Bola Abisogun is the latest industry figure to become a nima ambassador. Dr Abisogun is a leading figure in digital construction and diversity. As founder of the Digital Twin Skills Academy and DiverseCity Surveyors, he champions digital transformation and inclusion across the industry. A Fellow of the RICS and member of the CIOB, he’s driven…
Trimble, a nima patron, showcases the latest trends and innovations in construction, along with Trimble’s industry-leading software suite. From initial concept to delivery and management, through every stage of the construction cycle, Trimble will show how its solutions, combined with industry insights, streamline processes, improve collaboration, and deliver exceptional results. The event will include nima…
To help manage the growing volume of work involved in running nima, including its ongoing input to the refreshed approach to the Information Management Mandate, the volunteer-led, virtual organisation has recruited three new vice chairs. It has also introduced an additional non-executive director. Following a call for expressions of interest from nima chair Anne Kemp…
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 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…
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…
