Priority Issues
The Built Environment Industry Innovation Council (BEIIC) initially identified three priority areas:
These priorities have informed other BEIIC initiatives.
Other Initiatives
A sub-group of BEIIC is working with the Research Infrastructure Branch of the Department of Innovation, Industry Science and Resarch on research infrastructure needs for the built environment.
The Department of Innovation, Industry Science and Research is also supporting the development of a green skills training program. A grant has been provided to Victoria University to develop a green skills curriculum for the retrofitting of houses and buildings that can be used as an upskilling opportunity for construction industry tradespeople. This training program is intended to consolidate a number of disparate courses currently being offered by the University and other training providers.
The BEIIC is developing an industry 'Framework for Community Engagement'. The Framework will identify key elements of a sustainable built environment that is more desirable, affordable and durable; determine how best to visualise, describe or convey this furture in order to engage with the broader community; and consider other ways to engage the broader community in the idea of a more sustainable built environment.
Built Environment Digital Modelling Working Group
BEIIC is also collaborating with the Information Technology Industry Innovation Council on a joint initiative working on the application of ICT in the Australian built environment sector. The Built Environment Digital Modelling Working Group will initially focus on the potential drivers, opportunities and impediments to the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) across the Australian built environment industry, while being mindful of the potential for modelling at the city scale.
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