BIMSafe Newsletter – Canterbury Safety Charter

December 2023 Update

In this issue

The BIMSafe NZ Project: 2023 Review
Understading the Risk
Summary: Christchurch Beyond the Blueprint Summit
Beyond the Blueprint Summit: Coming to Auckland – 14 Feb 24
A tool for health and safety in every stage of the building cycle

Final Update for the Year


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BIMSafe Update – December 2023

Kia ora,

Welcome to our final update for the year.

We want to take this opportunity to thank our BIMSafe NZ Steering Group, NZ Advisory Group, and project partners and supporters for their invaluable contributions this year.

Special thanks to Katherine Davies for her outstanding articles and for her invaluable help in coordinating our event speakers this year.

Wishing you a holiday season that offers a well-deserved break and an opportunity to recharge.

Regards,

Paul Duggan,
BIMSafe NZ Project Lead

The BIMSafe NZ Project: A Review of 2023

We take a look back on 2023, year two of the project and our achievements to date.

BIMSafe NZ officially started in November 2021 with an event at Tait Technology Centre, where the team introduced the project and outlined its objectives and outcomes…

Feature Article:

Understand the Risk

Paul Duggan highlights the transformative impact of BIM technology on safety and efficiency at Christchurch Court Theatre’s construction site.

I was very heartened by the work and positive impact of the BIMSafe Project when we were visiting the Court Theatre site in Christchurch a few weeks ago. The site manager and the services manager welcomed us with great enthusiasm for showcasing the role that BIM technology was playing in all stages of the project, and the safety benefits that went along with it…

Christchurch ‘Beyond the Blueprint’ – Event Summary

Thanks to everyone who attended our Beyond the Blueprint Summit on the 9^th of November at the Christchurch Art Gallery. The event was very well received, and we had some fantastic feedback on the case studies and panel discussions.

For those who couldn’t make it, we’ve prepared a summary of the event’s highlights below.

Read the event summary here

‘Beyond the Blueprint’ – Coming to Auckland: 14 Feb, 2024

We are excited to share that the ‘Beyond the Blueprint’ forum will be run in Auckland.

Speakers confirmed so far:

Value Realisation Digital Programme to support Health and Safety on Infra-structure Projects: Farzam Farzadi Farzam Farzadi, Beca.
How Can The H&S Person Use BIM To Their Advantage: Jen Dransfield, Naylor Love.
BIM: A New Resource for H&S: Mikko Anzano & Christo Erasmus, Steel & Tube.
Auckland Airport: Seeing the Unseen: Robin Findlay, Auckland Airport.
BIM for Safety on Auckland’s City Rail Link Project: Dean Burke, WSP.
Leading the Recovery Safely with the use of Digital Tools: Eduardo Bermudez, Worley.

Please share with your Auckland and North Island colleagues and encourage them to come along. Find out more and register below.

Learn more & register

BIM: A tool for Health and Safety in every stage of the building lifecycle

Katherine Davies delves into the untapped potential of BIM in ensuring H&S long after construction is completed.

BIM is increasingly viewed as a valuable tool in the design and construction phases of a building, including in supporting the health and safety needs of those involved. However, these phases represent only a fraction of a building’s life cycle…

Enjoy The Holidays!

On behalf of the BIMSafe NZ team, we wish you and your family a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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