DiverseCity Surveyors

We are pleased to announce that Dr Bola Abisogun OBE (Hon DUniv, Hon MBA) will be speaking at #HousingDigitalLive 2024! Dr. Abisogun is a prominent figure in the construction industry, known for his disruptive initiatives and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He founded the Digital Twin Skills Academy CIC, focusing on deploying digital twins in regulated professional services with a unique emphasis on cost management and cultural change. He's involved in various organisations and initiatives, including sitting on the Gemini Council for the Centre for Digital Built Britain and chairing the DEI Committee for the Construction Industry Council. Dr. Abisogun is recognised for his work in promoting excellence and thought leadership through DiverseCity Surveyors and has been involved in multiple boards and committees, including the City of London Corporations' taskforce for 'green skills.' His achievements include receiving honorary degrees and being the first Black man in the UK to receive such recognition, alongside being awarded an OBE for his services to diversity and young people in the construction industry. Secure your delegate place now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDEtcawq View all the speakers for HD Live at https://lnkd.in/g2zxSz9u #ukhousing #housingtechnology #housinginnovation #digitaltransformation #HousingTransformationShow Isabel Varey Sian Webster Kate Abson Paul Walsh Tom Winter Matt Roberts Neil Ferguson Yvonne Westhead-Fyles Wayne Noteman Paul Fox MRICS Raymond Nicholl Mark Wells Abdul Latif Chris Jones Stephen Clements Robert Marcantoni Lisa Johnson Richard Cook Holly Messenger Ulrike Maccariello Louise Wilson Barry Kerr Chris Weston Jonathan Turner Katie Marshall Joy Whinnerah Jeff Boyd Clare Harrigan Claire Virginie MBA

Some [across my inner circle] are now saying it’s a world first - but in all honesty and with deep humility, I have no idea; can you help to clarify either way? Here are the facts: (1) Notice (via email) of my Honorary Degree from University College of Estate Management, was received on 05.07.23; (2) Additionally, notice again via email, of my Honorary Doctorate from LSBU, was received some two weeks later, on 21.07.23; (3) My graduation ceremony (as Honorary Doctor of the University, DUniv; “for distinction in the field of Surveying”) received from London South Bank University, took place on 01.11.23 at the Royal Festival Hall; see the link below Doctor of the University Award: 01.11.23 https://lnkd.in/eeWAdG6j (4) Additionally, I have just recently concluded my second graduation ceremony (Honorary MBA “for an exceptional contribution to the Built Environment”) received from UCEM, which took place at Reading Town Hall in 01.12.23 The rise of the Digital Cost Manager [#PQS2030 via #AIQS, an idea since 1994]: 07.11.23 https://lnkd.in/eGyr__Di So, apparently, and in BOTH cases, I am the first Black man from the Construction Industry / Real Estate sector in the UK [possibly the entire World] to receive these awards from two of the most prestigious academic, learning institutions in the UK, I refer to #UCEM and #LSBU respectively. And, having received two (2) Honorary Degrees, each within a circa. fortnight of each other and then celebrating [via Graduation Ceremony] BOTH of my conferred degrees, literally within thirty (30) days of each other – this is, apparently a world first and therefore a record for Black people (?); but I’m not so sure 🤔 – happy to be challenged / corrected, by anyone who reads this! In any event - I am truly humbled, somewhat speechless and want to extend this #career milestone to my family and EVERY #Client / #YoungPerson that has allowed me to ‘positively disrupt’ their life and/or #businessmodel. And yes, as some have also shared, I have now officially ‘peaked’ at 52years young, so my indirect U.K. academic pursuits are well and truly over (for now!). #CPD is actually 'life-long' learning .....! However, as God intended, it’s now full throttle on my ‘new’ 12year young #SocialValue venture - the Digital Twin Skills Academy CIC [a DiverseCity Surveyors initiative]. You can enjoy _ via the link below _ the culmination of my thirty (30) year track record – in pictures / short video(s) – as lived, during my last five (5) weeks. Double Honorary Degree Award for DCS Founder & Chairman _ update on 04.12.23 https://lnkd.in/e89Z6fS8 God willing, onwards 🚀and upwards 🚀to you all 🚀🚀 #DigitalTwins #BreakingBarriers #ForgivenessNotPermission #TimeToStopPlayingSmall #Humbled

BREAKING NEWS: The significance of today (1st November) has now become three-fold. [1] Today, on 01.11.23, is and was my official graduation as the recipient of an #Honorary #Doctorate [DUniv] from London South Bank University, link here: https://lnkd.in/ezEuKfXf . Given that Mummy has carried me for 52years, this critically significant #career milestone was thankfully [by God’s grace] witnessed by Her (Alhaja Sidikatu Abisogun #OBE); and, it is indeed of course her day where she has now received ‘the highest #academic award’ and with global recognition too! That I got to take photos, break bread and share the moment with so many truly special academics, industry professionals, and alongside 600+ hundred LSBU #graduates was and remains a priceless #livedexperience. Official photos and the #LSBU video recording of my acceptance speech, will follow in due course! Thank you Rt Hon Sir Simon Hughes, you’re a star!! And, thank you Molly Brooker-Corcoran, for everything that you did to ensure that today ran smoothly. Prof Deborah Johnston, Prof George Agyekum-Mensah / Prof George Ofori / Prof Chris Harty / Darren James, I look forward to supporting you via the CPS-IAB and ‘positively disrupting’ the future of a #NetZero #BuiltEnvironment, using #DigitalTwins. [2] Today, on 01.11.23, is also my official launch of the ‘new’ #Digital #CostManagement #5D #QTO offer from BIM Academy that I will be leading on as Digital Director, supporting Dr Graham Kelly, our MD. As a veteran #PQS, keen to shake things up in an industry that remains shook; this development will seamlessly support a growing suite of other digitally enabled commercial offers & advisory services from Ryder Architecture / Mark Thompson. So, for the ‘#earlyadopter’ please see the link here: https://lnkd.in/eUSu6u-N _ [and/or be sure to drop me a line, for more info, at bola.abisogun@bimacademy.global]. [3] And finally, four (4) years ago, today on 01.11.19 – was the ‘official’ birth of my global initiative called #PQS2030; see the link here: https://lnkd.in/dDZ6w6u Sadly, my wing-man Alan Muse #FRICS, previous Global Director of the Built Environment, has now retired from RICS, but I want to publicly thank him [again!] for being a true industry #ally who resonated with ALL that I have tried to achieve in this space, since 2003, when I registered #AIQS Ltd. Alan, your presence at RICS #HQ is sorely missed, but I hope that you are enjoying retirement. However, if you ever ‘get distracted’ your professional insight will be more than welcome at the Digital Twin Skills Academy CIC! Stay tuned #LinkedIn family!