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UAE-based ALEC Holdings embraces the Information Management Intiative
UAE-based ALEC Holdings is one of the first international contracting groups to complete the four-step process of the Information Management Initiative (IMI). The company’s experience has helped…
BIM4Water boosts steering group
Water industry information management network BIM4Water has recruited two new members to its steering group. Roi Otero Roi’s career includes working in construction, gaining early experience…
Interoperable digital services will be key for future UK single construction regulator
The UK Government response to a consultation on the single construction regulator has accepted all the key points made by industry respondents, including nima, about…
Call for speakers now open for Digital Construction North 2026
The hunt for bold ideas and brilliant minds is on – Digital Construction North (DCN) has opened its call for speakers (deadline: 7 August 2026). Returning for…
Women in BIM and BIM4Water form strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation across the water sector
Two influential not-for-profit networks, Women in BIM (WIB) and BIM4Water, have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration, knowledge-sharing and digital transformation across the built…
IMI Framework expanded to include ISO 19650-6 health and safety guidance
The IMI Framework, the UK’s source of guidance on information management in accordance with the ISO 19650 standards, has been expanded to include insights on…
Webinar: Understanding the information management initiative (IMI) and IMI Framework
Information management underpins safer, more efficient and more consistent outcomes across the built environment. Yet many organisations are still unclear on what the Information Management…
nima and DOWG announce strategic collaboration to bridge the ‘Project-to-Operations’ data gap
A new collaboration aims to ensure greater data interoperability across the entire lifecycle for the UK’s complex estates. nima (formerly the UK BIM Alliance) and…
Consultation on future of built environment professions highlights digital capablity as a cross-cutting issue
The UK government has launched a call for evidence to inform future policy on those working in the building professions, trade and occupations. This consultation…
Consultation on revisions to ISO 19650 Part 3 opens
The revised version of Part 3 of the ISO 19650 standard is now out for consultation, with a deadline of 6 July 2026. This latest…
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