The Construction Playbook, National Infrastructure Strategy and TIP: Roadmap to 2030 have set the priority areas for the built environment – but productivity remains a key challenge. Dan Rossiter of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists says the UK BIM Framework can support organisations in boosting output, cutting costs and improving sustainability.
AI is kicking up a storm. Marc Nezet, chief strategy officer & chief division officer of the Operate & Manage Division, Nemetschek Group, explains why the group’s introduction of an AI Innovation Hub will restore calm to the AEC/O sector.
The Finishes and Interior Sector (FIS) has launched an updated BIM toolbox to enable specialist contractors to develop and deliver a BIM implementation plan.
As a multidisciplinary practice offering design services, Hilson Moran has significantly increased its investment in digital solutions. A change in philosophy came with the successful implementation of Bluebeam Revu.
The Geospatial Commission has partnered with Ordnance Survey and the Greater London Authority to develop a National Underground Asset Register that will digitally map the world beneath our feet.
Mattias Kuduk, VDC and innovation manager at global temporary access provider HAKI, discusses the technologies that are having a positive impact on a sector where safety, quality and performance are high demands on a project’s agenda.
Cottee Parker uses BIM software, Bluebeam Revu to mimic its paper-based workflow and cut the documentation process on its Queen’s Wharf Brisbane project.
Contractor Osborne has chosen GroupBC’s common data environment (CDE) to help streamline the delivery of Highways England’s upgrade of the A46 Coventry junctions.
With Covid-19 shutting down many sites, digital collaboration and BIM have allowed architects, engineers, clients and contractors to continue to make progress during lockdown. Chris Hughes of architect BDP describes how digital tools have supported the £1bn Edinburgh St James project.
Fiona Moore, chair of the BIM Interoperability Expert Group (BIEG), shares the group’s progress to date, and how they will be working in partnership with industry to co-develop solutions.
Asite sponsors BIM Academy Africa’s online learning platform to support the growth of BIM in the region and help train the future leaders of the industry.
Bentley Systems has launched The Cohesive Companies to act as a digital integrator to help infrastructure asset owners upgrade their enterprise environments to leverage digital twins.
BSI has published the new international BIM standard, BS EN ISO 19650-5:2020, which aims to help the AEC industry reduce the risks associated with sensitive information.
Ineffective communication, planning and collaboration often result in construction projects that are delivered late, over budget and to inadequate quality standards. To overcome these challenges, the construction industry must find ways of working.
Highways England’s 15-year roadmap for connected and autonomous plant aims to support a digital revolution in construction. Ian Tansey of ProDroneWorx takes a look at the plan and the role of drone technology.
David Fowkes of GeoSLAM explains how SLAM technology is helping construction teams around the world build a detailed picture of sprawling and complex historic structures ahead of restoration.
Richard Shennan, digital delivery director at Mott MacDonald discusses the importance of a Common Data Environment (CDE) as an essential element of collaborative working.
