AEC Magazine - Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Architecture, Engineering and Construction

BIM, the Chinese way

Details: Category: Comment; Published: 28 February 2018

In the third installment of our region-by-region exploration of BIM adoption, Rebecca De Cicco turns her attention to the world’s most populous nation

NEWS: Chaos Group to host new event on future of rendering

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 01 March 2018

V-Ray developer invites 3D artists and developers to ‘Total Chaos’ in Sofia, Bulgaria on May 18-19

AR: Vectorworks Nomad

Details: Category: Features; Published: 01 March 2018

Virtual Reality (VR) may be a hot technology in the AEC space, but Augmented Reality (AR) looks set to be just as big

Working as one

Details: Category: Case Studies; Published: 28 February 2018

MVL Architects and Surveyors has implemented Synergy practice management software to keep its whole team up to date on every project

Village vision

Details: Category: Case Studies; Published: 27 February 2018

At Newcastle University, new accommodation is taking shape fast, thanks to prefabricated pods, software-supported collaboration and an adherence to BIM Level 2 standards

NEWS: Rhino 6 ships with Grasshopper and enhanced visuals

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 26 February 2018

New release has visual programming tool built in, plus faster graphics and GPU-accelerated ray trace rendering

Industrial meets rural

Details: Category: Case Studies; Published: 26 February 2018

Working in ArchiCAD, Fife Architects have created a unique family home on the Firth of Forth that pays tribute to its industrial past and a greener future

On the waterfront

Details: Category: Case Studies; Published: 23 February 2018

Visualisation studio Neoscape used V-Ray to create a video that takes visitors on a striking journey around a planned development for Shanghai’s Yangpu riverfront district

Going off-premise

Details: Category: Comment; Published: 22 February 2018

Moving 3D CAD software to a hosted or remote environment can be a complex business. Adam Jull from IMSCAD Global walks you through your options

Laser Scanning for verification

Details: Category: Features; Published: 21 February 2018

Verity compares point clouds against design & fabrication models. For this in-depth review, we put the powerful software tool through its paces on a live project in Cornwall

Game changer

Details: Category: Case Studies; Published: 21 February 2018

How Datasmith for Unreal Engine has put game engine-driven architectural visualisation within easier reach of London-based boutique 3D studio Line Creative

NEWS: Topcon acquires point cloud software specialist ClearEdge3D

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 20 February 2018

Deal gives Topcon 3D modelling tool Edgewise and construction verification software Verity

NEWS: Ideate introduces view management tool for Revit

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 20 February 2018

ViewCreator helps users batch-create multiple Revit views and comply with company BIM standards

NEWS: Align JV select GroupBC’s CDE on HS2 Phase One project

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 20 February 2018

Common Data Environment chosen to control the flow of information on design and build of key section of HS2

NEWS: Bentley acquires S-Cube Futuretech for concrete design tools

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 09 February 2018

Acquisition of Mumbai-based software developer will help build presence in India, South East Asia, and the Middle East

NEWS: North Midland Group selects Cabinet to manage BIM compliance

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 16 February 2018

Nottinghamshire-based construction group to use Opentree's lifecycle management system to support BIM processes

NEWS: IrisVR adds collaborative meetings to VR software

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 14 February 2018

Multiuser Meetings for Prospect allows up to up to 12 individuals to meet in VR from any location

NEWS: NavVis enhances indoor mapping precision

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 16 February 2018

Precision SLAM technology said to ‘significantly reduce’ drift error and improve SLAM accuracy

NEWS: Matterport introduces lower-cost 3D camera

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 16 February 2018

Pro2 Lite offers same imaging quality as Pro 2 but shorter battery life and different pricing structure for creating content

NEWS: Majenta Solutions given AEC accreditation by Dassault Systèmes

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 09 February 2018

UK firm will target building owners, subcontractors, and building product manufacturers working towards Building Lifecycle Management (BLM)

NEWS: Metsec awarded new kitemark for BIM objects

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 13 February 2018

Models can be downloaded from both the Metsec website and BIM Store as Revit files

NEWS: AMD boosts 3D performance in laptops with external GPU (eGPU)

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 13 February 2018

Professional AMD Radeon Pro desktop GPU plugs into a laptop or mobile workstation over Thunderbolt 3

NEWS: Bluesky uses smart phone footage to create 3D models

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 12 February 2018

Algorithms used to extract accurate measurements of essential infrastructure, such as overhead power lines

NEWS: New cloud solution aims to ‘revolutionise’ the FM sector

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 09 February 2018

ScanTrak combines 3D point cloud scanning with web-based asset management

Choosing a workstation for BIM? How to future-proof your investment

Details: Category: Hardware; Published: 31 January 2018

With so many powerful new technologies coming online, choosing a workstation for design and engineering is no longer the straightforward decision it used to be.

Q&A with Richard Brotherton, MD of Allplan

Details: Category: Technology; Published: 05 February 2018

One year on from his appointment as MD at Allplan, Richard Brotherton speaks to AEC Magazine on how AEC technology is evolving and the company’s plans for the future