Podcast appearances and mentions of amy peck

What happens when AI moves off the screen and into your field of view?Recorded live at Web Summit Qatar, this TechFirst episode dives deep into the real future of XR ... beyond the hype cycles of VR headsets and toward smart glasses, physical AI, and contextual computing.Host John Koetsier sits down with Amy Peck, founder of EndeavorXR, to unpack what's actually working in AR, VR, and mixed reality, and why the most important XR breakthroughs may not be for humans at all.They explore:• Why VR was never “dead” but always a destination technology• How physical AI and robotics rely heavily on AR and spatial understanding• Why smart glasses are emerging as the next AI-native device• What Meta, Apple, Google, and NVIDIA are really signaling with their hardware bets• The hidden risks of eye tracking, biometric data, and always-on augmentation• How digital twins, virtual training, and simulation are reshaping manufacturing and robotics• The uncomfortable truth: we're about to let Big Tech into our most private spacesThis is a candid, funny, and deeply informed conversation about where XR is going, who will control the data, and why augmentation, not immersion, is likely the future.⸻

Watch on YouTube.In this episode of the Big XR News show, Rory Greener, Tech Journalist, XR Today welcomes some of XR's top analysts to talk about the latest news from across the industry.From the IVAS breakdown to Samsung's headsets and more, we break down this month's biggest XR announcements.Our guests include:Kevin 'O Donovan, Co-Chair, Industrial Metaverse & Digital Twin Committee, VRARA Jay Latta, Founder and Speaker, The Fusionists Amy Peck, Founder and CEO, EndeavorXR Jennifer Rogers, Executive Officer, Learning Technology Standards Committee at the IEEE In this episode, we discuss:Microsoft Hololens losing IVAS headset contract Samsung headset updates The deep XR shark tankThanks for watching. If you'd like more like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.You can also join in the conversation on our X and LinkedIn pages.

Watch on YouTube.In this episode of the Big XR News show, Rory Greener, Tech Journalist, XR Today welcomes some of XR's top analysts to talk about the latest news from across the industry.From groundbreaking NVIDIA robotics to the Quest Pro's demise, we break down this month's biggest XR announcements from CES and beyond.Our guests include:Kevin 'O Donovan, Co-Chair, Industrial Metaverse & Digital Twin Committee, VRARA Jay Latta, Founder and Speaker, The Fusionists Amy Peck, Founder and CEO, EndeavorXR Jennifer Rogers, Executive Officer, Learning Technology Standards Committee at the IEEE In this episode, we discuss:CES 2025 XR surprises and highlights, from smart glasses to AI-powered XR.Meta's quiet discontinuation of the Quest Pro market raises serious questions about its enterprise XR strategy.NVIDIA's robotics demos stole the show at CES, hinting at a future where XR and AI blend seamlessly.What XR tech are YOU most excited about? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe for more XR deep dives and hit the notification bell so you don't miss our next analysis.Thanks for watching. If you'd like more like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.You can also join in the conversation on our X and LinkedIn pages.

Fairfield Public Library's monthly podcast helps you find your next great read. Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CT fairfieldpubliclibrary.org Library Staff Favorite Books for 2024: Amy Peck, Head of Technical Services Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet by Ben Goldfarb We Solve Murders by Richard Osman Claudia Silk, Adult Services Librarian James by Percival Everett The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Elaine Barrie, Adult Services Librarian Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki Emily Muller, Children's Librarian A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga Jan Fisher, Deputy Town Librarian The Backyard Bird by Amy Tan How the Light Gets In by Joyce Maynard Jennifer Laseman, Head of Teen Services When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson Jessica Stevens, Adult Services Librarian Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty Leslie Hagel, Adult Servies Librarian Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (selected twice!) Mary Coe, Branch Reference Librarian Table for Two by Amor Towles Long Island by Colm Toibin The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia by Juliet Grames Stefanie Bergstrom, Branch Children's Librarian This Book Will Make You An Artist by Ruth Millington and Ellen Surrey Spider in the Well by Jess Hannigan Susan Balla, Senior Circulation Coordinator A Murder Most French: American in Paris Mystery, Book 2 by Colleen Cambridge A Fashionably French Murder (An American in Paris Mystery Book 3) (coming in April) Tamara Lyhne, Head of Children's Services Tress of the Emerald Sea: A Cosmere Novel (Secret Projects Book 1) Book 1 by Brandon Sanderson and Howard Lyon The Curious Why (The Magical Yet, 2) Book 2 by Angela DiTerlizzi and Lorena Alvarez Gómez Philip Bahr, Head of Adult Services After Oz by Gordon McAlpine Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style by Paul Rudnick Scott Jarzombek, Town Librarian The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson    Podcast host: Philip Bahr, Head of Adult Services Thanks to our podcast editor Emma Jane Kennely for making us sound great!

