Digital Construction Climate Nexus

Digital Construction Climate Nexus

Explore digital tech for sustainable construction & climate action. Keynotes, interactive sessions, and networking. #DigitalConstruction

By Mike Ford

Date and time

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:30 - 18:00 GMT+1

Location

Bristol Business School

University of the West of England Stoke Gifford BS16 1QY United Kingdom

Agenda

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration and Soft Opening

An opportunity to network with the other delegates

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Welcome and Introductions

Dr Matthew Jones

Dr. Enda Hayes

Presented by: Dr Matthew Jones (Dean and head of the School of Architecture & Environment - UWE & Dr. Elena Marco (Pro-Vice Chancellor ＆ Head of College - UWE)

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM

CABER

Prof. Alice Moncaster

Prof. Patrick Manu

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

Update from the Vice-Chair of nima

Fiona Moore

Paul Wilkinson

We're happy to welcome Fiona Moore vice-chair of nima and technical lead for GIIG. Fiona will give us all an update on nima and GIIG, what they have achieved to date and what's in the pipeline.

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

Does Digital Delivery Guarantee A Sustainable Future

Steve Rudge

12:20 PM - 1:00 PM

information requirements around carbon and environmental

Mo Shana

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Room 1 - Session1¦Unlocking Net Zero through a Streamlined Retrofit Management

Mike Ford

I'm going to talk through project case study for applying retrofit at scale, why the off the shelf solutions didn't work and how we turned around a new app in a few months, which we've had two offers...

2:50 PM - 3:30 PM

Room 1 -S 2¦Digitisation & monitoring @ scale with Automated Drone Infrastrure

Mike Edwards

How we're using a proprietary technology stack to simulate and automate detailed roof inspections, 3D models (measured surveys) and infrared surveys of social housing stock at scale. Eliminating acce...

4:00 PM - 4:40 PM

Room 1 - Session 3¦ TBC

2:00 AM - 2:30 AM

Room 2-session1 ¦ Robotics in Construction (VINCI Building)

Akin Akande

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wrap-up and Closing

Prof. Alice Moncaster

About this event

  • Event lasts 9 hours 30 minutes

Digital Construction Climate Nexus 2025

Location

The event will be held at the University of the West of England's (UWE) Frenchay campus. In theBristol Business School building. See image below. As you enter the building you will be greeted and given further directions.

Travel advice for gettin to UWE's Frenchay campus is available on their website https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/campus-and-facilities/getting-to-and-from-uwe

What to expect

See the agenda above for the full details

The day will be split into two parts, all delegates will be together in the morning session for keynote presenations. The keynote presenations will cover the themes that we will address in further depth during the afternoon workshop sessions.

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Registration, Networking, Tea & Biscuits
Location: X Block Atrium, Frenchay Campus, UWE Bristol

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Welcome & Keynote Speakers
Location: Room 2X112, Frenchay Campus, UWE Bristol

01:00 PM – 2:00 PM Catered Lunch & Networking
Location: X Block Atrium, Frenchay Campus, UWE Bristol

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Breakout Sessions
Interactive sessions focusing on digital construction, sustainability, and climate action

5:00 PM – 6:00 PMClosing Session & Guest Panel
Location: Room 2X112, Frenchay Campus, UWE Bristol

Note

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Why Attend?

  • Discover cutting-edge digital technologies revolutionising sustainable construction
  • Connect with 200+ professionals from industry and academia to exchange ideas and form valuable partnerships
  • Learn from expert speakers and interactive climate resilience and innovation breakout sessions.
  • Be part of a proactive community driving impactful climate action in the built environment
  • Gain insights on integrating digital tools for improved project efficiency and sustainability
  • Explore real-world case studies and best practices from industry-leading organisations
  • Build your professional network through dedicated networking opportunities
  • Participate in meaningful discussions with thought leaders on the future of climate-smart construction

Organised by

Mike Ford