In the fourth of a short series of Q&As to mark the turning of the year, Johnny Furlong reviews 2024 and looks ahead to this ...

The digital challenge continues for quantity surveyors, according to the latest Digitalisation in construction report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The report reveals that ...

In the second of a short series of Q&As to mark the turning of the year, Mace head of BIM international and associate director Dr Marzia Bolpagni reveals what worked in 2024 and what needs to happen ...

A 4D BIM platform for temporary works and improved interoperability were two of the winners in an innovation challenge led by Trimble’s SketchUp division. The 0-60 Challenge invited entrepreneurs, ...

The level of information need, openBIM, the PFI handback challenge and digital transformation: these are all complex topics that industry experts took the time to explain to BIMplus readers in 2024.

Honeywell has launched what it claims is the first fire alarm system with EN-approved self-testing smoke detectors that can be tested automatically. The Notifier Inspire fire alarm system with ...

Fiona Moore: Such a lot of great things are happening, many of which we simply don’t have enough time to find out about (despite regularly reading BIMplus!). Benefiting from information management ...

Staff at international architecture practice WW+P have used the design and construction of their London office Christmas tree to demonstrate the value of computational design and the kit-of-parts ...

The level of information need, AI, the handover process, nonsensical contract terms and openBIM dominated the headlines in 2024. The best-read BIMplus stories focused on these topics and more. Here ...

A research project will use cosmic rays to measure the structural integrity of bridges in Glasgow. The bridge monitoring project is being run by the University of Glasgow and will use muography, a ...

A platform that aims to accurately assess, optimise and de-risk property development for SME developers has been launched. The Viability platform uses Bluesky International high-resolution aerial ...

In the first of a short series of Q&As to mark the turning of the year, GS1 engagement manager – construction, and nima vice-chair Rachel Heaton, reveals her highlights of 2024 and her hopes for 2025.