Unlocking the Future: Insights from Digital Construction Week 2024
Digital Construction Week 2024 showcased the transformative?power of AI, automation, and standardisation in the AEC industry. Join us as we explore?how these innovations can improve?productivity and collaboration in our?projects.
Confessions of a Digital Leader
Paul Mullett shared his experiences from leading a five-year digital journey at Robert Bird Group . His reflections on critical success factors, practical challenges, points of failure, and personal leadership experiences were both insightful and inspiring.
Mullet emphasised the importance of empowering innovative talents within the company, which can drive innovation from the bottom up and across the organisation. He saw the big picture and the ROI of investing in innovation and people, showing how these investments yield significant returns.
His message was clear: sharing success stories can encourage other teams and sectors to embrace change.
UK BIM Framework – Making it Work for Consultants, Contractors, and Supply Chain Organisations
Dan Rossiter FCIAT from 英国标准协会 provided an overview of the UK BIM Framework. He emphasised the importance of standardising procedures with ISO 19650 to enhance quality and productivity, addressing the shortage of qualified professionals. This session was a great reminder that we don't need to reinvent the wheel for Information Management. Utilising established standards like ISO 19650 can significantly improve our operational efficiency.
The AI Innovations That Will Transform Your Day-to-Day
Jarrod Hall from Bluebeam kicked things off with a session on AI tools designed to reinvent our daily work routines. Hall discussed the latest AI innovations from Bluebeam and how to set them up, emphasising the importance of co-creating with users to shape the software. What really stood out was the immense potential of Bluebeam.
With Bluebeam University offering free courses and a support team to help us get the most out of it, it's clear we should explore this powerful tool further.
Does AI Speed Up the BIM Process?
Lilian Ho from AECOM Engineering UK&I took us through a fascinating presentation on the implementation of AI in BIM. She tackled the challenges and strategic use of AI in this field, highlighting the need for a well-defined strategy. Ho's insights were a real wake-up call.
It's crucial to verify AI's outputs and protect sensitive information to avoid potential pitfalls. This session drove home the importance of a structured approach to using AI effectively in BIM.
How Automation Can Improve Project Delivery: Inside King’s Cross R8
Gordon Clannachan and William Baynes from 奥雅纳 shared their expertise on automating BIM modelling using the Tekla-Grasshopper live link and the benefits of early cloud coordination. They also highlighted the power of data in reporting embodied carbon live and the potential of automating 3D reinforcement modelling using software APIs.
This session was a game-changer. It showed that training our design team to create and use automation scripts can save significant time and money while enhancing quality by automating parts of our workflow.
Future-Proofing Data for the AI Revolution
Alexandra Vasilescu , Phillip Gelberidis , and Mark Lewis MCIAT from Mace delivered a session on future-proofing data for the AI revolution. They discussed Mace's perspectives on AI adoption in the AEC industry and the changing role of the Information Manager. The key takeaway here was the importance of establishing a long-term data strategy. Standardised data can be transformed into valuable information, ultimately becoming knowledge and wisdom. This is crucial for future-proofing our operations.
Ethical and Trustworthy Approach to AI – Why is it Relevant?
A panel discussion featuring Marc Nézet from Nemetschek Group , Pierre Saunal from airc.digital /Let's BIM it! , Sarah Rock from Boodle Hatfield LLP , and Lee Morris from Solibri, Inc. explored AI's role in enhancing efficiency, ensuring safety, and maintaining ethical standards in construction.
This session was extremely thought-provoking. It highlighted the necessity of viewing AI as a colleague rather than just a tool. Clear communication about AI's role and capabilities is essential to harness its potential effectively, ensuring ethical and trustworthy practices are upheld.
BIM in the AI Age: Standardised Data for Collaborative Efficiency
Jordana D. from Perkins&Will and Alini Castro discussed the crucial role of standards and classification systems in BIM. They demonstrated how adhering to ISO 19650 can improve project outcomes by delivering greater consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.
A practical application of ChatGPT in Revit was showcased, illustrating how it helps in standardising naming in the BIM model. This creates a reliable data source that can save time and money, providing valuable insights across projects.
In conclusion, the presentations at Digital Construction Week 2024 highlighted the significant impact of AI, automation, and standardised procedures in the AEC industry. By adopting these innovations and strategies, we can significantly enhance efficiency, quality, and collaboration in our projects.
If you want more details about any of these sessions or have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to reach out to Rubens Lage Lopes or Andrei Cacuri de Sa .
Let's continue the conversation and explore these exciting innovations together!
Digital Construction | Digital & BIM Lead | Women in BIM Mentor | Women in AI | Public Speaker
8 个月Thank you for attending my presentation and for your kind review. I am so pleased that you found it insightful.
Associate Structural and Wind Engineer at Arup
8 个月Very kind review. Thanks very much for attending and I'm glad you found it insightful.
Engineer | Innovation | BIM & AI Products
8 个月Thanks for the coverage, excellent work!
/Managing Director /Architect @airc.digital
8 个月Thank you for the insight, extremely useful. and for the mention in the article. I stand by the fact that we need to think of ''AI as a colleague rather than just a tool'' and look forward to discussing it further with Rubens Lage Lopes in a week.
BIM Manager at Mace
8 个月Thanks for including us in your write up. Happy that you found our talk of interest.