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	* BSRIA articles on Designing Buildings Wiki.		* BSRIA articles on Designing Buildings Wiki.
	* BSRIA briefing 2016.		* BSRIA briefing 2016.
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		+	* BSRIA briefing 2019.

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	Julia Evans wrapped up the event by thanking the speakers and the Chair.		Julia Evans wrapped up the event by thanking the speakers and the Chair.
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		+	For more information see: [https://www.bsria.co.uk/news/article/bsria-briefing-2018-presentations-review/ https://www.bsria.co.uk/news/article/bsria-briefing-2018-presentations-review/]

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	Julia Evans wrapped up the event by thanking the speakers and the Chair.		Julia Evans wrapped up the event by thanking the speakers and the Chair.
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	The theme ‘Disruption in Construction’ was introduced by Julia Evans OBE, Chief Executive at BSRIA, who gave a stark warning that we are; “…cursed to live in interesting times”. The Chair for the event, Oliver Zimmermann, CEO of Condair Group AG, then introduced the speakers, suggesting that disruption is inevitable as the industry is torn apart by technical and social innovation.		The theme ‘Disruption in Construction’ was introduced by Julia Evans OBE, Chief Executive at BSRIA, who gave a stark warning that we are; “…cursed to live in interesting times”. The Chair for the event, Oliver Zimmermann, CEO of Condair Group AG, then introduced the speakers, suggesting that disruption is inevitable as the industry is torn apart by technical and social innovation.
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	With $94 trillion of infrastructure spending required to deliver quality of life to the entire global population by 2040, the potential for savings is enormous. Blockchain can allow us achieve this without introducing a new point of failure.		With $94 trillion of infrastructure spending required to deliver quality of life to the entire global population by 2040, the potential for savings is enormous. Blockchain can allow us achieve this without introducing a new point of failure.

−	Lunch was followed by an inspiration talk from special guest, Andre Strauss OBE, one of the most respected cricketers in the world, and one of only three England captains to secure Ashes victories both at home and away. Andrew talked about what is required to achieve a high level of performance, and some of the reasons it does not always go according to plan. He suggested that it is necessary to be able to think for yourself, that you should not treat your organisation like a lease car, and that you have to get rid of distractions.	+	{\|
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		+	Andrew talked about what is required to achieve a high level of performance, and some of the reasons it does not always go according to plan. He suggested that it is necessary to be able to think for yourself, that you should not treat your organisation like a lease car, and that you have to get rid of distractions.

	Julia Evans wrapped up the event by thanking the speakers and the Chair.		Julia Evans wrapped up the event by thanking the speakers and the Chair.
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* BSRIA.
		+	* BSRIA articles on Designing Buildings Wiki.
		+	* BSRIA briefing 2016.
		+	* BSRIA 2017 Briefing.

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The BSRIA briefing 2018 took place at the Brewery in London on Friday 16th November.

The theme ‘Disruption in construction’ was introduced by Julia Evans OBE, Chief Executive at BSRIA, who gave a stark warning that we are; “…cursed to live in interesting times”. The Chair for the event, Oliver Zimmermann, CEO of Condair Group AG, then introduced the speakers, suggesting that disruption is inevitable as the industry is torn apart by technical and social innovation.

The first speaker, Susan Hone-Brookes, Chief Engineer for Construction, Infrastructure and Energy at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) placed current changes within the context of the 4th industrial revolution, highlighting the imminent danger of climate change, and suggesting we use our atmosphere like an open sewer. She questioned whether the industry would experience revolution or evolution, and pointed out that both Google and the Egan report had emerged in 1998, but it was Google that had a lasting impact on the industry. She highlighted poor productivity within the construction industry and predicted a period of consolidation, as companies struggle with low margins.

She also sited some good news stories, such as the i3P model for collaboration, the development of the vertical factory for constructing high-rise buildings, and technologies such as drones. She suggested that it is difficult to predict what will come next, but it we are likely to need more creativity rather than encyclopaedic knowledge, and it is clear that we will need to be able to adapt in order to survive.

