The Internet of Things is steering the engineering and construction industry toward a digital future. From October 28th to 31st, 2019, the China Construction Digital Conference and the International Alliance for Building Intelligence Standard Summit will take place at the Beijing National Convention Center. This marks the inaugural technology summit hosted in China by the most authoritative international BIM organization.
Nearly a thousand BIM experts, scholars, and industry representatives worldwide will convene in Beijing to explore the latest trends and innovations in engineering informatization and big data technologies. Discussions will focus on three core themes: digital construction, digital management, and smart cities. Attendees will also look ahead to the global future of digital construction, centered around BIM technology.
Breaking Boundaries in Digital Construction
Heralding the Era of Digital Assembly
What does the future hold for engineering construction? Digitization is the inevitable path for industrial transformation and advancement.
2019 is being hailed as the year of 5G, where comprehensive digital services will better satisfy the growing demand for big data applications and digital solutions. In engineering construction, digital transformation is rapidly advancing.
China Construction Technology Group, in collaboration with bSI, invites representatives from Arup, GS1 (International Article Numbering Association), IBM, and renowned organizations such as the Swedish Transport Agency, Amsterdam International Airport, Singapore Land Management Authority, Helsinki Smart City, among others. They will share cutting-edge BIM technologies and applications from design, construction, ownership, and BIM solution provider perspectives. The focus will be on development, application, design, construction, operation, and management of exemplary projects.
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Organizers
- BuildingSMART International (Building Intelligence International Alliance)
- China Construction Technology Corporation (CCTC)
Co-hosts
- China Communications Construction Technology Co., Ltd. (CCCC)
- China Railway BIM Alliance
Undertakers
- Intelligent Building Electrical Technology Magazine
- Asia Pacific Construction Technology Information Research Institute Co., Ltd.
- China National Building Standards Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Overall Schedule
BuildingSMART International Standard Summit and China Construction Digital Conference
October 28, 2019 | Hall B, 4th Floor, National Convention Center
| Opening Ceremony | |||
| 9:00–9:25 | Guest Speech | ||
| Keynote Speeches | |||
| Time | Speaker | Position | Speech Topic |
| 9:25–9:55 | Richard Petrie | CEO, bSI Headquarters | BuildingSMART Towards the Digital Future |
| 1. Digital Construction: How Digital Technology is Transforming the Construction Industry | |||
| Time | Speaker | Position | Speech Topic |
| 9:55–10:25 | Mike Beaven | Co-Head and BIM Director, Oyana London | Delivery of Digital Projects |
| Tristan McDonnell | Director of Civil Engineering, Arup | ||
| 10:25–10:55 | Kazumi Yajima | BIM Manager, Kashima Construction Company, Japan | How BIM Applications in Japan are Transforming the World |
| 10:55–11:15 | Tea Break + Group Photo | ||
| 11:15–11:45 | Enzo Blonk | EPC Director, GS1 | Digital Supply Chain in the Built Environment |
| Paul Surin | Senior Executive Officer, IBM | ||
| 11:45–12:30 |
Theme Salon 1: Accelerating Digital Development in the Construction Sector Yu Jie, General Manager, China Construction Technology Group Zhongshe Digital Technology Co., Ltd. To Be Determined, China Communications Construction Group BIM Center Suning, Deputy Director, Railway BIM Alliance Expert Committee Kazumi Yajima, BIM Manager, Kashima Construction Company, Japan Mike Ramsay, Technical Director, Shipping and Aviation Business, Royal Dutch House Corning |
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| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch | ||
| 2. Digital Management: How OpenBIM Helps Owners Manage Digital Assets | |||
| Time | Speaker | Position | Speech Topic |
| 13:30–14:00 | Karin Anderson | Board Member, Swedish Transport Agency | Liberating Data – Step-by-Step BIM Advancement |
| 14:00–14:30 | Maya Tryfona | Data Engineer, Amsterdam International Airport | Optimizing Data Management Using OpenBIM at Amsterdam Airport |
| 14:30–15:00 | Tea Break | ||
