Digital Transformation of Construction Sector

Abstract: The construction industry is one of the least productive sectors in the world. Digital transformation is a necessity to overcome the inefficiencies of construction projects. Nowadays, Building Information Modelling (BIM) is widely used around the world. Recent studies show that BIM implementation in construction projects significantly reduces costs and project time. The presentation will describe BIM and its applications, demonstrating the huge benefits of interdisciplinary coordination. Common mistakes in BIM will also be discussed. Furthermore, the seminar will delve into parametric/algorithmic design and its applications, BIM programming, and the Generative Design Concept. Examples from the speaker’s past experiences will be shown, and future research and development will be discussed.

Speaker Biography: Ahmet Çağatay Tahaoğlu obtained his BSc degree in Civil Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (ITU) in 2013. Following his undergraduate studies, he began working as a structural engineer at Nodus Engineering. During this time, he also pursued further education at ITU’s Structural Engineering Department, completing his MSc degree in 2018. He then moved on to a new role at TPF Engineering. From 2020 to 2023, he worked at Ghafari Associates, where he assumed responsibility for various projects, including high-rise reinforced concrete buildings, towers, chimneys, long-span steel structures, hangars, production facilities, crane structures, and retrofit projects. Since 2020, he has been a PhD student at ITU’s Structural Engineering Department.