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How artificial intelligence is improving the efficiency of BIM
We look at the different ways that AI is starting to improve BIM systems and how this will change the way construction works in the future.
Using aerial photography and AI to classify buildings
A new joint venture between the University of Leicester and Bluesky International will harness aerial photography and AI to develop new geospatial data products.
New skills crisis package to support construction through Covid-19
A raft of new measures to help employers retain skilled young workers and allow training to take place through the Covid-19 crisis has been given the green light by the ECITB’s board.
Case study: Use of BIM at MMU’s new School of Arts...
MMU appointed Morgan Sindall Construction to deliver its new flagship £46m Arts & Humanities building using advanced digital construction modelling tools.
West Midlands mayor urges Boris Johnson to boost £4.2bn transport fund
West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, has urged Boris Johnson to step up critical transport funding to help re-boot the region’s economy after the pandemic.
Innovative BIM for Bridges
With ALLPLAN’s BIM solution for bridges, the bridge community can fulfil BIM requirements efficiently and intuitively: modeling, structural analysis and detailing in one single solution.
How smart buildings change commercial real estate
Richard Morris, director at technologywithin, considers how smart buildings can help maximise the revenue potential for commercial properties.
Pagabo launches campaign to drive collaboration across construction
Framework provider Pagabo has called for construction companies to work together to drive real change and tackle long-term industry issues.
A 3D planning portal for London
As part of the Mayor of London’s Civic Innovation Challenge, 3D Repo is tackling London’s housing crisis with a 3D planning portal for residents.
Women in BIM launches Mentoring Scheme
Women in BIM’s new Mentoring Scheme aims to improve gender equality in the built environment by nurturing the skills of women in construction and infrastructure roles around the world.
Bentley Systems enables work from home infrastructure projects
Bentley Systems has opened its ProjectWise 365 cloud service and waived subscription fees until 30 September to virtually connect infrastructure project participants who are working from home.
Housing association uses augmented reality to fix routine repairs
Kingdom Housing Association is using augmented reality technology to help tenants fix routine repairs during the coronavirus lockdown.
AECOM launches virtual consultation tool amid coronavirus crisis
AECOM has launched a web-based consultation tool that allows clients to engage with stakeholders from their computer/mobile device, driving public engagement for projects during the coronavirus pandemic.
Can the circular economy make construction more sustainable?
What is the circular economy and how can it help construction? Sander van de Rijdt of PlanRadar examines the case for improving the industry’s sustainability – and the role BIM has to play.
Yotta wins asset management contract across Warwickshire
Yotta has been appointed to a major multi-year contract to deliver strategic asset management across its 2,500-mile-long highways network by Warwickshire County Council.
Duty to Warn on construction projects
Myles Levy, construction partner at Joelson Law firm, discusses the limits of the ‘duty to warn’ legislation within construction.
COVID-19: Ferrovial uses 3D printing to craft protective equipment
Ferrovial is using 3D printing to craft breathing devices and create protective equipment in an effort to help ease coronavirus pressures.
Construction workers armed with coronavirus vetting tech
Morson Group is preparing to arm its 3,000 remote workers with technology which identifies whether contractors are experiencing symptoms of coronavirus.
Network Rail join forces with Siemens and Atkins for in-cab signalling
Network Rail has joined forces with Siemens and Atkins in a major programme to introduce in-cab signalling on the southern section of the East Coast Main Line.
Green light for new science and engineering building at MMU
A new state-of-the-art science and engineering building at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has been given the green light.
Bentley Systems acquires GroupBC to advance collaborative BIM
Bentley Systems has acquired GroupBC to better serve engineers, contractors, and owners and to advance CDEs through digital twins.
What is holding back BIM?
Damian O'Neill, director of Lyons O'Neill, takes a look at how BIM is being applied in UK construction and the barriers it faces.
Green light for carbon-neutral NMIS building
Renfrewshire Council gave the green light for the new energy carbon-neutral building, National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).
Virgin Media names winners of £500m civil engineering works
Virgin Media has awarded new five-year regional build contracts, worth up to £500m per year, to six national partners.
Consortium to deliver intelligent infrastructure across the UK
A new consortium led by Cognizant, together with Amey Consulting and Arup, aims to reduce service affecting failures on railways as part of a Network Rail programme to deliver asset management improvements.
Building better information management with BIM
Trevor Strahan, director for BIM at BakerHicks, explores the building blocks to achieving better BIM data management so the construction industry can really maximise its potential.