Airship Hangar Mülheim: A landmark in advanced timber engineering

A multi-award-winning hangar shows how state-of-the-art structural design, precise digital modeling and circular material strategies can transform a historic aviation icon - engineered with ALLPLAN’s integrated BIM workflow.

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Providing software solutions, the Nemetschek Group is a pioneer for digital transformation in the construction industry using Open BIM.

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Weather and climate data within BIM for safe and efficient construction

The Met Office and BIM today have been looking at the integration of weather and climate data across the construction project lifecycle. In this edition, we look at the next step of how data can be used to support the project delivery and build.

Case study: Thames Tideway Tunnel powered by Open BIM and Solibri

Solibri and Evolve Consultancy collaborate on the Thames Tideway Tunnel project to adapt an Open BIM approach to support a flexible information flow.

Case study: WSP improves collaboration with online BIMs

WSP reveals how it removed the barriers to use BIM more often and with wider audiences by publishing it’s Building Information Models (BIMs) online.

UK BIM Framework publishes new guidance on BIM standards

The UK BIM Framework has released 'Guidance Part 2: Process for Project Delivery' to support practitioners in embedding and implementing BIM.

UCL launches new MSc in digital engineering management

The UCL Bartlett School of Construction and Project Management has launched a new MSc in Digital Engineering Management to equip students with a greater understanding of digital engineering.

BIM software Revu saves time in major New York MTA project

Bluebeam’s BIM software, Revu helps restore New York MTA’s train signal system, saving time and money for the entire city of New York.

Partnership to transform traditional GIS, BIM and CAD data

UK geospatial specialist, MGISS and Canada-based vGIS, have joined forces to transform traditional GIS, BIM and CAD data into augmented reality visualisations.

Trimble Technology Lab: Digitally enabling a sustainable built environment

Professor Robert Hairstans, head of Edinburgh Napier University’s Centre for Offsite Construction & Innovative Structures, discusses a new strategic partnership that brings together digital technologies, academic research and industry-driven innovation.

Networking at the heart of new built environment event

A new event for the construction industry is to take centre stage on 6 February, as the Built Environment Soiree presents an evening like no other!

RPS awarded BRE’s ISO 19650 BIM certification

Professional services firm RPS has achieved certification for BRE Global’s new ISO 19650 Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Businesses Scheme.

What is Bridge Information Modelling (BrIM)?

Bridge information modelling (BrIM), or BIM for bridges, is an advanced methodology for the bridge design and construction industry.

Construction productivity report demonstrates MMC potential

AIMCH, the consortium set up to overhaul the housebuilding sector, has published a new research report that assesses construction productivity metrics.

Digital collaboration unlocks German testing environment in the UK

Peter Owen from Willmott Dixon and Anthony Shaw from NG Bailey discuss how digital collaboration enabled them to support Coventry University and FEV to bring cutting-edge German facilities into the UK.

Digital transformation: Is Facilities Management ready?

Almost half (48%) of Facilities Managers (FMs) are missing out on the benefits of digital transformation by not adopting new technology, recent research by Mitie shows.

New guide to change the way drones are used in construction

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its guide to support the construction industry change the way drone flights are used.

Mace unveils ‘next generation’ construction method

Mace has launched a next generation construction method, High Rise Solutions (HRS), to transform the way we build in the UK.

A look at the lastest CAD software: BricsCAD® BIM V20

Now in its fifth release, BricsCAD® BIM V20 improves on Bricsys CAD-accurate, solids-based concept-to-documentation workflow.

The ups and downs of the UK’s journey towards BIM Level 2

John Eynon traces the ups and downs of the UK’s journey towards BIM Level 2 and digital transformation, reflecting on the stresses, the strains and the green shoots of hope for the future.

Is the manufacturing sector still scared of BIM?

Some manufacturers may still be wary of BIM. “Should  companies embrace it or risk being left behind?” asks Nick Johns, Head of Digital Manufacturing for Graitec.

How BIM has paved the way for construction’s digital transformation

Here, Melanie Dawson, director of digital construction at GRAHAM, looks at how BIM and other technologies have shaped the industry.

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