BIM
BIM
BIM ensures complex Leeds Arena façade is built without delays
The fan-shaped design of the Leeds Arena presented technical challenges to the construction team, which used BIM to help overcome difficulties
BCO conference: Occupiers missing out on BIM cost savings
Research by HOK and the BCO has uncovered that occupiers of offices are missing out on the potential savings offered by BIM
Regional BIM Hub joins forces with local businesses
The North East Regional BIM Hub has been working to help local businesses adapt to BIM
Middlesex uni launches BIM course
Middlesex University has launched a postgrad course on BIM management
RIBA Enterprises and Aecom scrap NBS venture
The alliance between RIBA Enterprises and Aecom has been scrapped
Sefaira analyses energy consumption of Bluewater shopping centre
Work has begun to reduce the shopping centre’s £1.4million annual energy bill
The AJ’s top 10 iPad and iPhone apps for architects
From The AJ’s own iPad app to online portfolios and sketching tools there are many apps out there for architects
Top model
If you haven’t already done so, implementing BIM technology will be crucial to retaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Will Nicol of Autodesk explores why it is important to make the move sooner rather than later
CAD - The greatest advance in construction history
After months of nominations from top industry figures and voting in our online poll, CAD has been named the greatest advance in construction
CPD: ARBOLEDA - an Open BIM project
Modo Forma’s apartment development in Santo Domingo benefited from the clear workflows and building analysis of Vectorworks Architect software
Incoming RIBA president backs pay-as-you-go BIM
RIBA president in waiting Stephen Hodder has mooted the idea of pay-as-you-go building information modelling technology – as the row over software prices intensified
Best practice: First steps with BIM
Training is just the first potential pitfall on the road to BIM nirvana, says Ashley Smith
Green CAD software in AJ Specification
Technical editor Felix Mara investigates CAD as a green design tool
Construction professionals using BIM up 18pc since 2010
The number of construction professionals using BIM has more than doubled in two years, reports AJ’s sister title Construction News
Legalese: The problem with BIM
Copyright and liability must be tackled before BIM can reach its full potential, writes Mark Klimt
Morrell: BIM to be mandatory for all £5m+ public buildings
Government construction tsar Paul Morrell has threatened to make BIM software mandatory for all public buildings worth more than £5 million, instead of £50 million as previously mooted
BIM will keep architects linked in
To BIM or not to BIM is emphatically not the question, writes Christine Murray
BIM 'key to building procurement'
Building Information Modelling (BIM) will become a key part in the procurement of public buildings, according to the chief construction adviser to the Government
Building Information Modelling: the golden opportunity
Architects will miss a golden opportunity if they do not build BIM into their workflow, says Steve Parnell
Practice
Industry calls for BCO Guide overhaul
As BCO prepares to revamp its flagship design bible, current Guide to Specification described as pushing ‘sealed glass boxes’ and stifling innovation
Planning
Government to scrap Design and Access statements for most works
Profession split over coalition’s decision to do away with ‘red tape’, with some fearing it could devalue the role of good design in planning applications
CPD
CPD: Materials for corrosion resistant and hygienic drainage
This CPD is sponsored by ACO Building Drainage. It aims to help specifiers gain knowledge allowing them to avoid specification risks associated with drainage elements for corrosion resistant and hygienic applications.
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