Autodesk Platinum Partner

Modena goes Platinum!

Exciting News! Modena AEC & Infrastructure are thrilled to announce our Platinum Sponsorship at the 7th Building Information Modelling (BIM) Conference with MillaSA as part of our commitment to delivering innovation, advanced solutions, and insights.

As part of this exciting partnership, we’re extending a significant discount, exclusively to our valued clients and the AEC community.

 

2 Day pass per person: R 10,990 (less R 3,000) excl VAT. 

 

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Join us at the BIM Conference, a dynamic platform for Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operation (AECO) professionals to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and stay abreast of the latest BIM developments – a hub for industry leaders to explore growth opportunities, tackle challenges, and drive advancement in the AECO sector.
Act now and register to secure your discounted seat —it’s an opportunity you won’t want to miss! Let’s shape the future of BIM together.

CPD Accreditations:

ECSA: 2 CPD Points

SAIAT: CATEGORY 1 CPD ACTIVITY BY SAIAT FOR SACA PREGISTERED PROFESSIONALS

When

Thu & Fri | 14 - 15 March 2024

Where

The Capital Hotel,
Sandton, JHB

Who should attend

BIM consultants and experts
Architects
Facility managers
Urban planners and designers
Academia and researchers
Tech providers and vendors
Construction consultants, project owners and managers, and developers
Professionals in the built environment including civil engineers, quantity surveyors, architects and construction managers

Benefits of Attending

Discover the latest trends, technologies and innovations in BIM

Network with experts in the AECO field and foster new working relationships in an environment full of like-minded professionals

Learn how BIM can reduce the environmental footprint of projects

Explore how BIM can improve project efficiency, reduce errors, and lower costs

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Fabio Companie

Head of Construction Management | City of Cape Town

Thabelo Netshivhungululu

Senior Application Engineer

Bongani Dladla

Chief Executive Officer | Construction Industry Development Board (cidb)

James Melvill

Associate: Maritime Digital Lead | WSP in Africa

Richard Matchett

Professional Engineer | Digital Lead at Zutari

Gordon van der Heever

Senior Executive Associate | Bentel Associates International

Sakhumzi Tima

Senior Civil Technician | ROMH Consulting

Marius Bierman

Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager | Murray & Dickson Construction Group

Suvaniya Pillay

BIM Specialist | Baker Baynes (Pty) Ltd

Amanda Filtane

Lecturer | University of Cape Town (UCT)

Dr. Khululekani Ntakana

Lecturer University of Johannesburg

PROGRAMME - DAY 1

Time

Topic

Presenter/s

07:30

Registration and networking

09:00

Opening remarks from the chairperson

Fabio Companie | Head of Construction Management
City of Cape Town

09:10

7 years into the world of BIM, Current status and how do we accelerate the adoption of BIM

Gordon Van Der Heever | Senior Executive Associate
Bentel Associates International

09:50

How are digital twins transforming the construction industry

Thabelo Netshivhungululu | Senior Application Engineer | MODENA AEC

10:30

Networking tea break

11:00

The need for National BIM Standardisation

Bongani Dladla | C.E.O | Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)

11:40

TBC

Amanda Filtane | Lecturer | University of Cape Town

12:20

Architecture – Engineering – Construction industry integration: Enhancing stakeholder collaboration through Building Information Modeling

Marius Bierman | Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager | Murray & DicksonConstruction Group

13:00

Networking Lunch

14:00

Panel Session

Moderator: Fabio Companie | Head of Construction Management | City of Cape Town

14:00

Panel Session

Moderator: Fabio Companie | Head of Construction Management | City of Cape Town
Panellist:
  • Gordon Van Der Heever | Senior Executive Associate | Bentel Associates International
  • Thabelo Netshivhungululu | Senior Application Engineer | MODENA AEC
  • Bongani Dladla | C.E.O | Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
  • Amanda Filtane | Lecturer | University of Cape Town (UCT)
  • Marius Bierman | Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager | Murray & Dickson Construction Group

15:00

Closing Remarks from Chairperson

Fabio Companie | Head of Construction Management
City of Cape Town

15:15

Networking Tea Break: End of Day 1

PROGRAMME - DAY 2

Time

Topic

Presenter/s

07:30

Registration and networking

09:00

Opening remarks from the chairperson

Fabio Companie | Head of Construction Management
City of Cape Town

09:10

TBA

Richard Matchett | Digital Lead | Zutari

09:50

Digital Engineering for Maritime and Infrastructure
  • Challenges for Digital Engineering in Maritime and Infrastructure
  • ime and Infrastructure
  • Solutions and Workarounds
  • Examples of interest
  • Where to from here?

James Melvill | Associate: Maritime Digital Lead
WSP in Africa

10:30

Networking tea break

11:00

The benefits of BIM: Showcasing data-centric based approach for project delivery
  • The need for BIM in our local market.
  • Investment and returns of BIM implementation.
  • Risk mitigation and dependency on the few cloud service providers - CDEs

Sakhumzi Tima | Senior Civil Technician | ROMH Consulting

11:40

BIM: 6 Considerations for Better Information Management
  • Common Data Environments
  • Aligning to ISO 19650 Standards
  • Digital Contract Administration
  • Effective Collaboration

Suvaniya Pillay | BIM Specialist | Baker Baynes

12:20

Drivers and barriers to the adoption of BIM by construction firms in South Africa)

Dr. Khululekani Ntakana | Lecturer | University of Johannesburg

13:00

Networking Lunch

14:00

Panel Session

Moderator: Fabio Companie | Head of Construction Management | City of Cape Town
Panellist:
  • Richard Matchett | Digital Lead | Zutari
  • James Melvill | Associate: Maritime Digital Lead | WSP in Africa
  • Sakhumzi Tima | Senior Civil Technician | ROMH Consulting
  • Suvaniya Pillay | BIM Specialist | Baker Baynes
  • Dr. Khululekani Ntakana | Lecturer | University of Johannesburg

15:00

Closing Remarks from Chairperson

Moderator: Fabio Companie | Head of Construction Management | City of Cape Town

15:15

Networking Tea Break: End of Conference

TERMS & CONDITIONS

The client is required to make payment within 7 days from the date of invoice. MILLA SA cancellation, postponement & substitution policy: You may substitute delegates at any time by providing reasonable advance notice to us. Any cancellations received in wri t ing not less than eight (8 working) days prior to the conference, you will receive a 90% credit to be used at another MILLA SA conference which must occur within one year from the date of issuance of such credit . An administ rat ion fee of 10% of the contract fee will be retained by MILLA SA for all permitted cancellations. No credit will be issued for any cancellations occurring within seven (7 working) days (inclusive) of the conference. In the event that MILLA SA cancels an event for any reason, you will receive a credit for 100% of the contract fee paid. You may use this credit for any other event to be mutually agreed with MILLA SA, which must occur within one year from the date of cancellation. In the event that MILLA SA postpones an event for any reason and the delegate is unable or unwilling to attend in on the rescheduled date, you will receive a credit for 100% of the contract fee paid. You may use this credit for other events within one year from the date of postponement . Except as specified above; no credits will be issued for cancellations. There are no refunds given under any circumstances. Please note that while speakers and topics were confirmed at the time of publishing, circumstances beyond the control of the organizers may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of the speakers and/or topics. As such, MILLA SA reserves the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers and/or topics if necessary without any liability to you whatsoever. This agreement is a binding contract between the above parties and is subject to the laws of South Africa.