Superficially, it seems straightforward to ensure the identity of a physical object in the real world is uniquely matched to an object in a digital world. But in reality – says Paul Wilkinson – how buildings, infrastructure and related systems, equipment and objects are identified is dependent upon what information might be needed, where, when,…
As a digital leader the benefits of BIM were immediately obvious, but articulating the benefits in a way that made sense to a wider construction business was achallenge to say the least, recalls Kevin Reeves, MD of KJR Digital, Digital Lead of the Construction Leadership Council, and a member of the IMI advisory board. On…
The Information Management Initiative (IMI) is a catalyst for devising new common and consistent IM approaches that will help industry become more efficient, productive and connected across the lifecycle of built and managed assets.
It is a common complaint that graduates from our education system are not fit for the workplace – that they are not taught the skills and processes that a modern workplace requires, says Paul Woddy, nima’s head of upskilling and education. On 3 June 2026 at Digital Construction Week, he will draw on his own experiences…
Information management is no longer confined to a technical function. It now sits at the intersection of government policy, insurance and risk, environmental performance, building safety and digital transformation, says Stuart Bell, CEO of Amodal. At 2pm BST on 3 June 2026 at Digital Construction Week, he will be highlighting the need for an active…
What happens when restrictions are suddenly applied to widely used common approaches such as classification systems? After looking at recent issues in the US, Paul Wilkinson and nick Nisbet applaud NBS for maintaining Uniclass as an important free service.
Industry IM veteran Neill Pawsey wrotes about why organisations need to move beyond good intentions and take meaningful action on information management. The change is long overdue.
