Digital Builder

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 leader
• The significance of Women in Construction Week
• Tips for fostering a culture of innovation at your organization
• Ways to promote diversity at your company
• Advice for newcomers in the construction industry

Check 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 pandemic
• The silver linings coming out of 2020
• Their predictions for the construction industry in 2021

Digital 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 University
• How a unified construction management platform helps data flow more freely
• The current state of the construction industry
• Predictions for the future of construction and industrialization

Digital 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 ecosystems
• Best practices for evaluating technology vendors
• Common misconceptions about APIs

Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.

From Eric & the Digital Builder team: Wishing our listeners a very Happy Holidays!

We will resume with fresh new episodes in January.

Stay safe, healthy, and enjoy your time off!

Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.

Across many construction sites, trust is just assumed. No one really prioritizes it or thinks about how it could improve performance.

What if safety were viewed the same way on a job site? We’d be in big trouble. At the same time, trust leads to improved safety.

Jay Bowman, Managing Director of Research & Analytics at FMI, and Nathan Wood, Founder & Chief Enabling Officer at SpectrumAEC, join Eric to discuss…

• Steps you can take to elevate trust in your company
• Incentives for prioritizing trust across the job site
• How the pandemic has impacted trust in construction

Resources mentioned:

• The High Cost of Low Trust research report
• Autodesk Construction Meet Ups 
• WorkLife w/ Adam Grant
• The Big Room from Autodesk
• constructionprogress.org

Connect w/ Nathan on LinkedIn or Twitter @nathancwood

Connect w/ Jay on LinkedIn or email at [email protected]

Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.

What if workforce management was as easy as drafting for your fantasy football league? Simply identify the background and location of the professional you need–spreadsheets no longer required.

Lauren Lake and Mallorie Brodie founded Bridgit to do just that and more. Plus, they used input from interviewing numerous GCs out on the job to help build products the construction industry needed. In this episode, the two ConTech experts talk to Eric about…

• “Crane hunting” and their process for uncovering industry pain points
• Why advancing technology in construction is so challenging
• How they proved to investors that the industry needed their products
• How to come up with solid business ideas

Follow Bridgit on Linkedin @https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridgit/

Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.

Sometimes you need a little push to get the ball rolling on something big.

That’s why one of the most challenging times in the construction industry has us on the verge of our very own industrial revolution.

Director of Industry Innovation at NECA, Josh Bone, joins Eric to share how perceptions of construction are changing because of the fast adoption of new technology. Plus, the two chat about…

• What contractors are doing with the data compiled from job sites
• Why construction leaders need to change their mindsets toward the industry
• How and why contractors are engaging more with tradespeople
• The value data can bring to construction

For more information, visit https://www.necanet.org/

Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.

The construction industry relies on architecture, engineering, and construction leaders to lift up workers with diverse backgrounds.

It’s our responsibility - and a critical topic that we need to address today, in order to ensure the long-term success and innovation of this thriving industry. 

In this episode of Digital Builder you will hear from Cliff Cole, VDC Director at The PENTA Building Group and Allison Scott, Director of Construction Thought Leadership & Customer Marketing at Autodesk.

Some of the key topics discussed will focus on...

• Roadblocks the industry is facing when it comes to diversity and inclusion
• How to create a safe environment to discuss diversity in the workplace
• How you can access the session from Cliff Cole and what else is in store for the first Autodesk University Virtual event - emerging technologies and trends to help you achieve your new possible

Register for AU 2020 (it’s free!!) at autodesk.com/autodesk-university/.

Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.