A new BIM approach for precast girder bridges
According to Gregor Strekelj, product manager at Allplan’s competence centre for infrastructure, BIM is no longer just for buildings, it is becoming more widely used for infrastructure as well.
Building inclusivity into the design process with real-time visualisation
Real-time visualisation tech is helping to improve project communication among teams, clients, contractors and other stakeholders. See how it’s becoming a must-have component of architectural design and construction.
Can BIM turn the tide on construction sustainability targets?
Why are fewer people reporting achieving construction sustainability targets than in 2014? Lee Jones, head of manufacturer solutions at NBS and acting head of sustainability at NBS’ parent company Byggfakta Group, sheds some light on the reasons.
dRofus client case study: Kingaroy Hospital, Queensland
Collaboration, validation and documentation benefits for architect, client and other stakeholders on a recent healthcare project at Kingaroy Hospital in Queensland – insights from Conrad Gargett.
Driving an innovative construction industry
The Nemetschek Group shows how investing in smaller firms can make a difference and help to drive an innovative construction industry.
BIM and openBIM: ACCA Software meets buildingSMART International
In March, ACCA Software had the great honour to host the buildingSMART International delegation from the prestigious worldwide organisation that has been leading the digital transformation of the construction sector since 1994.
BIM’s role in achieving a single source of truth in construction
Michele D’Andrea Rodrigues from Mail Manager explores the role of BIM in achieving a single source of truth in construction when it comes to building safety.
Mid Group implements 3D Repo for data & model validation on Carnival Place scheme
Mid Group first approached 3D Repo in July 2021, amidst the global Covid pandemic while working on a new residential scheme called Carnival Place, seeking a solution for efficient data & model validation.
Software as a service (SaaS) takes centre stage
If there's any concept that underscores the transformative nature of the Information Age, it is the speed with which increasing amounts of digital data can be shared.
[VIDEO] Revizto Collaboration Corner: Onsite with Bouygues UK
In his latest episode of Collaboration Corner, Rhys Lewis is onsite with client Bouygues UK at Pencoedtre High in Barry to talk about the benefits of Revizto software.
Harnessing the power of data with FARO® at Oracle Industry Lab
FARO® Technologies - a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions - has announced that it has joined forces with Oracle to help architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals create opportunities to solve their toughest challenges at the new Oracle Industry Lab.
Building on water: Are floating cities the solution to rising sea levels?
Previously the stuff of science fiction, could floating cities offer a very real solution to the threat of rising sea levels? Nemetschek Group considers the possibility.
How Revizto streamlined a Central London Hospital construction project
Bouygues Construction implemented Revizto software during their Central London Hospital construction project when they experienced ongoing challenges with process management. Here we learn more.
4 practical examples where Visual Scripting helps BIM designers
Xinling Xu, product owner at ALLPLAN, outlines some common situations where Visual Scripting in Allplan can help and what you can do with it.
OFR fights fire safety industry challenges with Bluebeam Revu
Revu’s intuitive markup tools have helped OFR Consultants stay at the forefront of the heavily regulated and complex fire engineering and fire safety industry.
Faro launches new end-to-end 3D capture platform
Faro, global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, has launched an ultra-efficient end-to-end 3D capture and collaboration platform.
4D planning is extracting new value from BIM software
Elecosoft announces the latest market release of its 4D planning and project management software – Powerproject BIM.
Choosing when to use 360° photo capture and 3D laser scanners on your job...
When you have both 360° photo capture and 3D laser scanners in your toolbox, you have two incredible resources at your disposal that can increase the efficiency of your project delivery, saving time, money and material waste, but how do you decide which to use on site?
[Video] Enscape 3.3 launches with new real-time visualization capabilities
Enscape, a leading provider of real-time visualization, 3D rendering, and virtual reality technology for the global AEC industry, has released Enscape 3.3.
Submissions now open for the 2022 Vectorworks Design Scholarship
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has officially opened submissions for its 2022 Vectorworks Design Scholarship.
BricsCAD AX3000 MEP Suite admitted to CITF’s Pre-Approved BIM Software List
Bricsys, part of Hexagon, announces that BricsCAD AX3000 MEP Suite has been admitted to the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund’s (CITF) Pre-approved BIM Software List.
What are the benefits of BIM in facilities management?
Chris Wilson, energy manager at SPIE UK, discusses the substantial benefits of BIM in helping facilities managers create the best possible management approach.
Vectorworks launches new unity-based 3D model viewing technology
Vectorworks, Inc. has released its third service pack for the Vectorworks 2022 product line, which includes 3D model viewing technology, and improvements to Vectorworks Cloud Services for all design customers.
Egnyte announces new capabilities for BIM file collaboration
Egnyte announces new capabilities for BIM File collaboration and an expansion of AEC workflows for project delivery and closeout.
ACCA software releases latest version of 3D building design software, Edificius
International AEC software developer ACCA software has released a new version of Edificius, the 3D building design software, with interesting features.
[VIDEO] Collaboration Corner: How Revizto makes interoperability in construction simple
In his latest episode of ‘collaboration corner’, Rhys Lewis heads down to the Futurebuild conference in London to demonstrate the importance and simplicity of interoperability in construction.
