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The Manual for Railway Engineering (MRE) is an annual publication released every April. The Manual consists of more than 6,100 pages of railway engineering reference material, the recommended practices for the industry. It contains principles, data, specifications, plans and economics pertaining to the engineering, design and construction of the fixed plant of railways (except signals […]

A global review of initiatives promoting DFMA with timber, supported by BIM, highlighted ongoing efforts to raise awareness and offer solutions for industry advancement. Significant work is being done to demonstrate the benefits and move the sector forward. Various tools and technologies were explored, providing options for project teams looking to adopt these practices. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329337062 […]

Modular construction, where building components are prefabricated off-site and then assembled on-site, is gaining traction across various markets. This method integrates design, manufacturing, and construction processes, enabling higher efficiency without sacrificing aesthetics. https://content.aia.org/sites/default/files/2019-03/Materials_Practice_Guide_Modular_Construction.pdf AIA/ National Institute of Building Sciences USA

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) showcases examples of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for infrastructure, emphasising its role in lifecycle management, collaboration, and data integration. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure/bim/ Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) USA

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) highlights the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the lifecycle management of highways, emphasising collaboration and data integration. Many State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are moving beyond the perception of BIM as just 3D modelling, using it to break down silos and improve project delivery […]

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) highlights the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the lifecycle management of bridges and structures, focusing on collaboration and data integration. The adoption of BIM in bridge projects is growing, with industry standards like Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) enhancing digital project delivery. Bridge owners recognise […]

The GIS in Transportation program facilitates the knowledge transfer of GIS skills, best practices, and technical resources among State, regional, and local transportation organisations. This website captures the respective lessons learned and makes them available to all GIS practitioners and transportation professionals. https://www.gis.fhwa.dot.gov/default.asp?_gl=1*14gvb5f*_ga*MTI5MTk5MDAxNi4xNzMzMjQ1Mjg2*_ga_VW1SFWJKBB*MTczMzI0NTI4Ni4xLjEuMTczMzI0NTM2MC4wLjAuMA.. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) USA

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) promotes the use of 3D engineered models for construction through its Every Day Counts program. These models enhance collaboration by centralising project data, improving efficiency for owner-agencies, designers, and contractors. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/3d/ Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) USA

El Instituto Nacional de Ciencias de la Construcción (NIBS, por su sigla en inglés) puso en marcha el Programa Nacional BIM de EE.UU (U.S. National BIM Program) (NBP o Programa) para reunir a las partes interesadas de la industria con el fin de lograr una transformación digital crítica a lo largo de todo el ciclo […]

CanBIM es la voz empresarial de la comunidad BIM de Canadá y representa, apoya y defiende los intereses de toda la comunidad de arquitectos, ingenieros, constructores, propietarios, operadores y educadores, con el fin de crear un entorno empresarial positivo para el despliegue eficaz de BIM, para todos los que utilizan BIM en Canadá. El Canada […]