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AECT 010: How Reality Capturing can Benefit Firms in the AEC Industry

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Reality CapturingIn this episode, I talk to Matthew Byrd, the president and founder of Nexus 3D Consulting, and founder/host of the Reality Capture Network (RCN), about reality capturing and how it can benefit firms in the AEC industry.

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Reality Capturing

Reality Capturing

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matthew:

  • What is the Reality Capture Network and what does it focuses on?
  • What are some of the benefits of reality capturing?
  • Who Needs to Use Reality Capture Technologies?
  • What opportunities does the generation coming into engineering have to be game-changers in the organizations they work for when it comes to implementing reality capture technology?
  • What are some examples of the types of physical spaces where reality capture shines?
  • What is the difference between terrestrial laser scanning and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)? How can companies identify which one of these two will fit their needs?
  • What is a point cloud and what kind of firms could benefit from using it?
  • Where do you see the model of educating people in reality capture technology going in the AEC?
  • Do you have any examples of how reality capture technology is creating — and not taking away — opportunities?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About How Reality Capturing can Benefit Firms in the AEC Industry:

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AECT 009: Using AI and Digital Twins for Industry Asset Management

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Digital TwinsIn this episode, I talk to Dr. Ali Khaloo, Ph.D., the CEO and co-founder of Aren, about what digital twins are, how you can bring digital twins and artificial intelligence to infrastructure asset management, and whether or not he thinks AI will one day replace engineers.

Engineering Quotes:

digital twins

digital twins

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Ali:

  • What are digital twins and how do they work in asset management?
  • How can digital twin technology improve the operation and maintenance (O&M) process?
  • What are some of the challenges and risks associated with using digital twins and AI in asset management?
  • How can asset management firms use AI for data analytics?
  • What are some of the things professionals in the AEC industry can do to encourage the use of digital twins and AI at the firms they work for?
  • What do you say to people who are concerned that new technologies will be replacing them?
  • What advice would you like to give our listeners?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Using AI and Digital Twins for Industry Asset Management:

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AECT 008: How AEC Firms Can Benefit from Using Civil Design Software

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Civil Design SoftwareIn this episode, we talk to Fishomi Philip-King and Antonio Moss, two sales engineers from Virtuosity, about how using civil design software can help engineering owners increase risk reduction and reduce overhead costs at their firms.

Engineering Quotes:

Civil Design Software

Civil Design Software

Civil Design Software

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Fishomi and Antonio:

  • How can Bentley’s civil design software be used as a business tool for financial forecasting?
  • How can this software help increase efficiency with your staff?
  • How can this software help with risk reduction?
  • How can this software help reduce overhead costs?
  • What final piece of advice would you like to give our listeners?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About How AEC Firms Can Benefit from Using Civil Design Software:

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AECT 007: How Digital Transformation Can Help to Protect Our Built World

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Built WorldIn this episode, I talk to Marcel Poser, the CEO and co-founder of Screening Eagle Technologies, about the importance of protecting our built world and the role that data and digital transformation play in that process.

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Built World

Built World

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Marcel:

  • Why do you believe there is an increasing need to protect our built world?
  • What role does climate change play in infrastructure failures?
  • What makes a built environment sustainable?
  • Why can’t we just demolish and rebuild buildings to prevent these catastrophic failures from happening?
  • What are some of the things that Screening Eagle Technologies does to help protect the built environment?
  • What role does data play in protecting the built world?
  • How can digital transformation help with infrastructure failures?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About How Digital Transformation Can Help to Protect Our Built World:

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AECT 006: How to Run a Successful Software Pilot Program (for AEC Professionals)

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software pilotIn this episode, I talk about how to run a successful software pilot project at your firm by reviewing the three main stakeholder types, the design criteria for success, as well as the costs and other factors involved in this process.

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software pilot

software pilot

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About How to Run a Successful Software Pilot Program (for AEC Professionals):

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AECT 005: How 360-Cameras Are Becoming the New Standard for AEC Projects

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360-CamerasIn this episode, I talk to Brian Vizarreta, construction tech and marketing manager with StructionSite, about how 360-cameras are becoming the new standard for AEC projects and the impact it has on architectural and engineering projects.

