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Issues and risks

Version 4.6 of 3D Repo introduces a new measurement tool,
Prefabrication in a crisis

Amy Marks, Head of Industrialized Construction at Autodesk describes how
Public engagement

Bentley's OpenCities Planner and ContextCapture software applications provide an ideal
Glancy Nicholls Architects

One of the Midlands' leading architectural practices, GNA is continuously
WFH Works!

Marcus Earnshaw, Technology Director at HLM Architects explains how a
Wearable Tech

NavVis launches two innovative solutions to enhance the creation of
Going Big with Tekla

Appointed by Blackpool Pleasure Beach to help renovate and refurbish
Vectorworks and the Landscape Institute

Vectorworks has sponsored the launch of LI Campus, a digital
Vectorworks Launches Service Pack 3

Vectorworks Spotlight quality fixes, BIM enhancements, Enscape and NBS Chorus
New project Uses AI to classify buildings

Bluesky International is partnering with the University of Leicester to
Asite to supply CDE for Sheffield Hallam

Asite has been chosen as the common Data Environment (CDE)
Beneath the surface of drainage design

Rob Butcher, Design Services Manager at ACO Water Management, shares
Building the Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud brings integrated construction management for entire project
City scale digital twins for flood resilience

By Robert Mankowski, Vice President, Digital Cities at Bentley Systems
Making an asset of BIM

David Chadwick and Excitech's Daryn Fitz discuss how BIM can

News

Vectorworks Launches Service Pack 3

Vectorworks Spotlight quality fixes, BIM enhancements, Enscape and NBS Chorus
New project Uses AI to classify buildings

Bluesky International is partnering with the University of Leicester to
Asite to supply CDE for Sheffield Hallam

Asite has been chosen as the common Data Environment (CDE)
New Smart MFP from OKI Europe

OKI Europe has launched the MC883, a versatile A3 colour
Creating a space for Laser scanning

Pointfuse has launched a new toolkit specifically designed to make
Digital innovation holds the key to HS2

Shareplant is urging the industry to tap into efficiency gains
Virtual Surveyor software for drones

Virtual Surveyor has released Version 7.1 of its popular drone
Scanning for intelligent signs of data

Advances in technology for observing the earth from space have
3D Repo secure major investment

Ingenious, through its Infrastructure Ventures EIS Service, has lead a
Evolution M takes to the cloud

Integrity Software have launched a cloud-based version of their award-winning
RIBA goes freestyle with new VR exhibit

RIBA is set to present its first VR exhibition, exploring
Sharing 3D Measurements Online

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced BLK3D Web, an
Finding the plot with Assetino

T-MAPY, the company behind the award winning cloud based Assetino
Eque2 acquires CLiPIT solutions

Eque2 has acquired CLiPIT Solutions, the Yeovil-based company that specialises
Finland's beautifully smart buildings

The City of Helsinki is aiming to become the most

Software Focus

Building the Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud brings integrated construction management for entire project
GIS in Vectorworks 2020

Incorporating GIS workflows into your landscaping and architectural projects can
Under the surface

MGISS and vGIS bring Augmented Reality to 3D mapping and
Laser Scanning for Facilities Management

Pointfuse automatically converts point cloud data into usable 3D models
Unreal designs

Epic Games' Unreal Engine gives Twinmotion its ability to handle
IFS Lobby

IFS has developed a highly configurable series of dashboards with
Setting the stage for innovation

GDTF and MVR has been developed by Vectorworks, Inc., MA
An even Rithm

ClearEdge3D uses Rithm scan data for floor flatness level checking
Waste not�

BRE puts the spotlight on wastage on building sites with
Objects in Motion

BIMobjects have now been integrated into the latest version of
OpenRail

Bentley's Rail and Transit Infrastructure Lifecycle Solution provides a comprehensive,
Can construction benefit from better planning?

Ivar Veenpere, co-founder of Ganttic explains why better planning benefits
What's the Diff?

3D Repo is helping to transform the way we handle
4D and 5D BIM

Elecosoft's Project Management application, Asta Powerproject, enhances its 4D and
Where's the risk?

Newforma's Project Center approach is a vital tool for mitigating

Case Studies

Going Big with Tekla

Appointed by Blackpool Pleasure Beach to help renovate and refurbish
Quiet, please!

