Is AI making us lazy in the AEC/C sector? In this month’s Editor’s Question, I explore the effects of AI on productivity and creativity in architecture, engineering, construction and consulting. I ask three industry experts about its impact on both con...

Gensler, a leading global architecture and design firm, announced an expansion of the Gensler Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards to encompass 20 building product categories and furniture. For maximum impact, Gensler has selected materials used widely in...

Martin Huber, CEO and Co-founder of 3D modelling and spatial data company Metaroom by Amrax, discusses how digital twins are opening the door to the adoption of new lighting solutions. Architects, designers, constitution companies, facility managers and...

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced the launch of the new Leica iCON trades solution, which includes the Leica iCON iCS20 and the Leica iCON iCS50 sensors paired with industry-tailored construction layout workflows. The new solution complements...

From hurricanes to mould infestations, Ibrahim Imam, Co-founder and Group Co-CEO, CEO MENA and APAC at PlanRadar, explores the role of technology in climate-resilient design.  In recent years, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have...

Hexagon, the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, has announced the acquisition of Voyansi, an AECO (architecture, engineering, construction and operations) focused provider of BIM (Building...

Industry leaders in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sectors are increasingly relying on the interoperability of geographic information systems (GIS) and building information modelling (BIM) to reduce costs and boost efficiency across...

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi group company, has announced a first-of-its-kind Platform-of-Platforms architecture designed to support deployment of enterprise-grade Artificial Intelligence (AI). GlobalLogic has designed the architecture to address the critical...

As BIM (Building Information Modelling) becomes mandatory in Dubai for certain buildings, BSI is highlighting the benefits of adopting Building Information Management (BIM) using internationally recognised best practices, such as the ISO 19650 standard, and...

Autodesk is set to launch the Content Catalogue for Autodesk Docs subscribers, a pivotal step in addressing data management challenges within architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO). The industry grapples with the complexities of...

FARO Technologies, a provider of 3D measurement, imaging and realisation solutions, introduced FARO Sphere XG: The Next-Generation Digital Reality Platform. This multi-modal platform enables users to easily combine 360° photos, 3D point clouds and BIM ...

From mammals to insects, ensuring there is space and consideration for all inhabitants is a sign of a well-designed built environment. Among all our efforts for sustainability, whether that is focusing on waste and pollution or throwing funding at energy...