BIM Stories

Australian Stories

BIM stories

Pt Blink opens first construction tech centre on Gold Coast

Builders and developers will get a new showcase for industrialised construction as PT Blink shifts from development into commercial scale-up.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026

Smart Cities

Octave Intelligence backs talent, addresses industry workforce shortfall

As Australia faces a 300,000-worker gap by mid-2027, students will gain hands-on training to meet construction demand.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026

Global Stories

BIM stories

Data centers

Black & White Engineering opens Virginia & Tampa offices

The move gives the UK consultancy a foothold in two key data centre markets as it targets 200 North America staff by 2029.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Energy efficient

FRAMECAD launches lower-cost steel framing machine

Smaller builders can now enter cold-formed steel construction with less upfront spend as FRAMECAD targets faster, lower-waste offsite production.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Autodesk adds AI tools & MaintainX in strategic deal

The move could help customers link field operations to design and manufacturing workflows as Autodesk broadens artificial intelligence across its software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data centers

Black & White Engineering grows graduate intake to 217

Demand for data centre and critical infrastructure work is driving the consultancy's early-career workforce to 17.3% of staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

SoftTech marks 30 years in digital building systems

Its software has cut building approval times by up to 70% as authorities seek faster, more transparent planning processes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Endra opens London, US offices after USD $50 million raise

The new capital will fund Endra's push into AI software for building engineers as labour shortages and tight deadlines strain projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Aug 2026

Data Protection

Revizto launches open AI layer for construction data

Construction teams can now connect approved AI tools to live project data without moving it outside their own systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

BIM stories

Software-as-a-Service

Nemetschek deepens Southeast Asia push with 10 partnerships

The partnerships are meant to tackle fragmented project data and help architects, engineers and students build digital skills across the region.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month

Robotics

Spatial AI in Canada moving from digital to physical

Wider adoption in Canada is being held back by slower digital maturity, even as firms push spatial AI into hospitals, factories and defence sites.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • This month

Smart Cities

Dublin Airport picks Esri Ireland for digital twin

The airport expects faster maintenance and better passenger flow as data from CAD, BIM and sensors is unified across its expanding site.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month

Smart Cities

AtkinsRéalis named for Loop Hong Kong Park phase 1

The appointment advances Phase 1 of a cross-boundary technology district, with roads, utilities and public realm works set to shape its opening layout.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month