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.
Collaborative project develops innovative campus energy modelling and performance optimisation approach for masterplanning, design, retrofit and operation.
IES delivered a 3D masterplanning and visualisation model, along with virtual testing and building performance optimisation, for Nanyang Technological University (NTU)’s EcoCampus.
Estimators need to be able to produce a high volume of consistently estimates without sacrificing accuracy – but they face a number of challenges, from a lack of information to multiple, varied requests.
Vincent Matthews, marketing manager at SFS, discusses how fasteners and fixings can raise productivity once again and help keep construction work on track.
The University of Kent’s Sibson building was designed to encourage collaboration and communication; the project enabled BIM collaboration and coordination throughout.
Ben Sheath, VP and managing director at Siemens PLM Software, takes a look at the value of the digital twin in enabling flexible manufacturing, reducing time to market and cost, all while improving quality.
Bentley Systems has acquired Keynetix, a UK-based provider of cloud-based software for capturing, visualising, modelling and sharing geotechnical data.
Allplan Bridge is the powerful solution for 4D parametric modelling of bridges. The software supports engineers in all planning phases, from the initial concept to the execution plan.
Matt Woodhall, associate and lead for the Birmingham office of built environment consultancy Curtins, reveals how a forward-thinking approach to BIM can bring stakeholders together.
Innovyze, specialists in water infrastructure data, has joined forces with SWAN to focus on digital twin application in global water utility strategies.
DoshEx and Digital Twin have unveiled a ‘world first’ designed to revolutionise the security and integrity of solutions deployed across the Internet of Things (IoT).
Laser scans of Paris’ Notre Dame captured by the late Professor Andrew Tallon could help restore the cathedral which was partially destroyed by a fire on 15 April.
