Publications

Publication: Final Report - Adaptive Design of Supported Excavations

12 May 2018

adaptive_design.png Project background This project aimed to fully document and make available the automated back analysis tool developed to support commercial implementation, as well as investigate barriers to the adoption of data-driven adaptive design in practice through a targeted workshop. It provides guidance on...

Publication: Final Report - Machine Learning and AI in the Built Envioronment

4 May 2018

machine_learning.png Project background This project improved the foundations for applying tried-and-tested machine learning (ML) approaches to the built environment. This mini project reduced the cost of creating and deploying ML systems by creating versatile and extendable Application programming interfaces (APIs), data...

Publication: Final Report - The Uptake of Digital Tools, Standards and Processes in Innovation in the UK House Building Industry: opportunities and barriers to adoption

31 March 2018

bim_in_uk_housing.png Project background This project aims to define the barriers and opportunities for adopting BIM in the UK housing sector, and to highlight the potential benefits of BIM to this sector. Outcomes The study shows that the potential benefits from the adoption of BIM have been recognised within the industry...

Publication: Final Report - Designing Safe Complex Envioronments

31 March 2018

designing_safe.png Project background Using the principles of universal design, this project aims to create a VR environment that reduces usability issues such as balance in order to test virtual built environment designs with users who have a balance or sensory impairment. Outcomes This project developed low-cost virtual...

Platforms - Bridging the gap between construction + manufacturing

22 March 2018

A new report was launched today at the MTC Showcase Event: 'Working Together: Transforming Construction'. The report 'Platforms - Bridging the gap between construction + manufacturing' sets out how a manufacture-led approach to construction would support commitments made by Government to improving the construction sector.

BSI Publish PAS 1192-6:2018

7 March 2018

Specification for collaborative sharing and use of structured Health and Safety information using BIM

2011 BIM Working Group Strategy Paper

25 January 2018

A report for the Government Construction Client Group

Research Summary from Scoping Study

12 January 2018

Summary of research scoping study conducted in June 2017.

NBC launch Ireland’s Digital ambition for a ‘Connected’ industry

8 December 2017

National BIM Council’s ‘Roadmap to Digital Transition for Ireland’s Construction Industry’ published.

BSI Release PAS 185 - Smart Cities specification for data, information and asset security management launched