Welcome to BIM Today December 2023, which explores everything from the rise of cyber-physical infrastructure and the role of digital twins in achieving net zero, to how construction technology can help to reduce the billions lost to error, improve management of key networks and even rebuild war-torn Ukraine
In BIM Today December 2023’s cover story, Dan Rossiter of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists explores the emerging concept of cyber-physical infrastructure, which looks to harness the UK’s strengths in AI, digital twins and robotics to help create a more digital-led built environment.
Other highlights include Paul Wilkinson of nima examining the acceleration of digital transformation in 2024, James Franklin of Kier Strategic Projects exploring the role of digital twins the race to net zero and the Institution of Engineering & Technology discussing ethics in AI.
In addition, Dr Graham Kelly of BIM Academy makes the case for pushing construction’s boundaries though technology, Cliff Smith of the Get It Right Initiative discusses how it can reduce costly errors across the sector and Yves Padrines of Nemetschek says digital tools have a key role to play in rebuilding Ukraine.
We also look at the Women in BIM conference, which took place in London in November, and preview Futurebuild 2024.
There is much more besides. Here’s a selection of what’s in BIM Today’s December 2023 edition:
Cyber-physical infrastructure aims to build on the UK’s strengths in technologies such as AI, digital twins and robotics to help create a more digital built environment and address key challenges such as tackling climate change and supporting sustainable growth. Dan Rossiter FCIAT of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists takes a look.
nima – formerly the UK BIM Alliance – wants to help UK businesses deliver a strong return on their investments by accelerating digital transformation in 2024, says Paul Wilkinson.
Many people feel uncertain or even wary about ethics in AI. Despite this, AI is already behind three times more daily tasks than we think, a new report from the Institution of Engineering & Technology has revealed.
The ambition to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is one we are all familiar with, but debate continues around how we get there. Could digital twins hold the key in the built environment? James Franklin, digital construction lead at Kier Strategic Projects, examines the evidence.
In the wake of unprecedented challenges, Ukraine stands at the threshold of a monumental rebuilding task. Against this backdrop, the role of digital construction tools emerges as a cornerstone in reimagining Ukraine’s future
On 22 November, there was a unique celebration of women in digital roles in the AEC industry, a celebration that united trusted voices from across the globe to talk about the myriad of technological advancements driving the future of the digital built environment and BIM.
Faced with rising demand and expectations, construction firms are going digital to create future infrastructure, says Mary Kay Sheahan of Bentley.
New technologies, such as AI, are playing an increasingly important role in construction and should be embraced to push the sector’s boundaries, says Dr Graham Kelly, managing director of BIM Academy.
Jon Butler, head of digital engineering at Murphy Geospatial, looks at the role of digital twins in the manufacturing sector and the importance of good data foundations.
National Highways, the government-owned company responsible for operating, maintaining and improving motorways and major roads, has embraced geospatial technology that for the first time gives staff a real-time view of the network.
