Technology
Building a smart and digitized industry
If we are to ride the wave of change into the future, we must avoid the ‘tech wash’ and instead apply technology solutions while using less energy and resources to do so. We look beyond to discover who’s driving change, and what’s behind it. 1. Human habitat resilience Global advisory and multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, […]
Digital tools power collaboration in the midst of great uncertainty
As Fletcher controls at least 94% of the plasterboard market, this announcement severely impacts builders, developers, business owners and their customers, not to mention the financial implications with banks, insurers and others. This is just the latest in a line of challenges for the construction industry. The onset of the pandemic resulted in ongoing issues […]
NBS ahead of the digital construction game with Chorus and Source
For architects, engineers, designers and contractors, NBS provide a cloud-based specification system that enables them to work smarter and reduce their risk. For building product manufacturers, the system helps to grow their business by exposing their products across the construction project timeline. NBS began life in 1973 as the commercial arm of the Royal Institute […]
Inside Bluebeam: What is Bluebeam Revu?
Bluebeam Revu is a best-in-class PDF markup and collaboration software tool developed by Bluebeam in 2002. It is used by architects, engineers, construction workers, specialist contractors and quantity surveyors to gather and assess data and information throughout the lifecycle of a building project. Construction industry workers face a range of challenges as they seek to bring projects to completion. Revu can help overcome any number […]
UK & US Collaborate to improve BIM in the built environment
Marking the next step in a two-year collaboration the MoU will see the U.S. National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) work with experts from the UK’s Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) on the development of a national BIM program for the U.S. supporting international alignment on technical standards for the built environment. The US-UK collaboration […]
Calibre Diona Group implements WHS Monitor to bring their safety into the 21st Century
A specialist in the delivery of utility services, infrastructure, mining and urban development across Australia and New Zealand, Calibre Diona works closely with utility providers, mining houses, developers, councils and government departments.
Digital Construction Week to launch in Australia
The UK’s leading platform for innovation and technology in the built environment, Digital Construction Week (DCW), has announced its foray into Australia with a launch at DesignBUILD 2021. This global expansion of the brand is set to promote investment in growth markets like Australia and signifies the future direction of the industry.
What Makes Digital Collaboration in Construction Possible?
Most construction professionals engage with their cloud-based applications to work without a second thought – but there’s a large, expansive world behind each click, share and comment. This article was originally published on the Built blog by Bluebeam.
The Digital Transition Podcast
When it comes to Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes the questions are endless…But where do you go to find the answers? Nathan Hildebrandt, founder of the The Digital Transition Podcast reports.
Future planning: Fishermans Bend and its 4D digital twin
A 4D virtual twin of Australia’s largest urban renewal project, Fishermans Bend, is taking BIM to the next level.
