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Must see: the best BIMcollab webinars of 2022

Must see: the best BIMcollab webinars of 2022

Last year we organized 28 webinars in English, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Dutch, which received more than 8.200 registrations. We created an overview of the most popular webinars, let's look back!
Why information security should concern you (today) and how to secure your data

Why information security should concern you (today) and how to secure your data

You could think it is some "IT issue," and you are partially correct; but it's not entirely for IT. In this article, we will explain what information security means, the problems you may have, and how to keep your data secure.  
7 benefits of a 'connected' workflow when validating BIM models

7 benefits of a 'connected' workflow when validating BIM models

In today’s BIM world, OpenBIM is a must in most projects. Delivering and receiving projects in OpenBIM ensures efficient collaboration between all stakeholders. BuildingSmart created IFC format as an open concept, so all stakeholders can use them without being limited to particular software. 

IFC file format was used as a delivery file, but we intend to use it in our everyday workflow. So regardless of the BIM modelling tool, you can always collaborate, and the whole team works the same way. We will use IFC to check what we are sharing with the team.
Comparing functionalities and getting the best of Autodesk Navisworks and BIMcollab ZOOM

Comparing functionalities and getting the best of Autodesk Navisworks and BIMcollab ZOOM

Nowadays, the role of a BIM manager or a BIM coordinator is getting more specialised. Model checking and validating are becoming increasingly complex due to the variety of tools and specialised disciplines. In this article, we want to compare two of the most known model validation tools: Autodesk Navisworks and BIMcollab ZOOM. The goal is to compare features and workflows. Are you familiar with any of them or both? Are you curious about the other one? Let’s get started!
What advantages do Smart Properties bring to different project stakeholders?

What advantages do Smart Properties bring to different project stakeholders?

Nowadays, collecting BIM information is vital for construction projects’ success. Team members in different job roles rely heavily on the analysis and use of the information from BIM models. But, as a large number of models is exchanged regularly between disciplines, the quality of other’s data and models can’t be guaranteed.
What problems can be solved with Smart Properties?

What problems can be solved with Smart Properties?

Working with different models from different disciplines can be challenging, especially when the other users have different BIM levels and skills and use different standards. As a BIM Manager you'd rather be doing something else than chasing people to add or modify parameters. Find out what problems Smart Properties can solve, so will be back to managing and coordinating other tasks.