Speakers from Bryden Wood, Restoration & Renewal (HoP), AECOM, John Lewis & Partners and Heathrow have been confirmed for the DCW 2023 line-up
Digital Construction Week 2023 (DCW) – has announced speakers to feature as part of their education program at the upcoming show at ExCeL London on 17-18 May.
The show features 10 theatres that focus on some of the key areas shaping digital construction, including information management, asset management, geospatial, Net Zero, digital transformation and more.
The event boasts 300+ free-to-attend talks, workshops and demos delivered by expert speakers from across AECO. Attendees will be inspired by actionable insights, data-driven knowledge and practical advice from thought-leaders in the digital built environment.
Highlights from the program include:
Asset Management Stage (sponsored by Glider Technology)
Brand new for 2023, the Asset Management Stage is home to sessions and discussions that join the dots between the construction and operational phases. This includes asset handover, management, maintenance, and operation.
Attendees will learn about the digitised information and strategies available and how they can improve the way assets are managed through their lifecycle.
- Airports of the future: How to mitigate risk and create greater certainty: BIM manager at DAA, Michael Early, will present how to structure data for better project delivery; define what data is meaningful for asset management to contractor and subcontractor partners, as well as how to deliver projects digitally
- Standardising information requirements: Standard Information Approach Implementation lead at GIIG Shahida Rajabdeen will share what the Standard Information Approach is and how it can be applied within organisations
- The Museum of London – Smart Delivery and Operation: Hosted by Irina Gales, senior digital construction manager at Sir Robert McAlpine, will cover the project objectives, requirements, and the digital tools that have been selected to support the project’s delivery and clients aspirations to be “the Smartest museum in the world”
Information Management Stage & Information Management Exchange (sponsored by UK BIM Framework and in partnership with nima)
The Information Management Stage (IMS) hosts a series of presentations and panel sessions looking at the benefits of the shift from BIM to Information Management. Topics include product data, interoperability, digital twins, net zero and the Golden Thread.
The Information Management Exchange (IMX) provides a space for attendees to network, share ideas and learn from one another. The informal and interactive format includes workshops, drop-in clinics, networking sessions, open mics and panel debates.
- Delivering valuable data: Government & Industry Interoperability Group (GIIG)’s Paul Wilkinson will cover the group’s Code of Practice for Technologies; how the code can support procurement to improve data delivery, as well as how attendees can be a part of the future development of the code
- Information chaos theory revisited: Principles and concepts of Information Management- Digital Construction Award winner Emma Hooper, associate director and head of R&D at Bond Bryan Digital, will help visitors gain an appreciation and understanding of information theory, and how it applies to construction. She will also cover what the future of information management may look like and if we are on the right path to achieving it
- UK BIM Framework Overview: led by sector lead at BSI, Dan Rossiter FCIAT’s session will look at the role of the UK BIM Framework and how it supports government policy
- The client Information Management Platform: presented at the IMX by John Hall, Information Management Platform Implementation at GIIG, this presentation will outline the benefits of the platform approach for client organisations
Geospatial Theatre (sponsored by Pix4D and Murphy Geospatial)
The programme at the Geospatial Theatre goes beyond hardware, exploring the geospatial technologies that give us a precise understanding of the physical world, helping to solve some of the many challenges we find in the built environment.
The stage will be busy with DCW 2023 speakers covering a stream of case studies, research projects and debates linked to location data and mapping, smart cities, estates management, the future of transportation networks, machine controls, the connected site and more.
- Embracing the 5th Dimension in AEC through a GeoBIM perspective: GIS analyst at Skanska UK, Izzy McLees, will demonstrate how GeoBIM can be used as an enhanced collaboration tool in both building and infrastructure projects
- Post-disaster management in smart cities: Ezgi Şendil, product development team lead in a startup and a MSc. Student in Earthquake Engineering, will talk about the importance of pre-disaster planning in smart cities and the role of technology in enhancing disaster response efforts
- The value of location data: Ordnance Survey’s director of international, Juliet Ezechie, will uncover how location data can be used to benefit the construction industry in planning, stakeholder engagement, and emergency response
Innovation Stage (sponsored by Sir Robert McAlpine)
The Innovation Stage at DCW is perfect for those interested in seeing some of the most exciting technological advances in construction and engineering. Learn through live demos and installations in robotics, additive manufacturing, UAV construction, wearable technology and much more.
