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Opportunity to participate in the Information Management “Mandate” Review

(via Construction Leadership Council) A review of the Information Management “Mandate” has now commenced through the mobilisation of a Task Group to integrate the success of the BIM Mandate with the current IM Mandate.  The aim is to ensure this new development is relevant and achievable across the whole of the built and managed environment…

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Speaker line-up announced for nima Virtual Spring Conference 2024

The speaker line-up for nima’s Virtual Spring Conference on 18 April 2024 is now confirmed. The day will open with a welcome from nima chair Anne Kemp, and then the conference is structured around a series of four main keynote talks, each followed by a panel discussion: 1. Whole Life Value of Data (9.30am BST): Siva…

Emma Hooper, John Adams, Vicki Reynolds and Paul Wilkinson at Futurebuild 2024

Nima panel discusses a data-driven future at Futurebuild

On 6 March 2024, the second day of the three-day Futurebuild event at London’s ExCEL exhibition centre, a nima panel talked about the potential for a data-driven future for the built environment. The panel – facilitated by nima vice-chair Paul Wilkinson – comprised nima ambassadors Vicki Reynolds and Emma Hooper, plus John Adams from nima…

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BIM Today: From design focus to whole-life information management

Too often misconceived as being just about project delivery, BIM – better information management – is a catalyst for achieving better whole-life outcomes, says Paul Wilkinson, vice-chair of nima in the March 2024 issue of BIM Today. BIM stimulated a significant digital transformation for many players in the industry – particularly those engaged in designing and constructing…

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Hear about automated compliance-checking with bSUKI

Automated compliance-checking for buildings is being rolled out in several countries, including Dubai and Singapore this year, with Finland and Estonia next. There hasn’t been the same level of adoption for infrastructure, but with the release of IFC 4.3, this could change. The ‘regulatory domain’ of buildingSMART UK & Ireland will be hosting a lunchime…

Construction Disrupted

nima vice-chair explains the importance of BIM

nima vice-chair (and regular nima podcaster) Paul Wilkinson was invited to talk to UK construction marketing consultant Peter Sumpton (of Build Different) about building information modelling (BIM) in late 2023 – and the Construction Disrupted podcast has just been released. In the podcast, Paul talks about: Listen to the podcast (No. 24) via Apple Podcasts,…

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IM4Legal to discuss the fundamentals of BIM and information management

Nima network, IM4Legal, is holding the first of a three-part series of free one-hour online webinars about legal issues relating to BIM and information management on 11 March 2024. Despite BIM and IM becoming embedded in the construction industry, the contract documentation often does not reflect parties’ intentions on arrangements.  A requirement or agreement to…

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nima offers free networking slots for start-ups at Virtual Spring Conference 2024

Nima is looking to connect with digital / information management-related start-ups and small businesses in the built environment. We are giving them the opportunity to apply for their own dedicated one-hour virtual networking slot at nima’s upcoming Virtual Spring Conference, on Thursday 18 April 2024. This will be a great opportunity to reach out to potential…

nima ambassador Andy Boutle speaking at Dubai Smart Building Summit

nima ambassador Andy Boutle speaking at Dubai Smart Building Summit

Head of digital at ALEC and Nima international ambassador Andy Boutle will be speaking at the Smart Building Summit, part of the Light + Intelligent Building Middle East event, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai on 17 January 2024. His presentation will cover “understanding the key principles of ISO 19650, and the differences…

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BIM Today: Accelerating digital transformation in 2024

nima – formerly the UK BIM Alliance – wants to help UK businesses deliver a strong return on their investments by accelerating digital transformation in 2024. In the January 2024 issue of BIM Today, nima vice-chair Paul Wilkinson says “The pace of digital transformation across large swathes of UK government and industry has accelerated significantly…