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Read more at: Ancillary Sensing for Building Information Modelling: Current Practice and Future Research

Ancillary Sensing for Building Information Modelling: Current Practice and Future Research

The goal of this project is to develop two separate current frameworks for practice, policy and future research under the umbrella theme of ancillary (additional) sensing for BIM. Ancillary sensing in the context of BIM concerns drawing new sources of useful information into common data...


Read more at: A digital twin prototype for journeys to work in Cambridge

A digital twin prototype for journeys to work in Cambridge

How can digital twins address city-level problems such as transportation planning as work patterns change? This project represents an early trial to address the research gap on city-level digital twins. The pilot is focused on commutes, such as journeys to work, which are a key determinant of peak-...


Read more at: Seven Common Challenges Facing Governments when introducing BIM

Seven Common Challenges Facing Governments when introducing BIM

W orking with countries globally to secure a common approach to BIM at the same time as developing the domestic BIM programme has generated practical understanding. Adam Matthews, lead for CDBB International, reflects on this experience and sets out seven ‘big questions’ for national BIM programmes...


Read more at: Dr Didem Gurdur Broo

Dr Didem Gurdur Broo

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Dr Erika Pärn

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Read more at: Blog: David Philp on the Government Soft Landings

Blog: David Philp on the Government Soft Landings

1 November 2019

Following the UK BIM Framework’s publication of a refreshed Government Soft Landings (GSL) , lead author David Philp reflects on the report’s production and how the guidance therein supports maintenance of the ‘golden thread’ of a built asset e.g. buildings purpose throughout its lifecycle, from the design and build...


Read more at: DT Hub Blog: David Cuckow from BSI on Setting up the DT Hub
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DT Hub Blog: David Cuckow from BSI on Setting up the DT Hub

17 October 2019

David Cuckow from BSI talks about the role of the Digital Twins Hub to share knowledge, agree on common approaches and inform future “good practice”. David is leading the team that will set up and facilitate the DT Hub, working as part of the CDBB team and together with the founder members and key stakeholders. Digital...


Read more at: SME Blog - Tonic Analytics - Digital Twins - From Greek Mythology to the Gemini Principles

SME Blog - Tonic Analytics - Digital Twins - From Greek Mythology to the Gemini Principles

In Greek mythology, the minotaur was a ferocious creature of half bull and half man. So dangerous was the minotaur, that Minos, King of Crete, tasked Daedalus, the great architect and engineer, to build a labyrinth to house the minotaur. The labyrinth was famous for being unnavigable; once in...


Read more at: Publication: Final Report - Ancillary Sensing for Building Information Modelling: Current Practice and Future Research

Publication: Final Report - Ancillary Sensing for Building Information Modelling: Current Practice and Future Research

10 July 2019

screenshot_2020-07-01_at_17.29.00.png Project background The goal of this project is to develop two separate current frameworks for practice, policy and future research under the umbrella theme of ancillary (additional) sensing for BIM. Ancillary sensing in the context of BIM concerns drawing new sources of useful...


Read more at: Publication: Final Report - A digital twin prototype for journeys to work in Cambridge

Publication: Final Report - A digital twin prototype for journeys to work in Cambridge

10 July 2019

screenshot_2020-06-30_at_22.17.11.png Project background This project represents an early trial to address the research gap on city-level digital twins. The pilot is focused on commutes, such as journeys to work, which are a key determinant of peak-time travel demand. It aims to develop a digital twin model prototype for...