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: Elliott Wood calls on AEC industry to do more post-coronavirus

Elliott Wood is calling on the AEC industry to avoid returning to ‘normal’ after the coronavirus crisis, and instead work together now to improve practices and promote new thinking to engineer a better, healthier society.

A 3D planning portal for London

As part of the Mayor of London’s Civic Innovation Challenge, 3D Repo is tackling London’s housing crisis with a 3D planning portal for residents.

Women in BIM launches Mentoring Scheme

Women in BIM’s new Mentoring Scheme aims to improve gender equality in the built environment by nurturing the skills of women in construction and infrastructure roles around the world.

CDBB publishes BIM Interoperability Report

The Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB), a partner in the Construction Innovation Hub, has published The Building Information Modelling (BIM) Interoperability Report for consultation.

Bentley Systems enables work from home infrastructure projects

Bentley Systems has opened its ProjectWise 365 cloud service and waived subscription fees until 30 September to virtually connect infrastructure project participants who are working from home.

Manufacturer awarded ISO 19650-2 BIM accreditation

Suspension system manufacturer, Gripple has been awarded BSI BIM Verification Certificate ISO 19650-2, following a rigorous audit of its processes.

Build Aviator offer service as normal during Coronavirus uncertainty

During the current pandemic Build Aviator are operating and running as normal and continuing to support our customers with their projects.

BIM supports gas mains replacement work on Albert Court

Morrison Utility Services and Skanska UK joint venture, tRIIO, has utilised BIM to complete major gas mains replacement work on Grade II listed building, Albert Court.

New dates announced for GEO Business 2020

Following increasing concern about the developing coronavirus, GEO Business organiser, Diversified Communications UK has decided to change the event dates to 24-25 September 2020.

Partnership to boost BIM collaboration on construction projects

Mott MacDonald Ventures has announced a new strategic partnership with 3D Repo to boost BIM collaboration and drive efficiency on construction projects across the UK.

Graitec wins Autodesk Platinum Awards for fifth consecutive year

Graitec has won the Autodesk Platinum Awards for the fifth consecutive year, for ‘Top Reseller in Net Subscription Growth’ from the UK and additionally, and a second award for ‘Highest Customer Adoption Rate’ in Canada.

Bentley Systems acquires GroupBC to advance collaborative BIM

Bentley Systems has acquired GroupBC to better serve engineers, contractors, and owners and to advance CDEs through digital twins.

What is holding back BIM?

Damian O'Neill, director of Lyons O'Neill, takes a look at how BIM is being applied in UK construction and the barriers it faces.

€30m investment to boost digital transformation in construction

PropTech SaaS solution provider, PlanRadar, has secured €30m in Series A funding to boost digital transformation in construction and real estate.

Ground-breaking 7D BIM to radically reduce carbon and whole life cost

Cartwright Pickard has joined forces with the Mackintosh Environmental Architecture Research Unit at the Glasgow School of Art to adapt 7D BIM processes.

Sustainability is key to digital transformation of the environment

Sustainability is a key driver to digital transformation in the environment. Alexandra Bolton, executive director of the Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) considers the challenge, the opportunity and the potential prize.

Elecosoft: Smarter maintenance planning for schools

Transform maintenance and management of educational buildings with CMMS and CAFM innovation, information and insight.

Climate experts help construction prepare for unpredictable weather

MetSwift’s founder and CEO James Banasik explains why weather-tech solutions and climate expertise will enable the construction industry to mitigate against seemingly unpredictable, severe...

JCT Digital Services and BIM

JCT has been at the forefront of providing contract options for the construction industry to enable the adoption and integration of BIM into construction projects.

The construction method reshaping the London 2012 Athletes’ Village

Mace Tech’s High Rise Solutions combines BIM and digital technology with an on-site, self-contained factory approach to reduce construction times while improving quality.

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