28 May 2008
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Venue:
Clifton Campus, Nottingham Trent University, NG11 8NS
Description:
As part of their leading role in the industry, Architects can play an integral part in the uptake and use of IT & ICT throughout the design and construction process. This seminar is designed to inform you of current methods and techniques and to enable you to engage more successfully with them.
Supported by the IT Construction Forum, the session is intended to give you a clear understanding of a range of topics whilst providing guidance on the principles, tools and techniques used. A legal update, guidance and direction on where to go for advice and detailed information through case studies and applications will be available.
Seminar Content:
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An introduction to Constructing Excellence and the IT Construction Forum
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Advice for small companies in getting to grips with IT
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The cutting edge use of collaborative systems
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IT solutions and business needs
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Smarter supply chains, smarter projects
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Guidance on collaborative techniques and systems
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Project collaboration – the benefits and opportunities
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Project administration
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Quality assurance
Speakers for the seminars are all IT Partners with the IT Construction Forum:
Aurelie Cacho - Marketing Executive, Asite. Asite delivers successful implementation of collaboration technology through provision of software products closely attuned to and evolved with business needs. They push the boundaries of innovation to deliver business solutions which enable collaborative supply chains. Asite believes that collaboration is the key to delivering smarter projects and smarter supply chains. They are members of the Network for Collaborative Construction Technology Providers (NCCTP).
Will Yandell, Director - Union Square Software. Union Square develops and implements IT based knowledge management, collaboration and enterprise portal solutions for the construction industry. They have a demonstrable ability to deliver high quality software and services to support their clients' strategic change management strategies. Through their partnership with the IT construction forum they provide information and guidance to members on the benefits of effective IT use in the construction industry.
Fees:
RIBA CPD Club Members: Free of charge
Club member guest: £47.00 (£40 + VAT)
RIBA members: £64.63 (£55 + VAT)
Others: £88.13 (£75 + VAT)
Booking:
RIBA East Midlands; Tel: 01522 837480
Organiser:
John Edwards, RIBA East Midlands