Asia.

BricsCAD® BIM V21 keeps ‘design first’

Now in its sixth major release, BricsCAD® BIM V21 offers a design-centric approach to the architect’s segment of the building design, construction, and lifecycle management workflow.

The Cohesive Companies acquires Maximo solutions provider

The Cohesive Companies has announced the acquisition of SRO Solutions to extend its capabilities for marine and industrial infrastructure.

Digital Twin Hub marks a successful first six months

The Centre for Digital Built Britain’s Digital Twin Hub (DT Hub) has signed up more than 700 members since it was launched in March. Find out more about this exciting, fast-growing community and how it can help you to accelerate your digital twin strategy.

Innovative design leads the way at University of Birmingham

Following its completion earlier this year, the University of Birmingham’s Teaching & Learning (T&L) Building has become a symbol of innovation and collaboration across the city.

Women in BIM: Thoughts on the future of construction

Women in BIM core team members Rebecca De Cicco, director of Digital Node, Vicki Reynolds, chief information officer at i3PT Certification, and Dr Jenni Barrett, director at coLAB and senior lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, discuss what has impressed them the most in the past five years and what future technology trends they predict for 2021.

BIM blends the old and new in Edinburgh

Using a BIM model streamlines collaboration and provides benefits in the successful building design of the first Virgin Hotel in Europe The new Virgin Hotel...

Digital twins, data quality and digital skills

Like many industries, engineering and construction is seeing a greater digitisation of the sector that is being driven both externally and internally. At the heart of this change lies a growing interest in using data across built asset projects. Frank Weiss, senior director at Oracle Construction and Engineering explains.

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