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Digital Construction Week 2018: What are the big trends?

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  • Duration: 2 mins
  • Publication date: 31 Jul 2019

Abstract

The fourth edition of Digital Construction Week, described by its organisers as the UK's leading trade show dedicated to digital construction, engineering, design, manufacturing operation returned to Excel London on 17-18 October 2018.

The most successful DCW to date featured over 6,500 visitors, 200 exhibitors, around 250 speakers presenting across six stages and a dedicated thought leadership conference stream.

The IET, which shared a stand with Wienerberger and IBM, showcased its new 'Scaling Up Retrofit 2050' report and previewed some of its upcoming work on fire safety in high-rise buildings.

We also took the opportunity to discuss some of the new trends across construction, as this video from the event shows. 

The next Digital Construction Week will take place at Excel London again on 16-17 October 2019.

www.digitalconstructionweek.com

www.theiet.org/built-environment

Keywords:
  • blockchain
  • buildings
  • built environment
  • construction
  • digital
  • digital construction
  • digital construction week
  • diversity
  • smart homes
  • women in engineering
  • zero-carbon

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  • Adam Savage

    Adam Savage

    The IET, Content Producer - Governance and External Engagement

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    Rick Hartwig

    The IET, Head of Built Environment

    In 2015 I joined The IET as Sector Head for the Built Environment.Working with Cambridge Architectural Research in 2014/5 I lead the submission of three Horizon 2020. Prior to this I worked as Project Manager for Designtech Solutions AB and was responsible for their delivery within European Commission funded project called CILECCTA, whose main goal was to develop Life Cycle Cost plus Analysis software for the development and operational management in the construction sector that would provide the user with a single view of financial and environmental factors. In addition I have coordinated two other Framework Programme R&D projects, written several proposals and worked in a half a dozen others, usually in the exploitation and dissemination area.Other project experience includes a number of charitable projects - a preschool, Street Pastors, one for kids in crisis, computers for children in care and the building of a school in Madagascar. In addition I have over 20 years in the banking sector. Experienced gained in credit and risk management; business development / sales in the personal, SME, corporate and financial institution sectors. I have over 10 years’ experience in church leadership.I love IT developments and can be something of a geek at times. I think 'On Demand' is a most amazing invention – I can watch a good film sans the smell of popcorn! Family are most important to me and is probably the way I enjoying spending most of the time. This leaves little time for playing golf. I enjoy watching cricket rugby F1 and snooker when I can.
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    Chris Gage

    IBM, Digital Lead for Industrial Products

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    Cristina Savian

    Be-Wise

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