Tag: BIM

A goal for technology use in construction is to make processes more efficient, predictable and to ensure budgets can be met and the job delivered on time. But can good use of technology also help bring an end to claims in the construction industry? It is difficult to imagine that ...

The construction industry has been producing information for centuries. However, this information has always been disjointed as people, teams, and companies working silos

DC Hub talked to James Franklin, Head of BIM Strategic Projects for Kier Group, about the change in attitude towards construction technology over the years, the benefits of BIM and laser scanning, and how to convince those who are sceptical of digitalisation

Mosques have always seen variation in architecture and design – DC Hub discussed how construction technologies can help marry modern principles with traditional Islamic architecture, and help meet the growing demand for sustainability in construction

A weekly round up of news for digital construction professionals  The building construction industry in the Middle East and Africa is expected to see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4% by 2024, reaching a value of $468.4bn. Recovery to pre-Covid growth levels are expected to take 6-8 quarters.Read ...

A weekly round up of news for digital construction professionals  AECOM and NEOM project AECOM secured infrastructure design role  Aecom has said it will use 100% digital design in its upcoming transport and infrastructure design contract for Saudi Arabia's mega-project NEOM. It said the use of digital design will help ...

A weekly round up of news for digital construction professionals  RMIT University researchers have shown how recycled cigarette stubs can be manufactured into bricks, saving energy during their manufacture and improving insulation. The construction materials research found that clay bricks containing 1% recycled cigarette butts were as strong as normal ...

A weekly round up of news relevant to digital construction professionals  Drones are being used to inspect the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant, improving workplace safety and reducing the time it takes to conduct inspections. Drones are able to access difficult to reach areas and mean that there is less ...

A weekly round up of news relevant to digital construction professionals  A US research team is investigating the use of different soil types as an alternative to concrete for 3D printed buildings. Using local materials such as soil would reduce energy requirements to manufacture concrete, cut transport requirements and increase ...

A weekly round up of news relevant to digital construction professionals  The Research & Development Centre at Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (Dewa) is using 3D printing to produce prototypes and spare parts. Construction Week writes that Dewa is the first GCC organisation to use Markforged Metalx 3D printing.Read more ...