Watch on YouTube.In this episode of the Big XR News show, Rory Greener, Tech Journalist, XR Today, welcomes some of XR's top analysts to talk about the latest news from across the industry.Our guests include:Kevin 'O Donovan, Co-Chair, Industrial Metaverse & Digital Twin Committee, VRARA Jay Latta, Founder and Speaker, The Fusionists Amy Peck, Founder and CEO, EndeavorXR Letitia Bochud, Director, Virtual Switzerland and Chair of the Board of Directors, XR4Europe Jennifer Rogers, Executive Officer, Learning Technology Standards Committee at the IEEEThanks for watching. If you'd like more like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.

Watch on YouTube.In this episode of the Big XR News show, Rory Greener, Tech Journalist, XR Today, welcomes some of XR's top analysts to talk about the latest news from across the industry for a mid year round up.Our guests include:Jay Latta, Founder and Speaker, The Fusionists Amy Peck, Founder and CEO, EndeavorXRThanks for watching. If you'd like more like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.

Watch on YouTube.In this episode of the Big XR News show, Rory Greener, Tech Journalist, XR Today, welcomes some of XR's top analysts to talk about the latest news from across the industry for a mid year round up.Our guests include:Kevin 'O Donovan, Co-Chair, Industrial Metaverse & Digital Twin Committee, VRARA Jay Latta, Founder and Speaker, The Fusionists Amy Peck, Founder and CEO, EndeavorXR Letitia Bochud, Director, Virtual Switzerland and Chair of the Board of Directors, XR4Europe Jennifer Rogers, Executive Officer, Learning Technology Standards Committee at the IEEEThanks for watching. If you'd like more like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.

Our guest is XR consultant and thought leader, Amy Peck, CEO of EndeavorXR, but first, it's Ted's birthday, and yes, we sing (sorry). After a brief celebration, we talked about Elon's monumental $6B raise for xAI, and Google's new partnership with Magic Leap, renewing a love affair that began in 2014, when Google made a whopping $500M bet on the nascent company. As Amy joins us, Rony gives us an insider look at Magic Leap's early days. Amy's focus on enterprise applications of XR, wearables and AI, led us to a state of the industry conversation, and some thoughts about the upcoming Augmented World Expo June 18 - 20 in Long Beach, CA.Thank you to our sponsor, Zappar!Don't forget to like, share, and follow for more! Follow us on all socials @ThisWeekInXR!https://linktr.ee/thisweekinxrAmy's Social links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypeckxr/YouTube: http://bit.ly/PeckYouTubeTwitter: https://twitter.com/amypeckxrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amypeck_xrFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/amypeckXR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch on YouTube.In this episode of the Big XR News show, Rory Greener, Tech Journalist, XR Today, welcomes some of XR's top analysts to talk about the latest news from across the industry.Our guests include:Kevin 'O Donovan, Co-Chair, Industrial Metaverse & Digital Twin Committee, VRARAJay Latta, Founder and Speaker, The Fusionists Amy Peck, Founder and CEO, EndeavorXRLetitia Bochud, Director, Virtual Switzerland and Chair of the Board of Directors, XR4Europe Jennifer Rogers, Executive Officer, Learning Technology Standards Committee at the IEEEThanks for watching. If you'd like more like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.

Join us as we sit down with Amy Peck, a leading voice in XR (Extended Reality), AI (Artificial Intelligence), and blockchain technology, to discuss the transformative power of these emerging technologies. From the creator economy to the future of work, Amy shares her insights on how XR and AI are reshaping the way we engage with the world around us. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a business professional, or simply curious about the future, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and predictions.

Watch on YouTube.XR Today's Rory Greener is joined by a group of experts in this episode of Big XR News.In this episode, we're joined by:Amy Peck, CEO of EndevourXR Jay Latta, Speaker and Founder of The FusionistsKevin O'Donovan, Co-Chair VRARA Industrial Metaverse & Digital Twin Committee, VRARAJennifer Wolf, Executive Officer, Learning Technology Standards Committee at the IEEE In this discussion, they go over the year ahead, including upcoming industry events, hardware release, and software launches.Thanks for watching. If you'd like more like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.

