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- A framework for interoperability<\/li>\n
- Update to the bSI Process<\/li>\n
- Developments of the bSDD<\/li>\n
- New logos and brand guideline<\/li>\n
- Use Case Management Tool launch<\/li>\n
- Opening of the Awards Program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\tA framework for interoperability – Richard Petrie\n\tThe following session was titled “Sustainability through best practice”<\/strong> which brought together some excellent perspectives on the topics of digital transformation and sustainability. Anna-Riitta Kallinen<\/strong> and Pekka Virkam\u00e4ki<\/strong> – Ministry of the Environment of Finland<\/em> provided an opening keynote highlighting the national programs being rolled out to address the need to reduce carbon waste, improve AEC workflows, and to better align the whole industry in Finland. IFC is proposed to be made an official certification approach for archiving purposes by Autumn. The next presenter was Kay Killman<\/strong> – Head of Europe, GBCI Europe<\/em> who talked about the role of LEED certification as a method to improve the built environment. Kay focused on the need to develop open and agile solutions to deal with the growing demand. Kay highlighted the role of standards in meeting changing and growing demands.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\tThe Building Performance Scoring – Kay Killman\n\tThe next presentation was from Dr. Chris Luebkeman<\/strong> – Head of Strategic Foresight, ETH Z\u00fcrich<\/em> who talked about the responsibility we have in making a difference to the planet today. “We have to embrace changes” to deal with global climate challenges was a clear statement. The next presenter was Jon K\u00f6nz<\/strong> – Head of Smart Infrastructure Industry Affairs, Siemens<\/em> who emphasized the goals of being carbon neutral by 2050. Jon highlighted the urgency and how BIM and digital transformation can help us meet ‘Green Deal’ goals. One approach to achieve our goals is to align with “openBIM” and to have a common data approach. The next presentation was from Maike Stroetmann<\/strong> – Head of BIM Department, Bouygues Energies & Services.<\/em> Maike talked about the challenges in construction as an industry and what can be improved with a “circular” approach. One method proposed for managing this is to use modular pre-fabrication for a better circular economy, but using more sustainable products, better BIM-driven approaches and better repetition helps deliver more results. For example, 90% of pieces that go into the construction process can be pre-designed and require less intervention when in operation. The final presenter in the session was Michael Dobler – Head of Global Account Management, Schindler. Michael provided a perspective from Schindler and their approach to sustainability and talked about the growing urban demand. He shared statistics showing the rise of the middle class, more single households, and migration to cities which all need sustainable solutions to support this.<\/p>\n
The third session of the day was titled “buildingSMART Solutions and Standards in Use”<\/strong> with L\u00e9on van Berlo providing context to the importance of end-users, which drives what is developed at buildingSMART. L\u00e9on shared early findings from the industry survey focused on the IFC 2×3 standard. Next up was Pasi Paasiala<\/strong> – Principal Architect, Solibri<\/em> who talked about “IFC in its natural habitat”. Pasi shared a variety of case studies showing the importance of open and shareable data. Pasi was followed by Thomas Tschickardt<\/strong> \u00a0– Digital Construction Manager, Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG<\/em> who shared his project submission from last year’s awards program. Thomas shared the benefits of using IFC4 as a core standard for infrastructure projects in Germany.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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Thomas Flannery,<\/strong> Digital Engineering Lead, Lendlease<\/em> then provided an update on their approach to open standards for real-world projects. And finally, Ronald Bergs<\/strong> – Director \/ Managing Partner at Gobar Consulting Group<\/em> and Anouk van Otterlo<\/strong> – BIM & Linked data consultant, BASED, shared how to use bSDD classifications and export functions in 4.3 and demonstrated their proof of concept for the municipality of Amsterdam.<\/p>\n
The final session for the opening plenary was titled “The Rise of Digitization”.<\/strong> The first presentation was from Rita Sanfilippo<\/strong> – Head of BIM, Lombardi<\/em> who talked about how 66 years of innovation and adopting new technologies has helped them deliver global projects.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\tLombardi – Experts in Tunnelling Projects – Rita Sanfilippo\n\tDalith Steiger<\/strong>\u00a0– Co-founder and Managing Partner,\u00a0SwissCognitive<\/em>\u00a0talked about the opportunity for AI in buildings and the current approach which is not as widespread as it should be.\u00a0Matthias Wasem<\/strong>\u00a0– Managing Partner,\u00a0BIM Facility AG<\/em>\u00a0presented the urgent need to deal with construction and real estate waste. Matthias talked about the importance of open standards and the opportunity with digital twins.\u00a0Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Gal<\/strong>\u00a0– Director of Engineering,\u00a0Bouygues Construction<\/em>\u00a0talked about a vision for a more collaborative and industrial focus. Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric showed the benefits of learning from other industries as something that can be applied to the AEC industry. Finally,\u00a0Stefan Reiser<\/strong>\u00a0– Project Lead Production,\u00a0CRB<\/em>\u00a0talked about the benefit of open standards in the context of both national and international standards. Stefan reiterated that CRB and bSI are well placed to support one another.<\/p>\n\n
Day two was the dedicated Swiss Digital Construction Event _xCH21 Roundtable’s day, covering four major topics. They were:<\/p>\n