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Architects need BIM to catch up with Fosters on global stage
Richard Saxon has said UK architects need to catch up with Foster and Partners whose overseas fee income makes up half of all the nation’s international turnover
AI
News stories and features about artificial intelligence and its use in architecture, including generative AI
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