A growing number of UK architecture practices, including HawkinsBrown and Penoyre & Prasad, are trialling OpenProject as an open source alternative to Autodesk Construction Cloud for BIM coordination and project scheduling. The firms cite data sovereignty and integration with IFC-based workflows as key drivers. OpenProject GmbH has released a new BIM module supporting BCF file exchange, making it more competitive in the built environment market.

Source: Computerworld UK