Digital Builder

Our modern, digitized construction industry collects a massive amount of data. With the help of AI and machine learning, the industry has reached a tipping point where — rather than drowning in the data — we can leverage it to predict risks and guide where we should focus our resources.This week, I’m joined by Josh Kanner, Founder and CEO of Smartvid.io and Pat Keaney, Director of Product Management, Intelligence in Autodesk Construction R&D.What we talked about:What exactly Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence really are Common misconceptions about this type of technologyHow Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are used today in construction, including real-world examplesWhat we can expect in the future (surprise—the future is already here!)Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.

Building 40,000 economically and environmentally sustainable housing units by 2030 is certainly an ambitious goal. It’s also an important one. Randy Norton, Founder and Chairman of the Board at MultiGreen Properties, and Levi Naas, Director of Real Estate Development, also with MultiGreen, share how they plan to tackle the global affordable housing crisis through innovative, sustainable, owner-driven building strategies.Topics we covered:MultiGreen’s goal of building 40,000 sustainable housing units by 2030The difference between sustainable construction and green buildingFirst steps a company can take to start building sustainable construction projectsEvaluating construction technology and collaboration tools from an owner’s perspectiveMaking the right decisions about managing your data before starting a projectDigital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.

Safety is always top of mind for construction leaders across the globe and this mentality has grown even further due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With that being said, what newly implemented changes to safety on the jobsite are here to stay?Joining Eric to discuss construction safety week and how to create an impactful safety culture at your company are Lee Evans, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer of myComply, and Stan Singh, Director of Product Management at Raken. They also discuss:How has the pandemic impacted safety and construction environments?What will the ‘new normal’ in construction safety look like in the future?When is the best time to implement safety measures and a culture of safety?Creating a robust safety culture at your company that explores new technology Choosing a tech stack with a clear focus on safety To find more information about Safety Week, visit https://www.constructionsafetyweek.com/. Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.

While countries in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) are in different phases of digitizing their construction industries, there’s one thing at the front of everyone’s mind:New technology is expensive. But the costs of resisting change can be even higher.UK-based design and technology enthusiasts Ivana Tudja (BIM and Digital Engineering Lead at Mace) and Matt Keen (Sr. Industry Strategist at Autodesk) join Eric to discuss… -How digital transformations are unfolding in EMEA-How to create positive measurable outcomes for construction groups-Why formerly disparate solutions are now interconnecting-The challenges correlated with digitizing construction workflows-Which KPIs you should consider when improving project deliveryResources mentioned:Matt Keen’s AU class, Behind the Numbers: How We Can Improve Construction KPIsAutodesk’s Workflow Benchmarking ToolFrom Construction to Production initiativeDigital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.

There are a lot of challenges surrounding the adoption of BIM, even on a national level. Will we ever reach a global standard for Building Information Modeling?To discuss the future of BIM adoption and standardization across the world is Ariel Castillo — Strategic Process & VDC Specialist at Miller-Davis Company — and Steve Rollo — National BIM/VDC Manager at Graham.In this episode, they cover… Understanding what Building Information Modeling (BIM) and VDC (Virtual Design & Construction) really meanThe biggest challenges with rolling out new construction technologiesWhat BIM adoption & standardization have looked like in Latin America & CanadaPredictions for BIM globally in 5-10 yearsDigital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.

The influx of jobs for construction groups can be tricky to handle. To move forward in 2021 and manage the sudden boost in work, construction leaders need to leverage what we learned in 2020.Joining Eric to discuss Autodesk’s 2021 Construction Outlook Report and how to manage the current spike in project bidding activity are Gregg Schoppman, Principal at FMI, and Matt Steere, Construction Industry Strategist at Autodesk.They also discuss… Key insights from the 2021 Autodesk Construction Outlook reportHow to use the Outlook report to initiate a recovery from the pandemicWhy expecting a full transition back to “normal” shouldn’t be our focusWhat the future of work looks like for construction in a post-Covid-19 worldThe pandemic’s impact on work culture for the construction industryDigital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.

When you think about innovation on the job site, technology is probably the first thing that comes to mind. But innovation — especially in the construction industry — is so much more than new technology. It’s about collaboration and supporting diversity with events like Women in Construction Week.In this episode, Eric speaks with Jennifer Suerth (VP of Technical Services at Pepper Construction) and Cara Wilczynski (Construction Customer Outcome Exec at Autodesk) about… How to execute innovation in construction as an industry leaderThe significance of Women in Construction WeekTips for fostering a culture of innovation at your organizationWays to promote diversity at your companyAdvice for newcomers in the construction industryCheck out the ACE Mentor Program here.Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.

2020 was a hard year for everybody — personally and professionally. As we get deeper into 2021, we wanted to honor and learn from the construction leaders who remained resilient not just for themselves, but for their teams.Samiha Shakil, Sr. VDC Engineer at Skanska, and Carolina Alvarez, President & Founder of J&S Building Maintenance, are both nominees of Autodesk’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2020. They join Eric to discuss… How they kept their teams operating through the pandemicThe silver linings coming out of 2020Their predictions for the construction industry in 2021Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.

Unification of your team and your technology will drive productivity and predictability on the jobsite — two things we all need more of.The awesome thing about a unified construction management solution is that it actually helps your team work better together. It’s a little like knocking out two birds with one stone.Jim Lynch, Sr. VP & General Manager at Autodesk, joins Eric in this episode to share how a unified approach helps construction teams get more done faster and safer.Plus, the two talk about… The Why behind new product announcements at Autodesk UniversityHow a unified construction management platform helps data flow more freelyThe current state of the construction industryPredictions for the future of construction and industrializationDigital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.

The antidote for fear is knowledge. The construction firms that are open to exploring new technologies and solutions are growing the fastest and moving the construction industry forward.In this episode of Digital Builder, Eric catches up with Brandon LaCourciere, Director of Customer Success at Autodesk, and Mark Decker, a Senior Manager at CDM Smith. The group discusses… How the right APIs can help construction technology ecosystemsBest practices for evaluating technology vendorsCommon misconceptions about APIsDigital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.