Gone are the days when civil engineering was limited to two-dimensional blueprints and traditional site visits. Today, technology allows us to walk through a building before the foundation is even laid. On October 7, 2026, our department students' association Association of Civil Engineering (ACE) and the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) jointly hosted an engaging tech talk titled "Local & Global Projects with Real-Time Visualisation Using Virtual Reality".
Led by Design Engineer Rohith Pai and BIM Engineer Abhishek P S from SolidCAD, the afternoon session at DB308 offered students a firsthand look at the digital tools transforming modern infrastructure. Throughout the session, the speakers guided the students through the real-world journey of a construction project, from initial planning and project scheduling to final site execution. They broke down the practicalities of local Municipal Building Rules and offered a fascinating comparison between managing local projects and navigating the vast scale of international ones. A major focus of the afternoon was the growing scope of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Rather than viewing it as just another piece of software, students learned how BIM brings every phase of civil engineering together, helping engineers spot design clashes early, manage timelines efficiently, and open doors to global career opportunities.
The true highlight of the talk was seeing Virtual Reality (VR) in action through a live demonstration. Watching how real-time visualization turns complex engineering models into immersive, walkable spaces sparked a lot of curiosity across the room. The session was a great reminder of how fast the construction industry is evolving and why staying updated with these technological advancements is essential as we prepare to step into the field as future civil engineers.
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Sreerath S, AP CE
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