Fairfield Public Library's monthly podcast helps you find your next great read. Fairfield Public Library Fairfield, CT fairfieldpubliclibrary.org    Podcast host: Philip Bahr, Head of Adult Services Guests: Jan Fisher, Deputy Town Librarian, Mary Coe, Branch Reference Librarian, and Amy Peck, Head of Technical Services. Thanks to our podcast editor Emma Jane Kennely for making us sound great! This month's FPL staff picks: Jan Fisher: Mother, Nature: A 5,000-Mile Journey to Discover if a Mother and Son Can Survive Their Differences by Jedidiah Jenkins Rental Person Who Does Nothing: A Memoir by Shoji Morimoto Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect: A Novel by Benjamin Stevenson The Fury by Alex Michaelides The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin Mary Coe: The Hunter by Tana French (also talked about the 1st book in the series, The Searcher) The Official MIND Diet by Dr. Martha Claire Morris and Laura Morris The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters The Fury by Alex Michaelides My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor Amy Peck: Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future Of Our Planet by Ben Goldfarb  Flight Paths: How A Passionate And Quirky Group Of Pioneering Scientists Solved The Mystery Of Bird Migration by Rebecca Heisman A Wing And A Prayer: The Race To Save Our Vanishing Birds by Anders Gyllenhaal and Beverly Gyllenhaal Philip Bahr: Better Living Through Birding by Christian Cooper

Watch on YouTube.In this episode of Big XR News, Demond Cureton, Senior Journalist, XR Today, welcomes some of XR's top analysts to talk about the latest news from across the industry.Our guests include:Kevin 'O Donovan, Co-Chair, Industrial Metaverse & Digital Twin Committee, VRARA Jay Latta, Founder and Speaker, The Fusionists Amy Peck, Founder and CEO, EndeavorXR Samantha Tauber, Founder and Chief Executive, VNCCIILetitia Bochud, Director, Virtual Switzerland and Chair of the Board of Directors, XR4EuropeSatyamrut Uttarkabat, Project Manager and Metaverse Expert, Sumeru Digital SolutionsRory Greener, Technology Journalist, XR Today In our discussion, we cover the top highlights from 2023 across the XR industry.The year was whirlwind of activity, and we'd like to share our favourite moments.Thanks for watching. If you'd like more like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.

Watch on YouTube.In this episode of Big XR News, Demond Cureton, Senior Journalist, XR Today, welcomes some of XR's top analysts to talk about the latest news from across the industry.Our guests include:Kevin O'Donovan, Co-Chair, VRARA Industrial Metaverse and Digital Twin Committee Jay Latta, CEO and Founder, The Fusionists Amy Peck, CEO and Founder, Endeavor XR In our discussion, we cover the following:Warpin Reality and the Swedish Red Cross' collaboration on VR first aid training Meta's most recent legal troubles in the virtual reality gaming market Unity's CEO change and issues over its pricing structureThanks for watching. If you'd like more like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.

Watch on YouTube.In this episode of Big XR News, Demond Cureton, Senior Journalist, XR Today, welcomes some of XR's top analysts to talk about the latest news from across the industry.Our guests include:Kevin O'Donovan, Co-Chair, VRARA Industrial Metaverse and Digital Twin Committee Amy Peck, Founder and CEO, EndeavorXR Jay Latta, CEO and Founder, The Fusionists Rory Greener, Tech Journalist, XR Today Cameron Stevens, Director of Digital Transformation, Pocketknife Group In our discussion, we cover the following:NVIDIA's efforts to tackle rising demand for industrial metaverse solutions The automotive industry as the next major spatial communications platform Samsung's entry into the immersive hardware marketThanks for watching. If you'd like more like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.

On Thursday's show: Katy ISD voters will decide in November whether to approve a record $840.6 million in bond proposals, which the fast-growing school district west of Houston wants to use for new campuses and building renovations, security and technology upgrades, and improvements to its athletic facilities.  Also this hour: We talk with a City of Houston transportation official about how her family's been impacted by inequalities in transportation planning. Veronica O. Davis writes about that in her new book, Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities. Then, we revisit the city's contract with ShotSpotter. The company detects shots fired and informs police so they can investigate. What do we make of Houston police saying it's contributing to slowed response times for other emergencies? And we learn about a performance this weekend combining music and dance from multiple south and southeast Asian cultures.

Fairfield Public Library's monthly podcast helps you find your next great read. Fairfield Public Library Fairfield, CT fairfieldpubliclibrary.org Podcast host: Philip Bahr, Head of Adult Services Guests: Jan Fisher, Deputy Town Librarian, Amy Peck, Head of Technical Services, and Leslie Hagel, Adult Services Librarian. Thanks to our podcast editor Max Berryman for making us sound great! This month's FPL staff picks: Jan Fisher: First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Save What's Left by Elizabeth Castellano No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister Block Party by Jamie Day The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond Finding Me by Viola Davis Amy Peck: Better Living Through Birding: Notes From a Black Man In the Natural World by Christian Cooper (June 2023) TV series:  Extraordinary birder with Christian Cooper on National Geographic Leader of the Pack : An Andy Carpenter Mystery [#10] by David Rosenfelt  (July 2012) The Celebrants by Steven Rowley (May 2023) The Heartbeat of the Wild: Dispatches From Landscapes Of Wonder, Peril and Hope by David Quammen (May 2023) Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries Of Octopuses by David Scheel (June 2023)  Upcoming:   The Last Devil To Die : A Thursday Murder Club Mystery [#4] by Richard Osman (Sept 2023) Leslie Hagel: The Senator's Wife by Liv Constantine 5/23/23 The Spectacular by Fiona Davis 6/12/23 Hedge by Jane Delury 6/6/23 The Only One Left by Riley Sager 6/20/23 The Woman in the Castello by Kelsey James 7/25/23 California Golden by Melanie Benjamin 8/8/23