| 3. Digital Construction: How Digital Technology is Revolutionizing the Construction Industry | |||
| Time | Speaker | Position | Speech Topic |
| 15:00–15:30 | Boon Khai | CEO, Singapore Land Management Authority | Smart City – Integrating Digital Twins and Digital Workflows |
| 15:30–16:00 | Jarmo Suomisto | Project Director, Helsinki City | Digital Twin City |
| 16:00–16:40 |
Theme Salon 2: Is the “Smart City” Real or Fictional? Boon Khai, CEO, Singapore Land Management Authority Jarmo Suomisto, Helsinki City Project Director Wolfgang Hass, Chief Expert, Siemens AG Frank Weiss, Senior Director, Oracle Corporation |
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| 16:40–16:55 | Neil Peterson | Chairman, Open Design Alliance (ODA) | To Be Determined |
| 16:55–17:10 | Léon van Berlo | Technical Director, bSI Headquarters | The Development Path of BuildingSMART Technology |
| 17:10–17:30 | Richard Kelly | Operations Director, bSI Headquarters | The Development Path of BuildingSMART Standards |
| 19:00–21:30 BuildingSMART Grand Prix Awards Ceremony |
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2019 China BIM Forum
October 29, 2019 | 3rd Floor Lecture Hall, National Convention Center
| Opening Ceremony | |||
| 9:00–9:10 | Guest Speech | ||
| 1. Digital Design | |||
| Time | Speaker | Position | Speech Topic |
| Special Speech: 2019 BuildingSMART International Competition Project (Design Category) | |||
| 9:35–10:00 | Liu Song | China Communications Construction Corporation Limited | BIM Standardization in Water Transport and Port Projects |
| 10:00–10:25 | Li Hualiang | BIM Manager, China Railway Third Engineering Group Co., Ltd. | 2019 BuildingSMART International Competition Project (Design Category): Jingxiong High-Speed Railway Project |
| 10:25–10:50 | Wang Pengyi | Vice President, Guanglianda Technology Co., Ltd. | BIM + Smart Construction Site: Driving Digital Transformation in Construction Enterprises |
| 10:50–11:15 | Zhang Hongwei | Director, Building Information Technology Research Institute, China National Building Standards Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd. | Application of BIM at SF Transit Airport |
| 11:15–11:40 | To Be Determined | German Ministry of Transport | To Be Determined |
| 11:40–12:05 | Simon Huffteau | Global Vice President, Architecture, Urban and Regional Development Industry | To Be Determined |
| 2. Digital Construction | |||
| Special Speech: 2019 BuildingSMART International Competition Project (Construction Category) | |||
| 13:55–14:20 | Kong Hongliang | Director, Application Promotion Department, China Article Coding Center | Application of GS1 Standard in Construction |
| 14:20–14:45 | Zhang Xuesheng | Director of Operations, Shanghai Urban Construction Information Technology Co., Ltd. | Interconnected BIM Drives Industry Development |
| 15:20–15:45 | Sun Lei | Director of Mobile Workstation, Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd. | Mobile Workstations Promote BIM Standards Implementation |
| 15:45–16:00 | Tea Break | ||
| Special Speech: 2019 BuildingSMART International Competition Project (Construction Category) | |||
| 16:25–16:50 | Zhao Liang | Executive Director, Chongqing Zhuzhijian Construction Technology Co., Ltd. | Exploration and Practice of BIM Data from Production to Application |
| 16:50–17:15 | Wang Yi | Greater China Manager, Tianbao Architectural Design, Tianbao Global Electronic Products (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. | Trimble Tianbao Group Intelligent Design and Construction |
| Special Speech: 2019 BuildingSMART International Competition Project (Construction Category) | |||
Key Topics
Topic 1: Digital Construction
How Digital Technology is Transforming the Construction Industry
Today, BIM stands out as a promising technology both abroad, where it is rapidly advancing, and domestically, with strong policy support. It is recognized as a vital tool for the construction industry’s transformation and upgrading. However, practical BIM implementation reveals that establishing mature workflows and achieving unified management driven by BIM parameterization is still a work in progress.
Experts from Arup will discuss the importance of developing digital workflows that better serve clients, illustrating through case studies how using IFC as the core data architecture can add value. Simultaneously, GS1 and IBM representatives will present the “Digital Supply Chain” project (DSCiBE), a bSI and GS1 initiative focused on developing neutral and open workflows using IFC.
