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At a recent talk held at Modena Design Centres by Helene Potgieter, a specialist in building conservation, she shared valuable insights on the transformative potential of historic building information modelling (HBIM) in the AEC industry. Helene runs a small architectural practice specialising in heritage conservation, and her firm utilises HBIM to retrospectively create detailed 3D models of historic buildings from survey data.

At the recent BIM Harambee Africa event, a standout presentation titled “BIM in RIBA Stages” brought together experts Richard Matchett, Calayde Davey, Machiel Odendaal, Wiam Labuschagne, Louis de Klerk, Claudio Duarte, Willem Viviers, Nathan York, Jaco Barnard, and Suvaniya Pillay. This tag-team discussion provided an in-depth exploration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) within the RIBA Plan of Work, emphasizing the pivotal role of BIM in shaping Africa’s urban future. Here’s a recap of their insights.

At the recent BIM Harambee Africa event, Machiel Odendaal delivered an inspiring talk titled “Practical User Guide to Building a Digital Future for BIM.”
Machiel, our Technical Manager and a seasoned professional in the AEC industry, shared his personal journey of transitioning from traditional architectural practice to a tech-savvy BIM manager. His insights highlighted the need for professionals to embrace technology, rethink processes, and foster collaboration to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.