In this episode, Matthew Byrd sits down with Gary Cowan, Head of Digital Construction at Kane Group to uncover the truth about where construction tech is headed.

Gary shares how Kane Group transformed their workflows by adopting reality capture, BIM, prefab, AR/VR, and precision layout tools—treating buildings more like manufactured machines than traditional jobsites.

He outlines his “three-legged stool” methodology for successful digital construction and opens up about what it really takes to modernize an MEP business.

From setting out 1,500 points per floor with millimeter precision to training school leavers into BIM experts, Gary’s story is full of practical insight, innovation, and a passion for elevating the industry.

🔷 Prefabrication strategies that cut install time from 8 weeks to 1

🔷 Why AR, VR & AI are the next major tools in the construction workflow

🔷 How to avoid wasting money on the wrong tech

🔷 The future of training the next-gen workforce in reality capture

🔷 Real stories from global projects where scanning saved the day

🎧 Whether you’re in BIM, VDC, surveying, or just getting started in the industry—this episode is packed with insight that will help you stay ahead of the curve.00:00 Introduction to Modern Construction Challenges01:21 Meet Gary Cohen: Career Journey and Inspirations02:37 Early Career and Transition to Engineering05:35 Discovering Digital Construction and BIM08:13 Implementing Reality Capture and Prefabrication10:48 Challenges and Innovations in Digital Construction14:08 Precision Measurement and Reality Capture21:07 Adopting New Technologies and Overcoming Skepticism25:18 Collaborative Efforts and Industry Evolution36:40 Future of Construction: Integration and Collaboration39:47 Exploring New Technologies in Construction41:20 Challenges in Technology Adoption44:16 The Role of Education in Digital Construction01:03:03 AI and Automation in Construction01:11:53 Final Thoughts and AdviceSubscribe for more insights from upcoming episodes!