‘BIM and Beyond’ International Symposium of Prota Draws the AEC Professionals in Istanbul

BIM Digital Transformation Symposium: Prota Software Hosts Global Experts

Prota was delighted to host the BIM Digital Transformation Symposium this October in Istanbul, welcoming over 500 construction professionals from around the globe. This year’s symposium built on Prota’s history of bringing together leading experts to showcase the latest technologies and innovative approaches shaping the construction industry. Moreover, it served as a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange.

BIM Digital Transformation Symposium: Knowledge Sharing Across Continents

The symposium, titled “BIM and Beyond: A Digital Transformation in the Construction Sector,” brought together academic researchers and professional experts from Canada, America, and Japan to share their extensive knowledge and experience. Over two days, four main sessions explored the themes of Create, Implement, Capture, and Proceed. Additionally, these sessions offered insights into technological advancements, best practices, and case studies.

Inspiring presentations at the BIM Digital Transformation Symposium included:

• Virtualizing Infrastructure – Dr. Ioannis Brilakis, University of Cambridge
• Digitizing the Built Environment Industry: Challenges, Case Studies and Road Map – Ahmet Citipitioglu, Ph.D., P.E., TAV
• BIM Project Case Studies from Around the World – Dr. Rafael Sacks, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
• Sensors and Information Models for Construction and Infrastructure Management – Burcu Akinci, Carnegie Mellon University
• Collaborative Design and Engineering – Leon Van Berlo, TNO, Netherlands

BIM Minimizes Human Errors and Boosts Efficiency

Prota Group’s CEO, Joseph Kubin, highlighted the importance of BIM during the symposium. “No matter how simple or complex a construction project is, utilizing BIM is essential. It minimizes human error and facilitates information sharing, giving companies a significant competitive advantage,” he stated.

Furthermore, Kubin noted that the event aimed to raise awareness of BIM and encourage its adoption in Turkey. Prota, a pioneer in BIM consultancy in Turkey, has been using this technology for years. For example, from designing metro projects to delivering complex buildings like Istanbul’s New International Airport, Prota has demonstrated how BIM transforms engineering workflows.

BIM’s Future in Construction and Beyond

Keynote speakers also shared groundbreaking applications of BIM:

• Faster Damage Detection: Dr. Ioannis Brilakis emphasized how BIM accelerates post-earthquake damage assessment, citing its potential to identify high-risk buildings swiftly.
• Energy Efficiency Design: Leon Van Berlo discussed how BIM enables designers to predict costs, energy consumption, and occupational health impacts. As a result, it allows for more efficient, data-driven building designs.

Prota’s Leadership in BIM Digital Transformation Symposium

Prota’s consulting services and software solutions, including ProtaStructure Suite, empower clients worldwide with efficient structural BIM tools. Moreover, with headquarters in Ankara, Turkey, and offices in Malaysia, Singapore, Istanbul, and Izmir, Prota continues to lead the digital transformation of the construction sector.

For more information on Prota’s consulting services, email [email protected], or contact [email protected] for software solutions.

Here is the short video highlighting ‘BIM and Beyond’ International Symposium of Prota;