Innovation is of great importance to the sustainable development of the Hong Kong construction industry, Hence, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) has set up the Research and Technology Development Fund to provide financial support for research projects which can improve the performance and competitiveness of the industry.

"BIM-Automation of Gross Floor Area (GFA) Calculation, Fire Safety and Prescribed Checking for General Building Plans (GBP) Preparation" is one of the research and development projects funded by CIC and conducted by Building Information Technology Limited. The project is also supported by the Urban Renewal Authority (URA).

The objectives of the research project are to:

• Develop a software tool with a function to automate the calculation of GFA to meet statutory requirements; and
• Develop a function to automate the checking and calculation of Fire Safety and Prescribed Checking with BIM model to meet statutory requirements.

Speakers:
Mr. George WONG, Manager - BIM, Construction Industry Council

Mr. Samson WONG, Director, Building Information Technology Limited

An electronic copy of CPD attendance certificate will be issued to the qualified participants after the webinar.

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Should you have any inquiries, please contact Ms. CHUN at bimspace@cic.hk / 3199 7319.