This year's theme, "25 Years of Digital Construction: Realising Visions and Advancing Automation" challenges us to reflect on how far we have come and, more importantly, to explore the next frontiers of automation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making in the built environment. We stand at the cusp of a new era where digital tools are not just enablers but essential drivers of sustainability, productivity, and resilience in construction. The CitA BIM Gathering has always been a platform for thought leadership, knowledge exchange, and networking. This year, we bring together leading researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers, and technology providers to discuss cutting-edge developments in Building Information Modelling (BIM), Digital Twins, AI-driven automation, Modern Methods of Construction and emerging digital workflows. Through insightful keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and groundbreaking research presentations and case studies will aim to foster a deeper understanding of how digital innovation can shape the future of construction.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

List of Topics

• Digital Transformation in Construction

• BIM Standards: The Foundation of Digital Construction

• Automation in BIM: Today and Tomorrow

• The Role of Generative Design in Shaping the Built Environment

• Digital Twins: The Legacy of BIM in Asset Management

• Housing Delivery and Modular Construction

• Green BIM: Automation Driving Sustainability

• BIM Meets AI: Revolutionising Collaboration

• Upskilling for the Future: Preparing the Workforce

• Empowering SMEs: Overcoming Challenges

Committees

Organisational Committee

• Dr. Alan Hore – Director, Construction IT Alliance (Conference Chair)

• Suzanne Purcell – General Manager, Construction IT Alliance

• Aidan O’Connell – Director, Punch Consulting

• Sandra Gannon – Program Director of Design, IBM Maximo, IBM Sustainability Software (TBC)

• Mary Flynn – 5D Digital Surveyor BIM Manager, Dublin City Council

• Seán Dennison – Head of Industry Engagement and Technical Standards, GS1 Ireland

• Dr. Eoghan Ó Murchadha – Principal at Dún Laoghaire Further Education Institute (TBC)

• Dr. Claire Penny – Director, Solutions & Partnerships, Invicara & Twinit

• Gerard Nicholson – Lecturer, Atlantic Technological University

• Sean Carroll – BEng, MEng, CEng MIEI, Chartered Structural Engineer, Lecturer & BSc (Hons) in BIM&M Coordinator, MTU Cork

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to spurcell@cita.ie