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Nemetschek Group – AEC/O software specialists

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

Collaborative nature of Archicad model brings city campus to life

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.

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Mies’ Need for Simplification vs. BricsCAD® BIM

Mies espoused the concept of “less is more” long before the days of Building Information Modelling. As a director of the Bauhaus School, Mies sought to establish an architectural style that could serve as a Modern alternative

LR’s BIM Level 2 accreditation – the LR route to compliance

Lloyd’s Register offers a comprehensive process to assess an organisation’s readiness for BIM Level 2.

FARO’s scan to BIM solutions: The best of both worlds?

Here though, in an interview with FARO’s Oliver Buerkler (senior product manager, construction BIM) and Marc Zschieschang (product manager, Construction BIM), we look at the initial stages of a construction project – surveying an existing site and the process of what is known as ‘scan to BIM’.  

Invest for construction success

2019 is proving a year of continued uncertainty, with added pressure on the construction sector from skills shortages and rising cost of materials – all impacting heavily on margins and profitability.

FARO introduce software updates to accelerate project delivery

FARO has introduced SCENE 2019 Software and a Focus Laser Scanner Firmware update that together provide a more accelerated 3D capture workflow for AEC professionals.

What does the future of BIM collaboration look like?

There has been consistent and understandable hype regarding the develop­ment and future of BIM 360 providing a new lease of life.

JCT Contracts and BIM

How well does procurement and contract practice enable BIM? This article will summarise the research and its conclusions as seen by JCT BIM Working Group.

Isn’t BIM just CAD by a different name?

Achieving an understanding that BIM and CAD are as different as chalk and cheese is the first step to delivering better buildings, efficiently and at a lower cost.

ISO releases new international standards for BIM

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 19650-1 and ISO 19650-2, the world’s first international standards for BIM.

Non-executive director for UK BIM Alliance: Elaine Lewis

Elaine Lewis, Managing Director of Cadventure has joined the UK BIM Alliance as a Non-Executive Director (NED).

UK BIM Alliance Executive Team gets a boost

Andy Boutle, head of BIM Regional Building at Kier, Sarah Davidson, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham and Shaun Farrell, UK Information Manager Service Lead at BuroHappold have joined the UK BIM Alliance Executive Team.

Step inside digital infrastructure projects

3D Repo and Mission Room have partnered up to enhance digital infrastructure, with the integration of a cloud solution and 360° visualisation products.

Graitec acquires EDM solutions specialist Opentree

Graitec, an international BIM, fabrication and design software developer for AEC has announced the acquisition of UK based company Opentree.

Clients and consultants collaborate for change at Seddon

Elecosoft is helping Seddon to deliver an innovative digital initiative to every area of its work.

NBS launches annual National BIM Survey

NBS has launched the annual NBS National BIM Survey, marking almost a decade of tracking BIM adoption in the UK.

Overcoming BIMtimidation: MBG makes the leap to BIM

Contractor MBG embraced BIM on a major multi-million pound hospital project – and saw the challenge pay off.

Reaping the benefits of BIM and FM

Joe Bell, head of marketing communications at Formica Group, looks at what can be done to encourage FMs to understand and reap the benefits of BIM.

Langley launches linked BIM objects to streamline specification

Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd has added ten roofing systems to the NBS National BIM Library to help streamline the specification process.

Construction professionals urge increased awareness of BIM

UK construction professionals are calling for increased awareness of Building Information Modelling (BIM) methods to help the UK compete on the European and global stage.

Elecosoft UK releases Powerproject Vision

Elecosoft has released its new cloud-based collaboration and construction planning software solution, Powerproject Vision in the UK.

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