CitA BIM Gathering 2023 Programme

TheProgramme

6th CitA BIM Gathering, a virtual and in-person conference.

18th - 20th September 2023

Organisation Committee

Alan Hore, Technological University Dublin & CitA

Suzanne Purcell, CitA

Mella Ruadh, CitA

Gerard Nicholson, Atlantic Technological University

Mike Tofton, BRE Group

Mary Flynn, Dublin City Council

David Mullen, Engineering Documentation

Antonio Ianni, GS1 Ireland

Claire Penny, Invicara

Ryan Dempsey, Technological University Dublin

Finola Deavy, Technological University of the Shannon, Midlands

Gervase Cunningham, Ulster University

Ibrahim Motawa, Ulster University

Scientific Committee

Dr. Mark Kelly, Atlantic Technological University

Dr. Martin Taggart, Atlantic Technological University

Dr. Nigel Craig, Glasgow Caledonian University

Dr. Joe Harrington, Munster Technological University

Dr. Tara Brooks, Queens University Belfast

Dr. Faris Elghaish, Queens University Belfast

Dr. Brian Graham, South East Technological University

Dr. Ahmed Hassan, Technological University Dublin

Dr. Alan Hore, Technological University Dublin

Dr. Barry McAuley, Technological University Dublin

Dr. Mark Mulville, Technological University Dublin

Dr. Róisín Murphy, Technological University Dublin

Dr. Marek Rebow, Technological University Dublin

Professor Roger West, Trinity College Dublin

Professor Ibrahim Motowa, Ulster University

Dr. Ciaran McNally, University College Dublin

Dr. James O’Donnell, University College Dublin

Professor Robert Amore, The University of Auckland

Professor Jason Underwood, University of Salford

Welcome Note

Programme Day One (Monday 18th September)

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Programme Day Two (Tuesday 19th September) page 6

Programme Day Three (Wednesday 20th September) page 7

BIM Gathering 2023 Awards page 10

The Keynote Speakers page 11

Our Sponsors page 15

What’s coming up page 22

Welcome Note, by Alan Hore.

We are delighted to announce that the CitA BIM Gathering will be hosted in Athlone on the 20th of September 2023. The conference seeks to continue to focus on BIM as it remains at the centre of a digital transformation of the construction sector and the built environment.

BIM is much more than a digital technology, it should be considered as a strategic and complete methodology to increase construction productivity by delivering cost savings, improved construction and exploitation management, better environmental performance and quality, enhanced transparency, and collaboration across the industry.

Since the inaugural BIM Gathering in 2013, much progress has been made by the Irish construction industry’s use of BIM and digital technologies. In more recent years the important work of the CSG Innovation and Digital Adoption Group, Enterprise Ireland’s “The Irish Advantage” programme, funding of the Build Digital Project and the Construct Innovate centre of excellence are all examples of national initiatives that have helped collectively to raise the profile of the importance of supporting digital adoption and BIM in the Irish construction sector. The Irish Government should be commended on these initiatives, but there is much work yet to be done for a more connected national effort to encourage the Irish construction industry to adoption BIM and Open BIM to help drive their sustained growth and unlock the impasse of poor productivity and inefficiency.

In this 6th edition of the BIM Gathering conference, we are delighted with the number of papers and attendees. The scientific committee has ensured the selection of high-quality papers in order to guarantee a highly relevant conference programme. We will also importantly hear from both national and international public and private sector stakeholders on the importance of BIM and, in particular, Open BIM, as it is high time that the work of buildingSMART International becomes more visible in Ireland.

Only those who have experienced the organisation of such an important event and its related actions will understand how much effort goes into the preparation for this conference and CitA welcomes the support we have received from right across Ireland.

Placing the Gathering at the centre of Ireland is a strategic decision to unite our industry north and south to embrace BIM and Open BIM in our sector.

We have worked closely with members of the organisation committee, scientific committee, the CitA Board, our conference sponsors, and with the Technological University of the Shannon (Midlands) on the conference.

