Model checking in Solibri CheckPoint

Solibri CheckPoint: Cloud-Based Model Checking for AEC

This review explores the features of Solibri CheckPoint, a new solution based on Solibri’s acquisition of Xinaps and its Verifi3D product, that enables model-checking of Revit and IFC models to be done much more easily and quickly using just a web browser.

Thassos Grand Resort, Greece

IDEA Architecture 24: BIM Application for Architecture

In addition to being much more cost-effective, having a familiar AutoCAD-like interface, and being built on open-source ODA and ITC libraries, IDEA 24 can now directly read Revit files, strengthening its credentials as a BIM application.

AEC Industry

Beyond Tools and Talking Points: Building a Culture of Innovation in AEC

This article by KP Reddy of Shadow Ventures, affirms that every AEC firm has the potential to operate at a higher level if it first understands its current operating state, its competitive stance, and its ability to evolve.

Revolution Square tram station project in Bucharest

ALLPLAN 2025 Launch Event

This article captures the highlights of ALLPLAN’s 2025 launch event, including the key product updates in ALLPLAN, BIMPLUS, SCIA, FRILO, SDS2, etc., and the insights from several firms on the products they use and the new features.

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Digital Twins for Asset Management in the AEC Industry

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Graphisoft 2024 Product Launch

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TonicDM: Project Information Management for AEC

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Selected Earlier Articles

SmartBRIDGE Hamburg digital twin

SmartBRIDGE Hamburg: A Digital Twin in Action

This article describes the digital twin of the Köhlbrand Bridge in Hamburg, Germany, which was developed with the objective of enabling predictive maintenance of the bridge rather than the conventional reactive maintenance that is ubiquitous for buildings and infrastructure.

Design created with AI

WA100 Live 2024 Webinar: Exploring the Impact of AI on Architecture

This article captures the discussion on the potential impact of AI in Architecture presented at the WA100 Live 2024 event, with leading firms in the UK including Foster + Partners and Heatherwick Studio sharing the exploratory work they are doing with AI.

HKS project

HKS: Firm Profile

HKS is an interdisciplinary global design firm of over 1,400 architects, interior designers, urban designers, scientists, artists, and anthropologists working in multiple practice areas including aviation, urban design, civic & cultural, commercial, education, government, health, hospitality, and more.

City Information Model

What Happened to CIM?

This Viewpoint explores what happened to the concept of “City Information Modeling” (CIM) for city planning and management, which is similar to the concept of “Building Information Modeling” (BIM) for building design and construction. Has CIM been subsumed by the concept of “urban digital twins”?