Building back better – together
Elecosoft launches collaboration cloud for improved project management.
Las Vegas digital twin to ‘set benchmark for cities around the world’
A digital twin provider and an IoT specialist have joined forces to accelerate urban transformation in Las Vegas with its first-ever digital twin.
How data can supercharge construction projects
Vanessa Erickson, capital project portfolio expert at AVEVA, discusses how integrated engineering information can empower connected working and supercharge construction.
Everyone benefits from a digital twin
Kevin Vivien, project manager for construction at Bentley Systems, looks at the wider benefits of digital twins and how they can move the industry forward.
4D BIM: What does it mean and how can I get involved?
James Bowles of Freeform and Harlene Gill of Buro Happold explain why 4D is not just a buzzword and why projects need some standards to realise the full benefits.
Partnership to develop utilities digital twin
Anglian Water, BT and UK Power Networks have formed a new partnership with the National Digital Twin programme to deliver a digital twin across energy, water and telecoms networks.
Vectorworks nominated in Construction Computing awards
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. earns three nominations for the 2021 Construction Computing awards, including ‘BIM Software of the Year’.
[VIDEO] Revit plugin for interior design – Blocks custom add-in
Block Revit was founded in 2019, and it is the world’s first subscription club focused on Revit families for interior design. Discover more here.
£1.5m project to deliver digital twin of Portsmouth port
As part of a £1.5m project, IOTICS will create a digital twin of Portsmouth International Port.
Vectorworks launches 2022 BIM and CAD product line
Design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has released the 2022 version of its BIM and CAD product line.
Bentley Systems acquires mining and exploration software specialists
Bentley Systems’ Seequent business unit has acquired Canadian mining and exploration software company, Minalytix.
Elecosoft launches Powerproject Collaboration Cloud
Great construction work should never be held up by poor project management. To help companies deliver more projects on schedule, within budget, stress-free, Elecosoft has launched Powerproject Collaboration Cloud.
Partnership secures funding to re-imagine BIM in housebuilding
OpenBIM specialist xbim and property logbook company Chimni have been awarded an InnovateUK grant to re-imagine BIM use in the housebuilding industry.
How digital twins are reimagining the future of transportation
Steve Cockerell, industry marketing director for transportation at Bentley Systems, discusses how digital twins are reimagining the future of transport.
Registration opens for 2021 Vectorworks Design Summit
Design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has opened the registration for its sixth Vectorworks Design Summit.
The future of the AEC industry and the evolution of SCIA
In light of SCIA Engineer's new structural engineering software update – Irca Schepers, account manager at SCIA, interviewed Hilde Sevens, CEO at SCIA and Viktor Várkonyi, chief division officer at the Nemetschek group about the trends and the future of the AEC industry.
[VIDEO] Collaboration corner: Coordination and Soft Landings
In this episode of Rhys Lewis’s ‘collaboration corner’, Revizto returns to London to talk to AEC experts about real BIM projects, the challenges and discusses how Revizto’s integrated collaboration software is helping overcome co-ordination headache.
National Highways to deliver digital twin of UK road network
National Highways’ has set out plans to deliver a digital twin of the UK’s road network that can predict the time and location of potholes and other maintenance issues.
How a Formula 1 mindset can revolutionise digital twins in construction
Complementing BIM with digital twinning is an F1-inspired approach that can significantly improve the potential of construction projects. It requires a certain discipline, explains Patrick Lane-Nott, director of engineering at hyperTunnel.
BIM and the golden thread: Real world impact of technology
When it comes to construction site productivity, the possibility that technology can offer is cosmic. Even though companies are at different stages of digital adoption, we can all agree that the benefits on offer are numerous. But what do these impacts look like in real life, especially in regards to productivity? Roy Danon from Buildots explains.
The Hickman: Digital twin delivers the ‘world’s smartest building’
The Hickman in London has become the first building in the world to achieve a Platinum rating from SmartScore, the certification scheme for smart buildings.
BIM consultancy expands despite pandemic challenges
BIM consultancy, BIMBox has doubled its team following 2020-21 growth, as the company defies pandemic-era challenges.
The growing reach of reality capture
As the UK looks to life after Covid, MEP professionals are turning to reality capture technology as part of the great urban planning rethink, says Jerry Hardy, director of marketing at FARO.
Lonely BIM: Adoption, engagement and Better Information Management
BIM has struggled to gain a foothold in the housing sector but BIM4Housing chair George Stevenson believes the last 18 months is beginning to change long-held misconceptions about BIM’s potential.
Bluebeam to host first virtual XCON Anywhere conference
Collaborative software provider Bluebeam has revealed the details for a two-day virtual conference aimed at the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industries.
Project coordination: Ditching paper through digital transformation
Australian firm Bornhorst + Ward has turned to digital technology to coordinate projects.
