How BIM and laser scanning are improving fire safety

BIM and laser scanning are now essential tools in meeting heightened fire safety standards, writes Ryan Donoghue, head of digital engineering at AJ Digital.

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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.

We need more than just aircon to cope with a changing climate

Britain is baking again. But before the country bolts a cooling box to every wall, the construction industry needs to ask if it’s got it right about building design, says Sunil Pandita, chief division officer Planning & Design and Digital Twin Business Unit, Nemetschek Group.

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What construction professionals should know about predictive maintenance

Lou Farrell, senior editor of construction and manufacturing at Revolutionized Magazine, explores how the use of predictive maintenance can overcome delay and cost issues on construction sites.

The trillion-dollar opportunity hidden in plain sight

Discover how digital twins, AI, and learning systems are transforming construction productivity and unlocking a trillion-dollar built environment opportunity.

BIM software for architecture design named the popular choice winner in the design tools category

Vectorworks BIM software for architecture has been named the winner in the popular choice in the design tools category.

Professionals must upskill and adapt to lead the next decade of BIM in construction

The construction industry is shifting from BIM adoption to a broader focus on information management across the built asset lifecycle, calling for industry professionals to upskill and bridge the gap for a new era.

BIM in 2026: Artificial intelligence and best-in-class collaboration

Adam Salt, BIM coordinator at Wavin, discusses the outlook for BIM in 2026 and why it could make gains from AI Building information modelling (BIM)...

Designing a truly digital hospital: What we’re learning from Monklands

The Monklands project shows that true digital transformation is about much more than models and data platforms, writes Kathleen Baird, associate director at WSP.

How precast construction teams are reducing manual effort and improving sustainability through smarter workflows

Meeting new requirements calls for a rethink of how precast workflows are structured, from early design through to production and delivery.

Vectorworks Architect 2026 advances as finalist in Architizer A+Product awards

Design-centric, BIM software solution nominated for best in technology, public voting now open through May 15.

Construction cyber attacks cost firms 24 days of work per year

A new report by QBE warns that as more BIM systems are being adopted, the opportunities for construction cyber-attacks also increases.

Design intelligence: The human touch in the age of AI

Nemetschek's Márton Kiss, chief product officer, discusses design intelligence and the utilisation of AI in design.

Turning building safety into a strategic advantage: The launch of the Golden Thread White Paper

The publication of the Golden Thread White Paper marks a significant moment for the built environment sector, reframing building safety not as a compliance burden but as a strategic opportunity.

Preventative maintenance: Fixing flat roof defects in schools

While RAAC headlines grab attention, only 1% of schools are affected. Many more face disruption from flat roof defects and rising repair costs. Chris Woods of IRT Surveys explains how modern preventative maintenance helps detect issues early, saving time and money.

What structural steel engineers need to know about the second generation of Eurocodes

Manuel Walter of ALLPLAN explains why structural engineers should begin preparing for the new Eurocodes now.

The real challenge isn’t BIM. It’s information management

James Lawrence, solution consultant at Newforma, on why the industry conversation is quietly shifting from BIM to information management.

Semantic modelling: The foundation of outcome-first cognitive buildings

Semantic modelling is the essential foundation for any building that aims to move beyond simple automation and into real-world intelligence. It is the framework that allows us to turn a collection of disconnected data points into a meaningful digital asset, writes John Clarke of Digital Buildings Council founding member One Sightsolutions.

Harrow’s digital twin cuts maintenance costs and enables remote building inspections

Harrow’s digital twin uses high-resolution drone imagery to enable faster, more cost-effective maintenance surveys of multiple public spaces.

Building smarter: How BIM software has become a business strategy, not just a tool

Properly understood and deployed, BIM software moves beyond a drafting tool and into the realm of a data and decision-making platform.

Comprehensive LiDAR survey completed to inform Elland Road redevelopment

As part of planned redevelopment and expansion works at Leeds United Football Club's home ground, an extensive LiDAR survey of Elland Road Stadium has been completed.

The results are in: Vectorworks reveals 2026 Creative Genius Award winners

The Vectorworks creative genius awards celebrate visionary innovators who transform concepts into realities using Vectorworks.

Iterate at Speed. Design without limits: Maxon Redshift for Vectorworks now available

Released with Vectorworks 2026 Update 4, Vectorworks is first in line-up to support Maxon for Archviz for your design needs.

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