I look forward to meeting you all in person in Athlone for a very stimulating and enjoyable conference.

Dr. Alan Hore, TU Dublin and Co-Founder of CitA

12.00 - 12.05

The Programme: Day One. Monday 18th September (Online).

Opening Address: Alan Hore, CitA Director, Conference Chair.

12.05 - 12.25

Keynote Address: An Overview of buildingSMART Standards Léon van Berlo, buildingSMART International. and Solutions:

12.25 - 12.45

12.45 - 13.05

Accelerating BIM adoption: Alan Hore, TU Dublin & CitA.

Keynote Address: Generative AI: A Panacea or a Risk Minefield: May Winfield, Buro Happold.

13.05 - 13.20 Q&A

Breakouts Chair: Alan Hore, TU Dublin & CitA Chair: Ibrahim Motawa, Ulster Universty

13.20 - 13.35A review on BIM Adoption in the Indian AEC Digital Product Passport and the adoption of Industry: Barriers and Action Plan: GS1 Standards for identification:

Rhijul Sood, IIT Guwahati . Seán Dennison and Antonio Ianni, GS1 Ireland.

13.35 - 13.50Promoting Early Collaboration, Communication and LeveragingThe Case for a Small BIM Project Standard (sBIM) in use of BIM between Project Stakeholders for Generating Effective Ireland for Micro & SME: Knowledge in Information Protocols:

Khin S. Myat, University of Salford. Jonathan Reinhardt, TU Dublin.

13.50 - 14.05 Q&A Q&A

14.05 - 14.10

Closing Address: Alan Hore, CitA Director, Conference Chair

12.00 - 12.05

The Programme: Day Two. Tuesday 19th September (Online).

Opening Address: Alan Hore, CitA Director, Conference Chair.

12.05 - 12.25

Keynote Address: Can we predict the impact of AI on construction, Ronan Collins, HSS Engineering. by drawing insights from the last 20 years of digital transformation?

12.25 - 12.45

Keynote Address: BIM adoption in public projects in Chile: Carolina Soto Ogueta, Planbim_Corfo. Strategies and collaboration for the digital transformation of the Construction industry:

12.45 - 13.05Delivery Phase to Management Phase, how to ensure success Brendan O’Riordan, Dalux through open BIM principles:

13.05 - 13.20 Q&A

Breakouts Chair: Ciaran McNally, UCD.

Chair: Mary Flynn, Dublin City Council.

13.20 - 13.35The Telecommunications Life-cycle information exchange An investigation into Ireland’s BIM skills gap. (TLie) Data Model:

Shawn O’Keeffe, BIM and Scan.

Guadalupe Centanni, DPS Group.

13.35 - 13.50Framework for the implementation of a BIM-Based NBS and CitA Digital Construction Survey 2023. Data Analytics approach for Construction Adjudication within the United Kingdom: David Bain, NBS.

Ibrahim Motawa, Ulster University.

13.50 - 14.05 Q&A Q&A

14.05 - 14.10

Closing Address: Alan Hore, CitA Director, Conference Chair

The Programme: Day Three. Wednesday Morning 20th September (in-person).

09.00 - 09.05 Opening Address: Alan Hore, CitA Director, Conference Chair

09.00 - 09.05 Opening Address: Alan Hore, CitA Director, Conference Chair. 09.05 - 09.15 Welcome Address: Cllr. Louise Heavin, Green Party, Mayor of Athlone-Moate.

09.15 - 09.35 Keynote Address: The Unexpected Road, from Premise to Prediction: David Philp, Cohesive Group.

09.35 - 09.55 Keynote Address: The European Commission’s project on the Georgios Kontopoulos, PwC, Athens Greece. digitalisation of the built environment, public procurement and SMEs in construction:

09.55 - 10.15 Keynote Address: Digital Project Delivery - Regional Building: Enda Geraghty and Jessica Hartnett, John Sisk & Son.

