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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Building better information management with BIM

Trevor Strahan, director for BIM at BakerHicks, explores the building blocks to achieving better BIM data management so the construction industry can really maximise its potential.

Delivering a complex basement build beneath Admiralty Arch

BIM Today sat down with Diego Padilla Philipps, associate structural engineer at WSP, to discuss how they streamlined design and delivery on the Admiralty Arch project.

An exciting path across the gorge: The Tamina Bridge in Switzerland

The Tamina Bridge is an impressive structural engineering project which uses the numerous advantages of 3D modelling in the process.

Graitec achieves Autodesk CAM certification

Graitec, an international Autodesk partner for AEC and manufacturing, has achieved the CAM Certification for Autodesk’s Advanced Manufacturing solutions.

Using aerial photography to create 3D forest maps

The Forestry Commission is using the latest high-resolution imagery to create 3D visualisations of woodland management projects.

Digital transformation: Cultural and behavioural barriers

Digital Transformation is a huge opportunity for the AEC industry that has struggled for decades with low productivity and low profitability. So, what can engineering and construction firms do to accelerate adoption?

BIM steps up to shape India’s new rail corridor

Larsen & Toubro have advanced BIM for rail on the second phase of India’s Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.

FARO’s SCENE WebShare Cloud connects the ‘real’ world with datasets

In an interview with Jörg Braunes, product manager at FARO, we discuss the new features and how various groups of professionals can benefit.

Weather and climate data within BIM for safe and efficient construction

The Met Office and BIM today have been looking at the integration of weather and climate data across the construction project lifecycle. In this edition, we look at the next step of how data can be used to support the project delivery and build.

Case study: Thames Tideway Tunnel powered by Open BIM and Solibri

Solibri and Evolve Consultancy collaborate on the Thames Tideway Tunnel project to adapt an Open BIM approach to support a flexible information flow.

Case study: WSP improves collaboration with online BIMs

WSP reveals how it removed the barriers to use BIM more often and with wider audiences by publishing it’s Building Information Models (BIMs) online.

UK BIM Framework publishes new guidance on BIM standards

The UK BIM Framework has released 'Guidance Part 2: Process for Project Delivery' to support practitioners in embedding and implementing BIM.

UCL launches new MSc in digital engineering management

The UCL Bartlett School of Construction and Project Management has launched a new MSc in Digital Engineering Management to equip students with a greater understanding of digital engineering.

BIM software Revu saves time in major New York MTA project

Bluebeam’s BIM software, Revu helps restore New York MTA’s train signal system, saving time and money for the entire city of New York.

Partnership to transform traditional GIS, BIM and CAD data

UK geospatial specialist, MGISS and Canada-based vGIS, have joined forces to transform traditional GIS, BIM and CAD data into augmented reality visualisations.

Trimble Technology Lab: Digitally enabling a sustainable built environment

Professor Robert Hairstans, head of Edinburgh Napier University’s Centre for Offsite Construction & Innovative Structures, discusses a new strategic partnership that brings together digital technologies, academic research and industry-driven innovation.

Networking at the heart of new built environment event

A new event for the construction industry is to take centre stage on 6 February, as the Built Environment Soiree presents an evening like no other!

RPS awarded BRE’s ISO 19650 BIM certification

Professional services firm RPS has achieved certification for BRE Global’s new ISO 19650 Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Businesses Scheme.

What is Bridge Information Modelling (BrIM)?

Bridge information modelling (BrIM), or BIM for bridges, is an advanced methodology for the bridge design and construction industry.

Construction productivity report demonstrates MMC potential

AIMCH, the consortium set up to overhaul the housebuilding sector, has published a new research report that assesses construction productivity metrics.

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