Michael Potter, Managing Director and founder of DriveElectric made clear he was not a ‘tree hugger’ and had cars in his blood, but that it is increasingly apparent electric vehicles (EVs) are the future. Electric motors are more efficient that petrol or diesel, batteries are getting cheaper and range is improving. Infrastructure and charging however are still a problem.

By 2027, half of new car registrations will be EVs, and this could add 50% to peak demand for electricity in households. The timing of this demand does not map well against the availability of renewable energy, and there is a tendency for all vehicles to be plugged in early in the evening, and charge at the same time. He suggested this was unnecessary as most vehicles would not actually be used until the morning, and so demand management was possible to spread the load.

Philip Guthrie, Collaboration Hub Project Officer at London Waste & Recycling Board (LWARB) spoke about the circular economy, in particular in relation to London where a circular economy route map has been created, driven by a combination of policy and demonstration projects. He cited the work they have done on the design of their own offices ‘putting their money where their mouth is’ and advocated the development of meanwhile use spaces, performance-based systems based on the leasing of equipment, and suggested that we should be moving away from single-use buildings to re-useable buildings. The key to success is collaboration.

Adrian Malone, Head of Digital Project Delivery and BIM at WSP Transport and Infrastructure, UK, focussed on the use of digital technologies to deliver transport infrastructure. He introduced the concept of the ‘digital twin’, making clear that this is not just a BIM model, but is a connected, real-time replica of the actual asset it represents. This generates a vast amount of data, that can be used in combination with technologies such as artificial intelligence to improve performance, and even toe predict problems.

He talked about the increasing use of design automation, and suggested that the future would be one of ‘human-aided design’, driven by automatic software, and allowing engineers to focus on customer outcomes, rather than design problems.

Will Squires, Digital Lead for Cities & Development at Atkins, introduced the complex and confusing subjects of bitcoin and blockchain. He spoke about the high transaction costs within the complex interactions of the construction industry. He suggested blockchain could be seen as a ‘trust machine’ in an industry where there are lots of reasons not to trust each other. This could be used to speed up payments, to improve security and to allow distributed project information, rather than the centralised ‘common data environment’ widely adopted today.

With $94 trillion infrastructure spending required to deliver quality of life to the entire global population by 2040, the potential for savings is enormous. Blockchain can allow us to do this without introducing a new point of failure.

Lunch was followed by an inspiration talk from special guest, Andre Strauss OBE, one of the most respected cricketers in the world, and one of only three England captains to secure Ashes victories both at home and away. Andrew talked about what is required to achieve a high level of performance, and some of the reasons it does not always go according to plan. He suggested that it is necessary to be able to think for yourself, that you shouldn’t treat your organisation like a lease car, and that you have to get rid of distractions.

Julia Evans wrapped up the event by thanking the speakers and the Chair.

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−	The theme ‘Disruption in Construction’ was introduced by Julia Evans OBE, Chief Executive at BSRIA, who gave a stark warning that we are; ~~“…cursed~~ to live in interesting times”. The Chair for the event, Oliver Zimmermann, CEO of Condair Group AG, then introduced the speakers, suggesting that disruption is inevitable as the industry is torn apart by technical and social innovation.	+	The theme ‘Disruption in Construction’ was introduced by Julia Evans OBE, Chief Executive at BSRIA, who gave a stark warning that we are "cursed to live in interesting times”. The Chair for the event, Oliver Zimmermann, CEO of Condair Group AG, then introduced the speakers, suggesting that disruption is inevitable as the industry is torn apart by technical and social innovation.