10.15 - 10.35

Keynote Address: Determining and Enabling ROI with Simon Tritschler, BAM. Digital Technology: 10.35 - 10.55How Diatec Enables Digital Transformation within Architecture, Jonathan Reinhardt, Diatec. Engineering & Construction

Breakout details overleaf

Breakouts

Location

Marina Suite 1

BIM for MMC

The Programme: Day Three. Wednesday Morning 20th September (in-person).

Marina Suite 2

Better Data for All

11.30 - 11.45

Chair: Ken Thomas, SETU.

Pat Kirwan, C+W O'Brien Architects

Chair: Paul Vesey, TUS.

The Implementation of Data Management and Parametric 5D Procedures during the Construction Phase:

Davide Pinchiroli, Conack Construction.

DeConstein Suite

BIM for Lifecycle

Chair: Alan Duffy, TUS.

Building Information Management

Frameworks for Enabling

Circular Economy within the Built Environment:

Sadaf Dalirazar, ARUP and UCD.

Earl’s Suite

Workflow Efficiency

Chair: Barry McAuley, TU Dublin.

BIM in the SME: our 10 year Journey:

Mel McGerr, MMA Architects.

11.50 - 12.05

Lean BIM: an Engineer’s Perspective:

Brian Lahiff, GARLAND.

BIM Bundle: A manufacturer’s approach to digital project specification:

Jonathan Rogers, Kingspan.

Framework for the automation of Embodied Carbon calculations for Interior Architecture:

Léa Laurent, O’Connell Mahon.

Effective Workflows and On-Ramps to the Revit Energy Analysis Model:

Simon Whelan, FenestraPro.

12.10 - 12.25

How does the interoperability of BIM digital technologies in modern methods of DfMA Construction impact the workflows in the AEC sector?

Kieran O’Neill, TU Dublin & Waterman Moylan Consulting Engineers.

Addressing the talent gap through dynamic BIM training:

David Mullen, Engineering Documentation.

Digital Twins and beyond, integrating BIM and GIS for Urban Transformation:

Peshawa Mohammed, TU Dublin.

A Critical Analysis of Speed and Accuracy When Updating Structural As-Built BIMs with Visual Programming and Point-Cloud Survey Data:

Rubens Lage Lopes, BAM UK & Ireland.

12.30 - 12.45

Digital Modular Construction:

Mark Whitehead, CPAC Modular.

TUS Digital Twin Project - an analogue odyssey:

Paul Vesey, TUS.

Using BIM technologies to calculate and visualise the global warming potential of building materials:

Challenges and opportunities for automating physical compliance on construction sites:

Ankur Mitra, TU Dublin. 12.45 -

Ryan Dempsey, TU Dublin.

13.00 - 13.50

Breakouts

Location

The Programme: Day Three. Wednesday Afternoon 20th September (in-person).

Lunch

13.50 - 14.05

Marina Suite 1

Emerging Skills & Roles

Chair: Mary Flynn, Dublin City Council

Skills Matter – enabling the construction sector to address global energy requirements through up-skilling:

Barry McAuley, TU Dublin.

Marina Suite 2

Smart Case Studies

Chair: Ahmed Hassan, TU Dublin

The Adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to Facilitate Health Promotion within an Oncology Day Ward:

Jennifer McAuley, TOT Architects & TU Dublin.

De Constein Suite

Cost Management

Chair: Alan Hore, TU Dublin & CitA

Barriers to BIM Implementation for Cost Management in Irish Construction Industry:

Uchenna Sampson Igwe, TU Dublin.

Earl’s Suite

Lean Construction

Chair: Brian Lahiff, GARLAND

What are the barriers and enablers to the implementation of lean digital construction for the Irish civil engineering sector?

Ronan Hayes, Walls Construction.

14.10 - 14.25

How DASBE can provide up-skilling for a Lean Green Digital construction sector:

Elisabeth O'Brien, DASBE

14.10 - 14.25 Q&A

The Integration between BIM and Real-Time Data – Opportunities and Challenges: An Irish Case Study:

Ahmed Hassan, TU Dublin.

