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Listotektura

The winning UK entry in the architecture category of the
Under the surface

MGISS and vGIS bring Augmented Reality to 3D mapping and
Remodelling King's Cross Station

3D Repo provides access to the thousands of CAD files
In memory of Tony Ryan

Asite's Tony Ryan passed away on Tuesday the 2nd of
Bentley OpenBuildings Designer

Rounding off a sequence of 'Open' applications from Bentley is
It's all coming together

It's a relief that we don't have to (t)witter on
BIM on the building site

David Chadwick and Excitech's Daryn Fitz continue their discussion of
Futurebuild 2020: be the catalyst for change

Recent climate change demonstrations and government declarations make one thing
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
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
Building on success at The Hammers 2019

The Grand Connaught Rooms in London's Covent Garden was the

News

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
Iconic update from Leica Geosystems

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced a new software
Vectorworks unveils its 2020 vision

Vectorworks has announced the 2020 release of Vectorworks Architect, Landmark,
Flood defences

A Bluesky LiDAR survey helps Dublin Airport plan drainage infrastructure
IES innovations for 2019

IESVE 2019, the latest version of IES' Virtual Environment software
Streamlining Workflows

Autodesk has integrated its BuildingConnected bid management solutions with PlanGrid
Real time Verfication Solution

Avoiding mistakes is crucial in delivering a successful project, and
2019 COINS Grand Challenge winners

Ideas which could revolutionise the Construction Industry were received from

Software Focus

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
Twinmotion 2018

Twinmotion's award-winning 3D immersion software sets the scene for architects
Boxing Clever

Graphisoft adds VR support to the ARCHICAD experience with the

Case Studies

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
Quick to accommodate

Tekla Structures' offsite modular construction processes help Intelligent Steel Solutions
Costing BIM 360

BIM 360 brings real-time inter-office collaboration to the Bailey Partnership,
Changing hotels with BIMx

Tighter workflows helped by 3D scanning and Graphisoft's BIMx help

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

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