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How is decarbonisation funding supporting retrofitting goals?
In the race to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, local authorities are facing one of the biggest challenges of a generation: retrofitting their existing housing stock to meet stringent requirements. However, help is at hand through a number of different decarbonisation funding options.
Building a stronger water sector: The case for standardised Product Data...
As the UK water industry prepares for the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) and works towards ambitious net zero targets, it faces a critical challenge: The need for consistent and traceable asset information to improve the value of its data.
UK BIM Framework upgraded with AI capability
The UK BIM Framework, the overarching approach to implementing information management using building information modelling (BIM) in the UK, has been revamped to support better information management.
How 3D visualisation can unlock circular construction
Martin Huber, CEO and co-founder of 3D modelling and spatial data company Amrax, discusses how 3D visualisation can help construction firms embed deeper circularity.
Integrating AI in AEC/O to enhance efficiency
AI’s use in the AEC/O industry has the potential to increase sustainability, efficiency, and decision-making, says Nemetschek Group.
The power of BIM-IoT integration to drive ESG and demonstrate true...
With the concept of “smart” becoming deeply ingrained in our daily lives, the AEC sector is embracing the trend of smart buildings. Sam Norledge of the newly formed Digital Buildings Council explores the vital role of BIM-IoT integration in the delivery of digital buildings and its alignment with operational practices in this new era.
A look inside the Digital Construction Week 2024 speaker programme
Digital Construction Week 2024 – the UK’s leading event for innovation and technology in the built environment – has announced its programme for the upcoming show at ExCeL London on 5-6 June.
Using a performance digital twin to decarbonise our centres of science...
Britain’s universities are renowned for their research – but many of the buildings where academics work are inefficient and not fit for the future. A partnership between the University of Liverpool and global climate tech company IES has employed a performance digital twin to create a smarter campus.
dTwin: A revolutionary solution for the AEC/O industry
Nemetschek group were determined that dTwin should be one step ahead at all times; only then can we deliver on our promise to constantly help the AEC/O sector to successfully address the challenges it faces both now and in the future.
Building the future: Using AI in structural engineering
With the recent news of the Chancellor doubling funding for the UK’s AI sector, many businesses will be pausing to consider how they can harness the tool to improve processes within the structural engineering sector.
Digital Construction Today: Get the global view on BIM, digital twins,...
Digital Construction Today, a new website covering the adoption and application of technology in the global architecture, engineering and construction sectors, is now live.
AI-powered (R)Evolution: Advancing digital twins in the AEC/O industry
Dr Jimmy Abualdenien, head of digital product at the Nemetschek Group, explores how AI is revolutionising digital twin technology, enhancing real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, sustainability and energy optimisation, and driving the AEC/O industry towards a modernised and unified future.
The big value of infrastructure digital twins is finally here
Digital twins are demonstrating their power in infrastructure from planning and design phases through to operations and maintenance, says Mike Campbell, chief product officer at Bentley.
BREEAM Awards 2024 set to showcase sustainable building achievements
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has announced details for its BREEAM Awards 2024 – a celebration of sustainable building design.
The evolution of BIM: From design focus to whole-life information management
Too often misconceived as being just about project delivery, BIM – better information management – is a catalyst for achieving better whole-life outcomes, says Paul Wilkinson, vice-chair of nima – formerly the UK BIM Alliance.
dTwin by Nemetschek
Meet dTwin by Nemetschek - the game-changer in the digital twin arena. Seamlessly integrating data sources, it breaks down silos, empowering you with unparalleled insights for smarter decision-making.
Nemetschek Revolutionises Digital Twins with its Horizontal and Open Platform dTwin
In October, the Nemetschek Group announced the availability of its SaaS digital twin platform, dTwin.
A guide to efficient collaboration and cost reduction with digital construction
In this eBook from Newforma, learn how to optimise workflows and implement project information management to enhance communication efficiency and reduce expenses through digital construction.
Building a consistent, sustainable future with the Whole Life Carbon Assessment...
RICS head of professional practice Amit Patel discusses the launch of a new global edition of the Whole Life Carbon Assessment Standard, which aims to support greater consistency and transparency in the push to decarbonise construction.
Rebuilding Ukraine with digital construction tools
In the wake of unprecedented challenges, Ukraine stands at the threshold of a monumental rebuilding task. Amidst this backdrop, the role of digital construction tools emerges as a cornerstone in reimagining Ukraine’s future.
Digital twins: A key to decarbonisation
The ambition to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is one we are all familiar with, but debate continues around how we get there. Could digital twins hold the key in the built environment? James Franklin, digital construction lead at Kier Strategic Projects, examines the evidence.
How digital twins can drive greater efficiencies in the construction industry
As poor data practice cost the global construction industry an estimated $1.84tn in 2020, Sven Boesen explores how digital twins could reduce inefficiency.
Why construction technology holds the key to tackling £21bn lost to...
Construction technology can address errors that have held the industry back, says Cliff Smith, executive director of the Get It Right Initiative.
How can the construction industry progress towards net-zero amid challenges?
Amidst a global call for environmental accountability, the construction industry's significant carbon footprint is under scrutiny. A study from Judy Too and Obuks Ejohwomu, University of Manchester, exposes a critical gap: buildings are still not designed within sectoral carbon budgets, hindering progress towards net-zero.
We need to talk about construction insurance – before things go...
Rising construction insurance premiums have prompted calls for collaboration by the Get It Right Initiative.
BIM quality: A cornerstone of digital construction success
The adoption of Building Information Modelling is ever-increasing. Does that solve all problems in the construction industry? Using BIM alone actually doesn’t. It needs to be done right, says Ville Kyytsönen, CEO of Solibri, part of the Nemetschek Group.