Author name: Paul

I have been involved with nima since its UK BIM Alliance Days, and have progressed from volunteering to a more hands-on role as nima's head of communications.

Asset identification

How do we ensure the identity of an object in a digital world is uniquely matched to a physical object in the real world?

nima’s GIIG think tank has produced a discussion paper about asset identification (PDF, will open in new tab). It outlines a range of scenarios (including some philosophical challenges including Trigger’s Broom and The Ship of Theseus). It then details some of the standards relating to identification of physical assets and their parts, identification of information containers, and applying unique labelling. It concludes no […]

Built Environment Professionals - strategy consultation

How would you like nima to respond regarding the future of the built environment professions?

How should nima respond to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) call for evidence into built environment professions, trades and occupations? (see nima news, 28 May 2026 – https://wearenima.im/consultation-on-future-of-built-environment-professions-highlights-digital-capablity-as-a-cross-cutting-issue/). It identifies digital as a cross-cutting issue, and (in sections 5.45-5.46) specifically highlight the “increasing demand for and adoption of new technologies and changing

New nima member site

Nima has completed the first phase of an update to its members portal. Nima membership was launched in May 2025, and in 11 months membership has grown to over 270 individuals. A bulk membership facility was added in September 2025. As a volunteer-led not-for-profit organisation, nima regularly reviews its operational systems to ensure continued efficiency,

Members networking (February 2026)

An online nima members networking event was held on Wednesday 18 February 2026, hosted in a Microsoft Teams webinar environment. Agenda: After initial presentations, the meeting divided into four break-out rooms, each lasting around 45 minutes, on the following themes: View the event recording; download the meeting transcript.

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