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InfrastructureFrom megaproject to standard: how Poland is advancing BIM
Between Warsaw and Łódź, Port Polska is developing a new international airport linked to a high-speed rail and road network. The project is among the most ambitious infrastructure programs in Europe and is digitally organized from the start. BIM, shared data environments, and open standards are intended to bring together hundreds of project participants. In 2026, the country is the official partner country of BIM World MUNICH.
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Real estateBIM in vacant buildings: is it worth it?
Empty office floors and unused commercial properties often hold a problem for anyone planning a new use: too little reliable information about the building itself. Old drawings are out of date, alterations are only partly documented, and pipes run in unexpected places. Digital building surveys and BIM can reduce that uncertainty. The key is knowing which data the proposed use actually requires.
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OperationA digital extended family instead of a digital twin
The digital twin suggests a single, perfect representation of a building. In practice, however, data resides in BIM, CAFM, ERP and many other systems. Lars Oberwinter of Plandata therefore prefers to speak of a 'digital extended family'. Digital Information Management, or DIM, is intended to ensure its members can work together.
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OperationThe smarter the building, the larger the attack surface
CAFM, building management systems, BIM, IoT sensors, digital twins and AI: an increasing number of systems are coming together to form digital ecosystems in facility management. This makes buildings more transparent and processes more efficient, but also opens up new entry points for cyberattacks. At TÜV SÜD, cybersecurity therefore begins well before day-to-day operation. It must be considered when selecting, procuring and connecting systems.
Built4Tomorrow editorial team28.09.2026:quality(80))
OperationBuilding Operating Systems: smart control centres for efficient buildings
Alongside Building Information Modelling (BIM), another technology is gaining importance: the Building Operating System (BOS). These platforms connect data from building automation, IoT, energy management and other applications, making it available to different services. In facility management, they can help manage energy use, space utilisation and technical systems using a shared foundation of data.
Built4Tomorrow editorial team, Esther Stoll / BIM4Builders13.09.2026:quality(80))
SustainabilityWhy sustainable MEP design needs more than BIM
If buildings are to use less energy and generate fewer carbon emissions, the key decisions need to be made early - long before every pipe, duct and piece of equipment has been modelled in detail. Models alone do not make buildings more sustainable. Designers need reliable data at an early stage, the right tools to test different options, and processes that carry information seamlessly from concept design through to construction and operation.
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TechnologyBIM World MUNICH 2026: ten years of digital transformation
Ten Years of BIM World MUNICH: On 24 and 25 November 2026, the digital construction, real estate, and facility management industry will meet in Munich. More than 200 exhibitors and over 250 speakers will show how BIM, AI, Digital Twins, Open BIM, and networked building technology are changing planning, construction, and operation. The focus is on the question of how individual digital tools can become continuous processes throughout the entire building lifecycle.
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InfrastructureHow BIM and sensors extend the life of critical infrastructure
Maintaining infrastructure such as ports and bridges is an increasing challenge for designers and operators. Germany's repair backlog, investment needs and sustainability ambitions call for new approaches. Modern sensors play a key role by recording structural conditions in real time and enabling more precise maintenance planning.
Esther Stoll / BIM4Builders, Built4Tomorrow editorial team01.12.2025