BIM stories
Part of the core Autodesk platform, the three newly-introduced industry clouds - Forma, Flow and Fusion, connect workflows and accelerates projects.
Free guidance aimed at aligning digital strategies and BIM processes is now available to construction and infrastructure firms in New Zealand.
New Zealand’s infrastructure gap could widen without faster approvals, as the group urges PPPs, city deals and water reforms in Luxon’s first 100 days.
Record entries underline how new plant and global best practice are helping steel contractors deliver more complex buildings across New Zealand.
The new tool could cut costly rework by helping construction teams make construction-ready decisions earlier and share project records more easily.
Infrastructure groups warn uncertainty is deterring investment, slowing digital upgrades and leaving New Zealand exposed to worsening climate shocks.
The move could cut the climate impact of its 300 live projects, with one office tower already delivering a 5,000 ton emissions saving.
Rising costs, weather disruption and labour shortages are squeezing builders, with insolvencies already mounting across Australia.
Rising costs and delays are pushing builders towards film-style workflows that let design, engineering and construction overlap more efficiently.
Cloud-based collaboration could ease infrastructure skills gaps by letting firms tap overseas talent while keeping local engineers involved in global work.
The Takitimu North Link scheme could boost Western Bay of Plenty transport links and safety after making the Roads & Highways finals.
Teams can now access live BIM data faster, while new Autodesk Build tools aim to curb delays, errors and cost overruns.
Digital tools could help New Zealand builders deliver homes faster and cheaper as shortages, costs and delays threaten supply.
Abandoned heritage buildings could be preserved for longer, as a Unitec project uses 3D scans to record decay and guide future repairs.
Better data on BIM use could help cut New Zealand construction accidents, as the sector seeks input from workers and contractors.
A central registry could help builders and councils find trusted product data more easily, cutting costly non-compliance in construction.
Skills shortages, cost pressures and red tape are leaving New Zealand contractors wary as vital infrastructure projects come under strain.
Digital tools are becoming vital as the industry fights a skills shortage and tries to lure younger, tech-savvy workers.
Rework is eroding productivity in New Zealand construction, with firms losing 16% of project time to fixing defects, a Procore report says.
A third of construction executives have no plans to adopt augmented reality, despite its potential to cut costs and help draw in younger workers.
