
Kai Oberste-Ufer
Kai is a civil engineer with a strong focus on IT and holds the position of Senior Manager of Digital Planning at dormakaba digital. Through his work, he seeks to answer the question: "How do we plan, build, and operate buildings in the future, and how can we best support this process digitally?"
Articles
Architecture
A Peek Inside BIM’s World Domination
As the enthusiastic embrace of BIM and other digital technologies are on the rise, the world is on the brink of another architectural renaissance.
Architecture
5 Stunning Architecture Projects That Show What BIM Can Do
These five architecture projects show the possibilities of BIM and how technology can always keep pushing creative boundaries.
Architecture
The Best BIM Software for 2020 Revealed
When selecting the best BIM software, we looked at features, ease of use, and value. Integration and analytics capabilities were also part of the equation.
Security
How BIM can Improve Health and Safety on Construction Sites
As the rates of fatal workplace accidents are steadily declining, BIM remains a potent tool to improve health and safety on construction sites.
Technology
Beyond Gimmicks and Add-ons: How Manufacturers Can Master Digitalization
The digitalization in construction, like in other sectors, must be a "proactive" one, rather than a reactive process plagued with complicated add-ons.
Architecture
7 Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing Architecture
AI adoption has its hurdles. However, most experts agree AI has the potential to make architecture easier, more efficient, and even more secure.
Architecture
From Drawings to Digital Technology: How BIM Works
BIM allows designers to create 3D models. BIM is a digital representation of both the physical and functional characteristics of a structure.
Architecture
Expert View: How ISO-19650 Will Change the Construction Supply Industry
The new ISO-19650 regulation is a significant stride for the construction industry to ensure it moves on from its reputation as the least digitized sector.
Architecture
The Top 6 Benefits of BIM
Why use BIM in your project? The following 6 benefits of BIM show how builders and developers worldwide are using the tool to improve their projects.
Architecture
The Future of BIM: Internal Optimization and Interoperability
The future of BIM will enhance its biggest strength, which is to enable seamless collaboration between teams, systems, processes, and other technologies.
Architecture
BIM: From “Building Information Modeling” to “Better Information Modeling”
The focus of BIM in the planning of access solutions will evolve and focus on the data and the management of the stakeholders and their requirements.
Architecture
The Best BIM Software for 2021 Revealed
Examining their features, convenience of use, and value for money, the four following systems stand out as the best BIM software for 2021.
Architecture
Common Data Environment (CDE) for BIM: 7 Questions Answered
The data used in the BIM process must be managed efficiently for the desired outcomes. The solution for this challenge: A Common Data Environment (CDE).