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Sam Stacey, challenge director for UKRI, proudly stated \u201cthe UK is a world leader in digital construction\u201d; and Andy Boutle, head of BIM at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kier.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kier<\/a>, expressed how \u201cwe need a consistent buy-in across the industry and this needs to be driven by legislation\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Vicki Reynolds, head of digital for <a href=\"https:\/\/i3pt.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">i3PT<\/a>, who chaired the Centre Stage on day two, said: \u201cI had a great time and learned so much, it was brilliant to chair such a diverse set of speakers and topics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Vicki\u2019s sentiments were echoed by many other speakers and visitors, who found the Digital Impact talks the perfect blend of content for BIM beginners through to tech-veterans, the stages offered something for everyone, and covered pretty much everything you need to know about digital construction from Digital Twins to DfMA, Smart Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, ISO 19650, Big Data, IoT and the Golden Thread.<\/p>\n<p>PJ Farr, managing director of UK Connect, opened his talk with \u201cthe digital world is igniting our industry\u201d and Mark Enzer, chief technical officer for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mottmac.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mott MacDonald<\/a> and digital director for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdbb.cam.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Centre for Digital Built Britain<\/a>, made the concept of a National Digital Twin seem accessible to all.<\/p>\n<p>Bryden Wood director and head of global systems, Jaimie Johnston, said \u201cthe industry is in the process of real and profound change\u201d, and \u201cthere is an eagerness across all sectors within the industry to transform the way we design and build, as clients are open to new ideas\u201d came from Grant Findlay, director of business development for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sir Robert McAlpine<\/a> and chair of the Impact Stage on day three.<\/p>\n<h3>Climate change agenda<\/h3>\n<p>Climate change was also on the agenda as Dr Oliver Jones, director of research for Ryder Architecture, stressed that \u201cbeing more health-conscious will have a huge impact on the environmental performance of our buildings\u201d and Casey Rutland, UK digital director for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalhaskoningdhv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Royal Haskoning DHV<\/a> and vice-chair for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukbimalliance.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UK BIM Alliance<\/a>, explained the importance of creating a unified voice for what we want to achieve for the UK.<\/p>\n<p>These industry influencers were joined by many others, including May Winfield, associate director at BuroHappold Engineering; Paul Shilcock, managing director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.operam.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Operam<\/a>; Scott Grant, CEO for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soluis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soluis<\/a>; Dr Brenda Parker, director of MSc Bio-Integrated Design for Bartlett School of Engineering; Andrew de Silva, director at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.david-miller.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Miller Architects<\/a>; and BIM consultant Katya Veleva.<\/p>\n<p>Futurebuild event director, Martin Hurn, spoke of the results he saw at Futurebuild after the introduction of the Digital Impact zone: \u201cWe knew there was a need within the industry to understand just what impact digital construction is having on UK construction and infrastructure, and Futurebuild is best positioned to share this with its 20,000-plus visitors. Imparting guidance on where to seek the solutions businesses and individuals need, not just for BIM adoption, but for deeper knowledge and what steps to next take.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot only is Futurebuild an unmissable experience, it is a catalyst for change, and Digital Impact was an essential part of the event as a driver for digital transformation, offering insight from government, developers, contractors and consultants, each of which had the commonality of seeking a unified digital built Britain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Futurebuild was one of the very last conferences to take place at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/coronavirus-update-excel-london\/73784\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ExCeL London<\/a> before the UK government instruction to suspend mass gatherings due to the coronavirus was announced. 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