Digital Builder

Construction waste is a major problem that has gone unchecked for years. Until now. In this special episode, hear Shannon Goodman, Executive Director of the Lifecycle Building Center, share her expertise on utilizing construction waste for more sustainable and reusable building. Learn about the latest research and projects from the Lifecycle Building Center, and get practical tips and strategies for builders and contractors. Join us and discover how to reduce waste on the job site and find new uses for materialsWe discuss:

• Shannon’s Autodesk Theater Talk on reusable construction waste
• The collective impact of the reuse industry
• The economic impact of reusing construction waste for sustainable materials
• The difference in European construction compared to the United States

Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.
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Technology on job sites has become the standard in construction and it’s only growing by the day. Builders and construction companies need to utilize digitization to not only help plan projects but also when finding new talent to join your team! In a special episode recorded live at Autodesk University, we’re joined by Ron McGuire, Program Administrator at International Training Institute and Ken Schneider, Training Specialist at United Association, to discuss how trade workers in the construction industry are using technology not only to advance job sites but also to help attract and retain new talent to the AEC world! We discuss:

• The digitalization of constructions sites 
• Bringing the younger generation of workers to employers with tech 
• Meeting demand through technology
• The biggest trends in construction

Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.Hear more episodes like this one by subscribing to Digital Builder on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Happy holidays from everyone at Digital Builder! We have some exciting plans ahead for 2023 and can’t wait to share them with you.In the meantime, be sure to catch up with all our episodes on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to our YouTube page as well where you can watch each episode as well!”

When working in the construction industry, it can be a tall task to keep every contractor, engineer, and project manager on the same page. With the help of Building Information Modeling (BIM), keeping everyone on the same page can go a long way to achieving that goal. But there’s much more to the technology that impacts both your field teams and those working from the office.Kelli Lubeley, BIM Program Manager at Cupertino Electric, and Jeremy Thibodeau, Senior Manager of Customer Success at Autodesk, join the show to discuss how BIM implementation has developed over the years, how using the technology from start to finish in the construction industry is improving the overall process, ultimately reaching every aspect of how we build.We discuss:The applications of BIM for all types of stakeholders in their day-to-day jobsBusting common BIM myths and misconceptionsThe ideal state of BIM implementation vs. what’s actually happening todayGuidance for implementing BIM at your own company Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.Hear more episodes like this one by subscribing to Digital Builder on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Builder in your favorite podcast player.

While making several job transitions throughout one’s career has become a more common occurrence, it wasn’t always that way, and there are still hugely impactful benefits to spending a longer time working in a company you love. That’s why we were excited to sit down with Jim Lynch, Senior Vice President of Autodesk Construction Solutions, who is celebrating his 25th year as a part of the Autodesk organization.
Throughout those 25 years, Jim has held strategic leadership roles in AEC product development, product management, and marketing, and led his team in the development of cutting edge solutions to meet construction customers’ needs.
In this episode, we discuss:
Jim’s top lessons from 25 years of experience working at Autodesk
What it takes to be a partner to customers rather than just another software vendor
The importance of planning, innovating, and executing quickly to stay ahead of the competition
Why in-person connection is so powerful.


Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.
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What do the cloud and trust have in common? A lot, actually. Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost is on a mission to create a high-trust ecosystem in construction building on today’s cloud technology. And the benefits extend far beyond improving efficiency and transparency – it’s about solving construction’s capacity problem.
Recorded live from Autodesk University 2022, we had the incredible opportunity to chat with Andrew about his vision for the future of construction, the legacy he hopes to leave the industry, the value of working in the cloud, and a whole lot more!
This in-person episode was filmed and you can watch the conversation unfold right from our YouTube channel.
Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.
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Live from Autodesk University, this final special episode of Digital Builder brings even more highlights from our exciting return to in-person after 3 years apart. 
Our host, Eric Thomas, does his final recap of the week covering what’s been happening while we’re still here in New Orleans.

Live from Autodesk University, this special episode of Digital Builder brings even more highlights from our exciting return to in-person after 3 years apart. 
Today, our host Eric Thomas is joined by Cara Wilczynski, Construction Subject Matter Expert Manager at Autodesk.
They discuss the growing excitement as Day 2 of AU kicked off, the biggest takeaways and surprises from the customer community meetups she’s been leading, the most common challenges in AEC that customers are managing, and wrap up by discussing her favorite trends happening in construction today.
Tune in tomorrow for another recap LIVE from New Orleans!

Live from Autodesk University, this special episode of Digital Builder highlights our exciting return to an in-person event after 3 years apart. Our host, Eric Thomas, is joined by Esteban Corrales, the Global Leader of Technical Sales at Autodesk.They discuss his experience moving from working as a Project Manager in construction, his current role leading the Technical Sales team at Autodesk, the most exciting things about this year’s event, and his favorite trends and predictions for construction in the coming years.

The typical approaches to training can sometimes feel unengaging, uninteresting, or disconnected. A miss with your training approach can mean new team members are underprepared to take on their new responsibilities.
Most of us know the pain of sitting through hours long training sessions that seem to cover everything except what we actually need to know to do our jobs effectively. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
This week, we sat down with Brian Popis, Senior Transformation Engineer, and Nick Bobbitt, Business Transformation Manager at Barton Malow to distill their strategy for onboarding and training for new software that prioritize flexibility, skill building, increased efficiency, and staff retention.
In this episode, we discuss:
How Barton Malow utilizes on-demand training to rapidly (and successfully) integrate and expand new software systems
How successful training programs lead to increased job satisfaction, effective preparation, and drives better business outcomes
How to organize your content so that it is accessible and easy to navigate
How to develop a training program and create an actionable feedback loop
A sneak preview of Brian and Nick’s upcoming presentation at Autodesk University   


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Autodesk University is the design and make conference for innovators everywhere happening September 27-29, 2022, in New Orleans, LA. We are hosting thousands of industry professionals like you so that you can grow your network, find inspiration, and connect with industry experts who are leading the way in architecture, engineering, construction, design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment.
Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.
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