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Drones in the construction industry: Ready for take-off
The growing adoption of BIM and demand for digital data are fuelling the take-up of drones in the construction industry. Ian Tansey of ProDroneWorx discusses this growing technology and its potential to transform the sector
The rise of BIM: Joining up the dots
The rise of BIM is bringing major changes to how the construction industry works. George Adams, Director of Energy and Engineering for SPIE UK, examines the opportunities and challenges this presents, and how we join up the dots to realise the benefits
BIM: Don’t confuse, collaborate
With its host of new terms and technical phrases, BIM can seem daunting. Niraj Mistry, senior BIM assessor at Stroma Certification, argues that BIM collaboration is the key to cutting through confusion and reaping the benefits
Why geometry is more important to offsite construction than data
The focus on the value of data in offsite construction is understandable but, cautions Lee Mullin of Autodesk, the importance of geometric design information cannot be overlooked
Future-gazing: BIM, data and the future of construction
BIM Today sits down with AECOM’s Stefan Mordue to discuss future-gazing and the impact digital transformation is already having on construction
BRE announces groundbreaking BIM DataBook
BRE has created a new BIM data product library set to dramatically change the market and resolve communication issues which currently exist when exchanging BIM models
Supply chain school endorses social value in projects
Following the launch at London Build of a landmark publication for designers and architects, the Supply Chain Sustainability School has brought together expertise from across the community, to inform and inspire both current practitioners and the next generation of professionals
Taking a closer look at the FM and BIM relationship
A recent BIFM survey showed growing appreciation of BIM’s potential for FM – but the sector’s involvement remains limited. Mike Packham of BWA examines the findings and the relationship between FM and BIM
Digital supply chains in the AECO sector
Worldwide digital supply chains are creating a greater focus on customer satisfaction. Lars Fredenlund, Chief Executive of coBuilder, examines where the construction industry stands
Concrete and masonry – Building resilience in the urban environment
Guy Thompson of the Concrete Centre looks at the need to build resilience into the urban landscape and key infrastructure using concrete and masonry
The RICS BIM Project Management Certificate
RICS have developed the BIM Project Management Certificate providing the knowledge and skills required to manage each step of a BIM project
BIM and DfMA – the future of construction
Utilising BIM and DfMA (Designing for Manufacture and Assembly) has wide-ranging benefits as discussed by Nick Milestone, Board Director for the Structural Timber Association
The continual development of BIM: How can your firm utilise it?
Level 2 is here and we’re on the path to Level 3, but the continual development of BIM is vital for future innovation. Stroma...
Digital Transformation in Construction – The Productivity Puzzle
If you consider that the construction industry is being driven by megatrends, such as sustainable buildings and increases in population, it faces significant challenges....
Delivering projects to BIM Level 2 requires expertise and experience
Ben Malone, Director at BIM. Technologies tells PBC Today how the industry is embracing BIM Level 2, noting the challenges and the benefits of adoption
BIM Level 3 – fact or fantasy?
BIM Level 3 is a laudible aim, but how do we progress there from BIM Level 2? Man and Machine outline how this should happen
BIM and a sustainability strategy: better value and places
Implementing BIM and a sustainability strategy has wider benefits resulting in an opportunity to connect buildings, spaces, places, people and communities argues Dr Susie Tomson, Sustainability Director at PCSG
Professional commercial management skills are the key to unlock infrastructure success
Richard Graham FRICS explains the importance of upskilling the industry and how professional commercial management skills can increase economic growth
BIM for Refurbishment – what do you need to know?
Andy Radley, Group BIM Director at Kier Group shares his expertise on using BIM for refurbishment projects, considering the benefits and the challenges
£185,000,000: Is this the cost of delivering COBie UK?
Paul Oakley, Director BIM at BRE talks about the cost of COBie and the challenges associated with utilising the schema
Clearbox helps Kier achieve BIM Level 2 compliance
BIM is fast becoming a word many are tired of. While it represents the enabler to describe the digital transformation of construction, it is also a misused and abused term to describe a variety of expectations for the user, which leads to frustration and disappointment.
The new age of construction technology
Reflecting on current levels of construction technology and BIM adoption in the UK, Jason Ruddle, COO at Elecosoft urges industry to grasp the opportunities
International Measurement Standards: Providing better data collection through BIM models
Global standards and classifications that allow more consistent international use of BIM models will lead to the better collection of data for both space and cost prediction as explained here by Alan Muse, Director of Built Environment Professional Groups at the RICS
BRE announces date for new BIM course
A new course aimed at help public and private sector clients to implement and utilise BIM has been launched by the BRE Academy.
Level of definition with BIM
Understanding the appropriate level of definition (LOD) throughout a project is vital to implement BIM efficiently and successfully. Here, Duncan Reed, Digital Construction Process...
Level 3 BIM and the data explosion
Level 3 BIM, location intelligence, and the explosion of data are all considered here by Paul Marshall of Landmark Information Group
The AGI’s Foresight 2020...