−	The first speaker, Susan Hone-Brookes, Chief Engineer for Construction, Infrastructure and Energy at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) placed current changes within the context of the 4th industrial revolution, highlighting the imminent danger of climate change, and suggesting we use our atmosphere like an open sewer. She questioned whether the industry would experience revolution or evolution, and pointed out that whilst both Google and the Egan report emerged in 1998, it is Google that has had a lasting impact on the industry. She highlighted poor productivity within the construction industry and predicted a period of consolidation, as companies struggle with low margins.	+	The first speaker, Susan Hone-Brookes, Chief Engineer for Construction, Infrastructure and Energy at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) placed current changes within the context of the 4th industrial revolution, highlighting the imminent danger of climate change, and suggesting we use our atmosphere like an open sewer. She questioned whether the industry would experience revolution or evolution, and pointed out that whilst both Google and the Egan report emerged in 1998, it is Google that has had a lasting impact on the industry. She highlighted poor productivity within the construction industry and predicted a period of consolidation as companies struggle with low margins.

−	She also cited some good news stories, such as the i3P model for industry collaboration, the development of the vertical factory for constructing high-rise buildings, and new technologies such as drones. She suggested ~~that~~ it is difficult to predict what will come next, but it we are likely to need creativity rather than encyclopaedic knowledge, and it is clear ~~that~~ we will have to adapt to survive.	+	She also cited some good news stories, such as the i3P model for industry collaboration, the development of the vertical factory for constructing high-rise buildings, and new technologies such as drones. She suggested it is difficult to predict what will come next, but we are likely to need creativity rather than encyclopaedic knowledge, and it is clear we will have to adapt to survive.

−	Michael Potter, Managing Director and founder of DriveElectric said he is not a ‘tree hugger’ and has cars in his blood, but it is increasingly apparent that electric vehicles (EVs) are the future. Electric motors are more efficient that petrol or diesel engines, batteries are getting cheaper and range is improving. Infrastructure and charging however are still problems.	+	Speaking next, Michael Potter, Managing Director and founder of DriveElectric, said he is not a ‘tree hugger’ and has cars in his blood, but it is increasingly apparent that electric vehicles (EVs) are the future. Electric motors are more efficient that petrol or diesel engines, batteries are getting cheaper and range is improving. Infrastructure and charging however are still problems.

−	By 2027, half of new car registrations will be EVs, and this could add 50% to peak demand for electricity in households. The timing of this demand does not map well against the availability of renewable energy, and there is a tendency for all vehicles to be plugged in early in the evening, charging at the same time. He suggested this was unnecessary as most vehicles would not actually be used until the morning, so demand management is possible to spread the load.	+	By 2027, half of all new car registrations will be EVs, and this could add 50% to peak demand for electricity in households. The timing of this demand does not map well against the availability of renewable energy, and there is a tendency for all vehicles to be plugged in early in the evening, charging at the same time. He suggested this was unnecessary as most vehicles would not actually be used until the morning, so demand management is possible to spread the load.

−	Philip Guthrie, Collaboration Hub Project Officer at the London Waste & Recycling Board (LWARB) spoke about the circular economy, in particular in relation to London where a circular economy route map has been created, driven by a combination of policy and demonstration projects. He cited the work they have done on the design of their own offices ~~‘putting~~ their money where their mouth ~~is’~~ and advocated the development of meanwhile use spaces, performance-based systems and the leasing of equipment~~, and~~ suggested we should be moving away from single-use buildings to re-useable buildings~~. The~~ key to success~~, he said,~~ is collaboration.	+	Philip Guthrie, Collaboration Hub Project Officer at the London Waste & Recycling Board (LWARB) spoke about the circular economy, in particular in relation to London where a circular economy route map has been created, driven by a combination of policy and demonstration projects. He cited the work they have done on the design of their own offices, putting their money where their mouth is, and advocated the development of meanwhile use spaces, performance-based systems and the leasing of equipment. He suggested we should be moving away from single-use buildings to re-useable buildings and said the key to success is collaboration.

