About the Event
Objective
ASTM International is seeking input from stakeholders in the construction industry to develop a roadmap on the topic of Advanced Technologies for the Digitalization of the Construction Industry, sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Support was provided through NIST’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Roadmap Program(MfgTech). As part of this process, ASTM will be hosting an in-person workshop from January 25–26, 2023.
The workshop will include active discussions and structured brainstorming sessions focused on the desired future state for the construction industry, challenges and barriers, RD&D needs to enable digital construction, and timelines and action items to address the challenges and realize the future vision.
Main topics of interest include:
- Advanced Technologies: Additive manufacturing, robotics and automation, big data, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, simulation, augmented reality, and cybersecuritySponso
- Key Applications: Digital construction is anticipated to have the largest national impact across six applications: sustainable buildings, smart infrastructures, mass housing, disaster response, pandemic preparedness, and construction in space
Background
Digital construction is anticipated to have the largest national impact across six applications: sustainable buildings, smart infrastructures, mass housing, disaster response, pandemic preparedness, and construction in space. In each of these areas, advanced technologies have the potential to increase productivity and safety; reduce carbon footprint, material waste, and the reliance on labor; create a green and sustainable construction industry; and enable construction on Earth and beyond. Due to the size of the U.S. construction sector and the Biden Administration’s emphasis on infrastructure development, digital construction has the potential to significantly impact U.S. manufacturing innovation and competitiveness.
Agenda
Day 1 - January 25, 2023
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Welcome and Overview Overview of workshop purpose and expectations |
| 8:30 am | Overview of Current State of Digital Construction Presentations (with Q&A) from steering committee members and other invited speakers to review current state of digital construction technology development and adoption |
| 10:00 am | BREAK |
| 10:15 am | Overview of Current State of Digital Construction (continued) Presentations (with Q&A) from steering committee members and other invited speakers to review current state of digital construction technology development and adoption |
| 12:00 pm | LUNCH |
| 1:00 pm | Group Discussion: Defining the Vision/Future State of Digital Construction Review of pre-workshop interview findings Small group discussions to define the desired future state of digital construction, considering both the near term (2-3 years) and long term (5-10+ years) |
| 3:00 pm | BREAK |
| 3:15 pm | Group Discussion: Identifying Challenges to Achieving the Vision Review of pre-workshop interview findings In breakouts, identify, categorize, and prioritize challenges that must be overcome to achieve the vision |
| 5:00 pm | Networking Reception |
Day 2 - January 26, 2023
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Welcome and Overview Setting the stage for Day 2 |
| 8:30 am | Group Exercise: Defining Actions Needed to Overcome Challenges Review of pre-workshop interview findings Identify and categorize actions that are needed to overcome key challenges Actions may include research, development, demonstration, codes and standards activities, workforce development, and other enabling activities |
| 10:30 am | BREAK |
| 10:45 am | Group Exercise: Roadmapping Priorities and Timelines Facilitated group discussion to define the timing, sequencing, and interdependence among roadmap activities Prioritize roadmap actions |
| 12:00 pm | LUNCH |
| 1:00 pm | Group Discussion: Quick Wins and Next Steps Facilitated discussion to identify the immediate next steps needed to begin implementing the roadmap Discuss roles, responsibilities, and resources required for roadmap implementation Identify quick wins that can inspire the community and build momentum |
| 2:30 | Closing Closing remarks Next steps |
| 3:00 | ADJOURN |
Speakers
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Robotics Lead, DPR Construction
Henning Roedel
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Senior Program Manager, Advanced Structures and Composites Center, University of Maine
Susan MacKay
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Associate Partner, Lake/Flato Architects
Lewis McNeel
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U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
Megan Kreiger
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CEO and Founder, Contour Crafting
Berok Khoshnevis
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CEO, PassiveLogic
Troy Harvey
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EVP, Sika
Kyle Loyd
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CEO and Founder, Alquist 3D
Zachary Mannheimer
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Operations and Technology Leader, DPR
Giana Morini
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NE Prefab Leader, DPR
Langdon Lynch
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VP of Building Design & Performance, ICON
Melodie Yashar
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Production Design, DPR Construction
Charlie Dunn
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Industrialized Construction Lead, Autodesk Research
Nathan King
Steering Commitee
- Peter Cooperman – Head of Marketing and Strategy, Black Buffalo
- Jose Duarte – Professor of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Penn State University
- Alexey Dubov – Co-founder, Mighty Buildings
- Michael Fiske – NASA
- Troy Harvey – CEO, PassiveLogic
- Berok Khoshnevis – Founder, Contour Crafting
- Megan Kreiger – Program Manager and NATO 3D Printing Committee Member, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
- Megan Lantz – VP Research and Development, HITT
- Kyle Loyd – EVP, Sika
- Susan MackKay – Senior Program Manager, Advanced Structures and Composites Center, University of Maine
- Zachary Manheimer – CEO and Founder, Alquist 3D
- Lewis McNeel – Associate Partner, Lake/Flato Architects
- Fabian Meyer-Brötz – Head of 3D House Printing, PERI
- Henning Roedel – Robotics Lead, DPR Construction
- Melodie Yashar – Director of Building Design & Performance, ICON
Registration Information
The capacity of this event is limited. To ensure participation from attendees with a range of perspectives, we are asking interested participants to register for the waitlist using the following survey link.
All submissions are placed on a waitlist until your participation is confirmed via email by ASTM.
Cancellations
If you have any questions or wish to cancel your registration, please contact Stephan Mansour at smansour@astm.org.
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