A Membership Progression Session will be held on Friday 17 November from 11:30-13:00 in Room B003, Ellison Building, Northumbria University,  NE1 8ST.

Guidance provided in the power point presentation will relate to the qualifying processes to attain MCIAT via the POP Record or Professional Assessment and TCIAT via the POP Record.

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A Session.

Rosie Johnson ACIAT, aspirATion Chair, Northern Region will be presenting their vision for the future of the Region's aspirATion Group.

The session is free for members to attend and colleagues are also welcome to attend. However, spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis with CIAT members taking priority. Refreshments will be provided.

To book your place and should you have any requirements relating to the Equality Act 2010 when attending, please email Jack Wilson, Education and Membership Administrator. Email [email protected]

A free CPD afternoon immersed in technology — Friday 17 November 2017

Northumbria University is delighted to host this engaging and interactive session which will explore aspects of surveying and laser scanning, realisation of field information within 3D and immersive software. The University’s BIM-focused research Institute — BIM Academy will provide attendees with an insight into the future of BIM and virtual reality. This CPD afternoon is open to all. 

13:30-14:00
Welcome by Dr Simon Robson, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching)

Introductions:
Professor Ruth Dalton, Head of Architecture & Built Environment Department
Gary Mees PCIAT, President of CIAT

Northumbria University’s view on BIM and virtual reality
Professor Dave Greenwood and Dr Barry Gledson

14:00-16:00    Delegates will split into four groups to rotate through the following seesions: (4 x 30 mins)

Session 1    Demonstration of laser scanning, drone facility and rapid prototype facility
Session 2    Demonstration of virtual Newcastle Gateshead model and immersive facility
Session 3    Hands on short Revit exercise
Session 4    BIM Academy activity; research and externality

16:00-16:30    Plenary and close

A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. 

Location:
Ellison Building Lecture Theatre A003, Northumbria University
College Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8ST

To book your free place by 15 November 2017 please contact:

Kevin Elliott MCIAT, Programme Leader, [email protected]