Engineering Quotes:

360-Cameras

360-Cameras

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Brian:

  • Can you please tell our listeners about yourself and what you do daily?
  • How can 360-cameras make an impact on architectural and engineering projects?
  • How do you approach projects with the problem and then apply the correct technology for it?
  • How do you scale an internal technology program?
  • What implementation strategy would you suggest to field teams for successful product implementation?
  • How is the data being used in ways that were not always possible before?
  • How important do you deem feedback to the clients and how can companies create a feedback loop to track the return on investment?
  • Do you have any thoughts on best practices for bringing your product into a company?
  • What strategy are you using to market your product up to company operations levels?
  • What advice would you like to give our listeners?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About How 360-Cameras Are Becoming the New Standard for AEC Projects:

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AECT 004: How AEC Professionals Can Start a Reality Capture Program in Their Company

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Reality CaptureIn this episode, I talk to Scott Harrigan, the President of Harkin Aerial, about how AEC Professionals can start and grow a reality capture program in their company.

Engineering Quotes:

Reality Capture

Reality Capture

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Scott:

  • How do you define reality capture, and what type of reality capture equipment do you work with?
  • Can any size AEC firm use this technology? Can you give us an idea of the different levels of cost?
  • What are some of the things a firm can do to ensure their staff has the necessary training and experience needed to use new technology?
  • Why is it important for firms to have a champion of some kind for their technology, especially when it comes to reality capture?
  • How can AEC get started and identify the correct tool needed for reality capture?
  • Once firms have identified and started using the new technology, how can they ensure they grow with the technology?
  • What final piece of advice would you like to give our listeners?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About How AEC Professionals Can Start a Reality Capture Program in Their Company:

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AECT 003: How AEC Firms Can Streamline Site Investigations with a Modern Software Alternative

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Streamline Site InvestigationsIn this episode, we talk to Declan Vanderhor, a geotechnical engineer by trade and founder of TabLogs, as well as with Hannah Thomas, a geotechnical engineer and account executive at TabLogs, about how to streamline site investigations by removing the data entry bottleneck, as well as some commonalities between technologies applied to all civil engineering disciplines.

Engineering Quotes:

Streamline Site Investigations

Streamline Site Investigations

Streamline Site Investigations

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Declan and Hannah:

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AECT 002: How AEC Firms Can Get Started with New Technology and Tools

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AEC FirmsIn this episode, I talk with Adam Kersnowski about how AEC firms can get started with new technology and tools, and how implementing AI can help create a better work environment and bolster company culture.

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AEC Firms

AEC Firms

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Adam:

  • What Is Airworks and What Kind of Businesses Does It Support?
  • Why do you think AEC professionals need to be aware of upcoming trends in the industry?
  • How can employees advocate for the implementation of new tech and what should they look out for?
  • How can firms get started with new technology and tools?
  • What is the power of AI in AEC, and what kind of efficiencies should people look for?
  • What is the human touch in the back-end of the deep learning process?
  • What are some of the common misconceptions when implementing new tech?
  • How is the labor shortage in the industry affecting people’s inclination to seek tech or learn new skills?
  • How does AirWorks play specifically into the civil engineering and infrastructure markets?
  • Can you give some examples of sensor data that AirWorks would get from a client and how it would process the data?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About How AEC Firms Can Get Started with New Technology and Tools:

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AECT 01: 5 Steps to Successfully Introduce New Software to Your Company

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Introduce New SoftwareIn this episode, I introduce you to the host of this show, Nick Heim, P.E., a field and virtual design and construction (or VDC) engineer at StructureCare, and we outline five steps that you can take to choose and introduce new software in your company.

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Introduce New Software

Introduce New Software

Here Are 5 Steps to Successfully Introduce New Software to Your Company:

1. Identifying software that can make a difference. Envision what the business will look like in the next few years, and then find the technology to fit it.

“The most important part of making a business case to use new technology at your firm is to start with a problem, then point out the inefficiencies that technology is designed to improve. Tracking things such as expanding collaboration from Project Services teams to the field, or qualitative feedback such as a better client experience, can begin to make the technology a business decision rather than a nice-to-have.” ~ Brian Vizarreta, Solutions Marketing Manager, StructionSite

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