A first for Africa: Digital Construction on the map in 2016
In partnership with the BIM Institute, the African Construction Expo and Totally Concrete Expo on 9 -11 May is set to bring yet another first to the construction event arena: the Construction Information Technology Summit and Expo.
Ranging from feasibility analysis of a development to maintenance or demolition, BIM covers the entire leading and managing architecture and engineering process, including estimating and planning. This new process in technology is already revolutionising the way new construction projects are being designed, and how existing building projects are being tackled.
The inaugural, two day CIT Summit and Expo is set to deliver a strategy-focused summit that aims to foster industry dialogue and peer collaboration through insightful keynote presentations and interactive executive discussions while exhibitors will also be show casing their digital solutions.
The BIM Institute aims to see these dramatic improvements come to life by helping deliver the standards and requirements of the Building Information Modelling Strategy for Africa and promote the software and IT processes and standards required strengthening South Africa’s construction industry. A large part of this directive to improve the industry and connect key players is to host the Construction Software and IT Summit and Expo.
The Construction IT Summit and Expo will cover a broad range of construction Information technology aspects, from innovative visual design construct solutions, intelligent estimating and ERP solutions, cloud technology, 3D printing for construction and the public will be entertained with virtual enlightment on Oculus Rift and Microsoft HoloLense displaying the future of construction technology. The show will challenge the processes that represent the status quo for the African construction industry, the Construction Software and IT Summit and Expo promises to be the major annual networking event for construction software and IT professionals that informs, connects and boosts this complex industry and its dedicated players.
For more information contact: Vaughan Harris on vaughan.harris@biminstitute.org.za and + 27 21 700 4300
