BIM Mandate: The Role of the Government and Academia in the Digital Transformation of the built sector in Africa - with Dr Zulfikar Adamu
The Blaze Podcast26 Helmi 2021

BIM Mandate: The Role of the Government and Academia in the Digital Transformation of the built sector in Africa - with Dr Zulfikar Adamu

This episode of The Blaze podcast by Blaze Inc. features an interview with Dr Zulfikar Adamu, Associate Professor of Strategic IT in Construction at London South Bank University, UK.

  • He started by reviewing the upsides and downsides of the BIM Mandate by the UK government.
  • After that, he made recommendations on how best to drive the Digital Transformation of the built sector across Africa.
  • He proceeded to make recommendations on how best to bridge the gap between Academia and the Industry in Africa's built sector.
  • He also offered some advice to students on how best to prepare themselves for the industry practice ahead of them.
  • Finally, he offered practical tips for SMEs in Africa's built sector to embark on the Digitalisation of their business processes and projects.

Host: Onyema Udeze

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