Aconex Creates the Global Industry Council (GIC) to Drive E&C Innovation & Digitisation Including Leaders From AECOM, Bechtel...
19 October 2017 - 9:40AM
Business Wire
GIC Members to Discuss Key Findings from Their
Report “Digital Technology: The Key to Unlocking Construction’s
Potential” at Construction Technology Summit in Melbourne October
25
Aconex Limited (ASX: ACX), the #1 platform for digital project
delivery, today announced the company has formed the Global
Industry Council (GIC) with participation from the world’s largest
contractors including AECOM, Bechtel, Fluor, John Holland and
Lendlease. Council members are thought leaders who are passionate
about evolving digitisation in engineering and construction
(E&C) through sharing ideas and finding solutions to the
industry’s most pressing challenges.
“As a leading international property and infrastructure group,
Lendlease has a vested interest in supporting the ongoing
transformation of our industry,” said Kate Nelson, Head of Business
Technology & Innovation, Design, Building at Lendlease. “More
than that, we have a responsibility to challenge and change the
future of the industry, for the better. As a foundation member of
the GIC, we look forward to collaborating with our global peers to
deliver on this purpose.”
One of the GIC’s first tasks was to identify the major
roadblocks to wider technology adoption in the sector and to
facilitate more rapid digital investment, automation of business
processes and integration of information and communication
technology. Together with Aconex and Boston Consulting Group (BCG),
GIC members have dedicated significant time and resources to
generate the report, “Digital Technology: The Key to Unlocking
Construction’s Potential”.
“Many construction companies in this industry struggle to
consolidate fragmented platforms, standardise processes or develop
savvy digital talent,” said Leigh Jasper, CEO of Aconex. “The aim
of the report is to unlock the challenges to accelerated
digitisation across the industry. It’s a practical guide for asset
owners, EPCs and contractors to help innovate and improve
performance, and address the transformation taking place across the
asset life cycle.”
Key findings of the report will be discussed for the first time
at the second annual Construction Technology Summit on October 25,
2017, in Melbourne with GIC member Ms. Nelson from Lendlease
leading the discussion. The one-day event, hosted by Aconex and the
Victorian Government, will connect Australia’s leading contractors,
developers, and consultants with the nation’s savviest digital
innovators. More than 350 delegates are expected to attend.
“The smarter use of digital solutions in the design and
construction space has the potential to be a major game changer,
particularly in terms of project design, procurement, manufacture,
and delivery,” added Ms. Nelson. “This report will help influence a
more standard approach to digitisation, which along with continuing
to think differently, will further unlock innovation in the
industry.”
“Talking about digitisation in our industry with GIC colleagues
from around the world that are facing similar challenges was
stimulating,” said Dr. Ahmet Citipitioglu, Director of Engineering
and Design at TAV Construction. “Various experiences along with
valuable ideas and perspectives were shared during our meetings,
many which are incorporated in the report which others will surely
benefit from.”
The report “Digital Technology: The Key to Unlocking
Construction’s Potential” is due for release later this year.
Construction Technology Summit 2017
To learn more about Construction Technology Summit 2017, please
visit http://www.constructiontechsummit.com.au.
About Aconex
Aconex provides the #1 cloud collaboration platform for digital
project delivery. This platform connects owners, contractors and
their project teams in the construction, infrastructure, and energy
and resources sectors, providing project-wide visibility and
control between the many different organisations collaborating
across their projects. With more than 70,000 user organisations in
70 countries, Aconex is the industry’s most widely adopted and
trusted platform. Founded in 2000, Aconex has 47 offices in 23
countries around the world.
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