Plenary: Marina Suite Chair, Alan Hore, CitA Director.

14.45 - 15.05Driving Change through Digital Futures:

15.05 - 15.25Delivering BIM requirements for public work contracts:

15.25 - 15.45Unleashing the Power of Real-Time Data for Improved

Provision for digital quantification learning on quantity surveying programmes: drivers and barriers:

Gervase Cunningham, Ulster University.

The Development of a Lean Digital Construction (BIM) innovation framework for Irish Construction SMEs: Marina Andreou, TU Dublin.

Tony Woods, Midland Steel.

Stephen Lynam, OGP.

Jason Rymer, GagaMuller. Project Performance:

15.45 - 15.55 Q&A

15.55 - 16.00 Closing Address and Paper Award Presentations: Alan Hore, CitA Director, Conference .

16.00-16.30 Refreshments

The BIM Gathering 2023 Awards

CitA BIM Gathering Best Paper Awards

Best Industry Paper

Sponsored by BAM UK & Ireland

Best Academic Paper

Sponsored by Mercury

Best Early Researcher Paper

Sponsored by NSAI

The Keynote Speakers

Léon van Berlo, Global Director of Commercial, Legal and Digital Risks, buildingSMART International.

Léon van Berlo is a distinguished figure in buildingSMART, significantly influencing the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. His expertise in building information modeling (BIM) and commitment to promoting open standards have helped shape the global approach to

construction technology. Van Berlo’s strategic insights and practical experience have driven innovation and improved interoperability in the industry, earning him recognition as a thought leader in his field.

Ronan Collins, Digital Engineering Lead, HSS Engineers Bhd

Ronan Collins is a chartered engineer with over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. He is passionate about BIM and has dedicated his career to driving innovation and digital transformation in the industry.

Ronan has implemented digital solutions and services for large-scale developments all over the world, including airports, hotels, railways, universities, exhibition centres, casinos, and complex industrial projects. He is a certified BIM Manager and provides expert advice on the specification, planning, and implementation of digital engineering processes.

Always willing to share his knowledge and experience with others, Ronan regularly talks about how to get the maximum value from BIM at conferences. Using project examples, he provides practical insights on the dos and don’ts of digital transformation for engineering and construction.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in the field of BIM!

Enda Geraghty, BIM Lead, John Sisk & Son

Enda has over 9 years’ of experience on BIM projects in the engineering consultancy and construction sectors. He joined Sisk in 2015 where he started as a BIM Engineer on Irelands first public works contract with BIM level 2 requirements. Enda was a key member of the team

involved in achieving BIM Level 2 accreditation within John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd. and ensures the company’s approach to Digital Project Delivery is implemented across the projects within his region. Enda is currently the BIM Lead for Regional Building within Sisk.

The Keynote Speakers

Procurement

Jessica has been with Sisk for 8 years working across the UK and Ireland. Joining as an Engineer on a large scale civil project, Jessica worked with the Civil and Rail business units working on various performance improvement projects upgrading the digital delivery on projects,

including being part of the team to achieve ISO19650 accreditation in 2020. Having returned to Ireland in 2023, Jessica is currently Information Systems Manager for Regional Building within Sisk.

Georgios Kontopoulos is a Chartered Engineer with extended experience in strategy development and execution of major capital projects and reform programmes in Greece, the United Kingdom and France. As a Manager at PwC Greece, he actively supports the European Commission towards the digitalisation of the built environment, preparing the ground for a construction data space, supporting the digitalisation of building permit systems, and promoting the adoption of BIM in public

procurement across Member States. Georgios is also involved with the development of the national BIM Strategy & Roadmap for the Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. In the past, as a Civil Engineer, Georgios acquired important experience in the design management and construction of large rail and high-rise building projects in London.

