Category: Built Environment

Articles covering open source software use in architecture, construction, planning, GIS, BIM, and property.

Migrating a Planning Authority from ArcGIS to QGIS: A Practical Guide

A growing number of local planning authorities are migrating from ArcGIS to QGIS, achieving significant cost savings whilst…
OpenBIM and IFC: Why Interoperability Matters More Than Software Brand

The BIM mandate has entrenched Autodesk’s position, but open source tools built around the IFC standard are now…
OpenStreetMap as a Business Asset: Practical Uses for UK Built Environment Professionals

OpenStreetMap is far more than a free map — it is the world’s largest collaborative geospatial database. For…

Migrating a Planning Authority from ArcGIS to QGIS: A Practical Guide