AI and Data Governance: Building Trust in Machine Learning

In this session the buildingSMART Airport Data and AI workgroup lead will explore the essential role of data governance in enhancing the trustworthiness of machine learning (ML) systems, with a focus on the use of open data. Addressing challenges like data quality, bias, and transparency, the session will emphasize the need for robust governance frameworks…

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How IFC is paving the way for model-based workflows

A 2,000ft bridge built without drawings – How IFC is paving the way for model-based workflows Wednesday, September 11, 2024 @12pm Eastern For centuries, 2D drawings have been the cornerstone of engineer and architect communication. While reliable, they demand significant manual work and have limitations in the information they can carry. But are there any…

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openBIM-based Estimation

openBIM-Based Estimating Redux Wednesday, July 10, 2024 @12pm Eastern Integrated Estimating is the newest innovation in the realm of openBIM-based estimating. Is it just a repeat of what we experienced in the late 2000’s? No. Previous iterations of model-based estimating practices have not succeeded at scale for a variety of reasons. Yet, the AEC industry…

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Seeing is Believing (Part 2)

Seeing is Believing: Demystifying openBIM for Highway and Bridge Practitioners (Part 2) Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @12pm Eastern An exciting update to last year’s presentation at the openBIM Transportation Regional Summit, Scott Lecher will demonstrate real world examples and benefits of open standards such as IFC, BCF, and IDS in the context of BIM for…

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Seeing is Believing

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @12pm Eastern Another in the continuing series showcasing real world openBIM® implementation examples highlighting, strategies, challenges and successes, and business value. Speakers: Speakers: Connor Christian (Kiewit) & Michael Warren (AECOM)

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Design for Manufacturing

Thursday, October 26, 2023 @1pm Eastern DFMA, or Design for Manufacture and Assembly is a growing field within the AEC industry, hear from leading experts on both the design, modeling, and fabrication sides of DFMA. Speaker: Clayton Lyons (Prefix DfMA)

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The Truth Behind Digital Twins

Thursday, October 19, 2023 @10am Eastern At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Understand and articulate the critical components of achieving digital transformation, including the role of change management, the importance of executive sponsorship, and the impact of financial investment. Create a culture of data democratization, dismantle organizational silos, and transition…

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Digital Delivery: Building the Digital Cathedral

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 @12pm Eastern History shows that the average completion time for a medieval cathedral was a few hundred years. This means that it took multiple generations of visionaries and hard work to plan, construct, and build their cathedrals. Caltrans is in the beginning phases of building a “digital cathedral” that will create…

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