Digital Builder

There are a lot of challenges surrounding the adoption of BIM, even on a national level. Will we ever reach a global standard for Building Information Modeling?
To discuss the future of BIM adoption and standardization across the world is Ariel Castillo — Strategic Process & VDC Specialist at Miller-Davis Company — and Steve Rollo — National BIM/VDC Manager at Graham.
In this episode, they cover…
- Understanding what Building Information Modeling (BIM) and VDC (Virtual Design & Construction) really mean
- The biggest challenges with rolling out new construction technologies
- What BIM adoption & standardization have looked like in Latin America & Canada
- Predictions for BIM globally in 5-10 years
Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.
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The influx of jobs for construction groups can be tricky to handle. To move forward in 2021 and manage the sudden boost in work, construction leaders need to leverage what we learned in 2020.
Joining Eric to discuss Autodesk’s 2021 Construction Outlook Report and how to manage the current spike in project bidding activity are Gregg Schoppman, Principal at FMI, and Matt Steere, Construction Industry Strategist at Autodesk.
They also discuss…
-Key insights from the 2021 Autodesk Construction Outlook report
-How to use the Outlook report to initiate a recovery from the pandemic
-Why expecting a full transition back to “normal” shouldn’t be our focus
-What the future of work looks like for construction in a post-Covid-19 world
-The pandemic’s impact on work culture for the construction industry
Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk. 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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