BDP has harnessed open source AI to create a natural language tool that mines the collective knowledge of the practice. Alistair Kell, a principal and chief information officer, heralds the arrival of Chat BDP.

Does your business really understand data? Has your supply chain got a strong grasp of the impacts of the Building Safety Act? 

Nima has announced changes to its structure, involving Casey Rutland, Emma Hooper and David Glennon.

Nearly a month ago, BIMplus highlighted how the Crossrail project team learned the hard way the trouble associated with not setting information management requirements at the start of a project. Malcolm Taylor was head of technical information for nearly a decade until 2019 and here he reveals the full scale of the challenge that Crossrail faced.

A new survey of more than 500 architects reveals that they are ready to adopt AI, but are worried about its future impact on fees and employment.

The key to boosting construction project efficiency lies in shifting focus from solely what is being delivered to how it is being executed, according to Buildots. By optimising the underlying efficiency factors of a project, direct impacts on the project timeline can be achieved, steering clear of familiar delays.

Rob Jackson, formerly director of Bond Bryan Digital, has joined RLB Digital as head of information management services.

What’s your definition of a digital twin? An expert panel debated this meaning at the Women in BIM conference in London on 22 November.

Technologies like robotics, AI, 3D printing and VR are struggling for traction among the construction industry worldwide, according to research from PlanRadar.

“Saying the AI got it wrong is like saying the dog ate my homework.” So said Buro Happold global director of commercial, legal and digital risks May Winfield in the opening session of the Digital Construction Summit.

There’s just one week left to compete for an industry Oscar: the deadline to enter the Digital Construction Awards 2023 is 17 March.

The Chartered Institute of Building has launched a new website to address construction’s yawning skills gap: CIOB People.

Claire Rutkowski details the best practice and the benefits of developing and using component-based design.

Xbim secured victory at Cobuilder’s recent hackathon after demonstrating how its platform could integrate with Cobuilder’s Define digital data dictionary to undertake a life cycle assessment.

To fully maximise the benefits of integrated digital solutions, the industry must continue to focus on developing and upskilling its workers, argues Andy Flood.

MMC and data analytics are the two most popular focuses of UK construction companies’ technology ambitions, according to new research from Autodesk.

The UK BIM Alliance has changed name to Nima and put the emphasis on information management – rather than BIM – and its importance to as wide an audience as possible.

HP has launched a site printing robot that marks up plans on construction sites, generating significant productivity gains.