Building Information Modelling
Using Generative Design, Buildings can Mimic the World’s Greatest Designer – Mother Nature
December 7th, 2017Putting 3D People Into 3D Building Design With BIM & Advanced Crowd Simulations
August 17th, 2017
Reconsidering BIM Strategy: Collaboration Not Fragmentation
There has been significant praise heaped upon the UK government for its building information modelling (BIM) adoption strategy. “The UK’s approach to BIM is seen as the model by the rest of the world,” said Gavin Bonner, Global BIM Manager at Cundall. Its mandate on BIM use in all public sector projects has driven the […]
Facilities Management Service Providers Gear Up for Digitization & Technology Innovation
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson of Tomlinson Business Research. Facilities management service (FMS) firms are increasingly focused on digital transformation through the development of smart buildings and workspace optimization. Technology is the driving force behind growth opportunities for service providers and the major European firms have been gearing up for this opportunity in […]
Futureproofing Buildings Requires Consideration Of The Only Constant – Humans
The office is a rapidly evolving space. Technology is simultaneously being introduced, replaced and rejected in this dynamic environment trying to find its best form. An office may host a wide variety of different organizations, departments and people at any one time and over the course of its lifetime, each with different characteristics and objectives. […]
BIM Adoption In The UK Is High, But Expectation Is Higher
“On my travels around the world – in the Middle East, the US, China and Hong Kong, for example – I always hear the UK Building Information Modelling (BIM) mandate mentioned as a model for public sector construction projects, and we’ll shortly see other countries copying our structured approach,” predicts Gavin Bonner, Global BIM Manager […]
Building Smart Buildings Smartly – The New Technology of Construction
The construction industry is not known for its willingness to implement new technology but even it can’t ignore the wave of new technology flowing around it. As the abilities of artificial intelligence, drones, augmented reality, 3D printing and other new technologies continue to grow; it looks increasingly like construction is ready to open up to […]
Could BIM Be Vulnerable To WannaCry Style Ransomware Attacks?
Last month’s WannaCry cyber attack has underlined yet more vulnerabilities being created in our digital systems. The ransomware attack is considered the biggest of its kind, and the greater sophistication of the software used suggests this type of attack could soon target multi-million dollar projects, like those in the building industry. In what seems crude […]
Workplace Optimization Solutions Proliferate as the Commercial Real Estate Sector Undergoes a Seismic Shift
This article was written by Daphne Tomlinson of Tomlinson Business Research. The Commercial Real Estate industry is undergoing a major shift as new business models and changes in the nature of the workforce disrupt the sector. Changes in the way we work are forecast to transform not only the workplaces of startup companies but also […]
Is Russia a Sleeping Smart Building Giant That’s About To Wake Up?
With almost 150 million people, the world’s 12th largest economy, and just handful of smart buildings, Russia represents a sleeping giant in the smart technology sector. The country’s economy has also taken an upward turn recently, after years of relative stagnation. Economic Development Minister Maksim Oreshkin upgraded his growth forecast to 2% for 2017. “We […]
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