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In this last AEC Business Podcast episode of 2021, Paul Wilkinson and Aarni Heiskanen discuss the AEC technology news and phenomena that they found interesting this year. Paul and Aarni started collaborating in 2020. They host AEC TechTV and organized two AEC TECH Webinars with WDBE this year. Both Aarni and Paul blog about AEC […] The post New and Noteworthy in AEC Tech in 2021 appeared first on AEC Business.

I had a great conversation with Stuart Maggs, the CEO of Scaled Robotics. On the AEC Business Podcast we discussed how AI, machine learning, robotics, and BIM work together to create situational awareness of a construction project. Scaled Robotics is a startup that leverages computer vision, machine learning and AI to provide precise construction quality […] The post Automating Construction with AI – An Interview with Stuart Maggs appeared first on AEC Business.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Joe Giegerich, founder and CEO of ProjectReady. We discussed why and how the construction sector should start using an integrated data environment on large infrastructure projects. You can listen to the interview on the AEC Business Podcast. The USA, Japan, China, and the EU are among the economies that […] The post Smart Collaboration on Infrastructure Projects – An Interview with Joe Giegerich appeared first on AEC Business.

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 […] The post Zepth and Spot for Construction Management – An Interview with Prasoon Shrivastava appeared first on AEC Business.

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, […] The post MR in Action – An Interview with Brian Toppel appeared first on AEC Business.

AEC firms have a huge and constantly growing repository of photos and other digital assets. How to manage them effectively for marketing, sales, and PR is the topic of this podcast interview with Daniel Emmerson, Co-Founder and Joint CEO of OpenAsset. “Our vision is to inspire people through visualization of the built world,” says Daniel. […] The post Maximizing the Value of Digital Assets in AEC Companies appeared first on AEC Business.

In this episode of WDBE talks, we sat down with Rune Huse Karlstad of Varjo Technologies to talk through the real-world use of VR/AR hardware and the capacity for BIM technologies to integrate and visualise sensor data to help add value for clients. Our discussion covered the increasing role VR headsets play for the sector, […] The post The Importance of Immediacy: Talking BIM, VR/AR, and Supersensor Integration with Rune Huse Karlstad appeared first on AEC Business.

In this episode of WDBE Talks, we sat down with Danielle Dy Buncio of VIATechnik to discuss the role sensor technology has when it comes to on-site integration and the potential it possesses for helping us quickly understand and act to address future challenges. Our talk covered the power of unified digital technologies, the need […] The post Contemporary Supersensing: Discussing Client-Led Implementation with Danielle Dy Buncio appeared first on AEC Business.

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 […] The post Intelligent Management of Construction Safety – An Interview with Josh Kanner appeared first on AEC Business.

In this episode of WDBE Talks, we sat down with Dr. Sofie Pelsmakers of Tampere University to discuss the role of sensor technology in the modern built environment and the continuing need for sustainable change within the contemporary built environment. Our conversation covered the need to address the ‘performance gap' within the sector, the ethical issues surrounding […] The post Urgency and Scale: Discussing the Importance of Human-Led Supersensing with Sofie Pelsmakers appeared first on AEC Business.

In this episode of WDBE Talks, we sat down with Brian Ringley of Boston Dynamics to discuss the role robots can play on-site when it comes to scanning and data capture. Our conversation covered the challenges of operating autonomously in construction, the importance of digital twins, and the renewed need for remote site access in […] The post Closing the Loop: Discussing Automation and Realtime Supersensing with Brian Ringley appeared first on AEC Business.

For this episode of WDBE Talks, we sat down with Aviad Almagor of Trimble Ltd. to discuss sensor technology in the modern built environment. Our conversation touched on the on-site implementation of robotics and AI-based solutions, the importance of data capture, and the challenges facing the sector today and in the years ahead.  Aviad Almagor is the […] The post On-Site Supersensing and the Future of Construction Automation – Discussion with Aviad Almagor appeared first on AEC Business.

For this episode of WDBE Talks, we sat down with Microsoft's Jeff Schumacher to discuss sensor technology in the modern built environment. Our conversation covers the role the tools play in helping us evolve our spaces, understand those living in them, and the renewed importance of privacy.  Jeff Schumacher is the Global Workplace Services Lead at […] The post Discussing Human-Led Infrastructure and Supersensing with Jeff Schumacher appeared first on AEC Business.

I had the pleasure of interviewing another construction podcast host, Todd Weyandt of Applied Software. We discuss innovation and how to do it successfully. This is episode 107 of the AEC Business Podcast. Todd Weyandt is the Director of Creative Marketing at Applied Software and host of the Bridging the Gap Podcast, winner of the […] The post Discussing Construction Innovation with Todd Weyandt appeared first on AEC Business.

