The UK BIM Framework: Supporting the Big Three of built environment policy

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.

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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.

United in the delivery of responsible AI

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.

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Digital transformation: Does the emperor really have any new clothes at all?

John Eynon ponders the nature of reality, life imitating art and embracing change in an ever-changing digital world.

Communication breakdown in construction projects

Stuart Bell looks at some of the common issues surrounding poor information management and sets out some simple steps to encourage adoption.

IES’s (ICL) is shortlisted for the Building Awards 2019

IES’s Intelligent Communities Lifecycle (ICL) technology has been shortlisted for Digital & BIM Initiative of the Year category of the Building Awards 2019

Latest version of ALLPLAN BIM software receives update

The ALLPLAN 2019 BIM solution for architects and engineers in building and infrastructure was updated recently.

Complex structure benefits from BIM

The benefits of BIM have been exploited to the full in the design and construction of a mixed-use building at the One Smithfield Square regeneration project.

Adding information to a BIM is hard… Bricsys makes it easy

Consistent level of development in BIM is difficult to achieve. Bricsys has applied machine learning to BIM workflows to simplify and facilitate the creation of high-fidelity building models.

Collaboration, challenges and making BIM “sexy”

BIM lead for the Environment Agency, Ayo Sokale, shares how its new Collaborative Delivery Framework is adopting BIM as business as usual.

Singapore Land Transport Authority expand Kim Chuan Depot

Delivering the designs for a major expansion of an underground rail depot required the breaking down of information silos and the streamlining of processes to meet a tight deadline.

JCT releases new practice note – BIM and JCT Contracts

JCT has released its latest practice note, BIM and JCT Contracts, providing up-to-date guidance for using JCT contracts on construction projects where BIM is to be used.

Five reasons BIM is no longer enough for the MEP contractor

With an ever-rising pressure to evolve beyond BIM, sticking with the status quo is not an option for MEP contractors.

BIM4Water: A drive for digital transformation across the UK water sector

BIM4Water has moved from a start-up group in 2013, to become a leadership group with over 200 members, who are taking practical and collaborative steps to implement BIM in the water sector.

Women in BIM: Attracting and retaining a more diverse workforce

PBC Today recently spoke with Rebecca De Cicco, the founder of Women in BIM (WiB), about the growing need to encourage more women to join the construction industry.

Design MEP sanitary systems with manufacturer-specific content

MEPcontent, part of Trimble, have created a ProductLine Placer Add-on especiallty for Revit for Sanitary System projects in Revit If you are working on wastewater-,...

The tranquil face of framing

voestalpine Metsec has created a facility to allow the construction and installation team to incorporate standard construction details for Metframe.

UK BIM Alliance publishes initial ISO 19650 guidance

The UK BIM Alliance with BSI and CDBB is developing guidance to understand the fundamental principles of BIM according to ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2.

The best data for construction cost benchmarking

The pitfalls of using industry averages for construction cost benchmarking.

How does the US and UK BIM process compare?

Amanda Comunale and Shaun Hughes of Victaulic, share their knowledge on how BIM (Building Information Modelling) is progressing in the US and the UK

FARO at the forefront of testing new fabrication techniques

FARO uses FARO Focus S350 Laser Scanner and FARO ScanArm to verify and visualise the installation of the MX3D Bridge project.

3D CAD & BIM search engine gets the go-ahead

Software developer CADENAS has created a visual search engine to find and download millions of 3D CAD & BIM models from manufacturer catalogues worldwide.

Elecosoft reaches supplier status on G-Cloud 11 framework

Elecosoft plc has announced its latest cloud-based software have been listed on the G-Cloud 11 framework.

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