Fresh, source-linked developments in openBIM, digital construction, model checking and AEC software. Checked 31 August 2026.
Building SMART published an update on IFCX / IFC 5 situation: https://www.buildingsmart.org/ifcx-core-modularisation-project-update/ From the press release: "IFCX - Core & Modularisation final project plan has successfully passed through the next phase of the bSI approval process
Read at OSArchDive Brief: Practically all primary drones being flown on U.S. construction sites originate from a single Chinese manufacturer, according to a survey from Associated Builders and Contractors . Of respondents who use the tech, 97% said the primary drone of operation on their proje
Read at Construction DiveDive Brief: AI data center spending will make up more than half of all semiconductor revenue in the next four years, up from 36.5% in 2026, according to a Gartner forecast published Monday. The increase in data center spending will help propel global semiconductor revenue to more
Read at Construction DiveIn my work I very often need to re-classify and correct info in IFCs so I can use them, mainly proxy everything. I made this browser editor (I told Claude what I wanted, how and why) for my own use but it may be useful to others. https://github.com/4nigel/ReClass cheers Nigel (I
Read at OSArchThe American construction industry is healthy and growing, responding to a need for more homes and critical infrastructure. Data centers, chip fabs, battery plants, and reshored manufacturing are reshaping the non-residential pipeline, while federal infrastructure dollars keep hi
Read at Construction DiveThe problem Because I work with pretty large models, I kept running into serious fps issues doing 4D simulations in Bonsai - anything past a few thousand elements and playback would grind to a crawl. Wanted to actually dig into why instead of just living with it, so here's what I
Read at OSArchShort workflows for people who need a model or requirement to work, not another abstract BIM presentation.