This episode of WDBE Talks features Lorri Rowlandson of BGIS. We discuss the role sensor technology and technical innovation play within the modern workplace. Our talk covers the historic reaction to change, understanding value, and the challenges facing the industry in a post-covid world. Lorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at […] The post Supersensing for Greater Experiences and Better Decisions – Talking Change with Lorri Rowlandson appeared first on AEC Business.

In episode 105 of the AEC Business Podcast Aarni's guest is Burcin Kaplanoglu, Vice President at Oracle Industries Innovation Lab. In the interview, we discuss Oracle's role in the construction industry Oracle Industries Innovation Lab How can we better manage risks in construction innovation How to make construction projects more predictable The role and potential […] The post How to Innovate in Construction – Burcin Kaplanoglu, Oracle appeared first on AEC Business.

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 […] The post AI for Construction – An Interview With Daniel Faggella of Emerj appeared first on AEC Business.

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: […] The post Digitalizing Construction Successfully – An Interview with Ali El Hariri of BulldozAIR appeared first on AEC Business.

In this WDBE Talks podcast episode, Jaan Saar, Head of Digital Construction for the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications in Estonia, talks about finding and implementing a common language for digitalized construction. To unlock the real benefits of all the cool technologies like AI, VR/AR, XR, IoT, and hyper-automation, we first need to make […] The post Unlocking a Supersense for a Common Language in Construction appeared first on AEC Business.

In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, Hugh Seaton of CROSSWALK and Cyril Verley of CDV Systems talk about the new integration that automates BIM workflows. With BIM workflows increasingly dominating the construction sector, professionals need easy and immediate access to libraries and organizing principles. To satisfy this need, CDV Systems and The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) have […] The post CROSSWALK and Collectus Automate BIM Workflows for AECO Firms appeared first on AEC Business.

In the 100th episode of the AEC Business podcast, Aarni Heiskanen interviews Aviv Leibovici, the CPO and co-founder of Buildots. Buildots is an innovative construction tech start-up established in Israel in August 2018. The company was created with the aim of creating the equivalent of a mission control room for construction sites. Bringing together AI […] The post AI-Powered Construction – An Interview with Aviv Leibovici of Buildots appeared first on AEC Business.

In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, Aarni’s guest is Hugh Seaton who has released an interesting book. It’s titled The Construction Technology Handbook: Making Sense of Artificial Intelligence and Beyond. The book is available on Amazon. Listen to the podcast (also available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and other platforms) The post The Construction Technology Handbook – An Interview with Hugh Seaton appeared first on AEC Business.

In this interview with Dr. Ken Dooley, we discuss digital twins in the built environment and the recently released report Building Digital Twins by Granlund. Ken Dooley is the Chief Strategy Officer, Empathic Building, at Haltian. During the podcast interview, he talks about these aspects of digital twins: What they are What are the common […] The post Building Digital Twins – An Interview with Dr. Ken Dooley appeared first on AEC Business.

Artificial Intelligence and machine learning will eventually change the way we work in the AEC industry. In this podcast interview, Ricardo Farinha, Director of Technology at Sweco, talks about his and Sweco’s journey into AI. In the podcast, we discuss the following topics: What got Ricardo interested in AI and machine learning How the Design […] The post AI Gives Engineers Superpowers – An Interview with Ricardo Farinha appeared first on AEC Business.

The AEC Hackathon at BLOXHUB in Copenhagen engaged 154 attendees from 33 countries to work on interesting urban challenges over a February weekend. The two WDBE Talks guests were there but in different roles. Alejandro Mata, Automation Manager at Ramboll Denmark, was in one of the hack teams. He talks about the experience of his […] The post Hacking the Sustainable Urban Future at BLOXHUB appeared first on AEC Business.

What’s the future of 3D printing in construction? I discussed this and other related topics with 3D visionary Janne Kyttanen in this podcast episode. Kyttanen, the CEO of What the Future Venture Capital, is a Finnish conceptual artist and designer who is best known for his work in design for 3D printing. He is the […] The post From 3D Printing to 3D Value Networks – An Interview with Janne Kyttanen appeared first on AEC Business.

This WDBE Talks podcast episode is a prelude to the pitchfest, WWF Life EconomisE KIRA-challenge, that takes place on May 19, 2020, in Helsinki and online. It’s a WDBE 2020 Pre-event, in which WWF is partnering with KIRAHub and RAKLI to find cutting-edge solutions that can support institutional investors and real estate owners in future-proofing […] The post Redefining Sustainability Through Future-Proof Real Estate Investments appeared first on AEC Business.

