Reinvigorating the nima BIM Academic Forum (BAF) – Workshop Invitation!

Reinvigorating the nima BIM Academic Forum (BAF) – Workshop Invitation!

The BIM Academic Forum (BAF) is a nima BIM4 community working group. Established in late 2011, we respond to the changing need across the construction industry to help develop professionals with the required knowledge and skills for a transforming industry.  We do this by promoting the academic aspects of the digital transformation agenda.  The forum is…

Marzia’s International Influence

Marzia’s International Influence

In recognition of her global influence, Marzia Bolpagni is widening her role with nima as an International Ambassador.  As Associate Director – Head of BIM International at Mace, an international construction and consultancy firm with offices across five global hubs, Marzia develops and implements Information Management (IM) Strategies for international clients with focus on sustainability and…

Another new Patron! – 1Spatial

Another new Patron! – 1Spatial

1Spatial are joining other companies in support of nima’s activities in supporting industrys Information Management transformation. They are formalising our relationship through Bronze Patronage. nima Vice Chair, Casey D Rutland says: “With similar outlooks on our approach to the data and information management transformation of our industry, we’re grateful to now be supported by 1Spatial….

Change Manager (PROSCI/ADKAR)

Change Manager (PROSCI/ADKAR)

We’re expanding and looking for someone with both Information Management experience and knowledge but also experience of delivering change management programmes to the PROSCI methodology. You should have experience of delivering programmes to raise awareness of the UK BIM Framework and have the ability to lead a human-centric presentation of the benefits. If you are…

UK Flood & Coastal defence relies on good Information Management

UK Flood & Coastal defence relies on good Information Management

Delivering reliable digital data and information management for the Environment Agency’s physical flood and coastal defence assets “Data compliance and trusting data is essential in the digital world. As we begin to connect more, we need to have trust in asset data and independent assurance is a new approach.” Karen Alford, Flood and Coastal Risk…

Collecting as-installed data using simple Microsoft tools

Collecting as-installed data using simple Microsoft tools

At the Handover stage of construction projects, both Contractors and Facilities Managers are in a race against time to collect comprehensive asset information for every piece of equipment in the building. The Excel spreadsheet is the typical format for importing that information into Computer-Aided Facilities Management Systems (e.g. Maximo, Archibus FM, Planon, etc.)  However, in…