The hard talk between the Built Environment, technology vendors, construction experts and academia happens from 23-24 May 2017 at the Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg.The “Open Knowledge Lounge” is your window into the world of digital construction. Click here for the full programme!
Here local and international industry experts, consultants and influencers from academia and other institutions will discuss the “Digital needs of the Construction Industry,” while unpacking the strides that have been taken, and the road that the South African industry still needs to travel to fully unlock the true value of these tools.
Topics such as 3D-printing in construction, collaboration across design and engineering, the Internet of things, Software as a Service (SaaS) and BIM (Building Information Modelling) are discussed.
At the same time, you will meet hundreds of exhibitors from across the construction supply chain. The expo with the latest technologies for the entire Built Environment, free workshops and a “drone zone” invite architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and any other professional in the construction industry to get to grips with the latest trends.
The “Digital Construction Expo” is co-located with the massive “African Construction Week” which will attract over 9,000 visitors.
Says Programme Director and Executive Director of the BIM Institute, Vaughan Harris, “Whilst knowledge and education are worthwhile, gaining full understanding from Building Information Modelling – BIM means engaging fully with stakeholders across the board, from institutions, government, suppliers to FM teams – this is easier said than done. The debate starts here!”
Who will be on the panel of speakers?
The panel will be chaired by the BIM Institute’s executive director, Vaughan Harris.
Invited panel speakers include senior representatives from HDR International Executive (Germany), * CANBIM (Canadian BIM Council), SAIA, ASAQS, SAICE, SARMA,, CIOB, Cidb, Wits University and NMMU University.
For the full programme with hot topics such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), the multibillion dollar drone industry and 3D printing, please visit: http://www.biminstitute.org.za/open-knowledge-lounge or contact Julia Barton-Hill on julia@biminstitute.org.za
