Building Information Modeling (BIM) is quickly becoming standard in the construction industry as increased pressure is placed on companies to design and build projects in a more efficient and collaborative way. BIM Lounge, in its founding year, is a new society for architectural and built environment students looking to broaden and enhance their understanding and knowledge of the various BIM packages. The BIM Lounge is also a platform for students to communicate and share information across all years and areas of study. A weekly seminar, lecture or workshop will be hosted to present various tools which will improve workflow during current and future projects. Guest speakers will be invited to talk about specific software and their experiences of BIM in the professional environment. If possible, social events may be organised where students can network within the society as after all, an aim of BIM is to enhance communication skills. If you have any enquiries or would like to know more, please contact us by email or by visiting our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Committee: President: Callum McChesney Vice-President: Dominic McDermid Treasurer: Blair MacAskill Secretary & Social Media Officer: Millie Adie Student Mentor (Dynamo/Grasshopper): Samuel Thomlinson Student Mentor (SketchUp): Michael McEwan and Jonathan Miller Student Mentor (Revit): Dominic McDermid
Motion results summary from RGU:Union's Annual General Meeting for the academic year 2020-2021.
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Sometimes the smallest and simplest sustainable choices can make a big difference in helping our planet. Radar have also recommended small UK businesses to use to buy any of the items mentioned, helping lower our carbon footprint.
On the 20th of February RGU:Union held its first ever online AGM (Annual General Meeting). With covid-19 turning the whole world virtual, student politics was forced to join the masses.
Consumer regulator Ofgem has announced that the price cap on energy will increase on 1 April 2021 due to rising wholesale costs and growth in demand. This means that a typical household on a default energy tariff could expect a bill increase of £96 per year. This could affect around 11 million homes in England, Wales, and Scotland (Northern Ireland sets its own cap). The cap for prepayment meter customers will increase by £87 per year, affecting around 4 million households.
2021 seems to be another year full of locked down celebrations. However, don’t see this as entirely negative. As with time on our hands, we finally have the chance to make personalised gifts for our loved ones. We’ve compiled a list of heart-felt (affordable) gifts for every occasion.