Stephen Lynam has worked in the construction industry for 35 years, commencing his career on site as a general operative in the private sector, progressing into design as a Civil Engineering Technician in the Office of Public Works, and Architectural Technician in the Department of Education and Skills. There, he furthered his studies and became a Civil Engineer in 2007 and completed a master’s degree in information communication technology at Dublin Institute of Technology in 2015.

Stephen moved to a new position as Technical Adviser for Construction Contracts in the Office of Government Procurement in 2018. In his role there he has the responsibility to develop a plan for the implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) across Public Works Contracts and the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF). As a seasoned construction professional within the Civil Service, he is passionate about advancing BIM in Ireland and in particular, for the Public Works Contracts.

Jessica Hartnett, Information Systems Manager, John Sisk & Son

Georgios Kontopoulos, Manager, PwC

Stephen Lynam, The Office of Government

The Keynote Speakers

Carolina Soto is the Executive Director of Planbim_Corfo, a program of the Chilean government. Since Planbim’s inception in 2015, she has led this initiative which aims to foster the digital transformation of the AEC industry at a country level. In addition, she was Chair of the Latin American BIM Governments Network from 2019

to 2022, and is currently a partner at Factor Digital, a consulting firm focused on Digital Transformation. She is an architect from the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile and holds a Master of Science degree in Design and Computation from MIT.

David Philp is Chief Value Officer at Cohesive Group. With over 30 years in industry, David is a Chartered Construction Manager by background. He has previously worked with Balfour Beatty, Mace and AECOM. As CVO he is responsible for driving customer-centricity and creating sustainable value for clients across their asset lifecycle and portfolios. David has been involved in delivering innovative projects, digital change strategies and digital asset management strategies across the globe.

He was seconded in the UK Cabinet Office in 2011 as Head of BIM Implementation and has been a key contributor to the UK public sector BIM mandate. He was also Chair of the Scottish BIM Delivery Group through the Scottish Futures Trust delivering the BIM requirements of the Scottish Government. David is Co-Vice Chair of BE-ST.

Simon is a Digital Construction Specialist for BAM UK & Ireland responsible for the deployment of Autodesk Construction Cloud for the segment. A Land Surveyor by profession, during his 25+ years in the construction industry he has worked as a consultant, trainer and team manager on projects across the EU and Middle East. While responsible for the deployment and adoption of

the B360 suite, he is also a key advocate and speaker on the adoption of digital technologies and Lean culture including a big stage presentation at AU2019. Simon has a successful track record for building high performance agile teams that operate in high stress environments and deliver world class results.

Carolina Soto Ogueta, Executive Director, PlanBIM

David Philp, Chief Value Officer, Cohesive

Simon Tritschler, Digital Construction Specialist, BAM UK & Ireland

The Keynote Speakers

May is the Global Director of Commercial, Legal and Digital Risks at international engineering firm, BuroHappold. May is a senior construction lawyer of over 19 years’ experience and is recognised as a leading legal specialist in BIM and construction technology. May has co-authored various documents in this field, including legal guidance on the ISO19650, an ISO19650compliant Information Protocol and a JCT Practice Note on BIM. She is one of the co-authors of the Centre for

Digital Built Britain’s Digital Twins Roadmap and Digital Twins Toolkit Report. She is a nima Ambassador, and co-founder and chair of BIM4Legal. May won Best Woman in Construction Law in the Women in Construction and Engineering Awards 2020, was named as one of the Construction Idols by London Build 2022, and most recently won the Compliance Innovator award at the highly regarded Lexology European Counsel Awards 2023.

Tony Woods is the Managing Director of Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies. Tony has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry with emphasis on reinforced concrete structures and frames. Midland Steel established its head office in Mountmellick in 1998 and in later years, expanded to Scotland, Newcastle, London, and Norway.

Tony’s leadership directs strategic development, managing financial performance and growth enabling efficiency, ensuring the group’s position is stronger year on year, focusing on customer service collaboration and innovation in BIM through Tekla.

