BIM in Birmingham 

The Royal Institute of British Architects champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members.The association of architectural educators (aae) aims:To develop, support and represent communities of practice and learning in architectural education in the UK and Ireland.To foster inclusive dialogues between the aae community, students and employers, and educational and professional bodies.To encourage research and scholarship of teaching and learning in architectural education through critical and reflective discourse.To promote the value, richness, quality, and diversity inherent in architectural education.The Birmingham School of Architecture (BSOAD) enjoys close relationships with RIBA West Midlands, MADE (the Midlands Architecture Centre), and Birmingham City Council. These are key relationships that allow us to have an influence on the region, and offer our students hands-on experience in re-shaping the city.

RIBA West Midlands, Association of Architectural Educators & Birmingham City University

Join us in the West Midlands in January where the city of Birmingham will play host to the some of the worlds top designers as part of the RIBA BIM EXPO & aae BIM camp at BIM in Birmingham 2018. Proudly sponsored by Deltalight & Armitage Shanks.
The event will welcome over 500 architecture and design students from across the UK alongside 200 built environment professionals. This will make the two days one of the largest BIM Expo’s in Europe. The BIM Expo will look at the endless possibilities within BIM (Building Information Modelling) involving demonstrations, presentations of live and past case studies, workshops and a variety of other educational activities to help guests both learn about BIM and aspire to achieve best practice.
The RIBA BIM Expo features over twenty key BIM pioneers alongside special guest keynotes from the Heatherwick Studio and Gensler. The RIBA BIM Expo will showcase a unique insight from world class designers & BIM managers practicing BIM on projects across the world.
The aae, with support from Vectorworks UK, are running a BIM Camp and Vectorworks skill up workshops to help attendees become familiar with the practical side of BIM, gaining new software and BIM knowledge. Inspirational case studies from industry specialists will be showcased alongside other live demonstrations.
 
 
<H2>BIM in Birmingham Programme Wednesday & Thursday</H2>
 
 
 
<H2>Wednesday 24 January RIBA BIM EXPO: 9am to 2pm</H2>
Gensler - Lee-Roy de Jongh 
Topic: “BIM Level 2: What is it, and what does it mean for Architectural deliverables”
 
 Architype - Lydia Moth
Topic: "Experiences in BIM"
 
 BPN Architects - Phill Shepherd
Topic: "Road Block Ahead - Our B(i)M Reality."
B(i)M reality highlights the personal experiences and challenges encountered in implementing a BIM mentality from start to finish in projects. What happens when clients aren't BIM literate, projects require flexibility and traditional procurement methods are abandoned? 
 
 BM3 Architects - Aleksander Gil
Topic: BIM in Residential Sector
An insight into 3D Modelling and Information Management within the residential sector, looking at scheme specific approaches and future possibilities.
 
 CORSTORPHINE + WRIGHT - Anthony Woodsford & Simon Crosby
Topic: What Happens when the Client doesn’t want BIM?
A guide on how to sell the efficiencies of BIM.
 
 IDP Group - James Fleming & Funsho Parrott
Designing with BIM?
A practical and accessible look at how + when BIM is useful + when it may not be.
 ETC Design - Helen Farmer
Early Adventures in BIM: A Case Study
A journey through the early stages of level 1 BIM, and guidance on lessons learned both on this project and others, to hopefully aid you in avoiding some of the pitfalls.
 Broadway Malyan - John Arnott
Topic: The Next Generation Building upon his first year transforming Broadway Malyan’s working methodologies and digital technologies, Jon will discuss how he and his team are gearing up for the year ahead, trialling new technologies they are looking to implement and assist the technical teams to deliver projects easier and work with clients in a more integrated manner; ultimately leading to better outcomes for both the practice and their clients.
 
 BDP Architects - Alistair Kell
 
 One Creative Environments - Jason Whittall
Topic: Data attribution within BIM for usable outputs
With the AEC industry now becoming well versed with creating 3D geometry for construction projects, this session will take an in-depth look into data attribution within BIM. 
 Glenn Howells Architects - Radu Axinte
Topic: Growing with BIM Radu Axinte, from Glenn Howells Architects, will discuss how the Wardian London project progressed from having no 3D requirements to implementing BIM in all it's major trade contractor's appointments and how BIM benefits the Practice and its projects." 
 
Glancy Nicholls Architects & Arup - Alexa Woodward & Derek Lawrence 
The development of BIM for new build proposals has developed significantly over the last few years with significant growth and progression into facilities and asset management. However the evolution of BIM for existing buildings and the value that can be achieved from implementing this process still remains largely underdeveloped and simplistic. This provides the opportunity to understand the context, benefits, methods and media available in order to progress both understanding, efficiencies and engagement of clients and end users in more interactive and comprehensive manner.
 
