Course Description

This CITB Assured course is aimed at construction professionals who would like to learn how digital technologies can benefit their business and to explore the factors they should take into account when considering possible digital solutions. It will help delegates to implement new digital technologies whilst ensuring the greatest chance of successful implementation and avoiding common pitfalls.

Suitable for:

• Managers and decision makers

• Engineers

• Project Managers

• Quantity Surveyors/Commercial Functions

• SHEQ Staff

• Team Leaders

• Directors

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• List the broad categories of digital tools available

• Describe the possible benefits of implementing digital solutions

• List the factors they need to consider when selecting a new digital solution

• Identify areas of strength and weakness within their business in terms of readiness for implementing digital construction solutions

• Understand what is meant by digital collaboration tools and what they can do for us

• Describe and identify possible direct and indirect costs to be considered when selecting a digital solution

• Identify and describe the barriers and risks associated with the adoption of possible digital tools and solutions

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course other than construction experience and commercial awareness.

You can claim back a CITB grant for attending this course if you work for, or you are, a CITB registered company.

Suggested pre-course study/learning

To help you get the most out of this course and to help you start to think about your digital action plan you can access the free eLearning module "Getting Started with Digital Construction". The eLearning module has been designed specifically to compliment this course and to provide a knowledge base that explores the key themes we are developing on this one day course. Once you register for the course we will send you a link to the eLearning module along with a copy of the workbook.

You will need to be able to print the workbook out or be able to type in digitally from a laptop or tablet.

Please note that the eLearning is not compulsory - it is just a useful study aid and you are not obliged to complete this as part of any coursework.