All BIM articles – Page 3
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CommentCould the Uber-effect hit construction?
The Uber app has brought dynamic pricing to taxi rides, it’s possible the supply of construction labour could be disrupted in a similar way
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CommentCyber security: Be prepared if you don't WannaCry
The events of last Friday and the weekend have shown that cryptoware can wreak havoc. Ensuring that staff are properly trained is crucial
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NewsGovernment ‘not enforcing BIM level 2 mandate’
NBS survey shows most respondents believe central government failing to follow through on 2016 pledge
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FeaturesBIM: ‘They just don’t get it’
The latest survey from NBS shows take-up is growing but raises concerns that private clients don’t understand BIM and that the government is failing to enforce its own mandate
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CommentOnline poll: BIM mandate
Should the government be doing more to spread the BIM level 2 mandate to local authorities and private clients? Vote here
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CommentDesigning in a new dimension
Architects are key to developing BIM solutions that enable teams to take control of complex projects in ways we never imagined in construction’s pre-digital days
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CommentCan BIM help us live longer?
It’s not so far fetched to think future BIM levels could help tackle cancer and heart disease, the key is to focus digital technology relentlessly on better outcomes for people
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CommentDigital natives are forging ahead
The millennial generation have the digital skills to transform construction, we should be doing even more to harness their enthusiam and ideas
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CommentFixing construction
BIM encourages collaboration but the industry needs to go much further and change the way things are done from the start to the end of a project
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CommentPreparing for tomorrow's smarter built environment
Digital technology is disrupting the built environment and firms need to be aware of this to keep a competitive edge
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CommentA year after the BIM mandate
A year ago today BIM level 2 was mandated for all public projects, what’s changed since and what’s next for our digital futures?
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CommentTransforming how we build
Technology is disrupting the way we carry out construction, which will create opportunities for those willing and able to adapt
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CommentSix trends that will define design for contractors
Advances in technology will lift many of the constraints currently faced by contractors and it will pay to keep up to speed with the changes
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FeaturesBIM: It’s good to talk
The lack of a consistent approach to BIM software product data means that exchanges can be inaccurate and cause problems
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CommentThe benefits of Integrated Project Insurance
Early contractor involvement and a ‘no blame/no claim’ ethos are just some ways this procurement method could improve the industry
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NewsBIM Level 3 push to start in new year
Building Live: BIM tsar Mark Bew says he is ready to engage with industry on next phase of digital construction
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CommentBIM: digital dexterity and the next level
Building’s latest BIM survey shows usage is widening and deepening but SMEs must not be left behind on this digital journey
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FeaturesBIM survey 2016: Multi-dimensional issues
Building’s annual BIM survey shows a lack of qualified staff, perceived higher costs and handicaps for SMEs, makes a fully digital built environment a far cry
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FeaturesTaking off into BiMSpace
Balfour Beatty has been co-ordinating the National Automotive Innovation Centre project from its digital modelling powerhouse hut, developed by Cullinan Studio. We took a look into BiMspace, winner of BIM Initiative of the Year
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CommentBIM's answer to Brexit
If Brexit is going to make it harder to win European contracts, BIM Level 3 could be a vital selling point