1. BIM/Digital construction cluster meeting
Dynamo – Building the North East IT Economy
May 2017

2. North East BIM/Digital construction cluster

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

7. KPMG global construction survey 2016 – Building a technology advantage

8. 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

9. Time
Activity
Lead
2.30pm
Welcome and aims/objectives of the cluster approach
Anne/Charlie
2.40pm
Networking activity
All
3.10pm
Cluster needs – survey feedback and discussion
3.30pm
Case study development – in workshop groups
4pm
Update on Dynamo BIM/Digital construction bids and activity to date
Anne/Becky
4.10pm
Research update
Anne
4.20pm
Topics, format and actions for next meeting
Anne/All
4.30pm
Meeting close

10. BIM/Digital construction cluster meeting
Dynamo – Building the North East IT Economy
May 2017