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The potential of BIM for renovation projects

It is the task of the architects and structural engineers in charge of renovating an old building to reconcile the preservation of historical character, safety, functionality and energy requirements. The use of BIM for renovation projects can ease such a complex operation.

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FARO is the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement technology, it develops and markets computer-aided measurement and imaging devices and software.

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Winvic secures funding for AI-enabled site safety system

Winvic, UWE Bristol and One Big Circle Consortium have secured funding for AI-enabled software to send personal site risk alerts to teams.

Asite provides Baxall with Project Portfolio Management solution

Baxall Construction has enlisted the help of Asite to support the development, refurbishment and building of schools, police stations and community hubs across the South East of England.

VolkerFitzpatrick trials non-contact facial recognition site access

VolkerFitzpatrick is trialling a 100% non-contact facial recognition site access control system on its Brent Cross West station project.

Bentley Systems launches OpenGround Cloud to boost geotechnical data

Bentley Systems has announced the availability of OpenGround Cloud, a new cloud service that enables geotechnical professionals to access reliable geotechnical data.

HS2 sites trial carbon and cost estimating AI solution

A new carbon and cost estimating solution powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being trialled on a number of HS2 sites.

Asite platform integrates with Microsoft Power BI

Power BI reports can now be embedded into the Asite platform dashboard, enabling fast and easy access to project data.

Five tech firms join HS2 Innovation Accelerator initiative

HS2 Ltd has announced the first five tech firms that will join its Innovation Accelerator programme, focussing on HS2’s innovation challenges – productivity, the environment and the circular economy.

Upgraded Living Lab launched for home innovation trials

Energy Systems Catapult has relaunched an upgraded Living Lab for innovators, backed by the Prime Minister’s Council for Science & Technology (CST) – with a new digital integration platform and other significant improvements over lockdown.

The power of 3D laser scanning: Best practices for survey control

You know you can’t do a project well without survey control. But what’s less clear for AEC professionals is how and why to link it with 3D laser scan data.

The promise and benefits of IoT in the construction sector

Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere these days, with people referring to how they are planning for, talking about or developing for it. With...

Construction manufacturers urged to ‘digitise product data’

A new initiative aims to get manufacturers in the construction industry to take ownership of their product information, this project is being supported by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the UK BIM Alliance.

ISO 19650 information management guidance updated

BSI, the Centre for Digital Built Britain and the UK BIM Alliance have released updated guidance for information management to support BS EN ISO 19650.

Avoiding extinction: It’s all about managing construction data

Tom Willcock, head of surveying innovation at Hollis explores innovation in data management and how technology in the construction sector is more visible than ever.

Benefits of building layout technology

FARO explores how building layout technology can lead to cost and labour savings, while also creating competitive advantages.

ClearTech wins 50% more jobs with enhanced estimation efficiency

ClearTech Engineered Solutions in Dublin wins 50% more jobs with enhanced estimation efficiency, as traditional operations give way to technology-driven and environmentally sustainable models.

Computational design helps deliver Australia’s largest sustainable tower

3D BIM modelling and a digital twin are supporting the delivery of 6-8 Parramatta Square, part of one of the biggest sustainable urban revitalisation projects in Australia.

Three things to master in Bluebeam Revu to elevate collaboration

Want to maximise the digital collaboration Studio Sessions has to offer? Master these Revu capabilities first.

New support for BIM training

Ahead of planning for 2021 training and higher education courses for BIM, the new UK BIM Framework Learning Outcomes Edition 1 provides a free resource aligned with current standards. Nicola Pearson sets out the benefits and calls for feedback.

How drones are transforming the construction industry

Drones are helping construction firms tackle Britain’s housing crisis head-on, according to Robert Garbett, founder of the UK Drone Delivery Group and Drone Major Group Limited.

Guidance launched for BIM for housing associations

The National Housing Federation and UK BIM Alliance have joined forces to help housing associations implement digital asset management.

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