Fairfield Public Library's monthly podcast helps you find your next great read. Fairfield Public Library Fairfield, CT fairfieldpubliclibrary.org Podcast host: Philip Bahr, Head of Adult Services Guests: Jan Fisher, Deputy Town Librarian, Amy Peck, Head of Technical Services, and Leslie Hagel, Adult Services Librarian Thanks to our podcast editor Max Berryman for making us sound great! This month's FPL staff picks: Jan Fisher: All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay Beyond that, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell The Private Lives of Public Birds: Learning to Listen to the Birds Where We Live by Jack Gedney Fen, Bog and Swamp: A Short History of Peatland Destruction and Its Role in the Climate Crisis by Annie Proulx Amy Peck: A Siege Of Bitterns (Birder Murder mysteries #1) by Steve burrows (2016) Killers Of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn (2022) An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong (2022) Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World By Christian Cooper (June, 2023) Leslie Hagel: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson American Mermaid by Julia Langbein Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patty Callahan Henry The Only One Left by Riley Sager These are the ones I'm looking forward to reading: The Celebrants by Steven Rowley The Senator's Wife by Liv Constantine Spectacular by Fiona Davis

We're halfway through Season 3 of the Future Construct Podcast. This week, for Season 3, Episode 12, our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR), was elated to be joined by Aaron Anderson, the Director of Innovation at Swinerton, to the show (30-minute interview). The conversation between Aaron and Amy took an introspective look into an array topics, from Aaron's philosophy on innovation in construction and how Swinerton divides it's focus on future tech and current implementation, to also discussing how owners play a pivotal role in the cohesion of the construction process.About Aaron AndersonAaron joined Swinerton in 2018 to work with their self-perform services in order to exploit his passion for connecting design to business processes using automation and standardization. His work today centers around balancing innovation with the objectives of the business model and Swinerton's talented people. In his tenure with Swinerton, he has helped develop the application technology and repeatable elements for their parking structure product, Perq. Aaron is also a founding member of Swinerton's Sustainability Task Force and a contributor to the growth of the Self-Perform Hub.Over the course of the interview, Aaron discussed numerous topics with our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR), including:Industry parallels with moving from these 2D screens to 3D, to the metaverse, and Web3A breakdown of Aaron's personal philosophy in regards to innovation in the construction industryHow Swinerton spends their time in the arenas of ideating future technology and the daily, incremental advancementsThe role that owners will need to play in making the demands in the construction process, to start tying all of the elements togetherSwinerton provides commercial construction and construction management services throughout the United States and is a 100% employee-owned company. Recognized nationally since 1888, Swinerton is the preferred builder and trusted partner in every market it serves—proudly leading with integrity, passion, and excellence. Since their inception, Swinerton has been on the cutting edge of innovation, operating with accountability and integrity. With 19 regional offices across the United States, their ability to respond to unique project challenges, regardless of size, location, or complexity, is how they provide peace of mind to their clients.SHOW NOTES0:12  - Amy Peck introduces Aaron Anderson, the Director of Innovation at Swinerton.2:16  - Amy: "Do you see any parallels where we are today, moving from these 2D screens to 3D, to the metaverse, and Web3? I think we're at another nexus."5:48  - Amy: "So I'd love quote your LinkedIn profile, because you don't talk about your experience the way everyone else does...You say 'Inventing the next wave of construction project delivery through a cycle of wisdom, wonder, and getting deep in the weeds.' So where does that come from, because I think those are words to live by?" 10:30  - Amy: "In your day-to-day in innovation, what percentage off your day is about 'what can technology do for us' and what is 'how do we incrementally improve what we do on a daily basis,' because there is an incremental component to it?"13:30  - Amy: "What are the things that are exciting you today? Is it technology, is it new process? What makes you leap out of bed in the morning?"Contact the Future Construct Podcast Produced by BIM Designs, Inc! BIM Designs, Inc.: minority-owned, US-based, union-signatory preconstruction technology firm, offering turnkey BIM modeling, laser scanning, coordination management, and other VDC solutions to the AEC industry. Schedule a free consultation: sales@bimdesigns.net. Subscribe to our weekly blog and our Future Construct Podcast Suggest a podcast guest