- Artificial Intelligence to predict future outcomes in Programmes, do we need big data?: Danilo Arba, programme director & PMO Lead LATAM, MACE Group, will explore how real life case studies on the application of AI in PMO’s
- The role of generative AI in driving innovation in the built environment: Mar Zumaquero Gomez, global innovation management director at Arcadis will outline how the impact of the ChatGPT revolution in the built environment can increase productivity, knowledge sharing and creativity among industry professionals
- Automating Architecture: Radically rethinking what and how we build: Mollie Claypool, CEO of Automated Architecture (AUAR) has the answers for visitors wishing to learn how contractor/GCs can access automation to build better, how to rethink the supply chain of construction or how a micro factory network can scale globally
People & Change Theatre (sponsored by Women in BIM)
The transformational nature of the digitalisation of the built environment requires focus in three key areas: people, process and technology. This is why it is important that the People and Change theatre returns in 2023.
Sessions will focus on topics including behavioural change, how to embrace new ways of working, using tech to engage and communicate with staff, strategies for inclusivity, diversity, collaboration and wellbeing in the workplace.
- More than bricks and mortar: Building up communities through major construction: Rudie Masukume, community and stakeholder engagement officer, skills and employment officer at Costain Group will discuss why transparency is key to making the most of achievements and future success, as well as engaging supporters and stakeholders through digital communications and practical example
- Neurodiversity, the hidden me: Richard Gwilt, digital construction manager at Kier uncovers how disability highlights inefficiencies in current methods of working and why accommodation does not need to be daunting
- Driving excellence in digital skills – A case for investment in people: Kirsti Wells, business development manager at BSI Group, will highlight why implementing training within organisations, and expanding knowledge internally, will enhance collaboration and productivity
Net Zero Stage (sponsored by Autodesk and in partnership with ZERO)
A huge shift towards achieving Net Zero is underway within all industries, and the built environment is no exception, echoed by the government’s plan to build back ‘better, faster and greener’.
DCW 2023 speakers on the Net Zero Stage, in partnership with ZERO, will help visitors navigate how digital tools, methods, and skills are improving the performance of projects and leading to lower emissions.
- Sustainable construction in action – how the design office can cut carbon now: Megan Greig, senior engineer at Elliott Wood will outline the five benefits of digital carbon tools and how digital tools and ‘digital twins’ can help decide what materials can be re-used in a circular economy, with practical examples of how to make more informed and sustainable decisions during the design phase
- We want a net zero emissions construction industry, do you?: Johnathan Munkley, co-founder of ZERO Construct, will host an introduction to the ZERO Playbook, ZERO community, and its goals; touching on how carbon, cost and net operating income are linked
Transformation Hub (sponsored by Nemetschek and Vectorworks)
Since its introduction in 2018, the Transformation Hub has helped companies and individuals embrace new ways of working by providing leadership and guidance on the implications of technology and innovation on their business. The Hub returns for 2023, boasting hand-picked panel discussions and presentations exploring business transformation, with a focus on the practicalities of digitalisation.
- How data can enable accelerated delivery of critical national infrastructure: Kevin Reeves, industry director – energy & utilities at Microsoft discusses the impacts of the 4th industrial revolution, and cross sector alignment of digital transformation will also be covered
- Digital disruption of the construction industry: Huda As’ad, UKI capital projects lead at Accenture, will outline the key ways in which the industry can improve efficiency and productivity through data insights
- Platform 9 3/4 – Are we quite there for this digital construction journey?: Andrew Pryke, managing director at BAM Design and BAM Construct UK will present the session defining what a Platform is, what can be included in a Platform, and overcoming challenges
All these DCW 2023 speakers and more can be seen over 17-18 May
These are just some of the hundreds of speaker sessions on offer at Digital Construction Week this year. Browse the full programme at www.digitalconstructionweek.com/programme.
Register now for DCW 2023 here.
