Tag: Interview
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Zepth and Spot for Construction Management – An Interview with Prasoon Shrivastava
I had the pleasure of discussing the latest technology in construction management, robotics, with Prasoon Shrivastava, CEO of Zepth. The company has partnered with Boston Dynamics and uses Spot, the robot, for data collection on construction sites. “The construction industry is going through rapid digital transformation, especially post-pandemic, and there are studies that indicate that…
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MR in Action – An Interview with Brian Toppel
In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, Brian Toppel talks about Mixed Reality for construction. Brian has over 30 years of experience working in the construction industry. He has worked for several of the largest general contracting companies in the United States. In 2003, Brian started Toppel Consulting, Inc providing services to owners, architects,…
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The Importance of Immediacy – An Interview with Rune Huse Karlstad of Varjo Technologies
In advance of WDBE 2021, we sat down to talk with Rune Huse Karlstad, the Business Developer for AEC, Oil and Gas with Varjo Technologies. Our discussion focused on the current state of VR/AR technology, the practical role it plays in securing quality client feedback, and the importance of implementing the new in the modern…
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Intelligent Management of Construction Safety – An Interview with Josh Kanner
How to manage construction safety risks intelligently with jobsite data? This is the topic of episode 112 of the AEC Business podcast where Aarni chats with Josh Kanner, founder and CEO of Newmetrix. As one of the customers of Newmetrix had noticed, the industry had hit a plateau both in terms of the fatality rate…
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Intelligent Management of Construction Safety – An Interview with Josh Kanner
How to manage construction safety risks intelligently with jobsite data? This is the topic of episode 112 of the AEC Business podcast where Aarni chats with Josh Kanner, founder and CEO of Newmetrix. As one of the customers of Newmetrix had noticed, the industry had hit a plateau both in terms of the fatality rate…
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Realtime Super Sensing – An Interview with Brian Ringley of Boston Dynamics
In the run-up to WDBE 2021, we sat down with Brian Ringley, Boston Dynamics’ Construction Technology Manager. Our discussion covered the technical challenges involved in implementing robots on construction sites, the obstacles standing in the way of autonomy, and the renewed value of data capture. If one thing is clear, Covid has produced a call…
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Supersensing for Greater Experiences and Better Decisions – An Interview with Lorri Rowlandson
We sat down with Lorri Rowlandson of BGIS to discuss the role sensor technology and technical innovation plays within the modern workplace. Our talk covered the historic reaction to change, understanding value, and the challenges facing the industry in a post-covid world. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your career today,…
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Parameterized Industrial Construction – An Interview with Chris Aerts
I had the pleasure of chatting with Chris Aerts, the founder of AplusV solutions. His company wants to start systemic change in the construction industry with parametric and robotized sustainable construction. Chris has been growing his expertise in alternative ways of construction for quite some time. About six years ago, he joined a startup that…
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AI for Construction – An Interview With Daniel Faggella of Emerj
What can construction companies learn from other industries regarding artificial intelligence? This is the topic of my interview with Daniel Faggella in episode 104 of the AEC Business podcast. Here are our main topics: What are the common misconceptions regarding the use of AI Why AI implementation is an R&D project, not a purchase of…
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Digitalizing Construction Successfully – An Interview with Ali El Hariri of BulldozAIR
I had the pleasure of talking with Ali El Hariri, the co-founder & CEO of BulldozAIR, a French construction project management software startup. In this podcast episode, Ali shares his insights on how to succeed with digitalization in construction. He also talks about the journey of his company. Here are some takeaways from the interview:…