– Build Digital calls on construction professionals to have their say
Build Digital announced the launch of its National Annual Survey 2024 at the CWMF BIM Mandate Conference, in which it called on members of the construction and built environment sectors to participate in the survey and voice their opinions on digital transformation and the requirements for the construction and built environment sectors in Ireland.
Build Digital aims to understand the industry’s response to the BIM mandate and digitalisation. The goals of the survey include developing an understanding of the digital tools and workflows in use, the impact of digitalisation on sustainability, public sector and private sector approaches, market perception and areas in need of support.
Professionals from all aspects of the industry are invited to participate in the survey. Every opinion matters. If you have experienced the impact of digitalisation in the last year.
KEY FINDINGS FROM BUILD DIGITAL SURVEY 2023
As Build Digital’s 2024 survey gathers participants’ insights, we have taken the opportunity to look over the 2023 results. The survey aimed to track the progression of the industry’s digital journey and gauge the commitment to digital transformation throughout the industry.
The submissions and feedback created a comprehensive picture of the rate of digital transformation in the construction and built environment sectors.
Participants in the 2023 survey included members of industry (42%), academia (35%) and government (23%). Education and training were highlighted as continual necessities for future digital adoption, with the majority of participants noting that their organisations and workplaces offer training opportunities in digital tools for their employees. This demonstrates the industry-wide commitment to digitalisation.
The level of ongoing digital transformation across the sector was positive, as 85.3% of respondents stated that their organisations had already started their digital transformation journeys. 64.2% of respondents also noted that the leaders in their organisations had personal involvement within these digital transformation journeys.
2024: DIGITALISATION IN CONSTRUCTION
2024 has proven to be a transformative year for digitalisation within the Irish construction sector. In January, a Building Information Modelling (BIM) mandate by the Irish government came into effect, which dictated that BIM requirements would apply to all public works projects over €100m. The requirements of the BIM mandate have resulted in a surge in interest and investment in digitalisation within the construction and built environment sectors.
To support the construction and built environment sectors, Build Digital announced the creation of the Exchange Hub, a digital bank of resources aimed at signposting digitalisation within the industry. Here you will find templates, demonstration videos, interactive dashboards and presentations to assist with your digital transformation journey. Build Digital has published its International Best Practice in Digital Construction Adoption Report, Education and Training Inventory for Digital Construction and Irish BIM Mandate Project Assessor tool through the Exchange Hub.
Build Digital wants to hear from you. Closing date: Friday, 20 December 2024. Details of the survey can be found at www.builddigitalproject.ie
ABOUT BUILD DIGITAL
Build Digital is a government-funded initiative dedicated to supporting the progression of digital adoption in Ireland’s construction and built environment sector. Build Digital is committed to supporting organisations in their digital transformation journey and signposting the construction and built environment sectors in driving digital adoption.