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Strategic partnership to make construction projects 40% more efficient

eviFile and 3D Repo have formed a strategic partnership allowing construction clients to access a combined digital evidence and BIM solution.

AEC industry consortium to tackle data exchange issues

An industry-wide consortium of partners has joined forces to tackle some of the key issues in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) as part of the UK Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.

Sir Robert McAlpine introduces new mobile BIM tool

Sir Robert McAlpine is now implementing Dalux BIM to help construction workers understand and view architects and engineers intended design when on-site.

VR and BIM: A winning combination

Glyn Shawcross, group design manager at engineering solutions provider Boulting, explains the practicalities and benefits of VR and BIM.

Construction to reap the rewards of digitisation, CITB report shows

A new report published by CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) shows that construction can reap major rewards from digital skills and technology, but only if it takes decisive action in the next five years.

Balfour Beatty collaboration to develop automated BIM solution

Balfour Beatty has partnered with Leeds Beckett University, White Frog Publishing and Coventry University to create an automated solution to help the construction industry adopt BIM.

BSRIA: Europe set for rapid growth in smart connected HVAC

Europe is seeing rapid growth in the market for Smart Connected HVAC, according to BSRIA which estimates the total market for Smart Connected HVAC in Europe to be worth almost €200m.

BakerHicks launches Risk Cube to identify health and safety concerns

BakerHicks has launched the Risk Cube, an innovative way of protecting the health and safety of construction workers and end users.

Make BIM Data Compliancy work for you and reduce your data management costs!

Understanding how to implement ISO 19650 standards into your organisation can be a bit of a minefield

Case study: Cocoon’s lightweight steel building system

With over 20 years’ experience with lightweight steel construction, The Cocoon team, based in Switzerland, provide a high standard of LGS design into modern commercial and residential buildings.

Exploring the future of building information modelling

Glyn Shawcross, engineering and design director of engineering solutions provider Boulting Ltd explains how future advances in BIM will continue to enhance control for contractors and clients.

RIAI publishes new BIM pack to support AEC digitalisation

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has published a new BIM pack for use across the construction industry to support the digitalisation of the AEC sector.

Trimble introduces new Tekla BIM software

Trimble has recently introduced the latest versions of its Tekla Building Information Modelling (BIM) software solutions for the construction industry: Tekla Structures 2019, Tekla Structural Designer 2019, Tekla Tedds 2019 and Tekla EPM 2019.

Capturing construction project data in Antarctica

Capturing project data on-the-go can bring real-time efficiency benefits to a project – but what do you do with the information when you’re in one of the most remote and hostile places on Earth?

UK’s small construction companies must innovate to succeed

Construction companies that fail to innovate, will undoubtedly suffer from poor operational and financial performance. At the same time, they will lack sustainability for long-term survival and success.

Construction project success: Only human!

In all the talk of technology and digital transformation, we must never forget that it’s people who ultimately determine a project’s success – or otherwise, says John Eynon.

Mott MacDonald and Microsoft collaborate to deliver smart infrastructure

Mott MacDonald and Microsoft have teamed up to create a cloud-based smart infrastructure platform to help asset owners, cities and governments deliver public services that bring value to everyone.

Is time running out for traditional practices in the construction industry?

Mark Farmer, CEO of Cast Consultancy said ‘the platform is on fire’ and warned that complacency is not an option for construction firms that want to survive.

Future of drones in landscape architecture

As drones take off in construction, Dr Paul Cureton of the ImaginationLancaster design lab at Lancaster University looks at the adoption of – and challenges facing – UAVs in the landscape sector.

Contractor management: A new 360-degree approach to improving site productivity

Irish company Initiafy offers an integrated digital platform that reduces the number of on-site hours.

Bentley Institute’s Digital Advancement Academies receive BIM award

Bentley Institute’s Digital Advancement Academies have been named as the winner of the BIM Enabler/Consultant of the Year Award at BIM Show Live 2019.

Is the AECO industry finally ready to embrace technology?

The architecture, engineering, construction and owner sector has been slow to adopt new technology – but there are signs that is changing.

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