Stride Treglown - Tom Gould
Topic: Linking BIM to CAFM - turning asset data into knowledge
A case study of Stride Treglown's BIM Level 2 delivery of Bristol Business School at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). In particular, the realities of delivering useful asset data for post occupancy facilities management systems.
 
CULLINAN STUDIO - Peter Inglis
Topic: BIM in the National Automotive Innovation Centre
The talk will look at NAIC as a case study in using BIM within a complex project: the largest facility of its type in Europe. I will look at how a single set of information has been used for visualisation, collaboration, manufacture, construction and operation. How we have learned from the automotive industry's use of models and visualisation to apply new ways of working to our projects.
 
 Armitage Shanks - Lee Jones 
Title: BIM from a manufacturer’s perspective – Walking the walk and talking the erm, common data language,
Blurb: Lee Jones from Ideal Standard discusses how BIM has affected the manufacturer. What the expectations are upon them in today’s environment and sheds some light on content creation, the common data language and offers suggestion for future consideration.
 
Director School of Architecture, Design and Geography UCH, National Director Chilean Association of Architects - Alberto Adolfo Fernández González
"The presentation will explain the BIM strategy about education in Chile, linking the participative process of educators from different schools and academics through Plan BIM Agenda (Chilean Government agency for BIM implementation in Chile) and our role as the University of Chile in that field. In parallel, a presentation of the timeline of BIM education in Chile will be discussed. Starting with technology applied to architectural design since the end of 80’s in our school, teaching firstly 2d, 3d an at the end of 90’s BIM from software like Archicad, Architectural Desktop and some Bentley modules. This presentation will also include an overview of the Chilean BIM agenda in the definition and implementation of BIM roles in the Chilean context as part of our educational programme for the next few years, with the first deadline of implementation by 2020 for public projects and 2025 for all the industry, matching objectives with the Chilean sustainability agenda. 
 
 
<H2>Thursday 25 January RIBA BIM EXPO: 9am to 2pm</H2>
Heatherwick Studio - Ian Atkins
Glancy Nicholls Architects - Alexa Woodward
Topic: Significance, interpretation and the role of hybrid modelling for BIM in existing buildings and historic contexts. The development of BIM for new build proposals has developed significantly over the last few years with significant growth and progression into facilities and asset management. However the evolution of BIM for existing buildings and the value that can be achieved from implementing this process still remains largely underdeveloped and simplistic. This provides the opportunity to understand the context, benefits, methods and media available in order to progress both understanding, efficiencies and engagement of clients and end users in more interactive and comprehensive manner.
 
 Armitage Shanks - Lee Jones 
Title: BIM from a manufacturer’s perspective – Walking the walk and talking the erm, common data language,
Blurb: Lee Jones from Ideal Standard discusses how BIM has affected the manufacturer. What the expectations are upon them in today’s environment and sheds some light on content creation, the common data language and offers suggestion for future consideration.
 
ADP Architecture - Peter Boughey, Nimesh Mistry & Zoe Bishop
Topic: BIM Level 2
BIM in Practice: A Student’s Perspective
Part III students from ADP will demonstrate how they are using BIM on a daily basis at each work stage of a project. They will also talk about how they are embracing additional software tools such as Dynamo to complement and enhance their BIM workflow.
 
 Chetwoods - Simon Thompson and Adam Timmins
Topic: What the BIM mandate has meant for privately funded projects?
Chetwoods will be discussing how the government mandate for the use of BIM on all public-sector projects has affected clients that are non-government funded. Using completed and current projects, we will highlight the many streams and efficiencies that can be taken from the model.
 
Axis Design Architects - Rob Annable
Topic: BIM, digital tools in custom build and had over information.
Exploring how to build home user guides into the process of design and construction.
 Associated Architects - David Simpson
Topic: Level 2 BIM the BCU Way
A review of Associated Architects’ BIM journey with BCU over the past 7 years, using the Parkside, Curzon and Curzon B buildings as case-studies.
 
