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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Using virtual reality to design buildings and transport hubs

Simon White, PR and Communications Manager, Transport Systems Catapult explains how virtual reality technology has been adapted to aid infrastructure design

A data-centric approach assures an integrated environment

BIM is synonymous with construction. Graeme Forbes, Managing Director, Clearbox explains why a data-centric approach is superior to a file-based process

ProductXchange undergoes a spring clean

Information managers can benefit from using ProductXChange, a turnkey solution for delivering accurate asset information. CoBuilder's CEO Nick Tune explains With the penetration of data-driven...

Smart multifuction printers aid firms with their BIM workflow

Andrew Hall, Marketing Manager, OKI Systems UK explains how smart multifunction printers can help AEC firms accelerate digitisation across their operation

Concept design to construction: why collaboration is key

Mike Shilton, Chair of the LI BIM Working Group highlights the BIM requirements as a project moves from concept design to the construction phase

BIM myths: six common misconceptions surrounding building information modelling

Andy Butterfield, Product Certification Director of Built Environment, BSI debunks six BIM myths and notes its importance in the construction industry

Solibri Model Checker – Imagine reliable information on demand

Solibri Model Checker allows you to perform quality control checks to your authored models utilising the industry open standard IFC before submission. The construction industry...

Cyber security project aimed at protecting construction industry assets wins funding

A new cyber security project has been awarded a major research grant from the EU to help protect construction industry assets

2D drawings – Out of date working practices

Creating 2D drawings from 3D designs is now the most efficient way of working, Martin Young of Cassidy Forsythe discusses the reasons Are you still producing...

Digitising Construction conference to be held in London to highlight BIM news

A jointly hosted conference on Digitising Construction is to be hosted in London to discuss the practicalities of BIM adoption

BIM4 Highways Group launched to help implement BIM Level 2 in the roads sector

A new industry group BIM4 Highways has been launched to help understand both the benefits and challenges of using BIM on projects

BIM data for more than 1,200 products has been published by Siemens

The Siemens Building Technologies Division has published BIM data for a range of products including fire safety, automation and field devices

Cromer Road interchange saves £400k using 3D modelling

The Cromer Road interchange on the Norwich Northern Distributor Road (NNDR) project involves the construction of a new overbridge to take the re-aligned A140...

3D modelling identifies earthworks lack of fill material

The Norwich Northern Distributor Road scheme was designed with the earthworks in balance.  The original design was carried out by Norfolk County Council based...

3D modelling ensures quality while maintaining control

Martin Young, of Cassidy Forsythe explains why 3D modelling Rackheath bridge was a vital part of the project, highlighting problems prior to construction

Facilities management Professional Standards updated to include BIM

The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) has updated its Professional Standards in response to the growing impact of BIM on the sector

What are the challenges of adopting Building Information Modelling?

BIM and Digital Platforms Manager Alex Small discusses the challenges of producing Building Information Modelling objects for thousands of products

Digital construction in the spotlight at the BIM Show Live 2017

The BIM Show Live 2017 brought together numerous experts and delegate to deliver a sell out event on digital construction

GeoSLAM launches its latest updated geospatial mapping software

The latest release of Geospatial Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM) software has been launched by GeoSLAM

Asset Information Management is a vital part of any project

Man and Machine examine the importance of quality Asset Information Management on a project and the role of BIM in enhancing performance

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