When the physical built environment intersects with the digital world, it is a moment to pay attention. Welcome to a journey of unlocking the mysteries of the Metaverse for the built environment and how these technologies, processes, workflows, and experiences will affect you, your business, and your lifestyle.

This session explores urgent questions such as: What is the Metaverse? Who uses it? How do you measure success? Where are examples of the Metaverse and the workflows of Web3? When can you expect the Metaverse, Web3, and Blockchain to affect me and my business?

Building information modeling (BIM) is the process of creating a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building. To make the most of BIM, it is essential to adhere to specific Level of Development (LOD) standards.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operation, and Owner (AECOO) organizations worldwide, the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM), openBIM, and adherence to ISO19650 standards have become imperative for effective project management. This shift presents many challenges, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of these technologies and standards while simultaneously focusing on practical applications rather than overwhelming stakeholders with technical intricacies.

Join us for an engaging discussion with industry leaders exploring the crucial intersection of BIM and Digital Twins. This session will feature insights from key industry association experts, including Cindy Baldwin, representing buildingSMART US; Zahra Ghorbani, representing NIBS; Dan Feinberg, representing the Digital Twin Consortium; and Marc Goldman from buildingSMART International, NIBS, and the Digital Twin Consortium.

In early 2023, the NIBS BIM Council established a Digital Twin Integration Subcommittee (DTI-S) to develop a position on the relationship between BIM and digital twins. The chairs from the DTI-S will present the position paper being developed as a reference for the industry.

Smart cities are emerging as high-performance urban environments, while the Metaverse is the next generation of the Internet. What does this mean for the built environment? And how do you manage when these two mega trends collide in a cyber-physical relationship?

Join us for an exploration of how emerging technologies like Smart Contracts, Blockchain, NFTs, Avatars, Digital Twins, 3D Virtual Worlds and the Metaverse are directly impacting urban environments in meaningful ways.

This session will focus on the newly released NBIMS-US Version 4, a significantly updated version with a focused new organization and new sections. Learn ‘why’ having a U.S. Standard for BIM is important and how it aligns with other international BIM standard efforts such as ISO 19650 and the Industry Foundation Classes.

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in facility design, construction, and operation is revolutionizing the industry, fueling both excitement and apprehension as professionals navigate this rapidly evolving landscape. As AI technologies continue to advance, early adopters have experienced a spectrum of outcomes, ranging from groundbreaking successes to unexpected challenges.