BIM-LCA integration: The future of sustainable construction

A recent review in the International Journal of Science and Research Archive (IJSRA), authored by Ruchit Parekh and Dario Trabucco, explores the progress and challenges of BIM-LCA integration.

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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.

The ethical approach to AI in the AEC/O industry

AI in the AEC/O industry will be transformative in 2025 – but in the race to realise its potential, the sector must not lose sight of the vital importance of ethical and responsible use, writes Charlie Sheridan, chief data and AI officer at the Nemetschek Group.

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The evolution of BIM: From design focus to whole-life information management

Too often misconceived as being just about project delivery, BIM – better information management – is a catalyst for achieving better whole-life outcomes, says Paul Wilkinson, vice-chair of nima – formerly the UK BIM Alliance.

Has ISO answered, “what is a digital twin?”

The new BS ISO/IEC 30173 standard aims to formalise the key elements of a digital twin. Dan Rossiter FCIAT, built environment sector lead at the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists examines the standard’s definitions.

Women in BIM Mentor Scheme: Supporting the next generation of digital construction professionals

Women in BIM is unlocking the collective power of its community to bring new knowledge, new skills and new confidence into the industry with its Mentor Scheme.

Daniel Csillag becomes CEO of Graphisoft with immediate effect

Huw Roberts, who has led Graphisoft since 2019, is leaving by mutual agreement and will be replaced by Daniel Csillag with immediate effect.

Nemetschek brands ALLPLAN, FRILO and SCIA to join forces in merger

The Nemetschek Group will 'harmonise its portfolio' through the merger of ALLPLAN, FRILO and SCIA under the ALLPLAN brand.

Introducing OpenSpace BIM+ for streamlined field and VDC team coordination

OpenSpace has announced the release of OpenSpace BIM+, a new product aimed at enhancing coordination between Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and field teams.

Vectorworks, Inc. named GOOD DESIGN® winner for “Design Without Limits”

vVectorwork's software's potential has been recognised with an award from the GOOD DESIGN Awards Program for its "Design Without Limits" campaign.

Vectorworks 2024 Update 3 brings PlantMaster integration

In Update 3 to the Vectorworks 2024 product line, online plant database and Vectorworks Partner Network member PlantMaster is now integrated.

Accelerating digital transformation in 2024

nima – formerly the UK BIM Alliance – wants to help UK businesses deliver a strong return on their investments by accelerating digital transformation in 2024, says Paul Wilkinson.

Maximising design efficiency with GIS and BIM integration

The synergy of GIS and BIM technologies is revolutionising architectural and infrastructure design, providing designers with invaluable insight and streamlining project workflow.

Vectorworks reveals 2023 Design Scholarship winners

Vectorworks celebrated their 2023 Design Scholarship winners, including Brenda Vaca Michan, who won the Richard Diehl Award for her lighting design.

Seeing the added benefits of Bentley’s iTwin software with Susanne Trierscheid

PBC Today sat down with Susanne Trierscheid, vice president of Modelling, Facilities, and Engineering at Bentley Systems, to talk about the additional benefits seen in infrastructure projects that use Bentley’s iTwin Platform.

Celebrating confidence and expertise in Women in BIM

On 22 November, there was a unique celebration of women in digital roles in the AEC industry, a celebration that united trusted voices from across the globe to talk about the myriad of technological advancements driving the future of the digital built environment and BIM.

Vectorworks 2024 Update 2 brings performance improvements and real-time updates

The latest update to Vectorworks 2024 brings stability, improved representations and superior functionality for a smoother user experience.

Vectorworks Architect wins Architectural Design Software of the Year

Vectorworks has been celebrated at the 2023 Construction Computing Awards, winning the Architectural Design Software of the Year Award.

Turner & Townsend and Women in BIM unite to champion digital innovation

Women in BIM (WIB) is hosting a one-day international conference in London on Wednesday, 22 November, to celebrate digital success across the AEC industry worldwide.

OpenSpace unveils new timelapse video feature for showcasing projects

The new timelapse video feature released in OpenSpace Capture empowers teams with visual confirmation, fostering internal trust, consistency, and efficiency in project execution.

Embracing Building Information Modelling: How Tecklenburg achieved efficient and cost-effective construction

Those who embrace Building Information Modelling (BIM) can design and build faster, cheaper, with higher quality and more smoothly. However, the transition is definitely a challenge. The contractor Tecklenburg shows how it can be done successfully.

Why you can no longer wait to embrace BIM and cloud-based collaboration

BIM and cloud-based collaboration are no longer optional in construction but essential, writes Jason Howden, chief innovation officer at Revizto.

How OpenSpace reality capture improves field and office collaboration

OpenSpace reality capture was integral to the successful delivery of Nibbi's $80m housing project- and saved over $140,000 in associated costs.

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