Building Information Modelling
BIM: Beyond Building Construction to Operation & the Digital Twin
October 8th, 2021Recording: Why Should I Adopt a Digital Twin?
October 6th, 2021
Webinar: Why Should I Adopt a Digital Twin?
** Recording of this Webinar can now be found HERE ** Please join us on Wednesday 6th October at 1700 CEST | 1600 BST | 1100 EDT | 0800 PDT for our 7th FREE Webinar in the 2021 Smart Buildings Series. Why Should I Adopt a Digital Twin? Memoori is joined by Sebastien Coulon, co-founder of SpinalCom to discuss […]
Can Digital Twins Offer Long-Term Solutions to a Building Safety Crisis?
On June 14th 2017, a fire broke out at Grenfell Tower, a high-rise residential block in northwest London, and claimed the lives of 72 people. The subsequent inquiry found fundamental failings at every stage of the building safety process, from construction, to regulation, inspection, and emergency response. In reaction, the UK government launched a review […]
GIS Goes Indoors to Bring a New Level of Visual Data Intelligence to Buildings
Geographic information system (GIS) has been around for a long time, dating back to the 1960’s or earlier by many accounts, it has helped urban and regional planners better understand their environment with data rich mapping. In recent decades, GIS has become an important business tool, helping companies understand patterns, trends, and relationships by using […]
The Emerging Blockchain Across the Entire Lifecycle of Buildings
Blockchain is one of those technological innovations that promise to revolutionize anything it touches. While cryptocurrencies do appear to be surviving the test of time, the actual use of blockchain in the buildings industry has so far been struggling to match the hype that surrounds it. Blockchain is essentially a decentralized database that chronologically and […]
Autodesk Continues its Digital Construction Crusade with Spacemaker.ai Acquisition
Last week, US-based software giant Autodesk announced the acquisition of Norway-based urban development startup Spacemaker.ai for a reported $240 million. The all-cash-deal is the latest in a string of acquisitions that repeatedly underline Autodesk’s determination to drive the digital evolution in the infamously antiquated construction sector. For a company that also serves the engineering, manufacturing, […]
Webinar: 6 Disruptive Trends in Lighting for the Next Decade
** Recording of this Webinar can now be found HERE ** Please Join us on Thursday 18th June 1700 CET | 1100 EDT | 0800 PDT for our 6th FREE Webinar in the 2020 Smart Buildings Series. 6 Disruptive Trends in Lighting for the Next Decade. Brad Koerner from Cima discussing the disruptive waves of […]
Software is King across the Commercial Building Lifecycle
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson, Senior Research Associate at Memoori. Software is a critical component in the lifecycle of a commercial building, starting from the design, planning and construction phases through to building operations and facility maintenance; followed by refurbishment and renovation before the final demolition phase. Until recently, the design and construction […]
UK Construction Policy Falls Short of Targets But Shows Significant Potential
“We’re on the edge of a revolution in how we build – one that could help us transform our society, delivering more productive public services. With new construction technology and processes, we can build better hospitals, schools, offices, and homes; and in turn, create better outcomes for everyone,” reads a recent report from international consultancy […]