William Thompson
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Elementy, w których William Thompson attends
wtorek 29 październik, 2024
We explore the motivations behind the implementation of openBIM and its integral role in advancing the built asset industry. The built environment is immense and complex, it is also a huge responsibility. Our industry directly impacts it, designing, creating and maintaining it. In an era where what we all need is a better built environment, openBIM stands out as a key enabler. Together we will imagine a future where our industry works more effectively, efficiently and with more c...
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is transforming the built asset industry, yet firms of varying sizes—large, medium, and small—adopt BIM in distinct ways tailored to their unique resources and project demands. This session will explore BIM’s origins, current applications, and future directions as shared by representatives from three different firms. A significant focus will be on the importance of data integrity and governance, particularly as Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasin...
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Construction contracts are the same worldwide. While there are differences in language, classification, project delivery and other factors, the one common denominator is that a construction contract requires Drawings and Specifications. While geometric modelling software and specification software have both evolved over time, very little effort is currently being exerted in Canada to integrate them in document development processes.According to Arcadis global surveys, the #1 cause of c...
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The First Peoples Innovation Centre (FPIC) plays a significant role in empowering Indigenous communities. The Centre has adapted the FabLab (Fabrication Laboratory) model developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a culturally appropriate response to Indigenous youth, enabling them to take charge of their professional future. The FPIC, incorporating the FabLab Onaki, is pivotal in this empowerment process, as it funds and partners with various organizations to create co...
The three building blocks of digital building delivery are BIM, VDC and Digital Twins. There are various definitions for these three things, but based on my experience I define them as follows:- Building Information Modelling: a model with or without 3D geometry that hosts the information about building material, dimensions, connections, forces, power, flow rates, and all other elements required in each element that forms the building. - A key subset of understanding BIM is under...
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Despite the rhetoric surrounding the use of building information modelling (BIM) to enhance collaboration by connecting people and data, the status quo is to work with proprietary solutions and closed file formats, limiting accessibility and interoperability. Additionally, the increasing complexity of projects in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry requires technology that integrates data at a range of scales, from asset to city, and beyond. To address ...
buildingSMART Canada will summarize the buildingSMART International Certification Program and its implementation in Canada. Attendees will gain insights into how the certification process works, including the steps required for individuals and organizations to achieve certification. We will explain the program's goals, benefits, and by adhering to internationally recognized standards, professionals and organizations in Canada can ensure enhanced collaboration, interoperability, and efficiency...
środa 30 październik, 2024
We will explore tangible ways in which to involve Indigenous people, especially youth, in a new ad, emerging infrastructure business sector.Dale Booth will lead you through a more fulsome understanding of Indigenous inclusion and participation on major infrastructure projects and how working with Indigenous companies, especially in the BIM modelling space, can greatly improve opportunities for everyone.Innovation 7 has been successful in the identification of training and work p...
This presentation delves into two key initiatives underway by buildingSMART Canada: The Digital Transformation for Bridges and a Digital Construction Platform at the National Research Council of Canada. A "Digital Transformation for Bridges Workshop," organized by buildingSMART Canada to unify bridge asset owners across federal, provincial, and municipal levels. The need to overcome the challenges in integrating dive...
The presentation is geared towards providing an engaging discussion on what are the opportunities organizations adopting BIM would benefit, such as:Enhanced collaboration: BIM facilitates collaboration among all disciplines, stakeholders, and contractors, reducing errors and miscommunication using real-time data when applications to ensure all parties have access to the most current project information.Risk Management: Early detection of issues and clashes during design c...
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Traditional teaching methods in post-secondary often included using powerpoint presentations and writing on a white or blackboard. The newer generations of students have been exposed to different ways of learning and this requires instructors or teaching professors to change their way of presenting information to help the students learn it at a deeper level. Using a radical constructivism philosophy, the students are required to engage in the material in their own way, connect wit...
This session explores the strategic implementation of IDS (Information Delivery Specifications) to IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) validation, emphasizing its crucial role in aligning organizational requirements with validation criteria for effective data handover and operational efficiency within real property and asset management. Attendees will gain insights into how these processes can be used to structure and transform organizational data, ensuring better control, accuracy, and long-te...
For the built environment, digitalization is a key sustainability enabler. It helps stakeholders across the construction sector increase productivity and transparency while reducing emissions, resource consumption and costs, and adding digital tools that can help companies establish and optimize their sustainability performance.
