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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New Promap feature streamlines mapping for surveyors

Landmark Information has launched Promap QuickPrint, which is a new feature of its flagship Promap v2 tool.

Why do we need standards for BIM?

Why standards? I hear you say. Why do we need standards such as ISO 19650 when we talk about BIM and all other codes of practice and guidance? Why can’t I just get on with my journey and do my job?

Digital twin survey platform to connect asset data

Atkins has launched a new digital twin survey platform, CIRRUS Insite, to enable clients to access, analyse and further develop 2D and 3D digital models of their assets.

ICE joins UK BIM Alliance affiliation scheme

The UK BIM Alliance has today (24 June) announced a new formal affiliation with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

BESA & SFG20 become UK BIM Alliance affiliates

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and its facilities management solution SFG20 have become affiliates of the UK BIM Alliance.

CIOB joins UK BIM Alliance’s affiliate programme

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has joined the UK BIM Alliance’s Affiliate programme to enable a better performing built environment.

Industry supports positive impact of BIM Interoperability

The CDBB, responsible for delivering the government’s BIM programme, has published a summary report following the public consultation on the CDBB’s BIEG report launched in April 2020.

CDE to assist new business school at University of Brighton

William Coates Ltd has chosen Asite’s common data environment (CDE) to support its delivery of the installation of mechanical & electrical services at the University of Brighton new Business School.

RICS joins UK BIM Alliance affiliation programme

The UK BIM Alliance has announced an affiliation programme with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Buildots becomes gold patron of UK BIM Alliance

The UK BIM Alliance has announced Buildots, the construction tech newcomer, as its latest ‘gold patron’ and newest member of the alliance technology group.

Bentley Systems’ Year in Infrastructure 2020 conference goes digital

Bentley Systems has announced that its annual infrastructure awards, the Year in Infrastructure 2020 conference, is evolving and going digital.

Asite and 3D Repo join forces to help the AEC industry

Asite has announced that 3D Repo, the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution for BIM data, is integrating with the Asite platform.

NBS & BESA to drive digital adoption throughout building lifecycle

Specification platform NBS and the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) have joined forces to drive digital adoption throughout the building lifecycle.

Reconstructing a water treatment centre with Shared VR

Wessex Water and AECOM used Shared VR to improve teamwork and save costs, working on a £50m project to reconstruct the Durleigh Water Treatment Centre in the UK.

Graitec’s free BIMUp Conference features 200+ classes for AEC industry

Graitec’s free BIMUp Global Digital Conference starts tomorrow (3 June) and will feature more than 200+ classes based around BIM, Autodesk & Graitec products, best practise workflows and more.

Information Protocol to support BS EN ISO 19650-2

BSI, the Centre for Digital Built Britain, the UK BIM Alliance and the Construction Industry Council has released the Information Protocol to support BS EN ISO 19650-2 the delivery phase.

Collaboration is key: How Bimplus helps

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 that allow them to deliver safe, fit-for-purpose projects faster and with fewer resources.

New hospital in Finland uses BIM to involve staff in design process

The new Hospital Nova in Finland has used BIM models and VR to involve over 350 staff in the building design.

UK BIM Alliance announce formal affiliation programme

The UK BIM Alliance has announced a formal affiliation with Constructing Excellence, the affiliate programme is open to all industry and trade organisations.

Asite to supply CDE for £220m Sheffield Hallam development

Sheffield Hallam University has unveiled a 20-year masterplan to transform its campus and Asite has been chosen as the common data environment (CDE) provider.

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