Reality modelling

3D context models help bring architectural studies online

Posted by AEC Magazine - March 16, 2021

3D models derived from aerial photography offer alternative to physical site models during lockdown

BIM

Allplan enhances interoperability with Revit import

Posted by AEC Magazine - March 16, 2021

BIM software also includes direct import of other formats and better support for IFC

BIM

Open Design Alliance launches Strategic Interoperability Group

Posted by AEC Magazine - March 16, 2021

Program designed to help companies work together to solve interoperability challenges

Simulation

MSC Software partners with Ingeciber to boost simulation

Posted by AEC Magazine - March 15, 2021

CivilFEM powered by Marc to make non-linear FEA accessible to civil engineers

BIM

Aurecon acquires BIM consultancy Digital Node

Posted by AEC Magazine - March 11, 2021

Acquisition to 'strengthen the digital transformation capability' of the engineering and design firm

Reality modelling

Unreal Engine to get reality capture boost

Posted by Greg Corke - March 9, 2021

Photogrammetry software developer, Capturing Reality, has joined the Epic Games family

VR/MR

Unity acquires VisualLive to boost mixed reality for construction

Posted by Greg Corke - March 10, 2021

Arizona-based software developer has established tools for HoloLens in construction

Project management

Autodesk launches Autodesk Takeoff for quantification

Posted by Martyn Day - March 10, 2021

Cloud-based service to assist estimators with 2D and 3D quantification

Project management

Bouygues using IoT to track construction equipment

Posted by AEC Magazine - March 10, 2021

Bouygues Construction Matériel uses IoT to connect and track equipment across France

Project management

GBuilder raises €2M for expansion into UK and DACH

Posted by AEC Magazine - March 9, 2021

Company’s software streamlines the interaction between customer, project team and construction site