In a salon session, leading Chinese BIM experts from China Construction Technology Group, China Communications Construction Co., Ltd., and the Railway BIM Alliance will analyze critical issues such as industry-level data platforms, international engineering construction standardization, and how IFC standards can revolutionize the construction landscape. They will engage in discussions on “openBIM from the perspective of engineering construction” alongside senior international BIM professionals.
Topic 2: Digital Management
How OpenBIM Supports Owners in Managing Digital Assets
With the rise of the digital economy, product and service quality has become a key competitive factor. Digital management is the trend driving the real economy closer to digitalization, and the engineering construction industry is no exception.
Sweden, with the world’s lowest traffic accident mortality rate, demonstrates that efficient transportation safety and speed are achievable. Technical experts from the Swedish Transport Agency will share insights on the demand for OpenBIM and collaborative working methods.
Additionally, senior data engineers from Amsterdam International Airport will discuss the benefits of using IFC to present and exchange information consistently, referencing a major ongoing project at the airport.
Topic 3: Smart Cities
Towards a Digital Future: Outstanding Examples of Digital Cities
In recent years, thanks to national policies and local government support, BIM technology has been applied in pilot projects covering design, construction, and operation phases of municipal and large-scale buildings. The goal is to build smart and digital cities.
Executives and project directors from the Singapore Land Management Authority and Helsinki City will share their experiences developing “Smart Singapore” and the latest technologies and achievements of the Helsinki Smart City Project, aiming to deliver smarter citizen services.
During the salon session, technical experts from Singapore, Helsinki, and bSI will join forces for an in-depth discussion on “Smart Cities – Real or Fictional?” Topics will include cross-border cooperation, workflows from IFC to CityGML, buildingSMART technology development, bSI standards, and digital solutions.
Guest Lineup (Continuously Updated)
Richard Petrie, Chief Executive of Building Intelligence International Alliance, holds an M.Eng. from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from the European Business School. With experience as COO of Lloyd’s Register UK and CEO roles in marine, oil services, and construction companies, he is dedicated to enhancing professionalism and governance in this mature industry organization.
Mike Beaven, Co-Head and BIM Director at Arup Global, leads Arup’s global digital business and architectural design innovations. He has pioneered multiple firsts, including the world’s first LEED Platinum data center and Qatar’s first zero-energy sports stadium. He has served on the buildingSMART Strategic Advisory Committee for three years.
Tristan McDonnell, Director of Civil Engineering at Arup Global, specializes in infrastructure design for optimal building use. His team has contributed to projects like HS2, Crossrail, Luton Airport, and the Oman Botanical Garden. He is a member of the buildingSMART InfraRoom Steering Committee.
Kazumi Yajima, BIM Manager at Kashima Construction Company, Japan, promotes BIM on construction sites and has been Executive Vice President of Global BIM since 2017. He is actively involved in BIM international standardization as a Vice President of the British Standards Institute.
Enzo Blonk, EPC Director at GS1, combines expertise in finance, law, logistics, and transportation to advance GS1 standards globally, focusing on their applicability and acceptance.
Paul Surin, Senior Executive Officer at IBM, is a BREEAM and BIM Level 2 certified professional, with a strong background in mechanical and electronic engineering and ecological building design. He leads digital and BIM initiatives at IBM, previously working at Wienerberger.
Karin Anderson, Board Member of the Swedish Transport Agency and bSI, has nearly 30 years’ experience in CAD design and infrastructure project leadership across Europe. She contributed to Sweden’s CoClass standard and the Stockholm bypass project.
Maya Tryfona, Data Engineer at Amsterdam International Airport, specializes in GIS and BIM data integration and management throughout asset lifecycles. She participates in the buildingSMART Airport Room and its working groups.
Boon Khai, CEO of Singapore Land Authority, holds a law degree and has served in various judicial and prosecution roles in Singapore before joining the agency in 2015.
Jarmo Suomisto, Helsinki City Project Director, has over 25 years’ experience in 3D and GIS for urban planning. He manages Helsinki 3D+, which won the Be Inspired Award in 2016, and focuses on the city’s Energy Atlas and Digital Twin projects.
