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International Symposium on Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence in the Built Environment 2026 (Part One)
5 February, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm AWST
$38.00 - $50.00
This symposium is led by AIQS WA Chapter in collaboration with international industry professionals and academicians. It consists of a series of webinars about the latest trends and opportunities of digitalisation and artificial intelligence in the built environment / construction industry.
The symposium will enable viewers prepare for the Industrial Revolution 5.0, which emphasises collaboration between human and machine to achieve mass customisation and personalisation for clients.
Part One of the Symposium consists of two presentations:
Presentation 1: Unchaining a Digital Future (John Lowry)
This presentation will explore how construction management is poised for transformation through business process automation, AI, blockchain, and IoT. These technologies promise significant productivity gains by reducing manual tasks through improving workflow efficiencies and enabling site staff to focus on building their capabilities rather than being bogged down by paperwork.
Key impacts include enhanced forecasting through analytics, streamlined processes, early detection of delays and cost overruns, fewer disputes, and improved inclusivity and investment. Ultimately, these changes aim to deliver higher quality, predictable outcomes for clients, but success depends on adapting contracts and management practices to fully leverage automation and emerging technologies.
Presentation 2: AI-Driven Strategies for Managing Disputes in the Construction Industry (Srinath Perera)
This presentation will look at how the construction industry faces frequent disputes that impact cost, time, and quality, and how traditional litigation and ADR methods have limitations.
With the rise of digital data, AI-driven strategies (using machine learning, deep learning, and advanced NLP models like GPT and BERT) are being applied to predict disputes, identify root causes, and suggest resolution methods. These technologies enable proactive management through tools for contract analysis, early dispute detection, negotiation, and online resolution, offering a promising way to reduce project delays and costs while improving efficiency.
CPD: 1.5 points
Disclaimer: The information presented in this webinar is accurate to the best of the speaker’s knowledge at the time of recording. AIQS does not independently verify the content and accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or changes that may occur after publication. Viewers are encouraged to exercise their own judgement and seek professional advice where appropriate.
Our speakers
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- John Lowry LFAIQS, CQS
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John founded a quantity surveying practice in 1979. The practice soon acquired a project management / programming arm and practiced in this form for over 20 years under his leadership, refining project cost and time management processes. With an early interest in advocating for the future of consulting, especially as it relates to the uptake of modern technologies and streamlining supply network processes, he led the development of internal software systems since 1985, ultimately patenting a unique business process automation platform for construction and other distributed workforces. He is a past President of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
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- Srinath Perera MAIQS
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Professor Perera is the Chair Professor of Built Environment and Construction Management and the Director of Centre for Smart Modern Construction (c4SMC) at Western Sydney University. He is a pioneer in the field of construction informatics and project management. He co-authored a research monograph, “Advances in Construction ICT and e-Business” (2017), “Cost Studies of Buildings” (2015) and “Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry” (2017) published by Routledge. He is the current President of AUBEA, and Co Editor in Chief of Construction Innovation journal. He has authored over 250 peer reviewed publications, and his current research leads work in the areas of AI, Blockchain and IoT, BIM, Digital Twin, offsite construction, Sustainable Construction and Circular Economy.
