Many fields of expertise in the digital transformation of the Construction industry involve the creation or the use of virtual 3D modeling. Whether models are used for design, construction, or facility management, the benefits have been shown in different case studies across the industry. But experience has demonstrated that the quality of the work done in the virtual world is critical to the success of the real-world application. In the chaos of this transformation, processes and documentation are essential for organization. Nevertheless, what's the point of creating processes and specifications if the quality of the deliverables is not controlled? Garbage in, garbage out. This presentation will demonstrate the importance of quality control, will help you understand the governing principles in virtual modeling like the correct level of development for the project stage and the project requirements, and how open communication channels naturally improve overall quality.

Join Brendan Lawrence and Mark Doyle of Pomerleau as they discuss in detail the use of BIM 360 Glue for BIM Coordination process on this $77m Hospital project in NB. They will expose the technical setup from Revit to BIM 360 Glue, as well as sharing their approach to project execution with trade partners whom were new to the BIM process. Brendan will share his experience as a former BIM Coordinator turned Project Manager as to how the BIM process enables project management to work more effectively. The talk will conclude with the sharing of outcomes and benefits of the BIM coordination Process, followed by a Q & A.

In the age of big data and connected operations, organizations that have moved to adopt Augmented and Mixed Reality technologies are experiencing unprecedented levels of efficiency. AR/MR tools are currently being leveraged across industrial sectors to increase machine uptime, safety, situational awareness and to empower remote workers and technicians to achieve new levels of productivity. This presentation will introduce these technologies and their application in the construction industry. When a worker needs assistance performing maintenance, a repair, or an inspection, AR/MR tools can accelerate troubleshooting by providing the workers with live voice and video guidance from subject matter experts that can be located anywhere in the world, all while keeping the worker heads-up and hands-free. Experts can equip remote workers with 3D CAD files, IoT enabled holograms, supporting files, and annotations, all within the remote workers field of view.

In this session you will learn how Oracle Aconex Model Coordination is streamlining the Change Order Process by enabling immediate and seamless communication between the Engineering & Design, BIM/VDC, Construction and Project Controls teams. Additionally, we will provide an overview of Oracle's Innovation Lab in Chicago and how we and our partners are changing and advancing the construction industry with tools available today.

New technology in construction is changing not only the way we work but the way we work together. This session will discuss the practical use of BIM/VDC for the Mechanical Contractor and General Contractor as well as the methods used to achieve successful collaboration. There will be a focus on the technology, workflow, and procedures applied on projects with different project delivery types.

With technology advancements, construction data has become more accessible. Data is collected through sources such as sensors, wearables, design plans, etc. However, according to a recent report by FMI, 90% of the data generated in construction is unstructured, and 96% of all data goes unused in the engineering and construction (E&C) industry. Meanwhile, the potential use of data for near-real-time decision making is enabled through machine learning and data analytics, which provides a great upside for the construction industry to explore how to leverage the power of data and to make the results more presentable. This presentation aims to (1) provide an overview of data analytics (tools and methods) across the construction industry and other related industries; (2) showcase data analytics research and practice in construction; and (3) present a roadmap for conducting data and visualization-related research for construction companies.

The concept of modular building is centuries old, recent advancements have made it a more attractive option than ever before, but it still comprises less than 5% of the construction market. In Toronto, conventional construction has never been more expensive, and there are currently more tower cranes than in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago combined, yet modular building has failed to gain significant traction. One of the key reasons is that many in the industry still view it as a boutique and not cost competitive solution. Such as subcontractors who are fearful of losing work. Or the preconstruction and estimating departments of general contractors who are unfamiliar with the technology and how to properly estimate the cost and account for the benefits. Or clients who are receiving poor advice from the industry in general. Then there are always the horror stories from those who tried it once and swear they'll never try it again.

Model interoperability between software platforms has always been a huge part of the discussion around building information modeling. Being able to transfer design and construction intents to other trades without any loss or misinterpretation remains a challenge around the industry, despite the humongous work performed by standardization organization. With its 10 000 plus projects a year, Canam Group identified the integration of those 3D models as an important source of waste. This presentation describes the various strategies used at Canam Group to industrialize the integration of client 3D models to quickly and seamlessly start working on the design and manufacturing of our various structural steel products.

I will be explaining the concept of augmented reality and how Irving Equipment uses it to communicate lift plans. There will be two main topics: 1. The Microsoft HoloLens, which is an augmented reality headset that we can use to explore a virtual job site or superimpose information onto our view of the real world. 2. Augmented reality mobile application, which we can use to view conventional 2D lift drawings as fully animated 3D models. I will speak about the advantages and disadvantages of both and how they tie into how we plan crane work.