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24.03.2021 | By Petri Luomala | Share:

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Introducing: BIM Guidebook for MEP designers

In the new BIM Guidebook for MEP Designers we explore how BIM workflows empower MEP design work during each project work stage from conception to construction. The guidebook also explains how advanced design software, such as MagiCAD, use the data in a BIM model for intelligent digital engineering functionalities.

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Milestones in European BIM Adoption

When examining the history of BIM adoption we see that it starts with a vision for digitalisation supported by technological innovations and development. This was then followed by industry initiatives on standardisation and country specific BIM mandates. The innovation and development of BIM technologies has been led by key software providers which followed different strategies. […]

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Investigating key challenges in BIM adoption

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has transformed the building industry, improving productivity profitability and project quality. However, transitioning to BIM is not always as easy as it sounds and there are some existing challenges that may hold back BIM on the level of national programs, project disciplines, and even individual companies.

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The different phases of BIM adoption in Europe

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has already had a transformative impact on the practices, efficiency, and results of the building industry. Digitalisation has automated routine tasks, empowered creative efforts, and produced financial and quality benefits at every stage of a building project. Subsequently, many countries have taken concrete steps to establish official guidelines and mandates for BIM technology use in construction.

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Next steps in BIM adoption – An interview with Arto Kiviniemi

We recently talked with Arto Kiviniemi, Honorary Research Senior Fellow at University of Liverpool, about the current state and future of BIM adoption in Europe. The following is an excerpt from our interview.
The full interview will be available in an upcoming white paper: BIM adoption in Europe – Current state, challenges, and a vision of tomorrow.

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Using BIM to lower the lifetime cost of a building – Part 3/3: Facility Management

An investment into BIM will deliver cost savings to building owners throughout the building’s lifecycle. Here are some of the ways in which BIM use in facilities management can help lower the lifetime cost of a building.

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Using BIM to lower the lifetime cost of a building (2/3): Construction

An investment into BIM will deliver cost savings to building owners throughout the building’s lifecycle. Here are some of the ways in which BIM processes help lower the lifetime cost of a building during construction.

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Using BIM to lower the lifetime cost of a building (1/3): The design phase

An investment into BIM will start to deliver cost savings to building owners from the very first moment when a building is conceived. Here are some of the ways in which BIM processes help lower the lifetime cost of a building already during the design phase.

BIMMagiCADMEPWhite Paper

6 key trends in the construction industry, Part 6: Sustainable construction

One trend that is clear for everyone to see is the way that development is moving more and more towards energy-efficient, sustainable buildings. On 1 January 2021, the new, more stringent European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive will come into effect.

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6 key trends in the construction industry, Part 5: 3D printers

All over the world, people are trying to make buildings using 3D printers. Researchers in California have succeeded in printing and building a house in just 24 hours using this technology.

BIMMagiCADMEPWhite Paper

6 key trends in the construction industry, Part 4: Robots can keep working during construction site downtimes

In the near future, it will be more common to see robots out on building sites. At the moment, only a small number of all industrial robots make it to the construction sector, and most of those are used in prefab production.