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.

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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.

We need more than just aircon to cope with a changing climate

Britain is baking again. But before the country bolts a cooling box to every wall, the construction industry needs to ask if it’s got it right about building design, says Sunil Pandita, chief division officer Planning & Design and Digital Twin Business Unit, Nemetschek Group.

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It’s time to bridge the BIM-to-field gap

Field management software like Re-flow links BIM and on-site teams, providing a single, efficient solution for real-time updates.

Bridging the gap between BIM and smart buildings

The Digital Building Council’s BIM to Smart initiative aims to bridge the gap between building information modelling and smart building technology. Project lead John Clarke discusses the project ahead of the DBC’s BIM to Smart panel at Digital Construction Week.

Leveraging AI and BIM in construction risk management: Toward a new standard in project efficiency

Several studies are highlighting that BIM construction risk management will be the most optimal route forward in building control.

Accurate reinforcement estimation with BIM: Evaluating Tekla Structures vs Autodesk Revit for column rebar QTO

A study into Revit and Tekla BIM for QTO accuracy has revealed the strengths and weaknesses of both and the advantages to be gained from them.

New research reveals how BIM is tackling road construction delays and planning failures

A groundbreaking international study has revealed how BIM is helping to solve persistent scheduling and planning problems in road construction projects, offering a clear path to improved delivery, reduced disruption, and cost certainty.

Nemetschek Group expands into Saudi Arabia to advance digital transformation in the construction and media industries

The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations) and media industries, today announced the launch of its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Building bold: The digital engineering challenge at Maggie’s cancer centre

Featuring complex geometry, with nearly all edge columns of the curved façade raking in two directions, the construction of the new Maggie’s cancer centre at The Royal Free Hospital demanded an integrated approach.

New UAV-BIM Framework Delivers Unmatched Accuracy in Façade Inspection and Digital Twin Integration

A research team from the University of Auckland has unveiled a breakthrough framework for automated registration of UAV imagery to BIM models.

New Digital Twin architecture set to transform construction site management

Technical University of Munich and Technion – Israel Institute of Technology are producing a Digital Twin architecture platform.

Nemetschek Group: Very strong start to the year 2025 with high double-digit revenue growth of +26.3% in the first quarter

The Nemetschek Group, a global provider of software solutions for the construction and media industries, started the financial year 2025 successfully with very strong revenue growth of 26.3% (currency-adjusted: 25.0%) to EUR 282.8m.

Reimagining sacred space with Vectorworks: St. John’s Episcopal Church’s plan for a resilient future

After a burst pipe forced parishioners out of St John’s Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas, Vectorworks software was key to understanding the building.

On-demand webinar: Discover a faster way to check your revit models with Solibri CheckPoint

In today’s fast-paced construction industry, efficiency and accuracy are more crucial than ever. This is where Solibri CheckPoint comes into play

On-demand webinar: Unveiling the future of fire stopping with Laing O’Rourke and BDP

In a webinar hosted by Solibri, experts from Laing O’Rourke, BDP, and Solibri convened to unveil a groundbreaking approach to fire stopping in construction.

From risk to reliability with Solibri’s cloud-based BIM model validation

For over 25 years, Solibri has been dedicated to ensuring model quality within open standards. It now offers the world’s leading model checker in the cloud for both Revit and OpenBIM.

What is LOD in BIM? Introduction to levels of development

In any Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow, models progress through different stages of development. Many begin as rough concepts but then evolve into detailed, data-rich representations used for design coordination, construction documentation, and facility management. But how do teams align on the specificity and precision appropriate to the phase?

Nemetschek Group sees revenue grow to 19%, predicts continued growing profits in 2025

The Nemetschek Group reported strong revenue growth of 17% to 19%, with continued high profitability expected in the financial year 2025.

Sustainable ‘SuperHub’ showcases exposed timber structure

The “SuperHub” is a futureproof and sustainably designed multifunctional building. In an iterative process, the structural engineers succeeded in realising the design aesthetics of the visible timber construction while ensuring stability. They relied on SCIA Engineer software for the modelling and structural analysis of the load-bearing structure.

The Information Management Initiative: Why you should sign up

Better information management will help organisations deliver better whole-life outcomes while improving productivity, cutting costs and saving time, writes Paul Wilkinson, vice-chair of nima

BIM training and new digital learning for the Japanese construction market

The building information modelling (BIM) market in Japan is undergoing significant growth, driven by the region’s  passion for technological advancement in the construction industry

Kabandy expands into the UK and Ireland: elevating AI-driven BIM estimating

By investing in dedicated resources and leveraging its success across Europe, Kabandy is set to transform how cost consultants, quantity surveyors, general contractors, and BIM managers approach early-stage estimating—especially for those without BIM expertise.

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