Tony Woods, CEO, Midland Steel

May Winfield, Global Director of Commercial, Legal and Digital Risks, Buro Happold

PLATINUM SPONSORS

The Diatec Group is a leading Autodesk partner focused on digitalisation of the Construction Industry. As Ireland’s largest Autodesk Platinum Partner & a top 10 European partner, we are focused on helping customers with technology adoption, implementation, development, training & consultancy. Diatec leverages its highly skilled industry teams to deliver integrated solutions based on Autodesk’s Construction Cloud Unified digital project delivery platform

together with AEC design tools including Revit, Navisworks, Plant 3D & Civil 3D software to our clients in Architecture, Engineering & the Built Environment. We deploy & deliver Autodesk software, instructor led & eLearning training & offer more advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM) consultancy & Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) services aligned to the client’s specific needs or project requirements.

John Sisk & Son is an innovative, international construction and engineering company delivering high-quality projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe. We work collaboratively with clients and supply chain partners and empower our people to work sustainably in a creative and inclusive environment. With a group turnover of over €1.5bn and an industry leading balance sheet, we have a strong financial position from which to invest in our people and our innovative approach.

We deliver exemplar projects across a range of everexpanding sectors to help build the future – from transport

to commercial, healthcare and life sciences, data centres and ICT. We are acutely aware of the impact construction projects have on the environment and we engage with all stakeholders including the local community, clients, end-user groups, regulatory and professional bodies at an early stage, as part of project design and throughout construction. We deliver real social value to the communities in which we build as we pursue our purpose of Creating Places for Future Generations.

GOLD SPONSORS

BAM are part of Royal BAM Group nv, one of the largest construction companies in Europe. As a purpose-led business, we want to ensure our activities leave a lasting legacy for local communities and the planet. As verified by our leadership position on the CDP A-List, we have set an ambitious carbon target to become net zero in our direct operations by 2026.

Around the country our highly skilled team use digital construction and industrialised construction methods to help ensure energy-efficient operations. We also work with expert industry partners, academic researchers, the government, our highly valued supply chain, and our customers and end users to embed a circular approach to the way we design, construct and operate buildings and infrastructure.

Dalux develops products aimed at the construction industry. Besides letting us use our skills within 3D and visualization, there are some very real reasons for this: The construction industry is amongst the most polluting industries globally. By creating products that facilitates better, more smooth construction processes, Dalux helps minimize the time

and resources wasted and lost, limiting the pollution and emissions in the process.

We want to do what we are the best at. We also want what we are good at to benefit the world around us.

DRS provides Technical Recruitment and Building Information Model management and design services for the AEC industry. We are a technical recruitment agency that specialises in recruiting BIM personnel.

We provide staff members on a permanent staff basis, or individuals and teams on a contract for services basis. DRS provides BIM design services for Mechanical, Electrical and

Plant to Pharmaceutical, Semi Conductor, Data Centre and Industrial projects.

Our designers have extensive expertise in MEP drafting and design for new construction and renovation projects. We can produce or review the BIM Execution Plan and create BIM models for any BIM project. We specialise in MEP services design and coordination, these can be produced in AutoCAD, Plant3D or Revit.

Engineering Documentation are a trusted and certified provider of BIM support within the construction industry. The company was founded initially to address a gap in the market around the production of high- quality O&M manuals and drawings. With the majority of our clients coming from mechanical and electrical backgrounds, the inclusion of drawing production for services co-ordination and builderswork was a natural progression. EngDoc offers a

full range of BIM support and drawing services to its clients, including modelling, MEP coordination, point cloud & drone surveys as well as general drawing support and visualisation. EngDoc developed a training centre which now facilitates both internal and external training in Autodesk drawing products including AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, Navisworks and BIM360.

ArcDox was established in 2009 as the first specialist BIM consultancy practice in Ireland, registered with the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, we have been providing professionally managed services to the construction industry to enable and support the use of BIM, to help achieve productivity gains and better outcomes on a wide range of construction projects.

Our services include BIM consultancy advice, production resources, training, implementation and technical support. ArcDox have an expert team of highly qualified, BIM Professionals who use the latest technologies and processes, to achieve the highest quality building information. With over 10 years in practice, we have participated over 300+ projects and trained 2000+ people.