Noise pollution is second only to air pollution as a
The BIM Advantage

WSP Finland improves collaboration with online BIMs with Tridify's BIM
Bentley OpenBuildings Designer

Rounding off a sequence of 'Open' applications from Bentley is
BIM technology for AURA Apart

Ukrainian Architects the Da Vinchi Group have won the European
Mix and match

When faced with a hybrid mix of precast, cast-in-place and
Landscaping with BIM

Ares Landscape Architects have used Vectorworks Landmark's BIM capabilities on
Flood mitigation

Flood relief in an increasingly volatile environment is always going
A global perspective

Having recently completed my bit of judging for the Vectorworks
Gateway to knowledge

The gateway to the Faculty of Social Sciences at the
Lean and mean

The efficiency of modularised construction is enhanced further by the
An open goal

Very short deadlines for the design and erection of a
From 2D to BIM

A new 'Build to Rent' development at Pontoon Dock on
A National Digital Twin

A dynamic digital twin was created at Cambridge University's Institute
The Village Savant

IES has launched new cutting-edge technology that connects distributed energy

Opinions

How will Brexit affect contractors in the UK?

After more than two years uncertainty still dogs the UK's
Spreadsheets in construction: friend or foe?

Barry Chapman, Managing Director at Chalkstring, explains why spreadsheets can
The key to survival

Jonathan Hunter from Elecosoft explains why making the right strategic
It's all change

David Chadwick discusses the role of information management in future
Building confidence in cybersecurity

Steve Cooper at Aconex outlines the case for greater awareness
Industry 4.0

ArtSystems recently hosted a seminar for resellers of its MakerBot
Staying ahead of the game

Paul Daynes, Regional Director, UK and Northern Europe, Newforma discusses
Smarter Cities

The Construction industry needs to catch up with the Smart
Are free BIM viewers worth the price?

By Michael McCullen, Chairman, Sitedesk
It's BIM up North

Liz Schofield outlines the agenda for the thinkBIM Spring conference,
Fail to plan, plan to fail

Ben Wallbank, BIM Strategy Manager at 4Projects by Viewpoint, highlights

Awards

Building on success at The Hammers 2019

The Grand Connaught Rooms in London's Covent Garden was the venue for the 2019
The Hammers 2019

By the time the Hammers comes around, we should know what sort of Brexit
The build-up begins...

It will be a mere two weeks after one of the most momentous events
The Hammers on winning form!

November�s Construction Computing Awards, 'The Hammers' 2018, at the Portman Hotel in London was
Innovation of the Year - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: Chalkstring Ltd for Chalkstring
One to Watch Company - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: Vectorworks
Best Use of IT in a Construction Project in 2018

WINNER: Excitech with BIM 360 for Balfour Beatty for the Manchester Engineering Campus Development
Best Use of IT in an Infrastructure Project in 2018

WINNER: Glider Technology Ltd with GliderBIM for the A14 Upgrade
BIM Project of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: Revizto for UWE Bristol: Welcome to the Digital Age!
Collaboration Project of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: Asite with Adoddle for Cambridge University CDE
Team of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: EasyBuild (Construction Software) Ltd with SPL Powerlines UK for The Midland Mainline Delivery
Health and Safety Software of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: I3P Consortium with 3D Repo for SafetiBase
Training Software / Provider of the Year - Construction Computing

WINNER: Viewpoint Professional Services Team
Cloud Technology of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: 3D Repo for 3drepo.io Digital Cloud Platform
BIM Product of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: Graphisoft for ARCHICAD 22
Structural Design Product of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: Trimble Solutions (UK) Ltd for Tekla Structural Designer
Collaboration Product of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: Viewpoint for Viewpoint for Projects
Document and Content Management Product of 2018 - Construction Computing

WINNER: Newforma for Project Center
Enterprise Resource Planning Software of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: EasyBuild (Construction Software) Ltd for EasyBuild
Estimation and Valuation Software of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: CCS for Candy
Construction Accounting Product of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: Integrity Software for Evolution M
Construction Financials Suite of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: RedSky IT for Summit
Project Lifecycle Management Software of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: IFS for Applications 9
Project Management/Planning Product of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: Elecosoft for Powerproject
Mobile / Field Technology App of 2018 - Construction Computing

WINNER: Graphisoft for BIMx
Channel Partner of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: Excitech
Editor's Choice of 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: ALLPLAN
Product of the Year 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: Bentley Systems for ProjectWise CONNECT Edition
Company of the Year 2018 - Construction Computing Awards

WINNER: Solibri UK Ltd
Construction Computing Awards Hammers 2018

The Hammers Awards have firmly established themselves as one of the prized accolades in

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