In the second of a short series of Q&As to mark the turning of the year, Mace head of BIM international and associate director Dr Marzia Bolpagni reveals what worked in 2024 and what needs to happen in 2025.

The level of information need, openBIM, the PFI handback challenge and digital transformation: these are all complex topics that industry experts took the time to explain to BIMplus readers in 2024.

Standards, the golden thread, digital twins, a TV documentary and, yes, AI and ChatGPT dominated the headlines last year. The best-read BIM stories of 2023 touched on these topics and more.

Dr Marzia Bolpagni, head of BIM international and associate director at Mace, has delivered a TEDx lecture focused on BIM and data ethics.

A round-up of BIM and digital construction stories that you might have missed in the past fortnight, including the expansion of the National Underground Asset Register.

A round-up of BIM and digital construction stories that you might have missed in the past month, including Women in BIM’s salary survey.

What’s coming your way this year? What new technology and approaches will impact your operations? Dr Marzia Bolpagni details the top five digital trends set to shape construction in 2023

What skills must construction professionals possess to thrive in Industry 4.0? That’s one of the key questions answered in the new book co-edited by Mace head of BIM international Dr Marzia Bolpagni.

Construction professionals need to upskill, reskill and be prepared to morph into new roles to meet the demands of construction 4.0, according to a new book co-edited by Mace head of BIM international Dr Marzia Bolpagni.

Can a flurry of awards elevate the profile of a career in digital construction and particularly inspire other women to work in the field?