To facilitate checking of different floor areas in digital general building plans (GBP) in Building Information Modelling (BIM) format, the Buildings Department (BD) and the Lands Department (LandsD) have jointly commissioned a consultant to develop a common area calculation methodology and plug-in tools of two native BIM software (i.e. REVIT and ArchiCAD) to streamline the data extraction and conduct automated checking of floor areas against the requirements under the Buildings Ordinance and lease conditions (the BIM Area Tool*).The BIM Area Tool, which may also serve as a design review tool, saves time and manpower in verifying numerical accuracy and in updating and rechecking when amendments to the design are required, thereby enhancing quality and certainty of the submissions.In this webinar, representatives from BD and LandsD will brief you on the key features of the BIM Area Tool and demonstrate how the created automation could make the complicated calculation process easy, dispensing with going through a mountain of detailed requirements in regulations/practice notes. They will also introduce the BIM Area Tool's smart functions for automated parameter input, data quality check and batch import of computation results to facilitate the preparation of calculation sheets for GBP submission.Members with job duties involving GBP submission to BD and LandsD should not miss this opportunity to equip yourself with better knowledge on this newly developed BIM Area Tool. *The BIM Area Tool is available in BD Website and LandsD Website for free download and use. Attendees are encouraged to download the tool and template for trial and view the relevant video guides before the webinar. Speakers: Representatives from Buildings Department and the Lands Department Should you have any queries, please contact Mr. FUNG (email: dthub@cic.hk). Remarks: An electronic copy of CPD attendance certificate will be issued to participants with over 80% attendance within one month after the live webinar. Any attendance on replay sessions after webinar will not be considered for CPD attendance certificate. Replay video is now exclusive for i-Club members, please click here to join i-Club.

CD Talks (Construction Digitalisation Talks) is a new webinar series that brings together visionary industry experts, thought leaders, and forward-thinking practitioners to discuss and share their experiences in applying digitalisation to construction projects. CD Talks will dive deep into the latest trends, best practices, and success stories in construction digitalisation. This year's theme will be "Hong Kong Construction Common Data Environment Award 2023 - Organisation Winners Sharing". Topics and Speakers: Remarks: An electronic copy of CPD attendance certificate will be issued to participants with over 80% attendance within one month after the live webinar. Any attendance on replay sessions after webinar will not be considered for CPD attendance certificate. Should you have any inquiries, please contact Ms. Choi at bim@cic.hk / 2100 9034.

To further accelerate construction digitalisation and promote the use of digital twin in the construction industry, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) has recently established the CIC Digital Twin Hub at MegaBox Kowloon Bay. A digital twin is a virtual representation of real-world entities and processes, synchronised at a specified frequency and fidelity. This brand-new seminar and workshop are designed to provide participants with an understanding of the concept of digital twin, its benefits and applications at different stages of the project lifecycle. Digital Twin Awareness Seminar and Workshop Guided Tour - real-life applications of Digital Twin technology and technology showcases of Smart Site Safety System (SSSS) Seminar - preparation for BIM adoption in project and organisation Hands-on Workshop - BIM viewer training (Remarks: More identical seminars will be organized in the coming months.) This event is suitable for anyone interested in learning about Digital Twin technology. Join us for the Digital Twin Awareness Seminar and Workshop and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving construction industry. Participating in this event counts for 3 CPD hours. The e-Certificate of Attendance will be sent via email to participants within one month following the event. We will use the name on registration form to issue the attendance certificate. Enquiries: Please contact Ms. Choi at 2100 9034 or email to bim@cic.hk. Thank you.

To further accelerate construction digitalisation and promote the use of digital twin in the construction industry, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) has recently established the CIC Digital Twin Hub at MegaBox Kowloon Bay. A digital twin is a virtual representation of real-world entities and processes, synchronised at a specified frequency and fidelity. This brand-new seminar and workshop are designed to provide participants with an understanding of the concept of digital twin, its benefits and applications at different stages of the project lifecycle. Digital Twin Awareness Seminar and Workshop Guided Tour - real-life applications of Digital Twin technology and technology showcases of Smart Site Safety System (SSSS) Seminar - preparation for BIM adoption in project and organisation Hands-on Workshop - BIM viewer training (Remarks: More identical seminars will be organized in the coming months.) This event is suitable for anyone interested in learning about Digital Twin technology. Join us for the Digital Twin Awareness Seminar and Workshop and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving construction industry. Participating in this event counts for 3 CPD hours. The e-Certificate of Attendance will be sent via email to participants within one month following the event. We will use the name on registration form to issue the attendance certificate. Enquiries: Please contact Ms. Choi at 2100 9034 or email to bim@cic.hk. Thank you.