V-Ray for Unreal allows viz artists to build a V-Ray scene in 3ds max, Maya, SketchUp or Rhino, then import the scene file into Unreal Read More ... Source: AEC

We report on the latest developments in ‘constructioneering’, a process that aims to solve the fragmented workflow between design and construction. Read More ... Source: AEC

BIM is great for co-ordinated documentation and visualisation, but having a 3D model is also useful for establishing if a design meets building regs and is fit for purpose. Xinaps has a cloud-based tool for doing just that. Martyn Day reports Read More ... ...

Bentley Systems’ new OpenBuildings platform is more than just AECOsim Building Designer rebranded. Greg Corke explores how Bentley intends to play to its strengths with focused, vertical design tools, cross disciplinary workflows and open data Read More...

In the second of a series of three articles, Rebecca De Cicco details the importance of supporting innovative companies in developing technologies for smart cities Read More ... Source: AEC

Randall Newton cuts through the hype and explores what impact the distributed database technology could have on BIM, contracts and even people Read More ... Source: AEC

With our industry’s attention turning to construction, Trimble finds itself as a key player in the battle for the hearts and minds of firms using construction BIM Read More ... Source: AEC

iModel, Bentley’s format for exchanging project information between design, construction and operations, has just gone open source to feed the Digital Twin Read More ... Source: AEC

Autodesk and Unity extend collaboration to make it easier to create game engine viz, VR and AR experiences Read More ... Source: AEC