Construction teams are still relying heavily on spreadsheets to manage critical project data, despite widespread recognition that the approach is inefficient and error-prone

ISO 19650’s flexibility is key to nurturing the deployment of effective information management in the developing world,

Data literacy is a new challenge that construction must face. In the first in a series focusing on data literacy, Matthew Osment reveals why it’s important. He also debunks a long-standing obstacle to data best practice.

Graphisoft has introduced Archicad AI Visualizer. Powered by the well-known AI-driven image generation tool Stable Diffusion, the visualiser creates detailed 3D visualisations during the early design stages for architecture and interior design.

Following her recent article about the potential for text-to-image AI, AFL Architects’ Rita Ochoa asks ChatGPT what it thinks.

Laing O’Rourke has launched a platform approach to design and construction that can be applied to buildings in a range of sectors.

A round-up of BIM and digital construction stories that you might have missed in the past month.

A year on from the start of the development of the Digital Twin programme’s COP26 demonstrator, the project’s head Sarah Hayes reflects on what it took to develop a tool that could show technical and non-technical audiences alike the power of a digital twin.

Galliford Try construction group BIM and digital delivery lead John Ford shares his experience of moving from PAS 1192 to ISO 19650.

Atkins, Cardiff University and Network Rail have developed a digital twin of Reading station in a bid to cut emissions and improve its energy performance.

5G has the capability to make construction professionals more efficient, increasing productivity and visibility on worksites, says Burcin Kaplanoglu, vice-president, innovation, at Oracle.

materials that will help it build net zero homes and achieve its environmental targets.

Fire safety consultancy IFC Group will use PlanRadar technology to digitise its inspections, fire risk assessments and audits across their projects worldwide.