Digital Builder
Episodes
How On-Demand Training Transforms Productivity in Construction
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The typical approaches to training can sometimes feel unengaging, uninteresting, or disconnected. A miss with your training approach can mean new team...
Learn, Connect, and Discover at Autodesk University in New Orleans
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Digital Builder, we are unpacking everything you need to know as you prepare for Autodesk University this September in New ...
Optimizing Outcomes in Construction During Times of Uncertainty
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For as long as we’ve been building things, the construction industry has successfully found ways to navigate tough times. In recent years the i...
Understanding and Preparing for the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act was recently signed into law in the United States and it’s poised to have a big impact on the construct...
Dressed for Success: Using Wearable Technology in Construction Projects
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wearable technology increases worker safety, efficiency, and improves access to construction jobsites. Needless to say, it’s revolutionizing th...
Reality Capture & Site Scanning: The Real World in a Digital Space
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine having an accurate digital version of the real environment on your construction project.That’s exactly what reality capture and site scannin...
Actionable Insights on the Economic Outlook for Construction
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we leave 2021 behind, it’s time to look at the economic outlook for the construction industry in 2022.For that, we turn to Richard Branch, Chief ...
A Look at What’s Ahead for Digital Builder
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From Eric & the Digital Builder team: We’re taking a break for the holidays, but we’ll be back with a brand new episode on January 11th!Until ...
Harnessing the Power of 3D Printing in Construction
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many industry leaders have heard of 3D printing, usually in the context of concrete or small-scale homebuilding. But that’s just the tip of the iceb...
Construction Contracts & Payments: Tips for Both Subcontractors & GCs
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a perfect world, a contract should include a clear set of instructions that conveys well-defined expectations to all parties concerned. In reality,...
Data Strategy in Construction: Finding a Competitive Edge
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Incredible opportunities exist for those who build a strong strategy for managing their data.As the speed of decision-making in our industry continues...
Uncovering Actionable Insights from Construction Data with a Platform
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A true platform is more than just a list of APIs connected to a SaaS solution. It provides a single experience where designers, engineers, and builder...
Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) in Construction
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have come a long way in a short amount of time. In fact, you might not even be aware of the wide range...
How Prefabrication Enhances Production in Construction
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a common misconception around prefabrication — that it amounts to bland, cookie-cutter boxes rolling off an assembly line. But the truth i...
Diving Deep on Communication & Collaboration in Construction w/ Eddie & Tyler Campbell
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Collaboration and communication are crucial in the AEC industry. When everyone involved in a project is on the same page, it makes the entire process ...
Uncovering the Value of Digital Twins in Construction w/ Bob Bray & Tim Kelly
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A digital twin is a living, breathing, real-time reflection of a built asset that helps you holistically understand the performance of that asset. Bob...
Why Global Data Standards & ISO 19650 are the Future of Collaboration
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the volume of project data increases, and the AEC industry collaborates across ever larger regions of the globe, it’s important to ensure that th...
Demystifying Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Construction: Buzzwords or Essential Tools?
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our modern, digitized construction industry collects a massive amount of data. With the help of AI and machine learning, the industry has reached a ti...
Innovative Owner-driven Building Strategies for Sustainable Construction w/ Randy Norton & Levi Naas
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Building 40,000 economically and environmentally sustainable housing units by 2030 is certainly an ambitious goal. It’s also an important one. Randy...
Creating an Impactful Safety Culture with Technology w/ Lee Evans & Stan Singh
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Safety is always top of mind for construction leaders across the globe and this mentality has grown even further due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic....
Digital Transformation & Technology Adoption in EMEA w/ Matthew Keen & Ivana Tudja
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While countries in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) are in different phases of digitizing their construction industries, there’s one thing at the ...
Global BIM Adoption: Where We’re At & Where We’re Going w/ Ariel Castillo & Steve Rollo
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Moving Forward in Construction: An Industry Outlook for a Post-Covid World w/ Gregg Schoppman & Matt Steere
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Create a Culture of Innovation in the Construction Industry w/ Jennifer Suerth & Cara Wilczynski
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about innovation on the job site, technology is probably the first thing that comes to mind. But innovation — especially in the const...
Getting Back to Work: Advice for Remaining Resilient w/ Samiha Shakil & Carolina Alvarez
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
2021 & Beyond: How to Increase Productivity & Predictability On the Jobsite w/ Jim Lynch
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Unification of your team and your technology will drive productivity and predictability on the jobsite — two things we all need more of.The awesome ...
Why You Need to Care About New Construction Tech w/ Brandon LaCourciere & Mark Decker
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The antidote for fear is knowledge. The construction firms that are open to exploring new technologies and solutions are growing the fastest and movin...
A Holiday Message from Digital Builder
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Eric & the Digital Builder team: Wishing our listeners a very Happy Holidays! We will resume with fresh new episodes in January. Stay safe, h...
Why Construction Teams Should Prioritize Trust w/ Jay Bowman & Nathan Wood
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Across many construction sites, trust is just assumed. No one really prioritizes it or thinks about how it could improve performance.What if safety we...
Understanding Construction’s Data Integration Landscape w/ Mallorie Brodie & Lauren Lake
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What if workforce management was as easy as drafting for your fantasy football league? Simply identify the background and location of the professional...
Construction’s Industrial Revolution w/ Josh Bone
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Encourage Diversity & Inclusion in Construction w/ Allison Scott & Cliff Cole
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The construction industry relies on architecture, engineering, and construction leaders to lift up workers with diverse backgrounds.It’s our respons...