Simplebim

Posted by - May 30, 2012
Building Information Modelling systems create new challenges in sharing data between rival systems. The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) specification provides…

Be Inspired event report 2011

Posted by - December 8, 2011
Once a year Bentley Systems holds a conference in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where it discusses new technologies with key customers,…

The trouble with BIM

Posted by - October 1, 2011
With the UK Government now mandating the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) on its future projects, the AEC industry…

The importance of the ‘i’ in BIM

Posted by - November 12, 2012
Information is at the heart of BIM and standardised, well-structured information will enable enormous efficiencies in the construction industry

BIM quality control at Multiconsult

Posted by - July 25, 2011
To help coordinate multiple design disciplines and maintain quality of BIM models, Norwegian engineering firm, Multiconsult analyses IFC models inside…

Autodesk BIM Conference report

Posted by - December 5, 2010
The adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) systems in the UK has been fairly slow. Attendees to Autodesk's BIM conference…

Remodelling an Icon

Posted by - February 8, 2008
The architects and engineers responsible for preserving the icon that is the Sydney Opera House are relying on BIM to…