Home Search
CAD tools - search results
If you're not happy with the results, please do another search
Impact of big data on construction equipment
Big data is already being used by the construction industry. Focusing on the build phase of a project, weather, traffic and construction equipment can be analysed to determine optimal phasing of construction activities.
Using AI to simplify Building Information Modelling
BricsCAD® BIM leverages machine learning algorithms (a.k.a. Artificial Intelligence – “AI”) to help you manage the consistency of your building information model’s overall level of development (LOD).
2019 BIM survey reveals greater digitisation in construction
NBS has revealed the results of its 2019 BIM survey which show that BIM awareness and adoption has grown from 10% in 2011 to around 70% in 2019.
Virtual reality building: Is VR the future of construction?
Lift Mini Cranes Ltd takes a look at how virtual reality (VR) is currently being put to use in the construction industry, and how it could become even more useful in the future.
Hurley Palmer Flatt gives Principal Place a digital makeover
Modern in build and execution, the project is set to feature 175-metre tall towers offering 300 new residential apartments.
How BIM encouraged collaboration at the Sibson building
The University of Kent’s Sibson building was designed to encourage collaboration and communication; the project enabled BIM collaboration and coordination throughout.
The rise of the Digital Twin in the AEC industry
Ali Nicholl, head of communication at Iotic, discusses the meteoric rise of digital twin technology and how it can help the AEC market.
Case study: Bringing stakeholders together through BIM
Matt Woodhall, associate and lead for the Birmingham office of built environment consultancy Curtins, reveals how a forward-thinking approach to BIM can bring stakeholders together.
Advancing BIM: Digital Twins
Brian Robins,VP, Product and Industry Marketing at Bentley Systems, Inc. discusses digital twins and their advancement beyond BIM
Balfour Beatty collaboration to develop automated BIM solution
Balfour Beatty has partnered with Leeds Beckett University, White Frog Publishing and Coventry University to create an automated solution to help the construction industry adopt BIM.
CCS to focus on social value to enhance the image of...
The CCS is introducing steps to develop it for the next decade, working with the construction industry to create a new focus on social value.
Future of drones in landscape architecture
As drones take off in construction, Dr Paul Cureton of the ImaginationLancaster design lab at Lancaster University looks at the adoption of – and challenges facing – UAVs in the landscape sector.
Drones in construction: Taking off or underused?
Drones are an invaluable digital/reality capture tool for the construction and infrastructure markets – but Ian Tansey of ProDroneWorx says the latest industry survey suggests they are not being used to their full potential.
FARO announces latest version of BuildIT Construction 2019
Faro has announced the latest version of its BuildIT Construction 2019, which features new workflows and enhancements for continuous project evaluation in Traceable ConstructionTM.
Cambridge set for ‘digital twin’ as part of new Urban Data...
The Greater Cambridgeshire Partnership is set to be the first to trail the Urban Data Project, which will see the creation of a digital twin of Cambridge to collect rich data about the city.
New tower The Tulip is blooming over London
One city is going floral with a new tulip-shaped tower rising above the skyline. The city of London recently revealed plans for a new tower that some are calling both bulbous and beautiful
What does the future of BIM collaboration look like?
There has been consistent and understandable hype regarding the development and future of BIM 360 providing a new lease of life.
Embrace digital transformation or risk going out of business
According to latest NBS report, 70% agreed that those who do not adopt digital ways of working risk going out of business.
How automated construction will disrupt our industry
Automated construction could have a transformative effect on construction. Jaimie Johnston, director and head of global systems at Bryden Wood, takes a look.
Lessons modern engineers gained from the ancient pyramids
The Great Pyramid of Giza demonstrates the exceptional engineering skill of the Ancient Egyptians – and hold many lessons for their modern counterparts, says Professor Peter Debney.
Digitally transform or die!
How do you know what 'good' looks like when it comes to systems adoption and digital maturity? GroupBC and Eque2 set out some simple steps for improvement.
Boosting energy efficiency through BIM-SPEED
Horizon 2020 project BIM-SPEED is making BIM a harmonised “building information speedway” for energy-efficient renovation works. Eugenio Quintieri of the European Builders Confederation and Sue Arundale of the European Construction Industry Federation outline how it will work.
RTPI urges planners to embrace digital technology
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and Future Cities Catapult have urged the planning profession to strongly consider more use of digital technology.
Product data: The right road ahead
Alex Small, BIM & digital platforms manager at Tata Steel explores confusion around BIM information and how to bring it to the market.
Facilitating collaborative working in construction
Script & Go discuss the need for collaborative work in the construction industry, something that is crucial in today's industry
There has been a global...
Checks and measures with BuildIT Construction
FARO’s Udo Haedicke delves into the developments in verification processes and technology that improve quality by applying the concept of traceability, while reducing risk and waste