BIM/Digital construction cluster meeting Dynamo – Building the North East IT Economy June 2017
North East BIM/Digital construction cluster
Meeting plaN 1.30pm Welcome and intros 1.45pm BIM Academy and BIM Task Group - John Lorimer 2pm Group Session 1 - SWOT analysis of region’s digital construction sector 2.45pm Feedback 3pm Group Session 2 - Cluster group Value Proposition 3.45pm Feedback 4pm Industrial Strategy Opportunities - Paul Cowie 4.15pm Actions, next steps, future meeting dates 4.30pm Meeting close
The cluster approach Effective clusters are well-developed concentrations of related business working together. Research (including studies by Harvard Business School) demonstrates the impact of clusters in terms of: increased productivity and operational efficiency stimulating innovation increasing commercialisation Aim to bring together the best of all worlds – synergies between digital, construction, education sectors to support business growth and innovation
Digital sector UK's digital economy is world leading in terms of proportion of GDP (12%) Tech UK figures North East is birthplace of BIM and has world leading expertise in this area but….its a hidden gem and needs investment to grow
Construction sector Construction sector is back to growth following the recession Represents 6-7% GDP Interesting market dynamics – apprenticeship levy, economic uncertainty due to Brexit Challenges - conservatism, slow adaptors of new technology, labour mobility, skills shortages and availability of labour, fragmented supply chain BIM – government mandate, growth opportunity, adoption challenges, limited market penetration
KPMG global construction survey 2016 – Building a technology advantage
Cluster needs Industry led Networking and engagement across region and sectors Sharing intelligence, research etc.. Collaboration on projects ‘Joined up’ approach – events etc. Contributing to activities to raise the profile of sector and educate e.g. case studies Communication - Vision and key messages Funding bids Demonstrate impact