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23 Jun 2020: Dr Jag Srai, is Head of the Centre for International Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge’s Dept. of Eng. Institute for Manufacturing (IfM). His research focus is in the analysis, design and operation of international manufacturing supply

22 Jun 2020: Research background I am a Land Economist by training and have research expertise in gated communities, real estate market appraisal, land administration, and urban planning. I obtained both my MPhil and PhD from the Department of Land Economy,

24 May 2020: The project aimed to understand the extent to which the UK planning system is engaging with BIM at different spatial scales (e.g., individual building, development scheme, city, region).

10 Sep 2020: ARCOM Kwadwo paper.png The paper 'Offsite manufacturing and construction industry transformation: a multi-level socio-technical transitions perspective' has been published in the Proceedings of the 36th Annual ARCOM Conference.

24 May 2020: This project addresses the question of how European cities are adapting to BIM, and what awareness there is of BIM in future city thinking and strategies, particularly around Smart Cities. It also looks at what tools and policies are being used to

23 Jun 2020: Dr John Orr is an EPSRC Early Career Fellow and University Lecturer in Concrete Structures at the University of Cambridge. His teaching and research are related to sustainable construction, with emphasis placed on concrete, and structural

10 Apr 2020: screenshot_2020-08-18_at_15.18.54.png Abstract Edge computing and Federated Learning (FL) can work in tandem to address issues related to privacy and collaborative distributed learning in untrusted IoT environments.

25 May 2020: The entire lifecycle of the built environment is governed by a variety of regulations, requirements and standards. The checking of compliance against these is a complex task, which is currently performed manually, thus becoming resource intensive.

23 Jun 2020: Research background I am a geophysicist with experience in monitoring natural hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides) with remote sensing techniques (GPS, InSAR). I currently work on applying InSAR techniques to monitor structural health of

8 Jul 2020: Abstract screenshot_2020-08-14_at_17.31.51.png Visual inspection and human judgement form the cornerstone of daily operations and maintenance (O&M) services activities carried out by facility managers nowadays.

24 May 2020: This research network aims to: establish the existing landscape; determine the current position and future vision in relation to other industry bodies that are fundamental in shaping the future of built environment education and training; establish

25 May 2020: How can buildings’ energy use and embodied energy both be optimized at the design stage? This project aims to enable the generation of real-time data from operational energy use and from energy embedded in building components.

12 Sep 2020: Blog: From Thayla Zomer on this paper and research Abstract screenshot_2020-10-12_at_15.09.59.png Most existing research on built environment policy has focused on the independent variable - policy formulation - and assumed that the prescriptions

22 Jun 2020: Research background My primary area of research has been in the field of sensor data collection and analysis obtained from multi-modal sources. In my CDBB project, I am working on developing an architecture for real-time analysis of the data being

25 May 2020: This project aimed to fully document and make available the automated back analysis tool developed to support commercial implementation, as well as investigate barriers to the adoption of data-driven adaptive design in practice through a targeted

1 Jun 2020: Research background Drawing on the literature on dynamic capabilities and digital transformation, this paper conceptualises and investigates the relevant antecedents of an essential capability for digital transformation – the digital transforming

23 Jun 2020: Professor David Mosey PhD is Director of the Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution at the Dickson Poon School of Law. He joined the Centre in May 2013 after spending 33 years as a specialist construction lawyer, including over 20 years

25 May 2020: This project developed a case study of The Edge in Amsterdam, billed as the world’s smartest building, for CDBB.

27 Aug 2020: Abstract screenshot_2020-08-27_at_08.33.23.png Most of the existing research on BIM implementation and benefits realisation has departed from a technocentric perspective and instead promoted the belief that the benefits of using BIM technologies

24 May 2020: Using the principles of universal design, this project aims to create a VR environment that reduces usability issues such as balance in order to test virtual built environment designs with users who have a balance or sensory impairment.

22 Jun 2020: Research background PhD. Gabriel Martin was a Predoctoral Research Associate with the Hyperspectral Computing Laboratory Cáceres (Spain) and Postdoctoral Researcher in "Instituto de Telecomunicaçoes" Lisbon, Portugal. His research interests in

7 May 2020: Securely connecting diverse data for better outcomes…

13 Mar 2020: Tammy is the Comms and Engagement Lead for the National Digital Twin Programmer at CDBB. Tammy works closely with the National Digital Twin Programme Digital Twin Hub and the research community.

