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BIM quality: A cornerstone of digital construction success
The adoption of Building Information Modelling is ever-increasing. Does that solve all problems in the construction industry? Using BIM alone actually doesn’t. It needs to be done right, says Ville Kyytsönen, CEO of Solibri, part of the Nemetschek Group.
How digital twin technology can help contractors navigate building safety regulations
After the Grenfell Tower Fire of 2017, construction companies have had to adhere to the 2022 Building Safety Act. David Varela, senior client partner, Enterprise Real Time 3D, Unity, explores how digital twin technology can help contractors navigate regulations.
Transport minister unveils Transport Digital Twin Vision and Roadmap 2035
The Transport Digital Twin Vision and Roadmap 2035 was debuted by transport minister Jesse Norman at the inaugural Connected Digital Twins Summit.
Digital construction and building a more sustainable society
As times change, future generations will begin to measure legacy on the positive environmental and social impact that it has on the world around it. Digital construction may just be the answer, explains Yves Padrines, CEO of the Nemetschek Group.
Overcoming challenges when implementing digital solutions in construction
Implementing digital solutions in construction has been long anticipated to revolutionise the way projects are executed; however, there still seems to be a gap between the rhetoric and the actual implementation of said technology into projects.
How a connected digital twin can help increase climate resilience
Combining asset data into a connected digital twin can give asset owners across energy, water and telecoms networks a better understanding of the risk of extreme weather events caused by climate change, allowing them to take action.
Main stage line up revealed for Digital Construction Week
The Main Stage line up at Digital Construction Week (17-18 May) includes a panel discussion on standardised product data chaired by Dame Judith Hackett.
IES and Dublin City Council use digital twin tech to optimise...
IES, a net-zero technology firm, has collaborated with Dublin City Council on a Digital Twin project which has identified how social housing renovation can be efficiently decarbonised.
Bentley Systems and WSB to collaborate on new Digital Construction Management...
A new digital construction management service will provide digital integrator and advisory services for digital twins running in Bentley Infrastructure Cloud.
Kaunas City digital twin creates a digital campus ecosystem
Kaunas University of Technology aims to support sustainable renovations to Lithuania’s Aging Buildings with the creation of a digital campus ecosystem, using a digital twin, that extends beyond the university’s walls.
Using digital twin technology to better understand environmental impact
In this article, PBC Today provides a comprehensive exploration of how digital twin technology can effectively improve our understanding of the environmental impact.
Visitor registration opens for Digital Construction Week 2023
Visitor registration has opened for Digital Construction Week 2023, the two-day event on 17-18 May 2023 at ExCeL London showcasing the latest tools and tech in digital construction.
Cracking the code: What’s next for digital in offsite manufacturing?
Modern Methods of Construction and offsite are far from new, with firms across the globe recognising and embracing its many benefits. Lorraine McMorrow, head of digital at McAvoy, explores what’s next for digital in offsite manufacturing.
Digital Construction Week 2023 announces a call for speakers
Digital Construction Week 2023 has announced a call for speakers to be a part of this year's conversation about construction technology and tools solving the built environment's most pressing challenges, held on the 17-18 May 2023 at ExCeL London.
How BIM and digital twin technology can reduce the carbon footprint...
With the race to net zero hotting up and building design and management ever more focused on ESG-related issues, BIM and digital twin technology used together can help the industry steal a march on more sustainably designed and operated buildings, explains Devan Mistry, associate director at McBains.
Galliford Try and Siemens to collaborate on delivering digital technology in...
Galliford Try and Siemens have announced they will collaborate to optimise new and existing water industry infrastructure and digital technology.
Digitalisation will drive construction growth in 2023, Nemetschek predicts
Nemetschek, one of the leading software providers for the construction industry, has predicted that digitalisation will be a key enabler for construction growth in 2023.
How local authorities are utilising virtual digital twin technology to meet...
The Innovate UK-funded REWIRE project has created a virtual digital twin of Warrington in north-west England to help identify where carbon and efficiency savings can be made across the town’s buildings and energy systems.
iNESS Data Twins of Commercial Spaces Powered by Bentley iTwin
iNESS 360 announced the addition of Data Twins of Commercial Spaces to Bentley Systems’ Powered by iTwin program.
Accelerating digital engineering in Modern Methods of Construction
Dr Mark Woods, chief strategy officer at the Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), believes that digital engineering is a crucial tool in compressing development cycles across the construction sector; and highlights how this can be leveraged to support the industry through a turbulent time.
Backfill BIM: How going digital can futureproof operational buildings
Applying Backfill BIM retrospectively to operational buildings can be a daunting task, but embracing digital can play a vital role in effective management now and in the future, says Matt Samways, managing director of AIMIS Solutions.
Tilbury Douglas launches new digital design platform ‘Connect Configurator’
Tilbury Douglas and Unity have launched a new digital design platform known as ‘Connect Configurator’ to more efficiently create concept designs
Bentley Systems partners with FUKUI COMPUTER to promote digital transformation
FUKUI COMPUTER, the CAD vendor for the construction industry, has announced a strategic partnership with Bentley Systems to accelerate the adoption of digital transformation in the Japanese construction industry.
BIM Academy to deliver digital strategy on $1.72b hospital redevelopment project...
A $1.72b hospital redevelopment project in British Columbia, Canada has selected BIM Academy to deliver it’s digital strategy as it seeks to expand care to thousands of people.
Apollo Protocol: Manufacturing and built environment sectors join forces in connected...
The Apollo Protocol will support cross-sector digital twins that will enable each sector to be more sustainable, innovative and cost-effective. Henry Fenby-Taylor of the IET’s Built Environment Panel takes a look.
How digital technologies enhance infrastructure resilience
2022 EC3 Thorpe Medal winner Dr Sotirios Argyroudis explains the exciting opportunities and roles of digital twins, IoT and machine learning in enhancing critical infrastructure resilience and sustainability.