The growing importance of the digital representation of construction elements, made possible by ‘Building Information Modelling’ (BIM) methodologies, is introducing very relevant changes in design, construction and operations management. These digital processes introduce new relationship paradigms between the various entities involved, with a major impact on the ways of developing work. The objective of the…
A new international standard is set to create greater consistency of understanding around digital twins. The term ‘digital twin’ has been widely used (and misused) in recent years. The phrase was first applied in the US in relation to product lifecycle management in 2002, and was subsequently adopted across many different industry sectors (aerospace, automotive,…
Nima community, 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…
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…
Nima affiliate, the Chartered Institute of Building, is organising an online conference: “Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Construction” on 1 February 2024. The event is open to both CIOB members and non-members. The conference features several nima ambassadors among its speakers. David Philp, Cohesive’s chief value officer will deliver the morning keynote. Catalyst’s Vicki Reynolds…
Nima is expanding its network of international ambassadors, with Mostafa Elashmawy – head of BIM and GIS at WSP Middle East – the latest addition. Mostafa graduated as a civil/structural engineer and worked as a coordinator for other disciplines. His in-depth knowledge of architectural, landscape, and MEP works has helped him work as a global…
Confidence was the key theme at Women in BIM‘s London conference on 22 November 2023. Delegates were welcomed to the sold-out event, held at The View in Lincoln’s Inn, by Marie Grieve, newly appointed as WIB’s global vice-chair, and heard a video address from global chair Rebecca De Cicco before getting down to business. Keynote…
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…
As part of nima’s new identity, we are leaning on our already increasing global influence, announcing that Andy Boutle is reconnecting with us as an international ambassador. Before his move to join ALEC in the UAE in January 2022, Andy was a core part of the UK BIM Alliance team as Engagement Co-Lead. Now firmly…
As part of nima’s new identity, we are leaning on our already increasing global influence. In one of those early steps, we are proud to announce that Cristina Savian is joining us as one of our first truly international ambassadors. As founder and CEO of BE-WISE, an international management consultancy firm with offices in London,…