22 Oct 2020: The CDBB envisages stage one consisting of the development and delivery of concept demonstrator of a web application incorporating a content management system that will enable people to self-navigate through

23 Jun 2020: Tim Wright has been at Leeds since 2006, initially as a Royal Society University Research Fellow and (since 2012) as Professor of Satellite Geodesy. His work has been at the forefront of developing the use of satellite radar interferometry (InSAR)

28 Jan 2020: screenshot_2020-08-14_at_16.01.11.png Research background Abstract: With the rising adoption of building information modelling (BIM) for asset management within the architecture, engineering and construction sectors, BIM-enabled asset management

14 Sep 2020: Jo Dickson joined the Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) in 2020 from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough councils where she led the internal communications for the two local authorities including supporting staff through the Covid-19 relief and

8 Dec 2020: Adam Matthews, Head of International, CDBB said: "BIM is inclusive, it’s a digital collaboration that draws people in to solving the challenge of delivering the world’s infrastructure. ... Our partnering with governments and industry around the world

22 Jun 2020: Research background Darya Bahram is a chartered architect (RIBA), project manager (MAPM) and member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb) and has been working as Research Associate at the Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution,

4 Mar 2020: Rachel joined the National Digital Twin Programme at CDBB in February 2020. Rachel is a Project Manager for the National Digital Twin Programme. Rachel holds a degree in Philosophy from the University of Leeds. Before joining CDBB, Rachel has worked

16 Jul 2020: Author of Data for the public good which recommended the development of the National Digital Twin and the creation of the information management framework, Sarah is the Outreach Lead for the NDTp, working with stakeholders to enable greater

19 May 2020: Our Challenge To support a flourishing society, economy and natural environment, substantial changes must occur across our cities and infrastructure in order to enable them to be more energy and material efficient, to be more durable and resilient

22 Jun 2020: Research background Nicola Moretti is a research associate at the Engineering Department of the University of Cambridge. He works with the Asset Management Group at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) and is part of the Centre for Digital Built

22 Jun 2020: Research background Dr Zakaria DAKHLI is a research associate in digital services and business models for off-site construction supporting the IfM (Institute for Manufacturing) and the CDBB (Centre for Digital Built Britain). Before joining the

7 May 2020: Setting the stage for society to flourish…

14 Sep 2020: Anne joined the National Digital Twin Programme at CDBB in May 2020 as a Senior Project co-ordinator of the Change Stream. Her role is to support the Change Stream Lead with the objective of facilitating the changes required to enable the

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4 Mar 2020: Helena Brimson is an Administrator for the National Digital Twin Programme.

15 Dec 2020: An interactive web-enabled toolkit which provides the requisite functionality for clients to dynamically generate their own personalised business case for investing in a digital twin.

22 Jun 2020: Areas of research that interest him have to do with how technological innovation, technology adoption and implementation impact people, processes and actions in project, organisation or industry settings alongside implications for

25 Feb 2020: Research background Prior to Cambridge, Vladimir did a Msc in physics at the University of Namur (Belgium) where he started to work on low-cost optical system for the monitoring of precious manuscripts. He then pursues a doctoral degree at

21 May 2020: With greater data sharing recognised as having the potential to unlock benefits across the UK infrastructure sector the NDT Programme is starting to make people sit up and recognise the financial

22 Jun 2020: Research background Aurimas recently completed his PhD at the University of Bath, developing new approaches for architects and structural engineers to design low embodied carbon structures using reclaimed structural elements and minimally processed

6 Apr 2020: As Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues impact the construction industry, a number of resources have been made available to provide accurate information on what you can do to support your business.

18 Nov 2020: Research background Gokcen is a systems engineer with a PhD in Information Systems. Her research interests include software engineering, smart buildings and cities, and BIM. Her application areas comprise software process assessment, BIM capability

14 Sep 2020: Laura is a HR Coordinator for CDBB and Strategic Partnerships Office, and has joined us from the HR Administration team at the University. Her role includes coordinating recruitment and providing advice on HR policies and employment relations issues,

24 May 2020: The Housing Digital Built Britain Network focused its attention on residential housing. It brought together academics, practitioners, policy makers and government to facilitate dialogue and determine the key areas of inquiry.

14 Sep 2020: Research background Dan Summerbell's background is in manufacturing operations. He has worked in a range of industries, across the UK, France, the US and Canada. He joined the Centre for Industrial Sustainability in 2017 to work on carbon efficeincy

22 Jun 2020: Research background A human geographer by background, Dr Sabina Maslova's research interests include migrant housing, professional migration, housing decision-making, expatriates, residential mobility, and transnational work. She holds a PhD (cum

18 Sep 2020: The purpose of this work is to understand the breadth and depth of skills and roles required to successfully develop, implement and operate an Information Management Framework (IMF) and working towards a National Digital Twin as an ecosystem of