Bridging the gap for construction smes to join Industry 4.0

Sommario workshop

The digitisation of the construction sector, namely of its process and products, is part of the Industry 4.0 revolution that is increasingly embracing different fields and technologies. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the methodology that supports this transformation, while the Internet of Things (IoT) will provide the opportunity to validate the real consequences of implementation of digital models.
“Industrial sectors should start or enhance programmes towards industrial digitisation. […] Several sectors have already taken significant effort towards broader awareness about digitisation, including construction.” (European Commission)
The possibilities opened up by Industry 4.0 give SMEs in the construction industry many solutions to boost their productivity by proposing cost-effective, sustainable and increasingly green solutions.
Digitisation offers an unleashed potential for construction businesses of all sizes and maturity. Whilst deciding the best strategy to embrace the digitisation in construction constitutes a challenge, ignoring the increasing uptake of digital methods is not one of the options.
This initiative is an opportunity for micro enterprises and SMEs, as well as other stakeholders, to discuss and exchange views about how SMEs can step into the digitisation of the construction industry and keep playing an essential role to secure Europe’s leading position in the future global economy.
SMAU, the most important Italian trade fair for the ICT sector, hosts European ICT business talks and a dedicated public Round Table on Digitisation, Industry 4.0 and SMEs.

PROGRAM
12.00 Welcome and Introduction: Luca Tavani - CNA ICT
12.05 Oliver Grün, European DIGITAL SME Alliance: "The digital revolution in the B2B"
12.10 Lutz Köppen, European Commission: "The European approach to develop a world-class digital construction sector"
12.15 Eugenio Quintieri, European Builders Confederation: "Construction SMEs and sustainable construction: BIM for the retrofitting of existing buildings
12.20 Panel discussion and questions from the audience
Oliver Grün - European DIGITAL SME Alliance
Lutz Köppen - European Commission
Eugenio Quintieri - European Builders Confederation
On. Chiara Braga - Partito Democratico
Mario Turco - CNA Edilizia
Filippo Dalla Villa - CNA Comunicazione

Moderated by:
Sebastiano Toffaletti- European DIGITAL SME Alliance

12.55 Conclusions: Fabio Massimo – CNA ICT
13.00 Networking lunch for registered participants


14.00-15.30 Workshop on the EU strategy for Construction 4.0 (for invited participants only)
The workshop will be an opportunity for SMEs and startups in the digital and construction sector to get first-hand information about the European strategy for the involvement of SMEs in the digitisation of the construction industry.