	Adrian Malone, Head of Digital Project Delivery and BIM at WSP Transport and Infrastructure, UK, focussed on the use of digital technologies to deliver transport infrastructure. He introduced the concept of the ‘digital twin’, making clear that this is not just a BIM model, but is a connected, real-time replica of the actual asset it represents. This generates a vast amount of data, that can be used in combination with technologies such as artificial intelligence to improve performance, and even to predict problems.		Adrian Malone, Head of Digital Project Delivery and BIM at WSP Transport and Infrastructure, UK, focussed on the use of digital technologies to deliver transport infrastructure. He introduced the concept of the ‘digital twin’, making clear that this is not just a BIM model, but is a connected, real-time replica of the actual asset it represents. This generates a vast amount of data, that can be used in combination with technologies such as artificial intelligence to improve performance, and even to predict problems.

−	He talked about the increasing use of design automation, and suggested that the future would be one of ‘human-aided design’, driven by automatic software, allowing engineers to focus on customer outcomes, rather than design problems.	+	He talked about the increasing use of design automation, and suggested that the future would be one of ‘human-aided design’, driven by automatic software, and allowing engineers to focus on customer outcomes rather than design problems.

−	Will Squires, Digital Lead for Cities ~~& Development~~ at Atkins, introduced the complex and confusing subjects of bitcoin and blockchain. He spoke about the high transaction costs within the complex interactions of the construction industry~~. He~~ suggested blockchain could be seen as a ‘trust machine’ ~~in an industry where there are lots of reasons not to trust each other~~. This could be used to speed up payments, to improve security and to allow distributed project information, rather than the centralised ‘common data environment’ widely adopted today.	+	Will Squires, Digital Lead for Cities and Aviation at Atkins, introduced the complex and confusing subjects of bitcoin and blockchain. He spoke about the high transaction costs within the complex interactions of the construction industry, and suggested blockchain could be seen as a ‘trust machine’. This could be used to speed up payments, to improve security and to allow distributed project information, rather than the centralised ‘common data environment’ widely adopted today.

	With $94 trillion of infrastructure spending required to deliver quality of life to the entire global population by 2040, the potential for savings is enormous. Blockchain can allow us achieve this without introducing a new point of failure.		With $94 trillion of infrastructure spending required to deliver quality of life to the entire global population by 2040, the potential for savings is enormous. Blockchain can allow us achieve this without introducing a new point of failure.
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−	\| Lunch was followed by an ~~inspiration~~ talk from special guest, Andre Strauss OBE, one of the most respected cricketers in the world, and one of only three England captains to secure Ashes victories both at home and away.	+	\| Lunch was followed by an inspirational talk from special guest, Andre Strauss OBE, one of the most respected cricketers in the world, and one of only three England captains to secure Ashes victories both at home and away.
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−	Andrew talked about what is required to achieve a high level of performance, and some of the reasons it does not always go according to plan. He suggested ~~that~~ it is necessary to be able to think for yourself, that you should not treat your organisation like a lease car, and that you have to get rid of distractions.	+	Andrew talked about what is required to achieve a high level of performance, and some of the reasons it does not always go according to plan. He suggested it is necessary to be able to think for yourself, that you should not treat your organisation like a lease car, and that you have to get rid of distractions.

	Julia Evans wrapped up the event by thanking the speakers and the Chair.		Julia Evans wrapped up the event by thanking the speakers and the Chair.

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	The BSRIA briefing 2018 took place at the Brewery in London on Friday 16th November.		The BSRIA briefing 2018 took place at the Brewery in London on Friday 16th November.

−	The theme ‘Disruption in ~~construction’~~ was introduced by Julia Evans OBE, Chief Executive at BSRIA, who gave a stark warning that we are; “…cursed to live in interesting times”. The Chair for the event, Oliver Zimmermann, CEO of Condair Group AG, then introduced the speakers, suggesting that disruption is inevitable as the industry is torn apart by technical and social innovation.	+	The theme ‘Disruption in Construction’ was introduced by Julia Evans OBE, Chief Executive at BSRIA, who gave a stark warning that we are; “…cursed to live in interesting times”. The Chair for the event, Oliver Zimmermann, CEO of Condair Group AG, then introduced the speakers, suggesting that disruption is inevitable as the industry is torn apart by technical and social innovation.