Léon van Berlo, Technical Director at buildingSMART International Alliance, has 13 years researching openBIM solutions, focusing on data utilization in building environments and modernizing standards.
Richard Kelly, Operations Director at buildingSMART International Alliance, is a registered engineer with a business degree from Cambridge. He manages international operations, including project management and summit delivery.
Wolfgang Hass, Chief Expert at Siemens AG, brings over 30 years of experience in innovation and automation technology, driving global developments in building efficiency and sustainability.
Frank Weiss, Senior Director at Oracle Corporation, is an internationally recognized BIM expert. Formerly VP of BIM Global Strategy at Aconex, he leads BIM innovation strategy at Oracle.
Mike Ramsay, Technical Director of Shipping and Aviation Business at Royal Dutch House Corning, is a registered engineer with extensive port engineering experience and leads global digitization and product innovation efforts.
Conference Registration Now Open
Are you curious about how the engineering industry is transitioning to a digital future? Want to engage with global experts in engineering digitalization? Interested in contributing to international BIM standards development? Eager to explore BIM’s future and the digital blueprint of the construction industry?
Don’t miss the bSI China Summit! Join us at the Beijing National Convention Center from October 28th to 31st to experience international expertise and energize the global BIM community.
| Single Ticket Currency: Chinese Yuan (RMB) | |||
| Ticket Type | Includes | Date | Price (CNY) |
| Single Ticket ① | Day 1: BuildingSMART International Standard Summit and China Construction Digital Conference | October 28 | 1,600 |
| Single Ticket ② | Day 1: 2019 bSI Awards Grand Prix Dinner | October 28 | 600 |
| Single Ticket ③ | Day 2: China BIM Conference | October 29 | 1,000 |
| Single Ticket ④ | Day 2: BuildingSMART Technical Work Meeting | October 29 | 600 |
| Single Ticket ⑤ | Day 3: BuildingSMART Technical Work Meeting | October 30 | 600 |
| Single Ticket ⑥ | Closing Ceremony of the 4th BuildingSMART International Standards Summit (Half Day) | October 31 | 600 |
| Package Discount Prices | |||
| Package Type | Includes | Dates | Price (CNY) |
| Package A | ①②③④⑤⑥ | Oct 28–31 | 4,180 |
| Package B | ①②③⑥ | Oct 28, 29, 31 | 3,480 |
| Package C | ①②③ | Oct 28–29 | 2,800 |
Note: Tickets ④ and ⑤ include technical meetings for various BuildingSMART working groups such as architectural, infrastructure, product, management, construction, airport, and railway. The infrastructure, railway, and BuildingSMART routine working groups are fully booked, but spots remain in other groups. Please reserve tickets early.
Registration: Please log in to the official conference website.
Conference Team Contact Information
Xiong Wenwen (18610687469, also WeChat)
Miaomiao (17301103673, also WeChat)
Bridging Domestic and International BIM
Based on open cooperation, bSI has held annual spring and autumn standard summits globally since 2013. Hosted by bSI branches worldwide, these summits unite members, businesses, and users to discuss openBIM and its application throughout the design, construction, and management lifecycle of projects.
buildingSMART is a neutral, international, non-profit organization dedicated to the BIM lifecycle. It promotes information exchange and collaboration among all stakeholders involved in construction projects. Since its inception, buildingSMART International has partnered with leading global enterprises and established branches across North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East.
China Construction Technology Group Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese technology enterprise, covers all professional fields of urban and rural construction with strong capabilities. Its core businesses span urban and rural planning, construction engineering, and municipal engineering, employing over 12,200 staff (including 1,700 overseas). The group includes three CAE academicians, nine national engineering masters, and multiple research centers. It has designed landmark projects such as Beijing Railway Station, the National Agricultural Exhibition Hall, the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest), Xiong’an High-Speed Railway Station, and international projects like the National Museum of Singapore and Singapore Changyi Airport. It has also participated in major infrastructure projects including the Luan River diversion, West-to-East Gas Pipeline, South-to-North Water Transfer, and environmental protection of the Three Gorges Reservoir area.
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