Behind the headlines in 2021: the devil in BIM’s detail

Driving BIM forward at Kier Construction: Andy Boutle’s challenge

Then head of BIM at Kier Construction Andy Boutle (now head of digital construction at ALEC in Dubai) detailed the digital strategy for Kier, touching on staff, supply chain and client engagement, plus how to conduct a review of software applications.

You’re never too old to be an apprentice in BIM

BIM+ spoke to Joseph Maggs, an apprentice training for an NVQ in Built Environment Design while working for SES Engineering Services (SES). He's not your average apprentice: at the age of 33, he is married and has children and a mortgage, all of which are proof, he said, that you’re never too old for an apprenticeship.

HS2’s Dr Sonia Zahiroddiny: ‘Digital is key to our success’

HS2 Ltd head of digital engineering Dr Sonia Zahiroddiny told BIM+ how digital engineering is at the heart of the mega-project and how important it is for the project’s legacy to be the proof of the benefits of digital.

Was our 10-year BIM journey a success story?

One of our most popular contributors, Gallford Try BIM and digital lead John Ford offered his detailed review of the built environment’s BIM journey, 10 years on from the launch of the 2011 Government Construction Strategy and the BIM mandate.

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