Standardization as a Key Component for Successful Digitalization in the Construction Industry To better understand the role of open standards in building a more efficient, collaborative, and future-ready industry, we spoke with Prof. Dr. Cornelius Preidel, chairman of buildingSMART Deutschland. In this interview, he shares his insights on the benefits read more…
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Building Operating System (BOS) – The future of digital building operation
Buildings are no longer just physical structures made of concrete and steel. They are highly networked, intelligent systems that can be operated more efficiently and sustainably with the help of digital technologies. A Building Operating System(BOS) can be the key to realising the full potential of smart buildings. But what read more…
Success Story: Interview with MOD – Winner of the Smart Building / Smart Construction Innovation World Cup® 2024
MOD is a Switzerland-based construction-tech company revolutionizing the building industry with AI-powered prefab checks for all construction projects. Recognized for their groundbreaking innovation, MOD secured first place at the 7th Smart Building / Smart Construction Innovation World Cup® at BIM World MUNICH 2024. We had an insightful conversation with the read more…
Robotics on the construction site – automation as an answer to the shortage of skilled labour?
The construction site of the future is automated – but not yet autonomous The construction industry is under pressure: demand for housing and infrastructure is increasing, while at the same time there is a shortage of skilled labour. According to Zeit Olnine almost half of companies in Germany are unable read more…
Ask the expert: “BIM, Sustainability & Standards”
How can BIM improve collaboration, support sustainability goals, and become a reliable standard across the construction industry? We asked Felix Grau, Managing Director of NOVA Building IT, to share his insights. In this expert interview, he explains how digital tools like BIM can help streamline planning processes, reduce emissions, and read more…
Building in existing structures – sustainability and digitalisation are key
New construction is a thing of the past – today, everyday architectural life takes place in existing buildings. Over 70 per cent of all planning projects in Germany involve existing buildings (see Bundesarchitektenkammer). Whether conversion, refurbishment or extension: dealing with existing buildings has long since become the central discipline of read more…
circular4builders. – The Platform for Circular Construction
At BIM World MUNICH 2025, the future of sustainable construction takes center stage with circular4builders., a dedicated platform running alongside the main event. This initiative highlights the synergy between digitalization and the circular economy, bringing together material and product manufacturers, technology providers, and industry experts to drive innovation. The circular read more…
BIM4builders. – Die neue Ausgabe 1/2025 ist da!
Das offizielle Messemagazin der BIM World MUNICH startet mit spannenden Einblicken und zukunftsweisenden Themen ins Jahr 2025 – ab sofort kostenlos digital verfügbar! Highlights der Ausgabe: BIM4CIRCULAR: Victoria Renz-Kiefel zeigt, wie der digitale Produktpass und eine verbesserte Datenintegration das Kreislaufprinzip in der Bauwirtschaft fördern. BIM4FM: Entdecken Sie, wie Building Operating read more…
Blockchain technology for facility management: Key benefits at a glance
Blockchain technology has the potential to become a central component of computer-aided facility management (CAFM) in the coming years. As a decentralised and tamper-proof database, it offers numerous advantages for the management of buildings and facilities. A key factor in this context is the secure storage of data and digital read more…
Modular construction: The future of construction?
How do we want to build in the future? In view of limited resources, growing cities and the urgent desire for sustainability, construction is at a turning point. Conventional construction methods are increasingly reaching their limits. This is where modular construction comes in: A construction method in which building components read more…