Glodon Committed to Customers and Digitalisation of Construction Industry amid Challenges and Uncertainties in 2022

The construction industry has been bewildered by many pressing challenges: rising material prices, supply chain disruption, insolvencies, inflation, low productivity, and skill shortages. On the other hand, the sector is also seeing a significant acceleration in technology adoption. It holds the potential to leapfrog to more efficient production processes, business models, and value chains.

As a leading digital building service provider, Glodon's vision is to use technology to create a better living and working environment. In 2022, the company continued its international journey amid challenges and made significant progress with customers and partners in international development, contributing to upgrading the construction industry.

Glodon Publishes Digital Twins from Design to Handover of Constructed Assets White Paper MAR

Glodon released key research outcomes in a joint industry white paper with RICS. The report highlights the case for developing, deploying, and using digital twins during the design, construction, and handover stages. It also suggests quantity surveying professionals are bound to play an ever-important role in the process.

 

Glodon Advances Industry-university-institute Cooperation with Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University MAR

Glodon Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. Under the framework, joint academic research and a series of events are underway to enhance exchange between industry and academia, increase digital awareness in the AEC sector, and contribute to a better-built environment.

 

Glodon Releases First ESG Report APR

Glodon released the 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report in March. The report summarises the company's ambition and progress in fulfilling its social responsibilities, organisational governance, and sustainable development goals.

 

MagiCAD Group Releases MagiCAD 2022 JUN

MagiCAD Group has released MagiCAD 2022 for Revit and AutoCAD. The new version presents advanced tools and features for a new level of accuracy and intelligence in MEP design.

 

Glodon Holds 2022 Investor Conference JUN

Glodon held the 2022 investor conference in Beijing and online. This is the 10th consecutive year that Glodon has held the conference, reinforcing the strategy of creating an industry PaaS and promoting the transformation of the construction industry.

 

Glodon Publishes g insight Industry Magazine AUG

Glodon published an industry magazine on digitalisation of the construction industry. The magazine g insight provides knowledge on key digitalisation trends inside the built environment, such as digital building, BIM, digital twins, sustainability, asset lifecycle management, etc., showing a clear and feasible transformation route through a global lens.

 

Glodon Solution Awarded as Global Service Best Practice at Int'l Trade Fair AUG

Glodon's overseas project case from MagiCAD in MEP design was selected as one of the global service best practices at the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), the biggest comprehensive fair in global trade in services.

 

Glodon Product Nominated for Construction Software of The Year AUG

Glodon Gsite was shortlisted for Construction Software of the Year at the London Construction Awards. The award is part of London Build, the UK's leading construction and design show, recognising achievements, projects, and innovation in the construction industry.

 

Glodon Becomes a nima Patron and a Member of Its Technology Group OCT

Following the launch of the UK BIM Alliance's rebranded identity, nima, at UK Construction Week 2022, Glodon became nima's first Platinum Patron and Technology Group member. The move demonstrates the company's commitment to contributing to the transformation of the construction industry through digital technologies.

 

Glodon Benchmarks Digital Building Platform on Self-owned Buildings DEC

Glodon sets the Digital Building Platform service benchmarks through practice on self-owned buildings. The Glodon (Xi'an) R&D Center, dedicated to digital building products, was in service in December. Adopting new technology and digital construction methods helps improve efficiency and quality and reduces costs during the life cycle of these buildings. ​ Glodon also initiated the construction of the South China Headquarters in Guangzhou in June. ​ This project will explore the overall solution to the digitalisation of the whole building life cycle and create a digital building best practice for the industry.

 

Glodon Shares Digital Transformation Insights at Key AEC Events with Global Leaders

Glodon has over two decades of experience in the AEC industry as a global provider of digital building platform services. By actively participating in global industry events, Glodon brings digital technology and digitalisation experience to the industry's forefront to connect with peers and industry leaders. In 2022, these events included:

·        Digital Construction Week in May

·        Digital Built World Summit by Future Place in May

·        CIB World Building Congress in June

·        UK Quantity Surveying & Construction Conference in July

·        ULI Asia Pacific Summit in August

·        Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Congress in September

·        CIOB Awards in September

·        RICS Smart Buildings Conference in November