UKCW
FREE CPD-FEST AT UKCW
KEEN TO GET UP TO SPEED ON DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION ?
A free , three-day programme of seminars and CPD sessions on all aspects of BIM and digital construction is being hosted by the UK BIM Alliance through its partnership with UK Construction Week ( UKCW ) this year .
The first major live event in construction since the end of lockdown , UK Construction Week takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on 5-7 October .
The Digital Construction Hub at UKCW will feature more than 30 presentations over these three days , and over 10 hours of learning .
Highlights include an interactive workshop from Birmingham City University exploring the usefulness of Augmented Reality as a visual design tool for urban design projects , and a talk on how Kier ’ s HMP Five Wells project for the Ministry of Justice has provided the perfect storm for digital advancement ; with an intelligent client , a digitally enabled and committed supply-chain , technological investment and forward-thinking people .
There will be a practical session from one of the leading legal specialists in BIM to review common risks , causes of disputes and how to mitigate them . A deep dive into how Buro Happold has adopted BIM and upskilled its staff will provide very practical advice around skills and development and how they dealt with key legal and contractual risks along the way .
Among many other sessions , there will also be presentations on the UK BIM Framework ’ s standards and guidance , on the national digital twin programme , and on the latest developments from the Seismic II consortium which is working with BIM and digital software vendors to create a new type of platform for the offsite construction of schools , hospitals and other major projects .
The Digital Construction Hub is sponsored by Procore which will also deliver practical case studies and high impact training sessions every day . All seminars are free to attend and will be suitable for many professionals ’ CPD .
Pam Bhandal , engagement co-lead at the UK BIM Alliance , says :
“ We are planning to be at UK Construction Week in person this year with three days of exciting presentations . Days one and three will focus on Information Management using BIM , with case studies , panel discussions , the UK BIM Framework and a look ahead to the future of digital . Day two will have a manufacturing focus with content specifically for manufacturers .
“ As a comprehensive programme of content to bring people upto-date with developments in BIM , sharing real life experiences of implementation and tips on how you achieve the benefits on offer from digitalisation , I don ’ t think you ’ ll find anything better this year .”
Nathan Garnett , UKCW event director , says :
“ UKCW is delighted to have partnered with the UK BIM Alliance on the curation of our Digital Construction Hub programme in 2021 , after having pivoted to an online programme in 2020 . That was an excellent programme , and we can ’ t wait to see the next one delivered live at the NEC Birmingham this October . It will be a good opportunity for the BIM community to be able to come together face-to-face at UKCW in October , and to celebrate the advancements made in digital construction over the last 18 months .”
UKCW 2021 is expected to attract more than 20,000 specifiers and buyers with at least 300 exhibitors providing launches , demos and offers on more than 6,000 products .
Free registration to UK Construction Week is now open : ukconstructionweek-2021-visitor . reg . buzz / pr
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