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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Vectorworks, Inc. nominated for 8 awards at 2024 Construction Computing Awards

Vectorworks Architect and Oydssey have been recognised in the 2024 Construction Computing Awards, with eight nominations across the board.

King & Moffatt leverages OpenSpace for more efficient office and field collaboration

Read how the team at King & Moffatt use 360° reality capture to bring the power of BIM to the field, enhancing office and field collaboration.

Taking BIM onto the construction site: A civil engineering special pilot project

At the Build the Future ALLPLAN Summit 2024, KIBAG, one of the leading companies in the Swiss construction and building materials industry presented a pilot project to show what was learned from the almost universal use of BIM in specialist civil engineering construction.

How BIM drives sustainable stadia developments for Olympic Games

Building life after the Olympics is about learning lessons about legacy and the role of technology in creating sustainable stadia developments, states Marc Nezet, chief strategy officer & chief division officer of the operate & manage division, Nemetschek Group.

Seeing is believing: Building trust with 3D visualisations and digital twins

3D real-time visualisation through digital twins can create “living, breathing” building models that enhance collaboration, sustainability and innovation, writes Dr Jimmy Abualdenien, head of digital twin product at the Nemetschek Group.

Bridging the gap between digital construction and digital operations with twins

Sam Norledge, head of smart buildings at LMG, a member of the Digital Buildings Council and buildingSMART UK & Ireland, looks at how we can break down silos with digital twins to unlock the wealth of insights hidden in building data.

Pioneering innovation in port operations: How UMEX uses Nemetschek’s dTwin

Discover how UMEX, a leading port operator, seized the opportunity to use Nemetschek’s dTwin to create a one - stop - platform for data from its entire suite of solutions.

Revitalising tradition: Tono Mirai Architects innovates with Oyaki Farm design

A bastion of architectural excellence, Oyaki Farm merges traditional Japanese construction techniques with contemporary design and methods.

Vectorworks Landmark 2024 listed as a standout new product of the year

Green Industry Pros has selected global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. as a winner of the 2024 Editor’s Choice Award for its landscape-specific product, Vectorworks Landmark 2024.

The role of BIM in carbon management

Dr Jinying Xu, Marie Skłodowska–Curie fellow in the CSIC Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, looks at how BIM can help to mitigate carbon emissions on the road to net zero.

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.

A whole new suite of interactive features to mark release of Vectorworks 2025 

The new Vectorworks 2025 focuses on redefining 3D interactivity and visualisation, enabling customers to make intuitive and informed design decisions easily.

BIM4Water’s 4D & Beyond publication launch: 4D supportive EIR and 4D LOIN

BIM4Water’s 4D & Beyond task group aims to support digital ways of working in the creation of information models and requirements for new capital delivery and refurbishment projects.

Registration now open for Vectorworks Design Days 2024

Vectorworks Design Days are back for 2024, with networking events in London, Vancouver and Tokyo now open for registration.

Digital twin of the Qutub Shahi Tombs protects its past and ensures its future

A digital twin of the Qutub Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad, India, gives a new lease of life to this important cultural site - identifying areas for restoration and potentially providing future tourists with a novel VR experience, explains Rajesh Dhyani, executive director of R&D, Hexagon Geosystems.

Sterling Autodesk integration announced

Sterling have announced the launch of new integration with Autodesk's services to streamline project manager's use of the system.

Deploying practical and proactive BIM for big projects

German architecture firm ARP ArchitektenPartnerschaft take a practical approach to BIM across their projects- all across Vectorworks' software.

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.

Modular school building cuts carbon emissions

Designed and built by McAvoy, the brand new Merstham Park School in Surrey provides 900 pupils aged 11-16 years with high-quality classrooms, play space, a dance studio and an all-weather sports pitch.

3D site models in Revit format

In today's world of architecture and construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools like Revit have revolutionised the design and construction process.

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