Building information modelling makes it easier to plan and construct buildings, as well as operate them. But only under the right conditions. Christian Gavesi, project manager at bbv, explains in an interview which hurdles arise when using BIM data in facility management – and how Insel Gruppe AG is tackling them today.
Say goodbye to tired eyes – with short lines of code
Short lines of code should be best practice. They reduce errors and make developers more efficient. However, they are not practised in every project. This is shown by bbv expert David Christen’s encounter with a 460-character monster.
Interview: Why the metaverse is (still) a distant prospect for Swiss SMEs
Patrick Labud and Marco Ravicini have seen many IT trends come and go over the course of their careers. In this interview, the co-authors of bbv’s Technica Radar tell us, among other things, why they favour ethical software development over the metaverse, where energy could be saved and which IT topic should take centre stage in every company.
Technica Radar: These are the key IT trends for Swiss SMEs in 2023
Which IT technologies and trends should Swiss SMEs focus on? And which tools should be investigated? bbv’s Technica Radar provides the answer. It visualises the trends for IT decision-makers and software developers specifically for Switzerland.
Software based on modular design
Low-code and no-code platforms allow even those not well versed in IT to develop productive business applications. Professional programmers should also make use of the relevant tools to complement rather than replace their work.
“The new location is more than an office”
bbv Greece in Thessaloniki is moving to new offices. Not only will this move provide optimum working conditions in a modern environment, it will also mean that bbv is ideally positioned to attract new talent. Customers also stand to gain from the new premises.
The history of bbv
From small Luzerne-based software house with three employees to internationally operating company: bbv’s timeline shows the eventful history over 25 years of Making Visions Work in short anecdotes.