A round-up of BIM and digital construction stories that you might have missed in the past seven days.

The golden thread, the state of BIM, 4D, and battling back from covid-19: these were the topics that were front of mind in the past year, judging by the top 10 stories on BIMplus in 2021.

Frameworks are not making the most of BIM, according to a government-commissioned report.

While more construction companies are implementing BIM, the majority still fail to discover the technology’s true value, argues says Stewart Bailey.

Autodesk will host an online event this week for local authorities to learn about and share best practice of BIM.

An Innovate UK-backed project will examine how to turn BIM data and intelligence created during the design and construction of housebuilding into useful information for homeowners.

The Infrastructure & Projects Authority has launched an updated information management mandate as part of its new Transforming Infrastructure Performance: Roadmap to 2030.

The first fruits of Skanska’s robot vision have been realised following tests of a BIM-linked site robot.

The Health & Safety Executive’s BIM4 Health & Safety Working Group is developing guidance for construction clients on using BIM to improve design risk management.

Women in BIM and the UK BIM Alliance are researching the specific roles and responsibilities involved in BIM.

BIM for Housing Associations (BIM4HAs) has answered housing associations queries and concerns about BIM following the launch of its toolkit last month.

Proving the benefits of BIM is a continuing challenge for the industry. But here Dave Peacock of TÜV SÜD Building Advisory Service reveals the benefits of BIM on a project in Germany.