Boxcore’s easy-to-use Safety software automates the capturing, sharing, and tracking of site safety records for Construction Companies of all sizes. Our unique solution has been built by builders for builders to ensure adoption with frontline staff. Our mobile-first solution eliminates email, manual file uploading, or spreadsheet updates, saving teams

substantial time and making compliance easy. Users can easily see whether a worker’s training record or an assets equipment inspection is in date through our intuitive, userfriendly interface. Contact us today at www.boxcore.com for a demo and see how Boxcore will make your teams Safer and More Productive.

DCT is a globally recognised BIM and virtual design consulting firm. With strategic locations in Ireland, Croatia, Argentina, and the UK, DCT’s solutions improve design, collaboration, sustainability, and communication throughout the lifecycle of a project. It has a positive impact on the strategic decision-making process for a project while also increasing our client’s awareness of their digital capabilities.

At DCT, we are extremely passionate about what we do and work to increase global awareness and adoption of BIM and other Digital innovations. As part of our commitment, DCT has formed long-term relationships with the CIF, BIM Alliance, CitA, BRE, and Engineers Ireland along with delivering educational talks to third-level institutions across Ireland

Founded in 1949, John Paul Construction are leading international construction specialists with comprehensive expertise across all sectors, including Data Centres, Pharma/ Life Sciences, Industrial, Healthcare, Commercial & Retail, Fitout, Residential & Student Accommodation, Tourism & Leisure, Public, Transport, Energy/Renewables, and Civil Infrastructure.

With offices across Europe and the Middle East, John Paul Construction are renowned for achieving excellence in quality, innovation and delivery and providing their clients with a level of service that consistently exceeds expectations. John Paul Construction are more than just contractors – they are construction partners who take pride in being good people to do business with.

SILVER SPONSORS

Jones Engineering is a global engineering contractor, headquartered in Dublin with operations throughout Ireland, the UK, Europe and the Middle East. We specialise in delivering multi-disciplined engineering contracts, offering a complete range of engineering and building services.

Jones Engineering’s skills, experience and commitment to excellence ensure the company delivers complex projects across a range of specialist sectors, including Life Sciences and Healthcare; High-Tech Manufacturing; Data Centres; Food and Beverages; Industrial and Commercial; Public; and

Renewable Energy. We are committed to ongoing innovation and expanding our presence into new areas of focus such as hydrogen plants and battery manufacturing.

Jones Engineering is an equal opportunities employer passionate about developing talent. Our most important asset is our people, and we are immensely proud of our talented workforce of over 4,000 individuals.

We are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusivity and respect within our workplace.

Midland Steel are a reinforcing steel supplier specialising in offsite rebar solutions and BIM. The company designs bespoke rebar solutions using a cloud-based BIM process, with full 3D modelling, to deliver an agile and collaborative project process, which further enhances the speed of the build of concrete structures. As the first reinforcing steel company in the world to attain a BIM Level 2 (ISO 19650 Tier 2)status Midland Steel now have the capacity to collaborate with clients on projects of any size. Originally a concrete frames company, Midland Steel was founded in 1998 with the Headquarters in Mountmellick, County Laois, Ireland and

since set up three locations in the United Kingdom, London, Motherwell and Bishop Auckland.

Midland Steel has a strong innovation culture, offering modern and sustainable methods for supplying reinforcing steel to the construction sectors. Through our streamlined processes, we enable our customers to have a safer construction site, faster modular installation time and less waste, reduction in labour, delivering projects on time and on budget.

SILVER SPONSORS

Driven by transformative digital technologies and trends, here at RIB we’ve made it our primary purpose to propel the industry forward and make engineering and construction more efficient and sustainable.

Managing the entire building lifecycle from planning to construction, the development of our powerful portfolio of software solutions is driven by industry expertise, best

practice and a passion to remain at the cutting edge of technology. Ultimately, connecting people, processes and data in innovative ways to ensure customers always complete projects within budget, on time and to quality, while reducing their carbon footprint.