The team at BIM Designs, Inc. produces the Future Construct Podcast. We will be at Geo Week 2023, and this week's podcast guest Johnny Fortune will also be at speaking as a part of the Opening Keynote Presentation: How Ready is the AEC Industry for Digitalization? where a panel of experts will discuss what has and hasn't changed in technological innovations, how they've seen organizations define the value of a shift into the digital age, whether or not certain companies and users are ready for it and much more. Use promo code SPEAKER100 for a free expo hall pass or $100 off a Full Conference Pass. Geo Week is a conference you won't want to miss!It's a new week, and that means another episode of the Future Construct Podcast! For Season 3, Episode 10, our host Amy Peck(@AmyPeckXR), was thrilled to welcome Johnny Fortune, the BIM Program Director at the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), to the show (22-minute interview). The conversation between Johnny and Amy touched on a handful of thought-provoking topics, including adoption ratings, inefficiencies, industry standards, and challenges, as well as their impact. They also discussed a roadmap from BIM to, ultimately, the AR cloud and some transcendent industry technologies.About Johnny FortuneJohnny Fortune is a technology leader and subject matter expert in building information management (BIM) for the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner/operator industry. He serves as the Director of the U.S. National BIM Program with the National Institute of Building Sciences, where he focuses on the program launch and implementation plan to improve efficiencies in the design and construction industry. Johnny has more than 20 years of experience in computer-aided design and BIM management. Throughout his career, he has successfully helped many professionals adopt various levels of design and construction technology, from hand drafting to virtual design and construction.During the interview, Johnny discussed numerous topics with host Amy Peck(@AmyPeckXR), including:What Johnny attributes the slow adoption rating and inefficiencies to, as well as industry standards and challengesIndustry standards that Johnny's seen come about and enacted in the past decade that have been really impactfulWhether people are drawing a line from BIM  to building the as-built, to digital twins smart buildings, to smart cities, to ultimately the AR cloudSome of the technologies that Johnny thinks are having the most impactSHOW NOTES 0:12  Amy Peck introduces Johnny Fortune, the BIM Program Director at the National Institute of Building Sciences.2:15  Amy: "So what do you attribute the slow adoption rating and inefficiencies to, because there aren't a lack of standards? And what are the challenges, because it's such a behemoth of an industry?"4:19  Amy: "And since you've been focused on standards, what are some of the standards that you've seen come about and enacted in the past decade that have been really impactful, and how do we rinse and repeat?"15:08  Amy: "In terms of your own interest in the industry, what are some of the technologies that you think are having the most impact, and do you think it's somewhat of a slow burn for some of these technologies?"Contact the Future Construct Podcast Produced by BIM Designs, Inc! BIM Designs, Inc.: minority-owned, US-based, union-signatory preconstruction technology firm, offering turnkey BIM modeling, laser scanning, coordination management, and other VDC solutions to the AEC industry. Schedule a free consultation: sales@bimdesigns.net. Subscribe to our weekly blog and our Future Construct Podcast Suggest a podcast guest

It's a new year, and we at Future Construct and BIM Designs, Inc. want to welcome you to 2023. This year, we'll dive deeper into the industry's hottest topics and cutting-edge technological advances as we interview some it's most insightful and forward-thinking leaders. To kickstart it, for Season 3, Episode 9, our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) was thrilled to welcome Ron Mann, the Vice President of Modular Systems at TD Industries, on to the show (22-minute interview). Ron and Amy engaged in a technologically profound conversation as they touched on many insightful topics during the interview, covering how may need to begin thinking differently about working with data and tech, AI deployment, how blockchain may push the industry forward, and Star Trek.About Ron MannRon Mann leads the Modular division and is responsible for business development, design and production of industrial and data center modular solutions. He has over 25 years of experience in product design, project development and manufacturing. Before joining TDIndustries, Ron was VP of Engineering at TAS Energy, Inc. developing modular IT data center and industrial solutions. Additionally, he helped to launch Vertiv's new data center infrastructure business and spent 20 years at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, leading infrastructure and modular data center initiatives.During the interview, Ron discussed numerous topics with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR), including:- A potential point at which we may have to think differently about how we work with data and progressing technology- Whether artificial intelligence is being deployed and how it's being leveraged to balance redundancies- How blockchain and racks of servers may become productized, whether that pushes the industry forward, and some dangers we could be missing- How Star Trek influenced his origin story with technologySHOW NOTES0:12  - Amy Peck introduces Ron Mann, the Vice President of Modular Systems at TD Industries.6:44  - Amy: "So just by your history, it's clear where you got your geek stripes, but the origin story might be right behind you. Can you tell us what's going on back there?"9:00  - Amy: "Is there a point at which we have to fundamentally have to think differently about how we work with all of this data and technology? Is it going to be the data centers that we know today or are they going to be on a wafer?" 13:25  - Amy: "Are you seeing AI (artificial intelligence) being deployed or have heard a lot of balancing around redundancies and leveraging AI to do that. You're saying some of these servers are at 95% capacity. How do you maintain critical up-time while offloading or managing compute?"17:10  - Amy: "Blockchain and individual minors who are now putting racks of servers in their basements...that is the definition of inefficiency. Do you see that becoming productized? Is that pushing things forward, or because there's so much experimentation with minors, there might be some dangers that we're missing?"20:08  - Amy: "If you could project yourself 20 to 25 years into the future, and you could bring with you any product or service that would just make you personally happy or make your life better in some way, what would it be, and what would it do?"Contact the Future Construct Podcast Produced by BIM Designs, Inc! BIM Designs, Inc.: minority-owned, US-based, union-signatory preconstruction technology firm, offering turnkey BIM modeling, laser scanning, coordination management, and other VDC solutions to the AEC industry. Schedule a free consultation: sales@bimdesigns.net. Subscribe to our weekly blog and our Future Construct Podcast Suggest a podcast guest

