BRIDGING THE GAP FOR CONSTRUCTION SMES

TO JOIN INDUSTRY 4.0

OCTOBER 25. 2017 12:00

SMAU V.le Lodovico Scarampo 2, 20149 Milan, Italy

The digitisation of the construction sector, namely of its process and products, is part of the Industry
4.0 revolution that is increasingly embracing different fields and technologies. Building Information
Modelling (BIM) is the methodology that supports this transformation, while the Internet of Things (IoT)
will provide the opportunity to validate the real consequences of implementation of digital models.

Industrial sectors should start or enhance programmes towards industrial digitisation. [] Several
sectors have already taken significant effort towards broader awareness about digitisation, including
construction. (European Commission)1'

The possibilities opened up by Industry 4.0 give SMEs in the construction industry many solutions to
boost their productivity by proposing cost-effective, sustainable and increasingly green solutions.
Digitisation offers an unleashed potential for construction businesses of all sizes and maturity. Whilst
deciding the best strategy to embrace the digitisation in construction constitutes a challenge, ignoring
the increasing uptake of digital methods is not one of the options.

This initiative is an opportunity for micro enterprises and SMEs, as well as other stakeholders, to
discuss and exchange views about how SMEs can step into the digitisation of the construction industry
and keep playing an essential role to secure Europes leading position in the future global economy.
SMAU, the most important Italian trade fair for the ICT sector, hosts European ICT business talks and a
dedicated public Round Table on Digitisation, Industry 4.0 and SMEs.

1 ' European Commission; Digitising European Industry: Working Group 2 Digital Industrial Platforms,

https://ec.europa.eu/futurium/en/system/files/ged/dei_wg2_final_report.pdf
 PROGRAM
12:00 Welcome and Introduction: Luca Tavani - CNA ICT

12:05 Oliver Grn, European DIGITAL SME Alliance:

"The digital revolution in the B2B"

Lutz Kppen , European Commission:

12:10
"The European approach to develop a world-class digital

construction sector"

12:15 Eugenio Quintieri,European Builders Confederation:

"Construction SMEs and sustainable construction: BIM for the

retrofitting of existing buildings"

Panel discussion and questions from the audience

12:20
Oliver Grn - European DIGITAL SME Alliance
Lutz Kppen - European Commission
Eugenio Quintieri - European Builders Confederation
On. Chiara Braga - Partito Democratico
Mario Turco - CNA Edilizia
Filippo Dalla Villa - CNA Comunicazione

Moderated by:

Sebastiano Toffaletti- European DIGITAL SME Alliance

12:55 Conclusions: Fabio Massimo CNA ICT

13:00 Networking lunch for registered participants

14:00-15:30 Workshop on the EU strategy for Construction 4.0

(for invited participants only)

The workshop will be an opportunity for SMEs and startups in the digital and

construction sector to get first-hand information about the European strategy

for the involvement of SMEs in the digitisation of the construction industry.

Organisers:
Registration is open here:
https://www.smau.it/enter

For more information concerning the event please

With the support of:
contacttheEuropean DIGITAL SME Alliance at

office@digitalsme.eu or +32 2 8955720