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construction and automotive news

The BIM bottleneck (and how to fix it)

The potential for BIM and digital construction to create more sustainable, more efficiently run built estates is widely acknowledged, bringing streamlined processes, better data, and enhanced collaboration. But there are two persistent questions we hear from estate owners and managers. If BIM is so powerful, why do we still find ourselves facing so many information management challenges? And why aren’t we seeing the full benefits in the operational phase?
Construction
3 min read
June 5, 2025
construction and automotive news

Towards a greener future: How BIM is revolutionising building management

Owners and managers of large built estates are increasingly seeking innovative solutions to a key challenge: how do we reduce our environmental footprint while simultaneously streamlining operations and ensuring our buildings are fit for the future?
Construction
3 min read
June 4, 2025
construction and automotive news

Is Your Engineering Data a Ticking Time Bomb?

In automotive engineering, designs, intellectual property, and engineering data are foundational to your ability to innovate and maintain a competitive edge. But what if the very methods you use to share this critical information are silently exposing your business to significant, potentially catastrophic threats? This post uncovers the often-overlooked dangers of outdated file-sharing practices – the ticking time bombs that could be lurking in your workflows.
Automotive
3 min read
May 31, 2025
construction and automotive news

The Power of Secure Engineering Data Exchange

Success in the automotive supply chain requires speed, precision, and above all, security. Your engineering teams are constantly innovating, designing, and collaborating on complex projects that push boundaries. But are your current file-sharing practices empowering this innovation, or might they be creating bottlenecks and exposing your valuable intellectual property to unnecessary risks?
Automotive
3 min read
May 30, 2025
construction and automotive news

Solving Challenges in OEM-Supplier Data Exchange

OEM-supplier data exchange is a critical function, yet it's often a minefield of potential problems, with a serious impact if left unaddressed. Mistakes occurring anywhere in this highly complex process don't just cause minor hiccups; they can incur significant costs, lead to project delays, introduce production errors, and damage trust in commercial relationships.
Automotive
3 min read
May 30, 2025
construction and automotive news

Mastering Automotive Data Exchange: OEM-Supplier Collaboration

Amid the rise of electrification, connected vehicles, and increasingly complex global supply chains, getting data exchange right isn't just beneficial; it's a commercial imperative. Efficient data exchange is crucial to product development, minimising costly delays, reducing time-to-market, and maintaining strong, productive partnerships.
Automotive
3 min read
May 30, 2025
construction and automotive news

Navigating the complexity of Smart Building technology

The promise of intelligent buildings – responsive, efficient, user-friendly environments powered by smart technology and underpinned by Building Information Modelling (BIM) – is compelling. However, the path towards this digital transformation is rarely straightforward.
Construction
3 min read
May 28, 2025
construction and automotive news

Setting the standard for DfE projects: 99% compliance

Majenta was recently awarded an exceptional compliance score – exceeding 99% – for our work on a significant Department for Education (DfE) project, representing one of the highest ratings ever achieved. Our Technical Director, James Smith, who oversaw the project, explains the significance of the achievement.
Construction
3 min read
May 22, 2025
construction and automotive news

Unlock the potential of Smart Buildings with BIM

Managing large and complex building estates efficiently demands accurate, accessible, real-time data to optimise building performance, enhance the experience for occupants, and meet ever-more-pressing sustainability goals. The good news is that Building Information Modelling (BIM) and smart building technologies, when integrated effectively, can create truly “smart” buildings which meet these needs.
Construction
3 min read
May 21, 2025
construction and automotive news

5 Common Challenges in ISO 19650 Implementation

The benefits of adopting ISO 19650 for managing information in construction and asset management are compelling – improved efficiency, reduced risk, better collaboration, and enhanced long-term value. However, as we’ve seen in many of the organisations we work with, the path towards successfully implementing this global standard isn't always clear. Recognising the common pain points is therefore a crucial first step towards developing effective strategies to address them.
Construction
3 min read
May 12, 2025
construction and automotive news

Debunking 4D modelling myths: overcoming common hurdles in construction

Adopting new technologies can feel like navigating uncharted territory, and understandably, misconceptions often arise. 4D modelling in construction is one such example. As specialists, we know it offers transformative potential for construction projects. But we’re also aware that some clients are hesitant to implement it — perhaps held back by misunderstandings about its utility, cost, or value add.
Construction
3 min read
May 6, 2025
construction and automotive news

Unlock project success: Why 4D modelling is transformative for construction

Within the construction industry, evolving digital technologies are paving the way for smarter, safer, and more efficient projects. At the forefront is Majenta’s 4D modelling service – a new approach to project visualisation that integrates 3D design models with the crucial fourth dimension: time, by integrating key details from the project schedule.
Construction
3 min read
May 6, 2025
construction and automotive news

The Byrne Brothers — reflecting Majenta’s breadth of expertise

At Majenta, tackling complex challenges often involves bringing together diverse expertise. A perfect example of this synergy in action can be found within our automotive team: brothers Mike and Antony Byrne, who’ve been with Majenta for the past seven and eight years, respectively.
Automotive
3 min read
May 6, 2025
construction and automotive news

Overcoming Hurdles in Data Management and Compliance

The Building Safety Act (2022) mandates crucial reforms necessary to improve safety standards across the built environment. But for many construction industry organisations, fulfilling the comprehensive requirements laid out in the Act is far from straightforward.
Construction
3 min read
May 6, 2025
construction and automotive news

Hidden toll: Exposing the real cost of inefficient CAD data exchange

Developing modern vehicles is an increasingly complex undertaking, relying on a network of hundreds of suppliers providing thousands of individual parts, and underpinned by complex scheduling, logistics and communication requirements. But in many cases, beneath the surface, there’s a significant – and often greatly underestimated – drain on resources, time, and money. We’re talking about inefficient CAD data exchange.
Automotive
3 min read
May 6, 2025
construction and automotive news

The competitive advantage of efficient CAD data exchange

The modern automotive supply chain relies on a delicate balance of logistics, communication and timing. A typical vehicle program can involve around 300 suppliers contributing over 30,000 parts, with suppliers themselves designing and engineering more than 60% of these components.
Automotive
3 min read
May 6, 2025
construction and automotive news

How Robust Information Management Creates Safer, More Compliant Buildings

Two central pillars of the Building Safety Act for HRBs are the 'golden thread' of information and the mandatory gateway points, and effective information management is fundamental to successfully addressing both.
Construction
3 min read
May 6, 2025
construction and automotive news

How ISO 19650 Information Management Drives Project Success

In the modern construction sector, effectively managing information is critical for efficiency, safety, compliance and long-term success. But whether you're dealing with buildings, infrastructure, or utilities, the sheer volume of data generated throughout an asset's lifecycle can be overwhelming.
Construction
3 min read
May 5, 2025
construction and automotive news

Unlocking Efficiency: The Power of Information

In an era where technology is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace...
Construction
3 min read
June 24, 2024
construction and automotive news

Elements of an Effective Meeting

A successful meeting is well-structured, purposeful, and efficiently achieves its intended outcomes...
Construction
3 min read
June 24, 2024
construction and automotive news

Pros & Cons of Parametric Revit Families – and When to Use Them

In the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, high-quality Building Information Modeling (BIM)...
Construction
3 min read
November 10, 2023