Tasked with creating a state-of-the-art city centre campus for further and higher education, Bond Bryan and Simpson Haugh delivered a distinctive and inspirational learning environment for the Manchester College and UCEN using an Archicad model.
In this article, Edgar Westerhoven, BIM manager, QPM, explores the benefits of the new Verifi3D and Dropbox integration and how it is changing the game for construction SMEs.
The statutory role of principal designer has failed to deliver the impact envisioned by legislation. But Allan Binns, safety director at Ryder Architecture, believes that with some reinvention, “principal designer 2.0” can bring real value to projects.
There are many buzzwords in the AEC industry. Having recently joined ALLPLAN, Eduardo Lazzarotto, our new SVP of product and strategy, shares which trends he thinks will have the biggest impact on the AEC industry in general, on AEC project delivery lifecycle and on Allplan in particular.
BIM in architecture is more than aesthetics. BIM is about managing our information better, managing our data better and ultimately managing our project better, says Neil Carter, head of digital at Corstorphine & Wright Architects.
Xinaps are excited to announce the launch of Verifi3D Academy, dedicated to industry professionals and students to enhance their skills and knowledge in model checking.
Cloud computing technology is a relatively new phenomenon in the construction industry. In recent years, cloud computing has exploded, with businesses of all sizes and across all industries shifting to Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) models.
PBC Today recently attended Bentley Systems' 'Going Digital' webinar series, where the winner for Enterprise Engineering at the 2022 Year in Infrastructure Awards, Mott MacDonald, explored their work on the new Smart Object Library on behalf of the Environment Agency.
The Rütihof Industrial Park project in Switzerland is a perfect example of implementing the openBIM concept. From the very beginning, the two project partners relied on Allplan for efficient processes and collaboration.
It has been announced today (31 January) that Verifi3D by Xinaps is now integrated with Dropbox, the global content collaboration platform, which will allow users to sync and access their models seamlessly.
Vectorworks has partnered with fellow Nemetschek Group brand Solibri to create Solibri Inside, a new SaaS-based solution that provides in-design model checking for Vectorworks users.
In this article, THAA Architects director David Thompson and technologist Jason Spiller explore how they are growing their business with Archicad and using BIM software to improve productivity and collaboration.
According to recent studies, the BIM market is expected to reach USD 52.5bn by 2030. This article explores the BIM trends that will dominate the construction industry in 2023.
Digital Construction Week 2023 has announced a call for speakers to be a part of this year's conversation about construction technology and tools solving the built environment's most pressing challenges, held on the 17-18 May 2023 at ExCeL London.
As BIM usage evolves, so do reasons for model checking. In recent decades, the construction industry has moved from paper-based drawings to digital drawings. From there it proceeded to BIM models. Even more recently, it started to embrace BIM supporting services in the cloud.
Vectorworks has released key updates to their 2023 product line, which focuses on providing users with a more reliable experience on Vectorworks Cloud Services and the Vectorworks Nomad mobile app utilizing Apple’s innovative technology.
It’s no surprise that times are tough in construction right now. According to the latest statistics from the Construction Products Association, construction output is expected to fall by 3.9% in 2023. With inflation driving up costs, firms are looking for ways to protect their bottom line. One solution? Construction technology.
Nemetschek, one of the leading software providers for the construction industry, has predicted that digitalisation will be a key enabler for construction growth in 2023.
Communication and collaboration in construction are as old as the industry itself, but these processes have changed a lot over the years — at least, they have at the most effective construction firms. If your business is still using analog methods of sharing important information, you may be missing out on everyday value.
Takenaka Corporation, Japan, is using Nemetschek Group solutions to build its BIM strategies, and provide first-class architectural, engineering and construction services. Leveraging an open Building Lifecycle Intelligence approach with a Digital Twin, the company is creating impressive buildings and structures across the globe.