−	The first speaker, Susan Hone-Brookes, Chief Engineer for Construction, Infrastructure and Energy at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) placed current changes within the context of the 4th industrial revolution, highlighting the imminent danger of climate change, and suggesting we use our atmosphere like an open sewer. She questioned whether the industry would experience revolution or evolution, and pointed out that both Google and the Egan report ~~had~~ emerged in 1998, ~~but~~ it ~~was~~ Google that had a lasting impact on the industry. She highlighted poor productivity within the construction industry and predicted a period of consolidation, as companies struggle with low margins.	+	The first speaker, Susan Hone-Brookes, Chief Engineer for Construction, Infrastructure and Energy at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) placed current changes within the context of the 4th industrial revolution, highlighting the imminent danger of climate change, and suggesting we use our atmosphere like an open sewer. She questioned whether the industry would experience revolution or evolution, and pointed out that whilst both Google and the Egan report emerged in 1998, it is Google that has had a lasting impact on the industry. She highlighted poor productivity within the construction industry and predicted a period of consolidation, as companies struggle with low margins.

−	She also ~~sited~~ some good news stories, such as the i3P model for collaboration, the development of the vertical factory for constructing high-rise buildings, and technologies such as drones. She suggested that it is difficult to predict what will come next, but it we are likely to need ~~more~~ creativity rather than encyclopaedic knowledge, and it is clear that we will ~~need to be able~~ to adapt ~~in order~~ to survive.	+	She also cited some good news stories, such as the i3P model for industry collaboration, the development of the vertical factory for constructing high-rise buildings, and new technologies such as drones. She suggested that it is difficult to predict what will come next, but it we are likely to need creativity rather than encyclopaedic knowledge, and it is clear that we will have to adapt to survive.

−	Michael Potter, Managing Director and founder of DriveElectric ~~made clear~~ he ~~was~~ not a ‘tree hugger’ and ~~had~~ cars in his blood, but ~~that~~ it is increasingly apparent electric vehicles (EVs) are the future. Electric motors are more efficient that petrol or diesel, batteries are getting cheaper and range is improving. Infrastructure and charging however are still ~~a problem~~.	+	Michael Potter, Managing Director and founder of DriveElectric said he is not a ‘tree hugger’ and has cars in his blood, but it is increasingly apparent that electric vehicles (EVs) are the future. Electric motors are more efficient that petrol or diesel engines, batteries are getting cheaper and range is improving. Infrastructure and charging however are still problems.

−	By 2027, half of new car registrations will be EVs, and this could add 50% to peak demand for electricity in households. The timing of this demand does not map well against the availability of renewable energy, and there is a tendency for all vehicles to be plugged in early in the evening, ~~and charge~~ at the same time. He suggested this was unnecessary as most vehicles would not actually be used until the morning, ~~and~~ so demand management ~~was~~ possible to spread the load.	+	By 2027, half of new car registrations will be EVs, and this could add 50% to peak demand for electricity in households. The timing of this demand does not map well against the availability of renewable energy, and there is a tendency for all vehicles to be plugged in early in the evening, charging at the same time. He suggested this was unnecessary as most vehicles would not actually be used until the morning, so demand management is possible to spread the load.

−	Philip Guthrie, Collaboration Hub Project Officer at London Waste & Recycling Board (LWARB) spoke about the circular economy, in particular in relation to London where a circular economy route map has been created, driven by a combination of policy and demonstration projects. He cited the work they have done on the design of their own offices ‘putting their money where their mouth is’ and advocated the development of meanwhile use spaces, performance-based systems ~~based on~~ the leasing of equipment, and suggested ~~that~~ we should be moving away from single-use buildings to re-useable buildings. The key to success is collaboration.	+	Philip Guthrie, Collaboration Hub Project Officer at the London Waste & Recycling Board (LWARB) spoke about the circular economy, in particular in relation to London where a circular economy route map has been created, driven by a combination of policy and demonstration projects. He cited the work they have done on the design of their own offices ‘putting their money where their mouth is’ and advocated the development of meanwhile use spaces, performance-based systems and the leasing of equipment, and suggested we should be moving away from single-use buildings to re-useable buildings. The key to success, he said, is collaboration.

