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In this episode, we chat with Matthew Byrd - a great speaker and founder of Reality Capture about his journey in construction, technology and how he got involved in laser scanning and how it transformed his career path. 

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Matthew Byrd | Founder of Reality Capture | Podcast & Conference Host | Speaker

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Today's Sponsor: beta - Construction and technology network platform - connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.

Chek www.the-beta.com

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 --> 00:01:23 - Intro

00:01:23 --> 00:02:05 - Sponsor

00:02:05 --> 00:06:15 - Matthew's background and involvement in Reality Capture

00:06:15 --> 00:11:20 - Adaption of Reality Capture in the construction industry

00:11:20 --> 00:15:45 - Discussion of iPhone's LiDAR technology and its potential uses in scanning

00:15:45 --> 00:19:20 - Explanation of laser scanning and its benefits

00:19:20 --> 00:23:53 - 3D modeling, digital twins and their potential applications in different industries

00:23:53 --> 00:27:50 - Matthew’s tips on how to get started in laser scanning

00:27:50 --> 00:32:47 - Potential use of digital twins in construction industry

00:32:47 --> 00:34:55 - Lack of awareness about a certain service as a difficulty in its adaptation

00:34:55 --> 00:36:26 - Differences in development of software versus hardware

00:36:26 --> 00:40:25 - Matthew’s history on how the technology changed his career path

00:40:25 --> 00:42:00 - Reality Capture Network events and community 

00:42:00 --> 00:43:40- Reality Capture during construction and the potential for growth in the industry

00:43:40 --> 00:46:55 - Matthew’s great communication skills and who has inspired him 

00:46:55 --> 00:48:16 - Variety of projects Matthew has worked on

00:48:16 --> 00:49:30 - More about Matthew 

00:49:30 --> 00:49:48 - Outro