nima is seeking expressions of interest from people who could become new vice-chairs of the organisation.

The level of information need, AI, the handover process, nonsensical contract terms and openBIM dominated the headlines in 2024. The best-read BIMplus stories focused on these topics and more.

In the third of a short series of Q&As to mark the turning of the year, nima vice-chair and Government & Industry Interoperability Group technical lead Fiona Moore reviews the past 12 months and looks ahead to 2025. She also asks you to give jazz a chance!

The Information Management Initiative will “enable the integration of data and information across the whole lifecycle of the built and managed environment, enhancing collaboration, efficiency, safety and sustainability to meet the evolving needs of society, business and the environment”.

A round-up of BIM and digital construction stories you might have missed in the past month, including training on AI for construction leaders.

nima’s autumn conference will focus on the next step for information management as the information management mandate evolves into the information management initiative.

Nima has reminded the industry that the foundation of successful deployment of AI technology is high-quality data.

Clients and asset owners must be made more aware of the value of information management and reminded that they can do more than just issue Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) and BIM Execution Plans (BEP).

Nima has recruited three new vice-chairs and an additional non-executive director.

The UK BIM Framework, the overarching approach to implementing information management using BIM in the UK, has been revamped.

Nima has announced changes to its structure, involving Casey Rutland, Emma Hooper and David Glennon.

The forthcoming nima virtual conference will tackle the whole life value of data, circularity and sustainability, data ownership and AI.

The updated information management mandate will be implemented this autumn – and the industry now has the opportunity to have its say on the revision.

Nima wants digital and information management start-ups and small businesses to be part of its virtual spring conference.

In the second in a short series of Q&As to mark the turning of the year, nima vice chair Casey Rutland sits in the hot seat and reveals his highlights from 2023 and his hopes and plans for 2024 – plus the joy of port and Stilton.

A round-up of BIM and digital construction stories that you might have missed in the past month, including the robot that builds stone walls autonomously.

The proposed revised information management mandate is the nudge the industry needs towards collaboration and improved productivity.

A round-up of BIM and digital construction stories that you might have missed in the past month.