The new age of construction: technology as an enabler

Join us for this virtual conference to discover how advancements in technology are boosting productivity, streamlining construction processes, generating data to inform strategic decisions and supporting whole-life performance.

Preferential rates available for CIRIA, Buildoffsite and UK BIM Alliance members.

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Background
The construction sector is undergoing rapid transformation as organisations exploit new technologies, innovations and techniques. While policy continues to be a key driver, COVID-19 is proving an accelerator. Collaboration and a concerted industry effort are needed to capitalise on this potential; not only for built environment and asset management outcomes, but for wider society and the economy to reap the benefits.

This conference will consider the recent advances in good practice and performance improvement and explore the industry’s response to global trends, challenges and opportunities through illustrative case studies. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss what changes the industry needs to make, and what technology and innovations it should adopt and develop to modernise the ecosystem.

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Why attend
• Understand the trends and policy impacting the construction industry
• Learn how technology and processes are reshaping the sector
• Be inspired by case studies demonstrating how various technologies and
approaches deliver better value and support whole-life performance
• Discover relevant CIRIA guidance aimed at driving digital transformation
• Debate what technology and innovations industry should focus on next
• Earn valuable CPD

Who should attend
• Clients
• Consultants
• Contractors
• Civil engineers
• Digital experts
• Property managers
• Infrastructure asset managers
• Building and facilities managers

Sponsorship opportunities
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Susan Richards.

When
Wednesday 10 March 2021
09:30 - 16:45

Programme
09:30 Welcome and introduction
Sam Stacey, Challenge Director – Transforming Construction, Innovate UK

09:40 Keynote: How are technology and processes reshaping the
construction industry?
• Hear about the trends, challenges and opportunities facing the industry
• How are process and technology contributing to productivity
and performance?
Neil Thompson, Head of Construction Innovation Hub Programme,
Centre for Digital Built Britain

10:10 Part I: How are technology and processes enabling whole-life asset performance?
A series of case studies demonstrating how various technologies and
approaches deliver better value and support whole-life performance.

Advanced numerical modelling
Mark Greatorex-Davies, Geotechnical Engineer, Royal HaskoningDHV

Structural health monitoring
Dr Graham Webb, Principal Engineer, WSP

Deterioration modelling
Leo McKibbins, Technical Director and
Chris Power, Engineering Geologist, Mott MacDonald

10:55 Break

11:15 Part II: How are technology and processes enabling whole-life
asset performance?

Non-destructive evaluation
Dave Cousins CEng MICE, Principal Engineer, James Fisher Testing Services

Detecting hidden defects
Amrit Ghose, National Framework Director, Waterman Group

Unmanned aerial vehicles
Peter Kinghan, Technical Director, SLR Consulting

12:00 Expert panel: The path to whole-life performance
• What is really going on in industry? Is it adopting a whole-life approach?
• Why should the industry adopt a whole-life approach mentality?
• What is key to achieving this?

Panellists:
Dr Philip Smith, Technical Director, Maritime & Aviation, Royal HaskoningDHV
Dr Graham Webb, Principal Engineer, WSP
Leo McKibbins, Technical Director, Mott MacDonald
Dave Cousins CEng MICE, Principal Engineer, James Fisher Testing Services
Amrit Ghose, National Framework Director, Waterman Group
Peter Kinghan, Technical Director, SLR Consulting

Moderator:
Dr Jennifer Schooling, Director, Centre for Smart Infrastructure and
Construction, University of Cambridge

12:30  Lunch

13:30 Welcome back

13:40 Delivering net zero carbon in the built environment: how can technology help?
• How will industry achieve net zero across the whole value chain by 2050?
• What technologies and business models will evolve to meet this target?
Stephen Boyle, Strategic Programme Manager, Zero Waste Scotland
Lara Young, Group Carbon Manager, Costain

14:15 Data: driving the construction revolution
• How does data enable construction to plan projects, improve operational
efficiency, reduce and predict downtime, and drive better outcomes?
Paul Wilkinson, Technology Group Chair, UK BIM Alliance;
Managing Director, PWcom.co.uk Ltd; and Editor, ExtranetEvolution.com
Tom Butcher, Head of Industry Consultancy, Met Office

14:50 Break

15:00 Concurrent interactive workshops: The role of technology to improve
productivity, processes and sustainability
• Identify challenges: where are the gaps?
• Explore opportunities: what should technology focus on next?

Delegates to choose one from the following three sessions:
Productivity Philip Proctor, Head of Research, Highways England
Processes Marek Suchocki, EMEA Sales Development Executive,
Autodesk
Sustainability Ivor Barbrook, Head of Digital Construction, BAM Nuttall

15:45 Break

16:00 Report back: Modernising the construction ecosystem: what will drive
the revolution?
• What changes does industry need to make?
• What technology and innovations should industry be adopting or
developing?
• What does the future of construction look like?

Panellists:
Philip Proctor, Head of Research, Highways England
Marek Suchocki, EMEA Sales Development Executive, Autodesk
Ivor Barbrook, Head of Digital Construction, BAM Nuttall

Moderator:
Sam Stacey, Challenge Director – Transforming Construction, Innovate UK

16:40 Closing remarks

Fees
CIRIA members £65 + VAT
Buildoffsite members* £65 + VAT
UK BIM Alliance members** £100 + VAT Non-members £130 + VAT

*Buildoffsite members: please contact Sarah Macpherson to register your place.
**UK BIM Alliance members: please register online and input the designated promotional code when you proceed to check out in order to benefit from this rate which expires on 9 March.

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When
10/03/2021 - 10/03/2021
Where
Virtual conference, UNITED KINGDOM
 
 

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