In this podcast episode, Aarni speaks with Francesca Noardo and Rick Klooster who gave presentations at this year’s first WDBE pre-event which took place in Tallinn, Estonia. The event was about BIM-based Building Permit Process Automation. The WDBE pre-event took place on the 20th of February 2020 and was hosted by the Estonian Ministry of Economic […] The post Digitalizing the Building Permit Process appeared first on AEC Business.

Volumetric modular construction is on the rise. I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the leading experts on the subject, Henry Mickleburgh. About Henry This is how Henry describes himself: “Narrowly avoiding a lucrative career in the burgeoning telecommunications industry of the late 80s, I was convinced, by a friend, to join him at […] The post The Rise of Volumetric Construction – An Interview with Henry Mickleburgh appeared first on AEC Business.

Conventional business wisdom tells us that entrepreneurs are society’s main source of innovation. Young founders leave college with a big idea, get to work in a garage, and build something that changes the world. Typical corporate employees, strangled by slow-moving bureaucracy, are blocked from making transformative discoveries. In this podcast, strategist and advisor Kaihan Krippendorff, […] The post Internal Innovators – An Interview with Kaihan Krippendorff appeared first on AEC Business.

David Malott, the Founder and CEO of AI SpaceFactory, is my guest on the AEC Business podcast. We discuss the new robotized 3D printing technology that can make living and working on Mars possible but also help us build more sustainably on our planet. AI SpaceFactory was founded in 2017 by David Malott to create […] The post From Earth to Mars and Back – An Interview with David Malott appeared first on AEC Business.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Rita McGrath about pivotal changes in business environments. That’s the topic of her latest book Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen. I was interested in hearing what an inflection point could be in the construction industry. In the interview, we discuss the […] The post What’s Around the Corner? An Interview with Rita McGrath appeared first on AEC Business.

Artificial Intelligence is finding its way into construction planning and simulation. I interviewed René Morkos, the founder and CEO of ALICE Technologies. ALICE combines a first-of-its-kind construction planning platform with a powerful AI engine and promises big savings on construction projects. In the interview, we discuss, among others, the following topics: René’s professional experience and […] The post AI for Construction – An Interview with René Morkos of ALICE appeared first on AEC Business.

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation requires extensive computational power. Cloud-based services allow architects and engineers to do simulations without investing in high-end hardware. In this podcast interview, David Heiny, the CEO and Co-Founder of SimScale, explains how AEC firms can run simulations in a web browser. David is Co-Founder and CEO of SimScale. SimScale is […] The post Simulation on the Web with SimScale – an Interview with David Heiny appeared first on AEC Business.

What’s the state of robotic construction today and how will it develop in the future? Lauren Vasey shares her views in this podcast interview. Lauren Vasey is a researcher, educator, and designer investigating robotics and automation within architecture and construction. Since 2014, she has been a Research Associate at the Institute for Computational Design and […] The post Robotics for Architecture and Construction – An Interview with Lauren Vasey appeared first on AEC Business.

In the podcast interview with Jamiee Williams, Architectural Lead at SPACE10, we discuss the recently announced Urban Village Project. The project rethinks how we design, build, finance and share our future homes, neighborhoods, and cities. SPACE10 is IKEA’s global research and design lab. SPACE10 is on a mission to respond to the major societal changes […] The post The Urban Village Project – An Interview with Jamiee Williams appeared first on AEC Business.

In this podcast interview with Shajay Bhooshan, Senior Associate at Zaha Hadid Architects, we discuss computational design, digital fabrication, and AI. The topics include: Parametric, algorithmic, and generative design –are these all the same? How much computational design have Zaha Hadid Architects used in their most recent projects How computational/parametric design differs from a more […] The post Computational Design and Digital Fabrication appeared first on AEC Business.

In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, Jaan Saar tells us about his work as Head of Digital Construction and why he thinks the public sector has a key role in the digitalization of the construction industry. Jaan has managed processes and IT in the construction industry for over 15 years. He joined the […] The post Digital Transformation of the Estonian Construction Sector: An Interview with Jaan Saar appeared first on AEC Business.

In this podcast interview with Ulrik Branner of LetsBuild, we discuss how technology is changing the construction sector and what it means to those working in and entering the industry. Ulrik Branner is Executive and Board Member at LetsBuild – an end-to-end digital solution covering the construction phase with on-site planning, progress communication, and on-site […] The post Outlook on Construction Technology: An Interview with Ulrik Branner appeared first on AEC Business.

