AI is transforming many industries, and construction is no different.  This article by Kostiantyn Solomka of Diasphere, a U.S.-based BIM/VDC company, explores how BIM/VDC technical skills now need to be complemented by several soft skills, including AI proficiency and critical thinking, to enable effective, data-driven decision-making. URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/feature/2025/BIM-VDC-Role-AI.html

Earlier this month, the leading Nemetschek AEC technology brand, ALLPLAN, held its annual “Build the Future” event to showcase how leading engineering firms around the world were applying its technology solutions to deliver high-performance infrastructure projects including bridges, tunnels, highways, and rail. We heard from firms located in Poland, Turkey, Switzerland, as well as Germany, where ALLPLAN’s headquarters are located. …

For decades, the clang and clamor of the construction site have been synonymous with manual labor. While other industries embraced automation and digitalization, construction was often perceived as a steadfast holdout, resistant to the winds of technological change. But the landscape is shifting dramatically. Today, a powerful force is reshaping the construction industry, moving beyond theoretical concepts to practical application: …

This article describes how the Dublin City Council, which governs the city of Dublin in Ireland, is leveraging digital twin technology to enhance city management and operational efficiency. It is based on a recent SmartCitiesWorld webinar in which Dr Mani Dhingra, Digital Twin Ecosystem Manager of Dublin City Council, provided an overview of Dublin’s digital twin work and presented the …

The construction industry, while vital, remains a high-risk occupation. Workers face dangers from heights, heavy machinery, dynamic site conditions, and hazardous materials. Falls, struck-by incidents, caught-in/between hazards, and electrocutions are leading causes of fatalities. Improving safety is both a moral imperative and crucial for project success. Traditional safety relies on manual inspections and training, but human observation has limitations due …

ALLPLAN, one of the leading AEC technology brands used globally, launched the 2025 versions of its comprehensive suite of tools for building and infrastructure design, engineering, and construction at an online launch event a few weeks ago. In addition to its flagship BIM application, ALLPLAN’s portfolio includes the dedicated structural engineering applications, FRILO and SCIA, that merged with ALLPLAN earlier …

In the rapidly evolving world of construction, digital processes like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) are transforming the industry. Georgia Highlands College (GHC), whose home campus is in Rome, Ga., is playing a key role in this shift with its Bachelor of Science in Building Information Modeling Management (BIMM), launched in the Fall of the …

This article captures the main updates of Graphisoft’s 2024 product portfolio, including point cloud support and cloud-based AI visualization in Archicad, 3D model switching and support for Apple Vision Pro in BIMx, the availability of BIMcloud as a SaaS offering, and enhancements for photovoltaic and lighting design in DDScad. URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/newsletter/2024/issue_133.html

The construction industry is often criticised for its environmental impact, contributing to nearly 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. Given this significant footprint, the urgent need for sustainable practices in construction is clear. Fortunately, with rapid technological advancements, AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) software is playing a transformative role in shaping a greener future in construction around the world. From …

Houseal Lavigne is an urban planning and geospatial design firm that using cutting edge technologies including procedural and detailed 3D modeling, visualization and simulation, and publishing its designs as playable games that can be interactively explored. This article captures the details of its methodologies and toolset as well as several case studies highlighting its technology implementation, with projects range from …