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In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Swabey, P.Eng., CEO and co-founder at Equator Studios, about the fascinating world of LiDAR. We delve into its groundbreaking impact on civil engineering and project proposals, exploring how this game-changing technology is revolutionizing the way engineers overcome challenges and planning for the future.
***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.***
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Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Rebecca:
- What inspired you to leave private consulting and start your own tech company?
- Why do you think it’s important for civil engineers to have easy access to data like LiDAR and GIS?
- What type of data holds your greatest interest?
- How does having good data early in the project process benefit civil engineers, saving time, reducing rework, and minimizing stress in their daily work?
- How crucial is data access, including open-source options, to prevent project setbacks and ensure efficient LiDAR-based surveying?
- How did you decide on the name Equator Studios for your company?
- Is LIDAR accuracy for vegetation and trees consistent across seasons, or does it vary?
- How did your company pinpoint the major industry challenges, especially concerning proposals and responses to RFPs and RFQs?
- What challenges do civil engineering firms face during the RFP process, like coordinating disciplines, meeting client expectations, and managing assumptions?
- How can civil engineering firms redesign their proposal process to establish a framework that enhances staff knowledge quality and operational efficiency?
- How do you envision engineers fitting into the future alongside AI and technology, given concerns about AI potentially replacing them?
- What advice do you have for engineers who want to innovate and make a significant impact in their field?
Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About the Revolutionary Impact of Lidar in Civil Engineering:
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