Background: The emerging Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC)/Facility Management (FM) industry promotes life cycle process and collaborative way of working. Currently, many efforts have been contributed for professional integrated design/construction/maintenance process, there are very few practical methods that can enable a professional designer to effectively interact and collaborate with end-users/clients on a functional level. Method: This paper tries to address the issue via the utilisation of computer game software combined with Building Information Modelling (BIM). Game-engine technology is used due to its intuitive controls, immersive 3D technology and network capabilities that allow for multiple simultaneous users. BIM has been specified due to the growing trend in industry for the adoption of the design method and the 3D nature of the models, which suit a game engine's capabilities.

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Employers could be liable to pay more compensation if they do not follow a new code of practice relating to grievance and discipline procedures. Gareth Edwards introduces the changes and what they will mean for employers as well as employees.