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Building better information management with BIM

Trevor Strahan, director for BIM at BakerHicks, explores the building blocks to achieving better BIM data management so the construction industry can really maximise its potential.

Delivering a complex basement build beneath Admiralty Arch

BIM Today sat down with Diego Padilla Philipps, associate structural engineer at WSP, to discuss how they streamlined design and delivery on the Admiralty Arch project.

An exciting path across the gorge: The Tamina Bridge in Switzerland

The Tamina Bridge is an impressive structural engineering project which uses the numerous advantages of 3D modelling in the process.

Graitec achieves Autodesk CAM certification

Graitec, an international Autodesk partner for AEC and manufacturing, has achieved the CAM Certification for Autodesk’s Advanced Manufacturing solutions.

Fuel switching decarbonisation projects secure £6.02m award

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has secured a £6.02m BEIS award to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen and plasma technology to reduce carbon emissions through fuel switching.

Using aerial photography to create 3D forest maps

The Forestry Commission is using the latest high-resolution imagery to create 3D visualisations of woodland management projects.

Highway network in Sheffield gets UK’s biggest smart tech overhaul

Amey, which operates Streets Ahead is putting itself at the forefront of smart technology to deliver efficiency in the city of Sheffield via a platform provided by Smart City operator, Connexin.

Digital transformation: Cultural and behavioural barriers

Digital Transformation is a huge opportunity for the AEC industry that has struggled for decades with low productivity and low profitability. So, what can engineering and construction firms do to accelerate adoption?

BIM steps up to shape India’s new rail corridor

Larsen & Toubro have advanced BIM for rail on the second phase of India’s Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.

FARO’s SCENE WebShare Cloud connects the ‘real’ world with datasets

In an interview with Jörg Braunes, product manager at FARO, we discuss the new features and how various groups of professionals can benefit.

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.

GroupBC’s CDE to facilitate digital information at Birmingham Airport

GroupBC’s common data environment (CDE) will be at the heart of the expansion of Birmingham Airport, enabling optimum document and digital information management.

Project calls on SMEs to deliver innovative air quality and mobility solutions

The SIMULATE project is on the lookout for SMEs to deliver innovative solutions to combat challenges in sustainable mobility and air quality.

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.

GroupBC’s CDE solution to enable digital twin of Canada Water

GroupBC has partnered with British Land to provide its BC Enterprise+ common data environment (CDE) solution to the new £3bn town centre at Canada Water in London.

How can businesses take advantage of the construction industry upturn

The construction industry expected to increase by 5% by the end of 2021, James Hepton looks at how businesses can reap the rewards of an industry on the up.

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.

AI system to determine energy efficiency of commercial buildings

A system which uses artificial intelligence to determine the energy and cost efficiency of commercial buildings is being developed by the University of West of England (UWE Bristol), engineering firm TerOpta and Costain.

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.

How workspaces are embracing technology to become smart buildings

Amid changing expectations and evidence of the impact of environment on productivity and wellbeing, offices need to embrace technology to become smarter, more intelligent workplaces. Nick Sacke of Comms365 takes a look.

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.

Digital Construction Works: Making transformation easier

Digital Construction Works aims to simplify digital transformation and improve operational efficiencies for the construction industry. Chief executive Ted Lamboo and COO Jason Hallett set out how it will be achieved.

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