The ConTechCrew

The ConTech Crew 394: People-Driven Innovation with Rick Khan, Founder of Innov8AEC


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How should the construction industry address talent shortage and accelerate innovation?

Join me and my co-host, Nathan Wood, as we dive into one of the most talked about topics in the industry with Rick Khan, an industry thought leader and founder of Innov8AEC.

Innov8AEC is a leading innovation and tech consulting firm, empowering AEC professionals and organizations to elevate their business value through cutting-edge solutions and strategic guidance.

Today, Rick discusses what Innov8AEC is all about and the importance of community and collaboration in fostering innovation in the construction industry. He also emphasizes the need to educate the next generation and how this approach addresses the talent shortage that has been slowing down the industry’s growth.

Don’t miss this insightful discussion with Rick. Tune in now to learn more!


Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)
From the gaming industry to construction (05:20)
Rick’s purpose with Innov8AEC (10:34)
Addressing the talent shortage in construction (15:04)
Difference of Innov8AEC from platforms like LinkedIn (19:41)
The importance of unbiased, industry-wide collaboration (26:16)
Community-led problem-solving in technology implementation (29:29)
Education and mentorship for the next generation in construction (33:19)
Democratizing knowledge in the construction industry (37:51)
Construction technology news of the week (38:56)


Additional Resources:

Listen to the show at https://thecontechcrew.com

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew



Follow Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanricardo/

Visit Innov8AEC for more information: https://www.innov8aec.com/



See this week’s news articles! 🗞️⬇️

➡️ Apple Vision Pro Is Currently Sold Out but Demand for Pricey Headset Could Go Down
https://gizmodo.com/apple-vision-pro-sold-demand-down-ar-vr-headset-1851184622

➡️ Construction’s manufacturing boom: Mapping the biggest facilities underway in the US
https://www.constructiondive.com/news/manufacturing-construction-boom-tracker-map/688140/

➡️ Looking to 2024: Four predictions for construction technology
https://www.constructionbriefing.com/news/looking-to-2024-four-predictions-for-the-heavy-construction-industry/8033888.article

➡️ Document Crunch Adds Conversational AI to Its Contract Risk Review Solution for Accelerated Contract Insights
https://www.documentcrunch.com/news-archive/chat



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