−	Adrian Malone, Head of Digital Project Delivery and BIM at WSP Transport and Infrastructure, UK, focussed on the use of digital technologies to deliver transport infrastructure. He introduced the concept of the ‘digital twin’, making clear that this is not just a BIM model, but is a connected, real-time replica of the actual asset it represents. This generates a vast amount of data, that can be used in combination with technologies such as artificial intelligence to improve performance, and even ~~toe~~ predict problems.	+	Adrian Malone, Head of Digital Project Delivery and BIM at WSP Transport and Infrastructure, UK, focussed on the use of digital technologies to deliver transport infrastructure. He introduced the concept of the ‘digital twin’, making clear that this is not just a BIM model, but is a connected, real-time replica of the actual asset it represents. This generates a vast amount of data, that can be used in combination with technologies such as artificial intelligence to improve performance, and even to predict problems.

−	He talked about the increasing use of design automation, and suggested that the future would be one of ‘human-aided design’, driven by automatic software, ~~and~~ allowing engineers to focus on customer outcomes, rather than design problems.	+	He talked about the increasing use of design automation, and suggested that the future would be one of ‘human-aided design’, driven by automatic software, allowing engineers to focus on customer outcomes, rather than design problems.

	Will Squires, Digital Lead for Cities & Development at Atkins, introduced the complex and confusing subjects of bitcoin and blockchain. He spoke about the high transaction costs within the complex interactions of the construction industry. He suggested blockchain could be seen as a ‘trust machine’ in an industry where there are lots of reasons not to trust each other. This could be used to speed up payments, to improve security and to allow distributed project information, rather than the centralised ‘common data environment’ widely adopted today.		Will Squires, Digital Lead for Cities & Development at Atkins, introduced the complex and confusing subjects of bitcoin and blockchain. He spoke about the high transaction costs within the complex interactions of the construction industry. He suggested blockchain could be seen as a ‘trust machine’ in an industry where there are lots of reasons not to trust each other. This could be used to speed up payments, to improve security and to allow distributed project information, rather than the centralised ‘common data environment’ widely adopted today.

−	With $94 trillion infrastructure spending required to deliver quality of life to the entire global population by 2040, the potential for savings is enormous. Blockchain can allow us ~~to do~~ this without introducing a new point of failure.	+	With $94 trillion of infrastructure spending required to deliver quality of life to the entire global population by 2040, the potential for savings is enormous. Blockchain can allow us achieve this without introducing a new point of failure.

−	Lunch was followed by an inspiration talk from special guest, Andre Strauss OBE, one of the most respected cricketers in the world, and one of only three England captains to secure Ashes victories both at home and away. Andrew talked about what is required to achieve a high level of performance, and some of the reasons it does not always go according to plan. He suggested that it is necessary to be able to think for yourself, that you ~~shouldn’t~~ treat your organisation like a lease car, and that you have to get rid of distractions.	+	Lunch was followed by an inspiration talk from special guest, Andre Strauss OBE, one of the most respected cricketers in the world, and one of only three England captains to secure Ashes victories both at home and away. Andrew talked about what is required to achieve a high level of performance, and some of the reasons it does not always go according to plan. He suggested that it is necessary to be able to think for yourself, that you should not treat your organisation like a lease car, and that you have to get rid of distractions.

	Julia Evans wrapped up the event by thanking the speakers and the Chair.		Julia Evans wrapped up the event by thanking the speakers and the Chair.

	[[Category:News]]		[[Category:News]]