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorXR, a leading global XR consulting firm working with Fortune 500 companies on XR, Metaverse and Web 3.0 strategy and deployment. Not only that, but Amy has a lot of experience within the XR world and also working with Web3 companies. Throughout the conversation, we talked about what companies are winning within Web2 by truly living the Web3 ethos, and what is the relation with consumer behavior in the near future. Data also plays an important role in such change of behavior, and big companies should keep an eye out for that.

Our guest today is Amy Peck, founder and CEO at EndeavorXR.EndeavorXR is a leading global VR/AR (XR) consulting firm. Amy is a futurist who speaks globally on XR, the metaverse and emerging tech. Amy works with Fortune 500 companies on XR strategy, digital transformation and insights into the metaverse.This episode was recorded in the podcast booth at Web Summit on November 4, 2022.You find the show notes here: https://webdrie.net/web-summit-how-to-bring-inclusive-storytelling-to-web3-with-amy-peck/ PS: Did you already hear about our my new CMO Stories NFT? Be sure check it out and learn about the benefits you get

In celebration of Veterans Day, this week, for Season 3, Episode 8, our host Amy Peck welcomed Mike Hazard, the UA ITF Training Specialist for the United Association Veterans in Piping (VIP) Training Program, onto the show (26-minute interview). Mike and Amy covered reintegrating veterans into civilian life, challenges attracting millennials and Generation Z, technology as a recruitment tool, and the evolution of technology. About Mike HazardIn 1988, Mike joined the United States Navy. He served as an Aviation Rescue Swimmer and H-46 Helicopter Mechanic for 11 years before being honorably discharged in 1999 as a Petty Officer First Class. In 1999, Mike returned to the UA as a Journeyman Pipefitter. As a member of the UA working in the construction field, Mike was promoted to the position of Foreman in 2000, General Foreman in 2001, and in 2002 to the position of General Superintendent. In 2005, Mike accepted a position with the Southern California Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship & Journeymen Training Trust Fund (A&J Training) as a Training Coordinator.During the interview, Mike discussed numerous topics with host Amy Peck, including:Difficulties approaching the job market as a skilled and trained veteran, and when the Veterans in Piping program originatedChallenges getting the next generation of digital natives to get in and work with their hands in the tradesSome of the other things, whether it's robotics or automation that Mike is seeing being leveraged that poses an exciting evolution in technologyTo ease the transition back into civilian life, the United Association established the UA Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program to equip military service members preparing to leave the service with sought-after skills that can lead to lifelong careers in the increasingly in-demand pipe trades. Through 18-week accelerated courses - provided free of cost on military bases across the country - VIP participants earn industry-recognized certifications and direct entry into solid private-sector jobs with good pay and benefits. In October 2012, Mike accepted a position with the United Association as a Training Specialist assigned to the Veterans in Piping (VIP) Training Program. Mike manages the day-to-day operations of nine VIP training sites and serves as the United Association's representative for Helmets to Hardhats. SHOW NOTES 4:24  - Amy: "So, from your own personal story, you mentioned that your whole family is in the industry, and you had that support system. Was this program created because, collectively, coming out of the military, you have incredible discipline, training, and skills, yet, the job market can be a challenge? When did this program start?" 9:34  - Amy: "Do you find it very common for family members to be in the trade because it seems like there are some challenges getting this next generation of digital natives to get in and work with your hands? Are you finding that as a challenge as well?"  12:31  - Amy: "We talk a lot about technology, especially in traditional industries. I think on the training side, there's been so much great data to support how training in virtual environments, although they are expensive and cumbersome, they're changing workflows. Do you see technology as a way to train more people and entice more people into the industry?"Contact the Future Construct Podcast Produced by BIM Designs, Inc! BIM Designs, Inc.: minority-owned, US-based, union-signatory preconstruction technology firm, offering turnkey BIM modeling, laser scanning, coordination management, and other VDC solutions to the AEC industry. Schedule a free consultation: sales@bimdesigns.net. Subscribe to our weekly blog and our Future Construct Podcast Suggest a podcast guest

