Why architects must adopt new-age technology in building design – Council

The president of the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Gabriel Oladipupo Ajayi, has said that it is time for Architectural Consultants to explore, adapt, and harness new-age technology in the delivery of professional services.

Ajayi, who made the call recently in Lagos at a workshop organised by the Association of Consulting Architects of Nigeria (ACAN), said that: “Building Information Modelling” plays a key role in the delivery of qualitative architectural products.

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“As we are emerging out of the pandemic gradually, it is obvious that things would no longer be the same.

“To survive in the COVID-19 era, our economies calls for swift adoption of tools and technology; diversification of products and or services; and fast delivery channels.

“As consultants, individuals, and businesses, we need to embrace these tools, technology, and know-how to meet the needs of clients swiftly and respond appropriately to the needs of the built environment,” he said.

The ARCON President added that: “The Building Information Modelling affords us as architects to properly and adequately collaborate with colleagues in the allied profession in proffering solutions to the challenges of our industry.

“ARCON as a regulatory body is doing all it can to ensure that all architects are carried along in this regard, as a result, implementing policies that would enhance the quality of architectural services delivered, and also create enabling environments for us to perform their roles within the society,” he said.

The ARCON president said he was excited that ACAN was keying into a scheme fashioned out for the continuous professional development, training and retraining of architects on modern trends and other vital information, adding that the council was willing to support all associations within its umbrella to fulfil their mandate to society.