Buildings

GIS + BIM = CIM

By collating building (BIM), geographic (GIS) and other data, City Information Modelling (CIM) looks at how smart buildings connect into...

Covid-19: measuring, counting, checking

Measuring people’s temperature, counting footfall and checking mask wearing are the three pillars of the innovative technological solution developed by...

AI: a new partner for fire protection in buildings

VINCI Energies has developed a new design assistance tool based on algorithms and learning through reinforcement. SprinkIA optimises productivity in...

Buildings set to accommodate a mix of uses

From their lobbies and meeting rooms to workstations, smart buildings are fit for a wide range of purposes, benefitting regular...

Leaving fever at the door of the workplace: the tech exists but there are hurdles to clear

Will non-contact temperature checks, tested during the Covid-19 crisis, become widespread for employees and visitors when entering a building? Having...

Tech innovation in construction

A digital model to help rebuild Notre-Dame de Paris

Reducing means winning: the new energy performance professionals