I had the pleasure of interviewing architect Angela Spadoni, the director of residential architecture at Skender. On this podcast episode, we discuss how the company is taking the industry forward with modular construction. Skender is one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2019”. Last year, the Chicago-based construction, design and manufacturing firm launched […] The post Skender’s Modular Revolution: An Interview with Angela Spadoni appeared first on AEC Business.

In this interview with Ken Dooley of Granlund, we discuss sustainability from a user’s point of view and how technology will help cities become more citizen-centric. Dr. Ken Dooley is a Technology Director at Granlund in Helsinki. He has over 15 years’ experience as a consultant in the built environment and has worked in London, […] The post Citizen-Centric Development: An Interview with Ken Dooley appeared first on AEC Business.

In this interview with Cristina Savian, we discuss the present and future of digital twins in the construction industry. Cristina Savian is the founder and managing director at BE-WISE, a London based consultancy firm specialized in helping start-ups and SMEs to scale-up and bring new technologies into the construction market. Cristina has over twenty years’ experience […] The post Digital Twins – Interview with Cristina Savian appeared first on AEC Business.

Marilyn Grabowski leads Atlantic Infrared with a mission to protect and improve infrastructure. In this interview, we discuss her professional background, the technologies that her team uses, and why more women should consider construction as a career. Marilyn Grabowski, known as “The Lady in Red”, and her team Atlantic Infra employees dubbed “The Red Crew” have been […] The post Taking Care of Infrastructure – Interview with Marilyn Grabowski appeared first on AEC Business.

In this interview, Roger Nickells, Partner at BuroHappold Engineering, talks about the challenges and emerging opportunities of the built environment design and engineering. Roger is a serial engineer, and until recently CEO of the global engineering partnership, BuroHappold. He led the firm beyond the design of structures to the design of performance environments. “Engineering” at BuroHappold […] The post Visionary and Disruptive – An Interview with Roger Nickells of BuroHappold appeared first on AEC Business.

Kojamo is the biggest housing investor and rental services provider in Finland. Teemu Suila is the Chief Development Officer leading the strategic development and digitalization of the company.  Kojamo’s mission is to create better urban living. They want to be a forerunner in urban housing and the number one choice of the customers.  The company provides their services under […] The post Living as a Service – An Interview with Teemu Suila of Kojamo appeared first on AEC Business.

Duke Long is a world-renowned PropTech promoter, commercial real estate broker and owner of the Duke Long Agency. In this interview, he talks about why Proptech is a huge opportunity and how to seize it. If you’re considering creating new solutions for the real estate and construction industry, you should definitely listen to Duke. Likewise, if you’re […] The post Opportunities in PropTech – An Interview with Duke Long appeared first on AEC Business.

In this interview, Brett Young talks about the future of BIM in the AEC industry. Brett Young is the CEO and Founder of BuildingSP, Inc. This is the second startup for Brett, having previously founded and managed Modulus Consulting, a BIM consulting firm with multimillion-dollar annual revenues. He has a background in the management of […] The post What’s Next in BIM – An Interview With Brett Young of BuildingSP appeared first on AEC Business.

In this podcast episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Natalia Rincón and Johanna Suortti of CHAOS Architects, a smart city AI platform startup. CHAOS Architects say that current smart cities are missing a key element: “The smart city is very good at tracking but not very good at listening. We are still missing one ingredient. A city […] The post CHAOS Architects Engages Citizens in the Smart City appeared first on AEC Business.

Dr. Noha Saleeb is Associate Professor Creative Technology/Digital Creativity at Middlesex University London. In this interview, we discuss BIM and other technologies in education and the best ways to put BIM into practice. Noha has taught multiple modules at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Architecture, Building Information Modelling, Design Engineering, Programming, and Graphics.  Her research […] The post Getting the Best out of BIM – An Interview with Dr. Noha Saleeb appeared first on AEC Business.

Marianne Friis is Head of BIM Management at Arkitema Architects, a Danish company. In this interview, we discuss architectural BIM, especially from the Scandinavian perspective. Arkitema Architects was founded in Aarhus in 1969. Today, it is one of Scandinavia’s biggest architectural firms, with fifteen partners and a staff of 500 employees. The company has offices […] The post People in Architecture – An Interview with Marianne Friis of Arkitema Architects appeared first on AEC Business.

Newtecnic is a world leader in the engineering design of ambitious construction projects and building envelope systems. In this interview, Andrew Watts describes how his firm became an international success and how they approach difficult design problems. Andrew Watts it the CEO of Newtecnic, an architect and engineer. In this exciting interview, he discusses the following topics: […] The post Solving Difficult Design Problems – An Interview with Andrew Watts of Newtecnic appeared first on AEC Business.