CULLINAN STUDIO - Peter Inglis
Topic: BIM in the National Automotive Innovation Centre
The talk will look at NAIC as a case study in using BIM within a complex project: the largest facility of its type in Europe. I will look at how a single set of information has been used for visualisation, collaboration, manufacture, construction and operation. How we have learned from the automotive industry's use of models and visualisation to apply new ways of working to our projects.
K4 Architects
 
Architype - Lydia Moth
'Passivhaus and BIM' 
D5 Architects
Director School of Architecture, Design and Geography UCH, National Director Chilean Association of Architects - Alberto Adolfo Fernández González
The presentation will explain the BIM strategy about education in Chile, linking the participative process of educators from different schools and academics through Plan BIM Agenda (Chilean Government agency for BIM implementation in Chile) and our role as the University of Chile in that field. In parallel, a presentation of the timeline of BIM education in Chile will be discussed. Starting with technology applied to architectural design since the end of 80’s in our school, teaching firstly 2d, 3d an at the end of 90’s BIM from software like Archicad, Architectural Desktop and some Bentley modules. This presentation will also include an overview of the Chilean BIM agenda in the definition and implementation of BIM roles in the Chilean context as part of our educational programme for the next few years, with the first deadline of implementation by 2020 for public projects and 2025 for all the industry, matching objectives with the Chilean sustainability agenda. 
 
<H2>aae BIM CAMP - Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25: 2pm to 4:30pm</H2>
<H2>Wednesday 24th aae BIM CAMP: 2.15pm - 4.30pm</H2>
2:15 - 2:30pm Introductions aae BIM CAMP Welcome, Event Objectives with Victoria Farrow & Tamsin Slatter 
2:30 - 3:15 – BIM by Paul Beaty Pownall 
3:15 - 3:40pm - The Cube The Cube: Exploring Levels of Development and a 3D Workflow, Tamsin Slatter
3:45 - 4:30pm BIM introduction and process overview Rendering, free form modelling, Interior space Basics Site modelling
Live demonstration and "Getting Started with BIM" Training Session
3D modelling/rendering techniques, free form modelling of interior spaces 
Introduction to Vectorworks, classes, layers, working efficiently Creating terrain, site models and landscapes in2D and 3D
 
<H2>Thursday 25th aae BIM CAMP: 2:15pm - 4.30pm </H2>
2.15pm - 2.30pm
Introductions aae BIM CAMP Welcome, Event Objectives with Victoria Farrow & Tamsin Slatter
2:30pm - 3:15pm –
BIM by Jonathan Reeves
 3:15pm - 3:40pm - The Cube  The Cube: Exploring Levels of Development and a 3D Workflow, Tamsin Slatter
3:45pm - 4:30pm  BIM introduction and process overview Rendering, free form modelling, Interior space Basics Site modelling  Live demonstration and "Getting Started with BIM" Training Session  3D modelling/rendering techniques, free form modelling of interior spaces  Introduction to Vectorworks, classes, layers, working efficiently Creating terrain, site models and landscapes in 2D and 3D 
 4.30 Event Conclusion
 
 
BIM in Birmingham 2018 is a project by the RIBA & aae in partnership with Birmingham City University and is proudly sponsored by Delta Light & Armitage Shanks.
 
Over the last two years, Victoria Farrow, Programme Director of the BA architecture course at Birmingham School of Architecture and Design and Conor Nolan, Project Manager at the Royal Institute of British Architects have worked to develop and shape an event that looks to meets the needs of industry professionals and students. Following the huge successes of the January 2017 event, the pair decided to work on engaging even bigger numbers and offering opportunities for more students and practitioners to become involved in BIM 2018.
Take a look at BIM in Birmingham 2017 here: <A HREF="https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/knowledge-landing-page/bim-in-birmingham" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/knowledge-landing-page/bim-in-birmingham</A>
 
 
BCU Program Director & BIM in Birmingham creator Victoria Farrow:
"It's fantastic to have the opportunity to run this event again but on a larger scale. Being able to offer students, from BCU and also surrounding universities nationally, with the chance to participate in a professional conference such as this, to gain experience, knowledge and also build their own networking contacts is a privilege and an experience that I hope will go onto help them further their own careers. Similarly, I am delighted to welcome national and international practitioners to our facilities where they will be able to learn about BIM, network with colleagues and to engage with architects and designers who are at the top of the tier when it comes to BIM processes and practices. We at the Birmingham school of architecture and design are really looking forward to January 2018!"
 
RIBA Project Manager and BIM in Birmingham creator Conor Nolan: 
“In the space of a year, we have gone from being a regional conference to an international event, with guests and delegates from Europe and South America visiting and six universities also in attendance. The growth of BIM in Birmingham is a real testament to the quality of BIM pioneers who presented in 2017 and who are supporting us again in 2018. We aim to help both our members and our students access new knowledge and skills and this Expo is a great vehicle for doing that.

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