Pierre Venter
I grew up in Durban, South Africa and studied architecture at the University of KZN. I established a architecture practice, covering a range of projects, including industrial, residential, retail and conservation. New and existing projects, with a focus on construction and technical delivery.
I purchased my first Revit seat , version 5.1 in 2003 and so began the journey in early BIM. The availability of data and reporting, parametric families and drawings that documented themselves was enthralling even then. I was employed as an architecture consultant to a Autodesk Reseller, which involved closer engagement with design and engineering teams, developing my skills in that engagement.
I have worked internationally, in Ireland (remote), in Assets and FM areas, Saudi Arabia, on a Schools project, requiring a rollout of packaged document sets for appointed consultants to contextualise and deliver finished schools. More recently in Dubai on Malls, and Mixed use developments in UAE and KSA.
I founded a consulting practice BIMinitiative, in UK, to look into mentoring, developing management staff to understand the information process, benefits and requirements of projects, and developing confidence in the areas of BIM and their business.
I'm interested in the benefits of standardisation, globally when teams are from different regions, use different terminology and methods of construction. Technology is important because it enables us to do amazing things, enhancing our ability to communicate better.
What to expect during the event
Performance matters. Expanded
Introduction
Construction projects have a reported 40% waste factor. Why is this happening, when we have off-site construction and digital tools to connect people and efforts together?
How to address this? A review of different interventions to improve access to information, opening collaboration and sharing practices and delivering measured results, accessible to all stakeholders.
This exploration will delve into access, processing and reporting on relationships and planned results, opening engagement with all stakeholders. Considering the issues and impacts of current practices, and methods in design and construction, we look to the use of historical data, integrated in projects to improve the results of design, technical competence and delivery.
Background/Context
Construction projects have a reported 40% waste factor. Any improvements, during design phase can translate into improved manufacture, fabrication and construction
Too many processes in the industry are re-active, leading to redundant work, and delays. How do we change these? By use of historical records, as a source of design and construction, information and assets management, can influence decision-making as the source has already been completed.
In the digital approach, we have access to large amounts of generally structured data and information, while construction records and deliverables are mixed between physical and digital forms.
All deliverables should be digital and capable of being managed, with reporting and informing decision-makers of the status and performance.
4. Main Points
Examples of mandated standards and practices in the global arena. Positive impacts and down-stream benefits are required.
Measure what matters! Historical data delivering alternative measurements and relationships can provide new insights.
Changes to current practice to align with the digital process with people and technology solutions.
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