Blog and Resources

We share experiences from building surveying, digitization and setting up BIM/FM processes.

2. března 2026

Building Passport: Checklist Before the Survey Starts

A practical checklist to prepare your building passport without unnecessary delays. What to gather before surveying, what to clarify with the vendor, and where mistakes usually happen.

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2. března 2026

BIM Model Management in Operations: What to Monitor Continuously

A BIM model quickly loses value after handover if no one maintains it. This article explains what to monitor continuously to keep the model useful for operations and decision-making.

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2. března 2026

FM Data from BIM: How to Prepare Handover That Is Actually Usable

Data handover to operations is a critical point. Learn how to prepare FM-ready data from BIM so facility teams can use it immediately instead of rebuilding information from scratch.

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2. března 2026

Data Tools in Construction: Where They Really Help in Document Control

Data tools in construction create value mainly in repetitive, document-heavy tasks. A practical view on where they help most and where expert judgment remains essential.

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2. března 2026

How to Choose a Building Passport and BIM Service Provider

Provider selection directly affects data quality and downstream costs. This practical guide covers criteria that help compare offers transparently and reduce project risk.

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15. června 2025

BIM Law 2027: Obligations, CDE, IFC 4.3, Information Containers

From January 1, 2027, the use of BIM methodology becomes mandatory for above-threshold public contracts in the Czech Republic. What does it mean for investors, designers, and facility managers? A complete guide to the BIM law, CDE data standards, IFC 4.3 format, and information containers.

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2. dubna 2024

Why Digitize Buildings?

Building digitalization is no longer the domain of developers alone. It brings better decision-making, cost savings, and reliable data for the entire lifecycle.

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15. března 2024

Data Tools in Construction: How Validorix Helps Us

Validorix evaluates BIM data, suggests steps, and saves hours of manual work. Currently available as a pilot.

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10. února 2024

Reference: Apartment Building in Old Town – Precise Surveying in Historic Center

How we used 3D scanning and automation to prepare documentation materials for an apartment building in the Old Town.

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5. ledna 2025

Building Passport: When It Is Mandatory, How Much It Costs and How It Works

Complete guide to building passports under Czech building law – what it is, when it's required, what penalties apply, and how much it will cost.

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5. ledna 2026

No Documentation for Your House? What to Do According to the New Building Law

Tens of thousands of buildings lack complete documentation. The new building law places responsibility on the owner. How to proceed?

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6. ledna 2026

How to Legalize an Illegal Building in 2024–2025

Retroactive building permit according to Czech construction law. It's not simple, but in many cases it's possible if done correctly.

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7. ledna 2026

Digitizing Old Building Documentation: Why You Can't Do Without It Today

Paper drawings are no longer enough. Documentation digitization is not a luxury, but a basic requirement for renovations, legalization, and sales.

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