The construction industry is the cornerstone of many African economies. However, it faces many challenges including high carbon emissions, overlapping work streams, cost overruns and lengthy lead times. Building Information Modelling (BIM) has emerged as a transformative tool that addresses these challenges by streamlining the construction process, maximising its limited resources and promoting sustainability. While BIM has progressively gained traction in many African economies, mass adoption in South Africa requires support and intervention from the government and regulatory bodies. The introduction of global standards in BIM represents a pivotal moment in the construction industry and underscores its importance as a catalyst for profound change across various facets of the industry.
he BIM Conference provides a platform for AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operation) professionals to share knowledge and best practices and stay updated on the latest developments in BIM. It serves as a nexus where AECO professionals can explore opportunities for growth and advancement in the sector while addressing key challenges. The current year’s BIM conference will discuss an array of topics including, amongst others, BIM technology advancements shaping the construction industry, sustainability in the construction industry, updates in the regulatory framework and how BIM adoption can be fast-tracked.
Head of Construction Management |City of Cape Town
Senior Application Engineer | MODENA AEC
Chief Executive Officer | Construction Industry Development Board (cidb)
Associate: Maritime Digital Lead | WSP in Africa
Digital Lead | Zutari
Senior Executive Associate |Bentel Associates International
Senior Civil Technician | ROMH Consulting
Virtual Design and Construction(VDC) Manager | Murray & Dickson Construction Group
BIM Specialist | Baker Baynes
Lecturer | University of Cape Town(UCT)
Lecturer University of Johannesburg
07:30 Registration and networking
09:00 Opening remarks from the chairperson
Fabio Companie | Head of Construction Management | City of Cape Town
09:10 Gordon Van Der Heever | Senior Executive Associate | Bentel Associates International
Topic: 7 years into the world of BIM, Current status and how do we accelerate the adoption of BIM
09:50 Thabelo Netshivhungululu | Senior Application Engineer | MODENA AEC
Topic: How are digital twins transforming the construction industry
10:30 Networking tea break
11:00 Bongani Dladla | C.E.O | Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
Topic: The need for National BIM Standardisation
11:40 Amanda Filtane | Lecturer | University of Cape Town (UCT)
Topic: TBC
12:20 Marius Bierman | Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager | Murray & DicksonConstruction Group
Topic: Architecture – Engineering – Construction industry integration: Enhancing stakeholdercollaboration through Building Information Modeling
13:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 Panel Session
Moderator: Fabio Companie | Head of Construction Management | City of Cape Town
Panellist:
15:00 Closing Remarks from Chairperson
Fabio Companie | Head of Construction Management | City of Cape Town
15:15 Networking Tea Break: End of Day 1
07:30 Registration and networking
09:00 Opening remarks from the chairperson
Fabio Companie | Head of Construction Management | City of Cape Town
09:10 Richard Matchett | Digital Lead | Zutari
Topic – TBC
09:50 James Melvill | Associate: Maritime Digital Lead | WSP in Africa
Topic: Digital Engineering for Maritime and Infrastructure
10:30 Networking tea break
11:00 Sakhumzi Tima | Senior Civil Technician | ROMH Consulting
Topic: The benefits of BIM: Showcasing data-centric based approach for project delivery
11:40 Suvaniya Pillay | BIM Specialist | Baker Baynes
Topic: BIM: 6 Considerations for Better Information Management
12:20 Dr. Khululekani Ntakana | Lecturer | University of Johannesburg
Topic : Drivers and barriers to the adoption of BIM by construction firms in South Africa)
13:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 Panel Session
Moderator: Fabio Companie | Head of Construction Management | City of Cape Town
Panellist:
15:00 Closing Remarks from Chairperson
Fabio Companie | Head of Construction Management | City of Cape Town
15:15 Networking Tea Break: End of Conference
Cost per person
NB: Price is in South African Rand. Price displayed exclude VAT.
The Conference targets participants from the following industries, among others:
BIM consultants and experts • Architects • Facility managers • Professionals in the built environment including civil engineers, quantity surveyors, architects and construction managers • Urban planners and designers • Academia and researchers • Technology providers and vendors • Construction consultants, project owners and managers, and developers
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