Asite to support project management initiative for Northern Natural Gas
Asite was chosen as the Portfolio Project Management (PPM) solution to support system integrity, reliability, efficiency and public safety for the interstate pipeline system of Northern Natural Gas
BIM and AI: A marriage of two minds
Buildots examines the different strands of technology that feed into BIM, highlighting why the alignment of BIM with AI, in particular, is really maximising processes across complex, control-essential construction projects.
UK BIM Framework updates ISO 19650 guidance
The Centre for Digital Built Britain (supported by the Construction Innovation Hub), BSI and the UK BIM Alliance, have released an updated suite of guidance documents to support the BS EN ISO 19650 series.
Carol Massay announced as finalist for Women in Construction Award
Having recently been announced as a finalist for the Women in Construction Award, 2021 we spoke to Carol Massay at the Access Group to discuss her 30-year career.
BSRIA publishes guide on Project Information Process (BG 78/2021)
BSRIA has published new guidance on Project Information Process (BG 78/2021) to promote best practice across the built environment.
Barbour ABI wins database contract to support government
Barbour ABI has been awarded a two-year contract to supply the Government Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy with the Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD).
Productivity tools for Autodesk Revit
One of last year’s hot topics was the famous open letter from the AEC industry to Autodesk criticising the lack of improvements in the latest versions of their software. In response, tech companies are emerging in the AEC industry to fill these gaps. One is giving out some of the best Revit add-ins on the market for free…
The value of Powerproject Vision: Proven in a pandemic
Powerproject Vision, a web-based portal for managing construction plans, has now been proven in use for well over a year. What a year it has been.
Márkus Engineering solves collaboration challenges with Revu and Archicad
Budapest-based multi-disciplinary engineering and management firm, Márkus Engineering made a 50% time saving on design reviews using Bluebeam and GRAPHISOFT software
Digital transformation accelerated by a pandemic
Márkus Engineering needed a reliable online project collaboration platform to maintain information flow between project teams both on- and off-site during the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Construction Playbook: Paving the way to a platform-based future
With the Construction Playbook setting out a clear policy direction for the transformation of the sector, Trudi Sully, impact director for manufacturing at the Construction Innovation Hub, argues the time is right for a shift to platform solutions.
How to achieve the ‘golden thread’ of construction data
Project management solutions specialist, Viewpoint discusses how to achieve a golden thread of construction data.
Middle East developer to use Asite’s construction cloud platform
Asite’s construction cloud platform will streamline project information and enhance collaboration across the full lifecycle of Aldar Properties’ assets.
Building confidence with accurate project costing
Construction is playing a leading role in the UK’s economic recovery but in an uncertain world, accurately forecasting costs and keeping them on track can be tricky. With new opportunities on the cards, forward-thinking firms are using digital technology, including estimating software, to win more tenders and improve the profitability of projects, as Andy Day, estimating, take off & surveying software consultant from Access Construction, explains.
‘Escape of water’ claims: A modern solution to an old problem
Construction project management specialists, Copronet discusses how making data accessible can save time and money when it comes to escape of water claims.
Reducing embodied carbon through AI and machine learning
Computer scientists at the University of the West of England are developing software that uses AI and machine learning to help construction companies reduce the amount of embodied carbon in their building and infrastructure projects. Dr Lukman Akanbi explains how the project could help the UK achieve its net zero targets.
How Bimplus is helping to build one of the biggest locks in the world
Allplan Bimplus is saving time, efficiency and accuracy through collaboration and the sharing of information on the complex New Lock Terneuzen project in the Netherlands.
Greater planning system needed to ‘build back better’
348,000 homes could be built on brownfield land that is not being registered as available for development due to problems with the quality of the data in the planning system, a new report by U+I has found.
A case study approach to considering a Common Data Environment
Contractors are realising that one of the most crucial steps in the BIM process is having a sound common data environment (CDE), Viewpoint explores further.
BricsCAD BIM incorporates Twinmotion to accelerate 3D design
CAD software specialists, Bricsys® incorporates Twinmotion software, to accelerate 3D design and visualisation workflows in BricsCAD BIM.
Virtual conference to explore BIM and GIS movement
MG AEC Technology Partners is hosting a free virtual conference, The Power of Where, to put spatial intelligence at your fingertips, the event is going to be held 26 January 2021.
The rise of BIM in the UK
Construction software company, Viewpoint takes a look at some of the key takeaways from NBS’ 2020 annual BIM report.
Information security in the construction industry
Cybersecurity isn’t something traditionally associated with the construction industry. But, as the industry moves forward, it’s no longer just a case of making sure offices and building sites are secure from thieves
Construction software specialist, Viewpoint takes a look at everything you need to know about information security in the...
Asite opens data center in the European Union
Asite has announced the opening of a new data center in the European Union – the new center will support infrastructure developments and capital projects in the region.
How will BIM evolve in 2021?
Building information modelling (BIM) is one area where 2020 promised a lot that didn’t materialise as expected, Frank Weiss, senior director of new products at Oracle Construction and Engineering explores how BIM will shift in 2021.
Noble Legend to advance Asite platform in East Asia
Online integrated solutions provider, Noble Legend has joined the Asite Ecosystem to advance the growth of the Asite platform in East Asia.
BricsCAD® BIM V21 keeps ‘design first’
Now in its sixth major release, BricsCAD® BIM V21 offers a design-centric approach to the architect’s segment of the building design, construction, and lifecycle management workflow.