Geodata is an elementary component of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process and the guarantee for efficient, digital and sustainable planning and construction. The importance of digital construction is demonstrated by the cooperation between Intergeo and the BIM Days Germany, which are taking place at the same time at the Berlin Exhibition Center. Building Information Modeling (BIM) remains a top topic at this year's Intergeo Expo and Conference. As in previous years, Intergeo, as the world's leading platform for geodesy, geoinformation and land management, is addressing the topic and, for the first time, is cooperating with Germany's largest hybrid event for the digital construction industry: "BIM Days Germany" will be present with its own exhibition area integrated into Intergeo.

Intergeo 2023 is the international platform for experts and decision-makers from administration, science, politics and business who use data, information and solutions from the geo-IT industries to fulfill their tasks digitally, efficiently and sustainably. In Expo and Conference, Intergeo delivers trends and the latest developments from the geospatial industry and is THE industry networking format for exhibitors and visitors from all over the world. The cooperation with the BIM Days Germany lends additional attention to the hot topic of BIM. The program of the 4th BIM Days Germany will focus on innovations and solutions with which companies in the digital construction value chain - in new and existing buildings, for infrastructure and smart cities - can strengthen their competitiveness, especially in times of crisis. The organizers are paying particular attention to the implementation of the EU taxonomy for sustainable investments and compliance with ESG (Environmental Social Governance) criteria. They will address questions such as how BIM, IT, artificial intelligence and digital tools can help with productivity and material cycles, where government and politics need to support processes and how associations and institutions can help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

"BIM needs geoinformation," says Christiane Salbach, Managing Director of Intergeo organizer DVW, the German Society for Geodesy, Geoinformation and Land Management. "The development of cities and regions requires an overall view for the design of space. Digital twins of a smart city and BIM are the fundamental methods here," continued Christiane Salbach. "This year's motto "Let's build together" emphasizes the fact that we can only solve the acute challenges together, even in the traditionally and hyper-heterogeneously positioned German construction industry," says Dr. Josef Kauer, President of BIM Days Germany. "The cooperation with Intergeo adds the important dimension of geoinformation to BIM. We are finally integrating geodesy as an important starting point in the digital construction value chain - especially when it comes to sustainable construction in existing buildings," says Kauer.

Geoinformation is both the basis and an essential component of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process. In order to collect precise information about the site, buildings or infrastructure, the surroundings must be surveyed and recorded before the start of a construction project. For construction projects in existing buildings, the surveying of the buildings themselves is of central importance (Scan2BIM). This data is then integrated into a BIM model to enable precise 3D modeling of the planned construction project. Intergeo 2023 offers visitors the opportunity to find out about the latest trends and innovations in the field of BIM and to exchange ideas with experts in the industry. The trade fair presents a wide range of solutions and products that cover the entire BIM process - from planning, design and construction to the maintenance and operation of buildings and infrastructure projects.

In addition to the focus on BIM, Intergeo 2023 offers a wide range of topics from geodesy, geoinformation and land management. The expo includes stages, start-up areas, a flight zone for the use of drones and presentations by experts and industry leaders on topics such as geodata infrastructure, satellite and aerial image technology, surveying, mapping and geoinformation systems. Global monitoring, worldwide earth observation by satellites and ground, air and water-based sensor technology, plays a major role in view of global environmental and climate change. The conference is the renowned platform for top-class information and discussion by international speakers and experts. Topics include smart cities, digital twins, high-precision positioning, smart mapping, valuation and much more. BIM and earth observation will also feature prominently at the conference.

Intergeo 2023 also offers numerous networking opportunities - for start-ups, students, managers and decision-makers from the user industries. Visitors can experience the latest technologies and applications up close. The Intergeo Expo and Conference will take place this year from October 10 to 12 in Berlin. Intergeo will be complemented by the BIM Days Germany, which will enrich the trade fair events in the exhibition and on the BIM Stages on October 11 and 12 and will conclude on October 12 with the BIM Capital Congress with an evening reception at the AXICA at the Brandenburg Gate.

About Intergeo 2023 & DVW E.V.:

The 29th edition of Intergeo, the leading international event for future-oriented geospatial applications, will take place at Messe Berlin from October 10 to 12, 2023. Intergeo is organized annually by DVW and staged by Hinte Expo & Conference GmbH. The DVW is the largest professional association of surveying engineers in Germany and promotes science, research and practice in geodesy, geoinformation and land management. Further information, programs and tickets can be found on the website: 

www.intergeo.de