BIM and laser scanning are now essential tools in meeting heightened fire safety standards, writes Ryan Donoghue, head of digital engineering at AJ Digital.
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.
The benefits of BIM are well documented. But two challenges stand in the way of its full integration: a lack of interoperability and a lack of training. Leica Geosystems’ senior product engineer Zühal Duran Goeminne explores how we may overcome these hurdles.
Engineered to elevate every step of the design process, Vectorworks 2026, which builds on the provider’s “design-first” philosophy, is fueled by the evolving needs of designers today and informed by the challenges of tomorrow.
AI’s integration with BIM could usher in a new generation of future-ready healthcare facilities, writes Manish Sharma, chief product officer in the Build & Construct Division at Nemetschek Group.
Discover how the latest 3D laser scanning solutions can expedite the Fens Reservoir and Lincolnshire Reservoir projects amid low water levels across the UK.
If we are to truly deliver sustainably, faster and safer then connected workflows are a must. David Sanderson, analysis and design product manager at Trimble, explores the value of connected ecosystems and workflows, and what this can look like on the ground for construction teams.
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., will host its global Design Days again, inviting architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture and design professionals to these worldwide networking and educational events.
Cleanroom specialist Valtria has adopted Trimble’s Stabicad for Revit to streamline its MEP system designs and calculations, delivering up to 40% time savings, improved productivity and enhanced collaboration with clients.
Clash detection is just one part of what BIM can do. Discover how accessibility, clearance and data validation checks help teams build more inclusive, functional and reliable projects, and how Solibri makes it easy to get started.
When you think of Vectorworks Architect’s Building Shell toolset, you probably think walls, windows, and roofs — the essentials. But with a little creativity, these tools can do a lot more than what you might expect.
As heatwaves surge in the United Kingdom, millions struggle to stay cool. Chaos’ Roderick Bates looks at how architects can use 3D visualisation technology to design the buildings of the future by borrowing from the past.
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., is pleased to announce that Vectorworks Architect 2025 has been named a Jury Award Winner in this year’s Architizer A+Product Awards.
Vectorworks has announced its new built-in AI Assistant, created to accelerate learning, enhance productivity, and support smarter design workflows, is now available.
A new mixed-use building proves that innovation and local identity can go hand in hand. Through a fully digital, openBIM-based workflow, the project team delivered a modern retail space that blends seamlessly into its traditional surroundings.
The Nemetschek Group, a global leader in software solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations (AEC/O) industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nesma Infrastructure & Technology (NIT), a renowned Saudi Arabian infrastructure and technology firm.
Digital twins offer transformative potential for the AECO industry; however, two main problems are hindering their successful delivery: the sector’s disconnected work processes and the disagreement between building owners and AECO professionals over their value, writes Taylor Cupp, vice-president of Hexagon’s Building Solutions.
Digital twins have rapidly gained attention as a fascinating technology that creates virtual replicas of physical objects or systems, continuously updated with real-time data. But beyond the buzz, what is the value of digital twins across a building’s lifecycle and for the various industry segments?