RIB Software is a proud member of Schneider Electric.

GagaMuller Group is a Project Management Consultancy operating in the Construction Industry with specific divisions focused on Project Management, Project Controls and Data Analytics.

The business operates in the Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Residential, Commercial and Housing sectors. GagaMuller Group extends the reach of what their clients can achieve by

applying a digital approach to traditional problems leveraging Lean Principles, Data Analytics, Automation and cutting-edge technology.

The entry point for GagaMuller Group on any given project is as early as possible. This approach provides GagaMuller Group with the best opportunity to advise their clients with regard to workflows and technology stacks that are crucial

EVENT PARTNERS

CPAC is Ireland’s leading modular building supplier in the educational, healthcare, pharmaceutical and commercial sectors. We have a full in- house team of professional designers, specifiers, project managers and manufacturing and construction experts to ensure the design, planning,

offsite build, and onsite assembly of your project is completed on time and on budget. We specialise in providing the highest quality space to meet our clients needs; schools, hospitals, private businesses, the pharmaceutical industry, and the high technology sectors.

Over the last 29 years IES has built a solid reputation as the leading global innovator in integrated performance-based analysis for the built environment and is home to the largest building analytics team in the world. Our technology enables designers to test different design options, identify best passive solutions, compare renewable technologies, draw conclusions on energy use, CO2 emissions, occupant comfort and more.

Supported by Media Partner

Through their unique software capability and expert consultancy, IES help to support energy and resource efficient, healthy and cost-effective built environments across their lifecycle.

PAPER AWARD SPONSORS

BAM are part of Royal BAM Group nv, one of the largest construction companies in Europe. As a purpose-led business, we want to ensure our activities leave a lasting legacy for local communities and the planet. As verified by our leadership position on the CDP A-List, we have set an ambitious carbon target to become net zero in our direct operations by 2026.

Around the country our highly skilled team use digital construction and industrialised construction methods to help ensure energy-efficient operations. We also work with expert industry partners, academic researchers, the government, our highly valued supply chain, and our customers and end users to embed a circular approach to the way we design, construct and operate buildings and infrastructure.

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions. We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things.

We are led by a multidisciplinary team of individuals from diverse backgrounds, steered by our CEO Eoin Vaughan. Our leadership team is passionate about creating innovation and change. Our Group-wide strategy, Beyond50, is about harnessing the momentum we’ve built up over 50 years to push further and reach further.

NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland) is Ireland’s official standards body. We operate under the National Standards Authority of Ireland Act (1996) and we are accountable to the Minister for Business, Employment and Retail. As Ireland’s Official standards body, NSAI aims to inspire consumer confidence and create the infrastructure for products and services to be recognized and relied on, all over the world.

What’s next – SME Digital Acceleration Series

This eight-part in-person series aims to assist construction SMEs to learn of how increased digital adoption can improve business efficiency, save on costs and increase revenue growth.

The programme is broadly designed around three core messages that collectively will stimulate the adoption of digital by smaller to medium sized firms in the Irish construction industry.

1.Motivation – Set the right motivation for increased digital adoption and effective monitoring of digital capability.

2.Enablement – Enable all stakeholders to acquire the skills, knowledge and support to drive the cultural change required to realise digital transformation of the Irish construction industry.

3.Collaboration – Hear how working in a culture of collaboration, supported by standard information flows allows for improved business outcomes.

The last three events in this series are set to take place in the Chartered Accountants House, Pearse Street, on the 26th of September, the 25th of October and the 29th of November.

26 September: Embrace Technology -- Adoption of smart digital technologies to collate real time data.

25 October: Be Innovative -- Supporting procurement reform and MMC through digital.

29 November: Add Value for End Users -- Delivering lifecycle BIM for effective facilities management.

Find out more at: https://www.cita.ie/2023-events-schedule/#digital-acceleration

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