This week on the Future Construct Podcast, our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) had the opportunity to talk with Jason Goecke (@jsgoecke), the Vice President & General Manager of Intel Commercial Client Software & Services on Season 3, Episode 4 (26-minute interview). During the interview, Amy and Jason exchange a tremendous amount of insight information and thought-provoking questions about the impact of software on today's industry and that of the future.About Jason GoeckeBy those around him, Jason has been described as influential, innovative, and inspiring. Goecke is an experienced CEO, CTO, and Board Advisor with a passion for high-tech advancements and data analytics. He is skilled in leading high-performance global teams, processes, and partnerships to success from the ground-up, and delivers big-picture thinking with attention for even the smallest details. Goecke serves as an international management consultant to Fortune 500 firms and as a frequent guest speaker at global industry conferences for collaboration, open source telephony, cloud, and call center technologies.Intel's mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. By pushing forward in fields like AI, analytics and cloud-to-edge technology, Intel's work is at the heart of countless innovations. Jason is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the Intel Unite business, including product strategy, product development, go-to-market strategy, as well as building and leveraging key industry partnerships.During the interview Jason discussed numerous topics with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR), including:Why it is important for companies to embrace cloud technology, especially for those being more cautiousThe need for companies to exhibit transparency, in optimizing their own operations and in how environmentally conscious they areThings that excite Jason about emerging technology, and some of the things he's seeing that are interesting trendsJason's futuristic gadget or service that would increase personal happiness and make his life better SHOW NOTES0:12  - Amy Peck introduces Jason Goecke, the Vice President & General Manager of Intel Commercial Client Software & Services.3:54  - Amy: "So in your day-to-day now, what are some of the technologies you're seeing, and what are you looking at that's exciting to you?"6:36  - Amy: "That is very true that we hear about companies moving to the cloud, but then there are companies that are still reticent. They're nervous about security. Why is it important for companies to embrace cloud, especially for those who are taking a back seat for a 'wait and see' moment?" 11:23  - Amy: "So I do want to come back to something you said about transparency. I am a big believer that it's time to rip the bandage off, and for companies to exhibit transparency, not only in optimizing their own operations, but to also show how environmentally conscious they are at a consumer level. How do we get there and move to this new paradigm?"Contact the Future Construct Podcast Produced by BIM Designs, Inc! BIM Designs, Inc.: minority-owned, US-based, union-signatory preconstruction technology firm, offering turnkey BIM modeling, laser scanning, coordination management, and other VDC solutions to the AEC industry. Schedule a free consultation: sales@bimdesigns.net. Subscribe to our weekly blog and our Future Construct Podcast Suggest a podcast guest

During Geo Week 2022, Amy Peck, the Founder/CEO of EndeavorVR and host of The Future Construct Podcast had the distinct privilege of delivering the Keynote Address. The theme of Geo Week was the intersection of geospatial + the built world, and Amy's keynote address delivered poignant insights into current technology, with glimpses into the future of what the confluence of these two worlds could look like. Geo Week is one of the most relevant programs that covers geospatial technologies and the built environment. Experts from a range of backgrounds meet, collaborate, and gain insights into the newest technology, improved efficiencies on the market, and the future, all under one roof.Amy is a thought leader in the field of VR, AR, and emerging technologies and on the Future Construct Podcast, she regularly interviews industry experts from the biggest names in the industry, venture capital firms, and construction startups. The podcast, which has featured more than 50 guests, has been on the air for almost two years and serves as a knowledge resource for all who are construction technology novices, experts in the AEC industry, and everything in between.During her speech, Amy discusses:The state of the current digital transformationWhy reactive mode is a non-starter for innovative thinkingWhat the next phase of immersive tech looks likeHow digital tech is changing the building landscapeSHOW NOTES4:27  - Amy: "We must address the elephant in the room ... the metaverse. So we're not going to talk about the metaverse today, but if any of your leadership is saying we need to explore the metaverse, don't say that you don't because it did not just fall out of the sky and it isn't going anywhere."7:06  - Amy: "I look at collaboration as a key element in all business activities, but these are the four primary use cases for XR today. And collaboration touches all of them, certainly, training, visualization, and design can all be done on a solitary cycle, but at some point, we will all need to collaborate." [followed by video]11:46  - Amy: "So that gives you examples of solutions that are out there today. Different companies have different appetites for being early adopters. Still, there is technology that is out there that is very specific to our industry today, and we're going to talk about some of those."24:30  - Amy: "IoT is now IoE, the internet of everything. And the enablers, this foundation is being built all around and has a lot of shortcomings, but it's functional now. There are ways to leverage cloud, 5G, and Edge to be able to deliver these solutions to your workforce."Contact the Future Construct Podcast Produced by BIM Designs, Inc! BIM Designs, Inc.: minority-owned, US-based, union-signatory preconstruction technology firm, offering turnkey BIM modeling, laser scanning, coordination management, and other VDC solutions to the AEC industry. S...

