Thai real estate leaders and BIM (Building Information Modeling) users, including property developers, construction companies, and design firms, have come together to establish the Open Source BIM group. This initiative aims to showcase the potential of Thai real estate and elevate it to international standards. The group will create opportunities for collaboration and discussion, presenting opinions and practical guidelines to ensure a unified direction. It will also explore methods and standards for working within the BIM system, a technology that utilizes software to assist in design (Smart Design Software) by consolidating all construction design data into a 3D Digital Model, enhancing accuracy and precision in all processes. Additionally, an event titled “Open Source BIM Innovation Public Sharing” was organized, featuring esteemed experts from both the public and private sectors who engaged in discussions and exchanged ideas on the implementation of BIM technology, which plays a crucial role in the construction industry from the design phase to building construction. This technology facilitates more cohesive and accurate collaboration, aligning directly with Thailand's development policy under the THAILAND 4.0 economic model, which emphasizes driving the country forward through technology and innovation, held recently at the FYI Center, Building 2, 11th Floor, Ananda Campus.

Caption from left to right:

1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sant Chanthasomphak, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Naresuan University, and President of the Council of Deans of Architecture.

2. Khun Prapakorn Watanyakul, Managing Director of Architect 49 Ltd. and former President of the Association of Siamese Architects.

3. Dr. Porn Virulrak, Managing Director of LPS, a subsidiary of LPN.

4. Khun Chanont Ruangkritya, CEO and Managing Director of Ananda Development Public Company Limited.

5. Assoc. Prof. Manop Pongsatat, Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University.

6. Khun Prasert Taedulayasathit, CEO of Pruksa Real Estate - Premium Business Group, Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Limited, and President of the Thai Condominium Association.

7. Khun Kittipol Pramoj Na Ayutthaya, Managing Director of Samakorn Public Company Limited and former President of the Thai Real Estate Association.

8. Khun Scott Whittaker, Group Creative Director of dwp.

9. Khun Phaitaya Banchakittikhun, Partner of Architect 49 Ltd.