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Celebrating one year of nima’s journey in the built environment
nima – formerly the UK BIM Alliance – is leading efforts to embed more data-driven ways of working to deliver tomorrow’s built environment, says Paul Wilkinson.
Stay ahead of 2023’s challenges with the Imerso Construction Playbook
Imerso outlines the 6 best tactics to succeed against the challenges facing the industry in the 2023 Construction Playbook
Diversity and inclusion in construction: A conversation with Mace’s Head of...
PBC Today sat down with Marzia Bolpagni, head of BIM international and associate director at Mace, to discuss her journey in the industry; diversity and inclusion in construction, and how the industry can encourage new diverse talent.
Construction technology adoption: A strategic roadmap for business leaders
A recent report by Mckinsey and Company placed construction in the ‘lower rungs’ of digitisation, some 15% less than other leading industries.
Reusing infrastructure project data to harness AI and machine learning
Information is critical to the successful implementation of technologies like AI and machine learning, yet all too often infrastructure project data is not being reused. Claire Rutkowski of Bentley Systems takes a look.
Can technology help create sustainable building designs?
How can the increasing range of technology being deployed in construction help to unlock more sustainable design and meet the climate challenge? May Winfield, global director of commercial, legal and digital risks at Buro Happold, takes a look.
Mark Enzer joins BIM4Water steering group and Orbit acquires Ed Tibbetts
Industry icon Mark Enzer OBE FREng has joined BIM4WATER'S steering group, as Orbit Homes gains Ed Tibbetts in a new land acquistion role.
UK Construction Week London: Everything you need to know
UK Construction Week London, the UK’s largest event for the built environment, returns to the capital after a successful debut in 2022 with even more to offer.
How a systems thinking approach boosts infrastructure’s climate resilience
Andy Sloan, MD and senior VP of COWI UK, explores how a systems thinking approach provides comprehensive and essential climate resilience in community infrastructure.
How construction firms can leverage AI tools like ChatGPT
Co-founder and COO of GridRaster Incm Dijam Panigrahi, explores how artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT can aid the construction industry.
Laing O’Rourke, Skanska and others confirmed as DCW 2023 speakers
Speakers from Bryden Wood, Restoration & Renewal (HoP), AECOM, John Lewis & Partners and Heathrow have been confirmed for the DCW 2023 line-up.
Successful financial year in 2022 sets Nemetschek up for dynamic future...
After a successful 2022 financial year, Nemetschek SE has set out decisive foundations for future dynamic growth.
What are the benefits of using a Common Data Environment in...
This article will discuss the advantages of using a Common Data Environment in construction, as well as its potential applications.
Bentley Systems founder Keith Bentley announces retirement, Julien Moutte rises to...
Bentley Systems has announced the retirement of founder Keith Bentley from the role of chief technology officer, which Julien Moutte will take on. Former CFO David Hollister is also retiring as chief investment officer.
Enabling lifecycle information management across an asset lifecycle
Rebecca De Cicco of Aurecon looks at the journey toward information management across the entire asset lifecycle.
Bentley Systems aquires EasyPower, leader in power systems engineering software
Bentley Systems has announced that it has acquired EasyPower, a leading developer of power systems engineering software, to broaden its comprehensiveness in infrastructure engineering.
Leveraging the power of data to boost profit margins
Analysis of the UK’s top 100 construction companies over the past decade shows turnover tops £70bn but profits margins remain weak. Data provides an opportunity to change this, say Mark Coates and Matt Cox of Bentley Systems.
3 AEC industry trends to watch for in 2023
There are many buzzwords in the AEC industry. Having recently joined ALLPLAN, Eduardo Lazzarotto, our new SVP of product and strategy, shares which trends he thinks will have the biggest impact on the AEC industry in general, on AEC project delivery lifecycle and on Allplan in particular.
What will be the top BIM trends of 2023?
According to recent studies, the BIM market is expected to reach USD 52.5bn by 2030. This article explores the BIM trends that will dominate the construction industry in 2023.
Why should construction companies adopt model checking workflows?
As BIM usage evolves, so do reasons for model checking. In recent decades, the construction industry has moved from paper-based drawings to digital drawings. From there it proceeded to BIM models. Even more recently, it started to embrace BIM supporting services in the cloud.
Predictions for infrastructure in 2023
Mark Hansford, director of engineering knowledge at the Institution of Civil Engineers, examines the key themes for infrastructure in 2023, from decarbonisation and resilience to transport and digitalisation.
The higher education sector can look to construction to help meet...
Craig Tatton, chief operating officer at Tilbury Douglas, discusses the challenges higher education faces, and how the construction industry is developing solutions, including support to decarbonise estates and improve space utilisation whilst maximising student potential and experiences.
RECONMATIC to explore solutions to waste management in the built environment
Morgan Sindall Construction, BIMBox, University of Salford, University of Manchester and Arcas & Callisto Consulting will be part of a research project on waste management in the built environment.
Technology in construction and building control: Continuing pandemic progress
Tech could clear many of the construction industry’s current stumbling blocks, but not without considerable investment and commitment to sourcing and developing the right talent. John Miles, Business Development Director at Assent Building Control, discusses the current state of technology in construction and building control.
Nima: The new identity of the UK BIM Alliance
Casey Rutland, vice-chair of nima, explains the change of identity and a shift in the focus of digital transformation in the built environment.
The past, the present and the future of Women in BIM
Rebecca De Cicco, global chair and founder of Women in BIM, discusses the group’s evolution over the past decade – and what lies ahead as it supports women across the globe to become part of a digital-first industry.