CITA 22nd Members Meeting held in the Science Gallery Trinity College, 25th May 2011 |
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The event focused on Creating Interactive Facility Management capabilities through the use of Builidng Information Modelling Systems. The speakers included Niall O'Toole, INTEL Corporation "Tracking the latest Trends in FM", Neil Moran, Dublin Airport Authority, "Managing Terminal 2, Dublin Airport, The Challenges and Opportunities", Malachy Matthews, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), Bolton Street, "Achieving Sustainable High Performance Buildings through Knowledge-Based Builidng Information Modelling Systems" and Enda Nolan, Coastway Limited, "Applying BIM to Existing Buildings". Sponsors for the event included Enterprise Ireland, Moore DFM, Datech, Autodesk, Integrated Facilities Solutions (IFS), Project Programme Management Ltd and Synchro Ltd.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the Alliance to share with it's members and the wider industry the potential that BIM can bring to building owners, through the use of an as-built model as a project deliverable. One of the largest problems in dealing with end of project information is the large volume of documentation owners are left with, such as drawings, specifications, warranties, installation instructions etc. This amounts to large volumes of unlinked information going through many hands, which can result in unorganised or even worse, lost data. In some cases, the warranties are even voided because of improper maintenance.
All of the presentations were well received by an audience of over 80 delegates.
All of the presentations are available in the Member Area of the website under Presentations.
To login to the Members Area please use your email address and the password "cita2011".
CITA EIN Network Members Meeting |
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CITA has held six very successful member network meetings since January 2011. These monthly meetings are broadcast live and they are also subsequently posted in the Members Area under presentations for viewing at leisure.
The next monthly meting is the July meeting which is taking place on Thursday 14th July in the RIAI Offices, 8 Merrion Square, Dublin 2.
The title for this meeting is "Building Smart Technologies for the Construction Industry"
1st Speaker Brian Kearns - iBusiness Media
07.30am - 08.00am Networking
08.00am - 09.30am Speakers and Q&A
This meeting is open to Members and Non Members
CITA Masters in Construction Informatics |
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Now enrolling for Semester 1 commencing in September 2011.
This DIT Accredited Master Programme is placed at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qaulifications and offers 90 ECTS crecdits. Modules can be taken individually.
 Please go to www.cita.ie/msc for course brochure, promotional course video and further course details
Modules on the Masters Include:
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Introduction to Construction Informatics |
CAD Information Systems |
eBusiness in Construction |
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Building Collaborative Technologies |
Applied Knowledge Management |
Project Planning and Scheduling |
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Mobile Computing in Construction |
Energy Integrated ICT Applications |
Research Methods |
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Integrated Project |
Dissertation |
For Further Information please contact Michael O'Donnell in the Office on modonnell@cita.ieor 01-470 4334
CITA Skillnet Training Network |
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Upcoming CITA Skillnet Training courses in July
| CIF Managing Safely in Construction |
5 days |
Wednesday 6th July |
| Optimisation of Heating Systems |
2 days |
Saturday 9th July |
| CIF Managing Safely in Construction - Refresher |
half day |
Wednesday 13th July |
| CIF PSDP Course |
2 days |
Wednesday 13th July |
| Archicad Essentials |
2 days |
Monday 18th July |
| Autodesk Revit Architecture |
3 days |
Monday 25th July |
| Google Sketch Up |
1 day |
Wednesday 27th July |
| Archicad Essentials |
2 days |
Wednesday 27th July |
| Basic IT Skills |
1 day |
Thursday 28th July |
| MS Project |
1 day |
Friday 29th July |
CITA Skillnet can provide customised 1 to 1 or group training for companies and sole traders.
CITA Skillnet can provide free places for unemployed participants (subject to availability).
CITA Skillnet is promoted by the Construction IT Alliance. CITA Skillnet is funded by member companies and the Training Network Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd. funded from the National Training Fund and the Department of Education and Skills.
