Disruption in construction - driving technologies and processes for the future
We live in a world where new inventions, processes and ideas can be a real game changer and disrupt the way we do things. The internet, mobile phones, the electric car etc. are just a few we have seen over the last few decades.
The briefing this year, sponsored by Trend Controls, looks at the technologies and processes the sector might expect to see in the future and the implications that these innovations may have for building services both in the commercial and residential sector.
This year the event is being chaired by Oliver Zimmermann, CEO of Condair Group AG.
The keynote speaker is Susan Hone-Brookes Chief Engineer for Construction, Infrastructure and Energy at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC).
New speakers announced include Matthew Gough, director of innovation and winning work, Mace, Neil Thompsom, digital design and delivery lead, Atkins Global and CEO of DotBuiltEnvironment, Michael Potter, managing director and founder of DriveElectric
After Lunch Speaker - Andrew Strauss OBE
Andrew Strauss is director of cricket for the England national team. Among the world’s most respected players, he is one of only three England captains in history to secure Ashes victories both home and away. Under his stewardship, the national side achieved No.1 Test ranking.
Recommended Reading
Are building operators owning their systems – or just renting access?
Who really controls a building once it is operational? Chris Timmins of IOTech Systems explores the growing case for open, edge-led systems.
EZO secures €150m debt facility for 3,000+ EV charge points
The financing will support more than 100MW of charging capacity across the UK and Ireland over the next three years.
ABB could have a big role to play in Rolls-Royce's SMR deployment
The exploratory MoU comes as site-specific design advances for the first three planned UK units at Wylfa.