Ireland
UK
Scotland
London
A major international conference to raise awareness of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and new digital technologies in the architecture, engineering and construction is to take place in Belfast.
Jon Briggs, broadcast journalist and the original UK voice of Siri, is to host Digital Construction Live 2017 on Friday 17 November at the Europa Hotel.
The conference, which is organised by the NI BIM Regions Group will provide a collaborative platform for best practice to be shared.
The event is free to attend.
BIM and digital construction expert, Melanie Dawson, Head of BIM at GRAHAM Construction, and founder member and Chair of NI BIM Regions Group, said: "The demand for Building Information Modelling (BIM) continues to grow across construction projects in the UK. I think this is partly as a result of the government mandate for BIM Level 2 in 2016 but also because public and private sector clients are increasingly understanding the potential value BIM can bring.
"BIM, digital construction, and indeed the wider industry 4.0 digital revolution in construction presents a very exciting new era for our industry. Progressive businesses have recognised and embraced the importance and potential of BIM processes and technologies in helping drive real business benefits and value."
Digital Construction Live will feature a major exhibition showcasing many of the emerging technologies that are being discussed at the event - from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and 3D laser scanners to wearable technology in virtual reality and augmented reality.
There will also be a 12 metre long, cable-stayed bridge assembled at the event, where attendees can cross the bridge and get the sense of the water flowing beneath as the technology transports them to the virtual environment.
BelMCraft, a computer game based on the globally successful Minecraft platform, which allows players to create and explore a virtual city will also be on display. Developed by researchers from Ulster University, the game is closely aligned to aspects of the building information modelling (BIM) process.
Platinum sponsors of Digital Construction Live 2017 include GRAHAM Construction, Invest Northern Ireland, ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) and AUTODESK.
