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Welcome to the March 2024 edition of BIM Today. In this edition, our expert authors explore the latest trends in digital construction, from AI and digital twins to better information management, IoT and drones<\/h2>\n

In our cover story, Dr Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong of the University of Cambridge looks at the importance of placing ethical considerations at the heart of public sector digital initiatives to create connected places.<\/p>\n

Dan Rossiter FCIAT, built environment sector lead at the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, examines the new BS ISO\/IEC 30173 standard, which seeks to define the key elements that make up a digital twin.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Ramona Marfievici, principal IoT engineer at Digital Catapult, looks at the opportunities and challenges presented by the Internet of Things in construction, while Paul Wilkinson of nima, formerly the UK BIM Alliance, considers the evolution of better information management as a catalyst for achieving better whole-life outcomes.<\/p>\n

Stephanie Baxter, head of policy at the Institution of Engineering & Technology, discusses the results of the IET\u2019s latest Green Skills Survey and how the UK can boost its climate resilience through digital skillsets.<\/p>\n

As the Women in BIM Mentor Scheme enters its fifth year, global chair Rebecca De Cicco looks at how unlocking the collective power of a community can bring new skills, knowledge and confidence to the industry.<\/p>\n

Better use of retrofit data<\/h3>\n

With the World Economic Forum predicting that international businesses could save as much as $2 trillion a year by focusing on energy efficiency, Graeme Fox of BESA argues that better use of retrofit data will be crucial in turning these potential savings into real ones.<\/p>\n

Retrofit is one area where there is no one-size-fits-all approach \u2013 and increasingly knocking down and starting again is not an option. Diarmuid Murphy of Murphy Geospatial argues that BIM is now proving its value in repurposing existing buildings through the use of geospatial data.<\/p>\n

As the construction industry gears up for the challenges and opportunities of 2024, Yves Padrines of Nemetschek Group considers the role of digital construction tools in building a better future.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Eduardo Garcia of Capterra delves into the vital role of cybersecurity in fortifying smart cities against ever-evolving threats, and Andrew Mitchell of Mace makes the case for digital materials passports<\/a> as a way of ditching construction\u2019s throwaway culture in favour of a more circular economy.<\/p>\n

There is more besides, including previews of Futurebuild, which comes to London\u2019s ExCeL from 5-7 March and June\u2019s Digital Construction Week.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a selection of what\u2019s in store:<\/h4>\n
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    Ethically rooted use of AI for decision-making in connected places<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    AI offers significant potential value to the public sector but also brings with it significant concerns over its responsible use. A new project led by the University of Cambridge aims to put ethical considerations at the heart of decisions to use AI within digitalisation initiatives to create public value in connected places.<\/p>\n

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      Has ISO answered, \u201cwhat is a digital twin?\u201d<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The new BS ISO\/IEC 30173 standard aims to formalise the key elements of a digital twin. Dan Rossiter FCIAT, built environment sector lead at the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, examines the standard\u2019s definitions.<\/p>\n

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        IoT technology in construction<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        IoT technology in construction will be a gamechanger for the industry, but challenges must be overcome first, says Ramona Marfievici, principal IoT engineer at Digital Catapult.<\/p>\n

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          The evolution of BIM: From design focus to whole-life information management<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Too often misconceived as being just about project delivery, BIM \u2013 better information management \u2013 is a catalyst for achieving better whole-life outcomes, says Paul Wilkinson, vice-chair of nima \u2013 formerly the UK BIM Alliance.<\/p>\n

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            Boosting the UK\u2019s climate resiliency through digital skills<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Stephanie Baxter, head of policy at the Institution of Engineering & Technology, explores how the UK can boost its climate resiliency through digital skills.<\/p>\n

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              Women in BIM Mentor Scheme: Supporting the next generation of digital construction professionals<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Women in BIM is unlocking the collective power of its community to bring new knowledge, new skills and new confidence to into the industry with its Mentor Scheme.<\/p>\n

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                Is retrofit data the key to unlocking a $2 trillion market?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                International businesses could save a collective $2 trillion a year by focusing on energy efficiency, according to the World Economic Forum. BESA\u2019s Graeme Fox says better use of retrofit data will be crucial in turning potential savings into real one.<\/p>\n

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                  Construction technology in the Middle East set to shake-up industry<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Construction technology in the Middle East is being embraced by more companies, according to a new region-wide survey. Kaarin Kalavus-Collins of Turner & Townsend takes a look at the results.<\/p>\n

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                    Safeguarding digital infrastructure: Cybersecurity for smart cities<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Capterra\u2019s Eduardo Garcia delves into the vital role of cybersecurity for smart cities, providing strategies for fortifying urban environments against evolving threats.<\/p>\n

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                      Leading innovators and collaborators to convene at Futurebuild 2024<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      The built environment\u2019s most influential event for innovation and collaboration, Futurebuild, returns March 5-7 2024 at London\u2019s ExCeL. With \u201ctake a stand for change\u201d as this year\u2019s key theme, Futurebuild 2024 promises to be the most transformative yet, furthering its mission of driving systemic change and taking a stand for a better built environment.<\/p>\n

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