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Digital Twins and BIM

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Panellists discuss modelling assets, combined with data both historical and live to predict the behavior of assets at the second panel.

Digital Twins Take Centre Stage

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The first presentation of #MEBIMSummit2019 was given by Vivek Kale from Bentley Middle East on Advancing BIM and how Digital Twins can take centre stage.

Building Smarter Cities with CIM

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Conference chair, Farah Kurdi from MottMacDonald moderates the first panel discussion of the #MEBIMSummit2019 on ‘Building Smarter Cities with CIM’

Building a better workplace culture

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Gender diversity can infuse the construction industry with fresh ideas and skills, without which the cities, structures and infrastructure of tomorrow will not be realised. While there are now more women in the industry than ever before, the construction sector and the firms within it are still male dominated and must evolve, to attract and retain more women professionals.

INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROFESSIONALS

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Discussion Points:

Early engagement at the high school level, so students have an idea about a potential career in the construction sector and can pick subjects accordingly.
The industry should work closer with colleges and universities to develop future-friendly curriculums, nurture talent via mentorship, office visits and competitions.
How can cultural barriers that push many educated professionals to abandon their careers for family life be addressed?
Consultants and contractors should launch/expand well-thought-out internship programmes for students, as well as fresh graduates.
Colleges and universities should enrich their curriculum to include a healthy dose of practical and/or on-site experience.
Mentors that cater specifically to fresh joiners to show them the ropes and get them settled are imperative.

Women in Construction Summit 2019 Highlights

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Women in Construction Summit hosted by Middle East Consultant shone a light on gender imbalance in the sector and discussed key issues through presentations and panel discussions. Delegates heard inspirational stories from women who are already making their mark in the industry and companies that are working to balance the gender scales.