The BIM Show Live conference is set to return to NewcastleGateshead for a third time in 2019, further cementing the city’s reputation as a technology hub and digital construction powerhouse.
The announcement follows the success of the 2017 and 2018 events, which saw architects, engineers and construction professionals travel to the North East from all over the world for the two-day show.
The event will take place at the Grade II* Listed Boiler Shop in Newcastle’s Stephenson Quarter for a third year, from 27-28 February 2019.
The event will provide a unique mix of edgy technical content and industry speakers who are passionate about the future of digital construction. It is designed to educate, inspire and inform, as well as providing delegates with real examples of BIM delivery and how this can be applied to their own projects.
Paul Szomoru, Director of Business Events at NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, said: “It’s brilliant that BIM Show Live has chosen to stay in NewcastleGateshead for a third year. One of our sector strengths here is building information modelling (BIM) and digital construction and we have some of the best companies, talent and leadership in this field in the UK.
“Hosting this event helps us cement our profile and reputation as being at the forefront of this significant tech sector and we look forward to welcoming its vibrant audience from across the UK and overseas.”
Rob Charlton, CEO of Space Group and co-founder of BIM Show Live, said: “At BIM Show Live we provide a platform for the global BIM community to showcase digital innovation, and it’s this innovation which is powering the use of BIM on construction projects.
“Staying true to form, and because we love all things tech, for 2019 we’re going bigger than before. We all know that BIM is about the importance of data, but it’s how we use this data to drive building intelligence which is the key to future-proofing our urban landscapes.”
