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NBS set to work with BIM Academy

The BIM Academy, a joint venture between Ryder Architecture and Northumbria University, was launched this week.

At the launch RIBA Enterprises Executive Director Helen Whitfield announced that NBS will working closely with the BIM Academy, “RIBA Enterprises and NBS will be working with the BIM Academy on a number of key industry initiatives which we hope will bear considerable benefits in the advancement of BIM adoption in the UK".

The Government report on Building Information Modelling and Management issued this week states that BIM will be used on all its construction projects within five years.

The BIM Academy's operations director Peter Barker, commented: "The North-East should become a centre of excellence and it will be a boost for the North-East at a time the construction sector is pretty flat.

"It is the first academy of its type in the UK and builds on a lot of expertise in this area that has been growing in the region over the last five years."

Professor of Building Modelling at Northumbria University and academy research director, Steve Lockley, said: "There are many in the industry who still do not appreciate the advantages of integrated project delivery and the potential of BIM in achieving it.

"There are also those who are keen to adopt but require support and encouragement in doing so. BIM Academy will promote awareness and deliver support in the key areas of research, development, education and consultancy.".