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In the construction industry, effective information management is not just a necessity; it’s a key driver of project success. From initial design to construction and long-term maintenance, projects generate vast amounts of data that must be managed efficiently. When information is well-structured, accurate, and easily accessible, it improves communication, enhances collaboration, and supports informed decision-making. This leads to smoother processes, reduced risks, regulatory compliance, and ultimately, better project outcomes for all stakeholders. However, several barriers can hinder effective information management, including siloed data, inconsistent data standards, and the use of outdated technologies. These challenges can result in costly delays, errors, and miscommunication. We covered this and so much more with the excellent panel of experts yesterday. Martin

Lee's attitude towards developing a program targeted at the end user and not worrying about what the others are doing, is really the foundation of his success, plus the fact his a genius helps! it's why Australians have created so many internationally used things ie WiFi. We talk as though something has changed with the rise of BIM. Those of us who have been around long enough know we started leveraging 3D models 20 years ago, more so because of Lee's vision. However BIM is nothing new. I believe BIM is designed to be a communication tool, but it hasn't reached that goal yet. This is where my opinion differs to Lee's. You take away drawings and suddenly no one knows how to communicate. The gap between engineer and designer grows further apart and more mistakes occur, which we all know are happening more and more these days. There's an entire workforce from trades to engineer's that will need to use technology they don't fully understand. So from the shear size of that upskilling and the lack of R&D corporates provide, I can't see this happening in my lifetime. Australia is one of the lowest investors in R&D: https://lnkd.in/gMTEd6Pc If we look at what's happening now in the naval architecture space it's a perfect example of the danger's we face with AI & BIM. Boat designers have sprung up everywhere because of access to powerful software which can geometrically design a boat in hours, perform many calculations and can export to CNC. So if it looks like a boat, it is a boat! Technical people know this isn't the case. Consultants need to perform appropriate checks and balances. Their obligation comes from their accreditations to standards, which sometimes dictate process and describe who is qualified persons performing these roles. A problem with many designer's is they don't understand engineering processes, because they don't perform first principles and lack foresight on critical QA elements to present. That's why historically we produce detail drawings, to level our understanding of what are critical elements. It's so we can communicate to one another in detail. How many times have you asked where's this detail? "it's all in the model". If you think like that you may as well go back to drawing with crayons. A model only serves as a truth if drawings are produced directly from it. This is not BIM. I was doing this 20 years ago. BIM for me is more around asset management and digital twins and operational advancements, it's not really about advancing construction and engineering. I see thing's like Apple Vision Pro as the biggest leap forward in construction & eng, being able to have your drawings onsite next to your work and not have them blow away or details missed cause there in the site office. This is the biggest advance, not BIM.

The civil engineering industry’s complexity often leads to conflicts, making effective dispute resolution crucial for maintaining stability and productivity. The BCCEI - Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry for the plays a key role in this, providing tailored solutions that prevent costly legal battles and support sound business management. Read more: https://lnkd.in/daZ3dzuY #civilengineering #disputeresolution #bccei

Did you know that as the BCCEI we have six Collective Agreements in place which protect both the employers and the employees in the civil engineering industry? Further information can be found on our website www.bccei.co.za #BCCEI #CivilEngineering #BargainingCouncil

Wondering how you can make your content more accessible to everyone? 🤔 The first step is to hear from a panel of experts from Wiley, Atypon, and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) about what you should do next to improve accessibility, in our webinar recording. Watch it here: https://ow.ly/Slm550SBjEV

In this year's #ConstructionLawReview published by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), GVE's MD, Steve Goodwin and Charles Edwards MSt(Cantab) MSc(Lond) MRICS FCInstCES Barrister discuss NEC4 time assessments - retrospective or prospective? Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eMZUkX2Y #constructionlaw #CICES #gvecommercialsolutions #NEC4 #civilengineering

Assessment of Performance of Vital Long-Span Bridges in the United States. American Society of Civil Engineers. Richard J. Kratky | Jan 7, 2004. #structuralengineering #suspensionbridges https://lnkd.in/eB6xbjU4

I recently had the chance to speak with Dr. Lee Gregory about 12d Model and the future of the civil engineering industry. For those in civil engineering and construction, his insights offer a clear perspective on 12d Model's evolving role and direction, especially when it comes to real-time data. Webinar link 👉️https://hubs.la/Q02qSp2f0 #12dSynergy #12dModel #12dSolutions #CivilEngineering

Happy ASCE Day from #asceSTL! Today, we celebrate the civil engineers who help make our city – and the world – a better, safer place. Together, we’re building on a legacy of innovation and community impact that spans over 170 years. Here’s to the St. Louis engineers driving change every day! #asceSTL #asce #ascelocalnews #ascemademe #ascefoundation #civilengineering #construction #environmentengineering #geotechnicalengineering #materialsengineering #structuralengineering #transportationengineering #waterresources

Paul Parfitt, PE, SE from Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. will be presenting two our co-authored presentations at the American Society of Civil Engineers Forensics Conference in Seattle next week. One presentation is about post-tensioning assessment of bridges. The other presentation is about post-tensioning assessment of buildings. One interesting aspect of the building presentation is a comparison of Augusto Sasan's strand condition rating system (published by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute) with assembly tension test results. If you aren’t familiar with this rating system, a link is below. #https://lnkd.in/ejrDDBrg https://lnkd.in/en22q2za