Construweek 2025 Redefining BIM as Better Information Management
The ZIGURAT Institute of Technology is preparing to host Construweek 2025, a global online gathering dedicated to the future of Building Information Modelling (BIM). Scheduled for 16-18 September, the event sets the stage for an industry-wide rethinking of BIM as Better Information Management, positioning data-driven collaboration as the cornerstone of modern construction.
Held entirely online, Construweek will offer three sessions in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, opening access to professionals across continents. The format ensures that architects, engineers, and decision-makers can engage directly with thought leaders on the evolving role of BIM in both building design and civil infrastructure.
Two Tracks, Countless Insights
Participants will have the option of joining one of two parallel tracks: Architecture & Building or Infrastructure & Civil Engineering. Across both streams, the sessions promise deep dives into real-world projects, the latest innovations in digital construction, and the pressing challenges of integrating data across complex supply chains.
With live Q&A sessions, expert-led talks, and practical case studies, Construweek aims to move the conversation beyond theory into actionable strategies that can be applied immediately within projects of every scale.
Programme Highlights
The agenda brings together a diverse line-up of experts tackling some of the most urgent issues facing construction today. From smarter information workflows to digital engineering at national rail megaprojects, the sessions are designed to spark debate and deliver concrete solutions.
Portuguese session – 16 September
Architecture & Building (13:00 GMT-3)
- Rogério Lima: Smart Information Management with BIM: The New Frontier of Digital Transformation
- Juliana Nieto: Information Management, Automation and BIM Project Coordination with Construflow
Infrastructure & Civil Engineering (14:00 GMT-3)
- Washington Lüke: Current Challenges and Possible Paths for Data Integration in Infrastructure Projects
- Letícia Weijh: Information Management in Sanitation: Lessons from a Real Case Study
English session – 17 September
Architecture & Building (16:00 GMT+2)
- Vicki Reynolds: Digital Twins for Carbon and Cost Reduction
- Melanie Robinson: Innovations in AEC Through Better Information
Infrastructure & Civil Engineering (17:00 GMT+2)
- James Daniel & Andrew Robinson: HS2’s Digital Engineering Journey: Building the Future of Rail
Spanish session – 18 September
Architecture & Building (18:00 GMT+2)
- Jesús Perucho: Information Management in Major International Projects
- María de los Ángeles Bernacchia: BIM with Purpose: Information Management with Real Impact
Infrastructure & Civil Engineering (19:00 GMT+2)
- Angélica Ortiz Arteaga: Mexico–Toluca Interurban Train: Multilevel Infrastructure Challenges
- Patricia Isla Delgado: The Secret of Organised Information: BIM and Health & Safety
The Speakers Driving Digital Change
Construweek 2025 has attracted an impressive roster of experts, many of whom are at the sharp end of digital transformation in construction. Their combined expertise reflects the event’s ambition to cover the broad sweep of BIM evolution, from high-profile rail projects to sanitation infrastructure.
Among the headline names are:
- Vicki Reynolds – Technical Director at One Creative Environments, Women in BIM leader, and NIMA Ambassador.
- Melanie Robinson – Associate and Strategy Lead at Okana, and Women in BIM Regional Lead.
- James Daniel – Head of Digital Engineering at HS2 Ltd.
- Andrew Robinson – Consultant at Bentley.
- Rogério Lima – Architect, urban planner, and specialist in Generative Design and BIM, founding partner of AECOTECH.
- Juliana Nieto – BIM Manager at Cury Construtora, expert in construction excellence and project management.
- Washington Lüke – Executive Coordinator at Frente Parlamentar BIM and Director of the Master’s in BIM Management for Infrastructures and GIS.
- Letícia Weijh – BIM Consultant at TPF.
- Jesús Perucho – CEO of BIM+ Partners and professor at ZIGURAT.
- María de los Ángeles Bernacchia – BIM Modeller at Camp Nou Stadium, Barcelona.
- Angélica Ortiz Arteaga – BIM Director at Consorcio IUYET and Coordinator of Innovation and Technology at CMIC CDMX.
- Patricia Isla Delgado – Head of the BIM Area at Q-safety.
BIM’s Transformation into Better Information Management
For years, BIM has been touted as the digital backbone of construction, enabling stakeholders to collaborate through shared 3D models. Yet, as projects grow more complex, the emphasis is shifting away from the models themselves to the data that underpins them.
Better Information Management is about structuring and leveraging data so that it becomes usable across every stage of the asset lifecycle. This extends beyond design into operations, maintenance, and even sustainability tracking.
The construction sector has seen how poorly managed data can cause delays, inflate costs, and undermine safety. By contrast, well-structured information allows for predictive planning, smoother project delivery, and a clearer roadmap towards decarbonisation.
Digital Twins and Decarbonisation
One of the most anticipated talks comes from Vicki Reynolds, who will address how digital twins can contribute to both carbon and cost reduction. By simulating real-world conditions, digital twins allow for early detection of inefficiencies, cutting waste before construction even begins.
“Digital twins are more than virtual models. They’re living systems that learn and adapt, offering insights that can drastically reduce environmental impact,” says Reynolds.
This focus on sustainability reflects a broader industry trend. Governments and investors are increasingly tying infrastructure funding to measurable reductions in carbon output, making digital engineering tools indispensable.
Lessons from Major Projects
The programme also features real-world insights from some of the world’s most ambitious infrastructure schemes. HS2, Europe’s largest rail project, has made digital engineering central to its delivery. James Daniel and Andrew Robinson will outline how HS2’s adoption of digital tools is shaping not only the project itself but the UK’s wider construction sector.
On the other side of the Atlantic, the Mexico–Toluca Interurban Train is providing lessons in managing multi-level infrastructure projects. Angélica Ortiz Arteaga will explore the challenges of coordinating information across disciplines and stakeholders while maintaining safety and efficiency.
“Complex projects demand structured data flows. Without them, the risk of miscommunication and delays skyrockets,” notes Ortiz Arteaga.
Building with Purpose
While technology remains at the heart of BIM’s evolution, Construweek is equally about ensuring purpose. María de los Ángeles Bernacchia will emphasise how BIM can create real social impact when aligned with project objectives, whether improving safety standards or enhancing urban liveability.
Similarly, Patricia Isla Delgado will discuss how properly organised information strengthens health and safety protocols, ensuring that digital innovation directly supports workforce wellbeing.
Intelligence, collaboration, and resilience
For construction professionals, Construweek 2025 offers more than an academic debate. It’s a practical forum for rethinking workflows, aligning with international standards, and preparing for the demands of tomorrow’s projects.
As the industry embraces digitalisation, those who can harness information effectively will be the ones who set the pace. BIM’s transformation into Better Information Management marks a pivotal moment, signalling that construction’s digital future is not only about models but about intelligence, collaboration, and resilience.
Looking Ahead
Construweek 2025 arrives at a time when the industry urgently needs to modernise. With challenges ranging from climate change to rapid urbanisation, the ability to manage data effectively could determine which projects succeed and which falter.
By gathering global voices, ZIGURAT is creating a platform that bridges regions, languages, and disciplines. For attendees, it’s a chance to sharpen their digital skills, connect with leaders, and prepare for an era where information is the most valuable material of all.
