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A common data environment is only useful if the information can move

How construction teams can test common data environments and openBIM exchanges, preserve information status and understand the cost of changing platforms.

Useful BIM information starts before the client appoints the team

Explore how clients can turn BIM information requirements into priced, testable appointments, with clear decisions, delivery dates and acceptance criteria.

BIM handover: Write an information brief the operator can use

Useful BIM handover information starts with the needs of the people who will run the building, helping resolve gaps before completion.

BIM4Water Roadmap 2026-2030: From vision to delivery

Martin Gooch of BIM4Water discusses the forum’s newly approved Roadmap, which sets out key measures to support its core mission of leading the digital transformation of the water sector through better information management.

Why pumps need to become part of a building’s digital DNA

Digitalisation, BIM, connected systems and increasingly sophisticated data platforms are changing how projects are conceived and managed. But are all the components within a building being brought into this digital journey? By Wayne Rose, chief executive of the British Pump Manufacturers Association.

Vectorworks 2027 delivers what designers need, where it matters most

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., announces the release of Vectorworks 2027, the latest version of its product line, built around how design professionals work every day.

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.

Consultation on new as-built and handover information guidance launched

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and BIM in Asset Management (BIMinAM) have launched a public consultation on new guidance aimed at improving the quality of as-built and handover information across construction projects.

Evolving BIM standards don’t make today’s training obsolete

As discussions around proposed revisions to ISO 19650 continue, some organisations may be questioning if now is the time to invest in training. But Mike Tofton, BIM and digital construction lead at the BRE Academy, says the fundamentals of good information management have not changed.

Closing the gap between structural analysis and steel detailing

ALLPLAN discusses how structural analysis and detailing can be made quicker with an efficient, continuous workflow.

Why chasing full automation is the wrong target for BIM technicians

James Washbourne, digital engineering lead, Perega, discusses how the role of BIM technicians has changed in recent years and why human judgement will always be important.

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.

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