After decades of slow productivity growth, the building and construction industry is ready for major developments thanks to digital technology. The simulation of design and all its complexities is ...

Few aspects of building design can benefit from a 3D building information model more than building envelope design. Building envelopes are responsible for structural integrity, moisture control, ...

Amidst the current economic uncertainties, reduced project opportunities, tight budgets, and labor shortages remain challenges across industries. To tackle these, the construction industry must adopt ...

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become an increasingly popular tool for not only project design but management of the life cycle of projects from conception to completion. It facilitates ...

Building Information Modeling is under heavy pressure nowadays, with the BIM world currently shifting from the reality of the construction sector to a “parallel” conceptual world that does not ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine using generative AI and building information modeling (BIM) to bring your classroom construction project to life. Students at Western Michigan University and across the United ...

Jobsite safety is an ongoing challenge. As preplanning gives way to activities and construction moves through its phases, the site, crews, equipment and logistics erupt into dynamic flow. Keeping the ...

New research funded by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) aims to ensure that a common language of ‘energy efficiency’ is spoken by both building ...

Technology redefines the construction landscape, driving efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability. Building Information Modeling (BIM) stands out as a cornerstone for modern construction practices ...