CITA Skillnet Training Network |
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 CITA currently has a membership base of circa 230 active SME construction companies. CITA would like to welcome the following 90 new members to the Alliance. Please click here to view CITA Membership Benefits
| A1 Plumbing & Heating |
Ambient Architecture |
Anne Dennehy Architects |
Architectural Management |
| Baseline CS Ltd. |
Bobby Conroy Architects |
Brian McElhinney |
Burns Construction Ltd |
| C Brennan Design |
C J Falconer & Associates |
Charles Hulgraine Architects |
Coady Partnership Architects |
| CR Architecture |
Curran Aluminium |
Damien Dillon & Co. Architects |
Darina Porter QS |
| David Flynn Ltd. |
Declan Gileece Architect |
Devereaux Architect (PM Group) |
DMVF Architects Ltd |
| EJC O'Brien Architects |
Emmet Humphreys Architect |
Eventserv |
F+D Studio Architects |
| Fintan Dunne Architect |
Florence Shields Architect |
Foster Associates Architects |
Fourem Architects |
| Frank Architecture |
Frank Elmes Architect |
Fumbally Exchange |
Graphisoft UK Ltd |
| Gypsum Industries Ltd. |
John M Delaney Architect |
John Pender Architect |
Joseph Doyle Architect |
| Kathryn Potterton |
Keller Architects |
KS Architecture |
Lawrence & Long Architects |
| Linda Sherlock Architects |
Linham Construction |
Mairead Ludden |
Mark Stephens Architect |
| McGann Scahill Architects |
McGarry Ni Eanaigh Architects |
McHugh O'Cofaigh Architects |
McSweeney Building & Civil Engineering |
| Michael Cassidy Architect |
Michael Connolly Architects |
Micheal O'Drisceoil Architect |
Michael Walshe Architect |
| Mike Carbery Landscapes |
Murphy Associates Architects |
Niall J Kearns & Company |
Niall Smith Architects |
| OC Architects |
O'Daly Architects |
O'Dwyer Architects |
O'Keeffe Architects Ltd |
| OKM Architects |
Once Consulting Engineers |
O'Neill O'Malley Ltd |
Optimise Design |
| O'Sheas Builders |
Outsource ATS Ltd |
Pascall & Watson |
Paul Joyce Architect |
| Peterson Manufacturing |
Philip T Brady Architect |
Planning Scheduling & Control Systems |
Project Design Architects |
| Quinn Barnwall Buggy Architects |
Rhatigan & Company Architects |
Roankabin |
Rothborn FM |
| Scott Tallon Walker |
Sheehan & Barry Architects |
Sierra Communications |
Siteserv Access & Formwork Ltd. |
| Small Spaces |
Studio D Architects |
Survey & Design Services Ltd. |
Sweeney Sheet Metal Ltd |
| The Padraig Smith Partnership |
Tierney Haines Architects |
V Plant Construction Ltd |
Wain Morehead Architects Ltd |
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TEKLA New Product Launch
TEKLA the Finnish Software Developer has launched a new advanced application for building information model based project communication and co-operation. TEKLA BIMsight is ready for everyone in the industry to download and to share over the internet FOR FREE. It allows users to open and combine 3D modes, perform clash checks and communicate issues with other project team members.
Andrew Bellerby
Managing Director
TEKLA (UK)
0044 113 307 1200
Project Programme Management Ltd and Synchro Ltd.
Offer open to CITA Members. 30% disocunt on purchases of Synchro by the 31st August 2011.
A full copy of Synchro
including maintenance is £4,300. Take 30% disocunt off and it is £3,010. This is being offered @ €3,400 until 31st August.
Managing Director
Project Programme Management
086-403 4443
CITA BIM Group
The CITA BIM Group was initiated on the 25th August 2010 at one of the CITA EIN breakfast meetings following a series of 6 presentations related to BIM. A Linkedin Group was establised and there are currently 150 members from a range of disciplines and sectors. Join the CITA BIM Group on Linked today. Ralph Montague (ARCdox) agreed to co-ordinate the group on behalf of CITA.
To initiate interaction and information sharing the BIM group and CITA instigated a 12 month webinar series on IPD (Integrated Project Delivery) with US based Construction Solicitor James Salmon of Collaborative Construction Resources. The July webinar will take place on 28th July @ 2.30pm (Dublin Time)
If you have any questions, ideas, queries, etc please contact the team on the contact details below:
Alan Hore
Executive Director
Suzanne Purcell
CITA EIN Project Manager
Michael O'Donnell
CITA Skillnet Network Manager
Bairbre Fox-Mills
Administrator
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