In this week's release of Season 3, Episode 4 (16-minute podcast) of the Future Construct Podcast, our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) is thrilled to be joined by Barry Wurzel, the Founder and President at Wurzel Builders.Join our host, Amy Peck, to learn from Barry about Wurzel Builder's work renovating commercial projects in several sectors. Barry brings 33 years of construction management experience to his work. He spent fifteen years working with excellent companies like The Target Corporation and CF Jordan before forming Wurzel Builders in 1998. Over the years, they've worked with numerous companies, including HEB, Walmart, Starbucks, Target, CVS Pharmacy, and Charles Schwab. While it takes a lot to put a building together, Barry has learned over the years that it's just as important to pull together a team, to orchestrate the personalities toward reaching a common goal. Barry is confident that not only will the company be able to offer clients the best quality of work, but also offer coworkers an exciting environment of growth and opportunity.Wurzel Builders' transparent process, comprehensive services, and key sense to detail ensure that they can confidently deliver on time and on budget. They see the gaps ahead of time and offer proactive solutions and discover new possibilities designed with their team's creative viewpoint. As a full-service general contractor and construction manager, we have extensive experience in construction, renovating projects in the hospitality, multifamily, healthcare, retail, industrial, office, and restaurant industries. Their comprehensive construction services, leadership, planning, and proactive approach to projects ensure each client's vision is executed efficiently to meet or exceed their expectations.Highlights of Barry's interview with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) include:Some of the ways the industry has changed and optimized the building processHow Wurzel Builders find that balance, in our modern times, and shift into more modern building constructs, regardless of archaic methods still in useThe change in types of projects at Wurzel Builders that come with their rapid growth and how that has catapulted them into new sectorsThe origin story and focus of Barry's other company, Southern Cutting and CoringAs a commercial builder and general contractor, Barry Wurzel is a strategist, known for his hands-on approach and open communication style in everything he does, and he's a problem solver who values moving forward over looking back.SHOW NOTES0:12  - Amy Peck introduces Barry Wurzel, the Founder and President at Wurzel Builders.3:26  - Amy: "In your long career, what are some ways, whether it's technology or processes, what are some of the ways the industry has changed and hopefully optimized the building process?"4:35  - Amy: "Coming to more recent times, where we have our mobile devices, iPads, and BIM, there's a lot of technology out there to optimize, but there's still an 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' component in the industry. So how do you find that balance and shift into more modern building constructs?" 7:10  - Amy: "So let's talk about a few of your projects. You mentioned that you're growing rapidly. Have the types of projects changed? You made a shift from public to private sector. Have you grown into other sectors as the company's grown?"9:54  - Amy: "So in your day to day, what's the focus of your other company, Southern Cutting and Coring? Why did you start that yourself?"14:28  - Amy: "If you could project yourself 20 to 25 years into the future, and you could have any product or service that would just make you personally happy or make your life better in some way, what would it be, and what would it do?"

This week Realcomm Live welcomes Amy Peck, Founder and CEO of EndeavorXR, CBRE's Miquel Vidal, Head of XRS (Mixed Augmented Virtual) Reality Solutions and Stuart Appley, Managing Director, GWS Tech Solutions. They help us differentiate between these powerful visual technologies and share trends and industry best practices for using them to support building lifecycle management.

Fairfield Public Library's monthly podcast helps you find your next great read. Fairfield Public Library Fairfield, CT This month we welcome our new podcast editor, Max Berryman. Welcome and thanks Max for making us sound great! This month's FPL staff picks: Amy Peck, Head of Technical Services The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt The Fishermen and the Dragon: Fear, Greed, and the Fight for Justice on the Gulf Coast by Kirk Wallace Johnson The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea by Jack Davis also mentioned: Finding Me by Viola Davis (audiobook) Jessica Stevens, Branch Adult Services Librarian Surrounded by Narcissists by Thomas Erikson The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid also mentioned: Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Growing Up Getty: The Story of America's Most Unconventional Dynasty by James Reginato Elaine Barrie, Adult Services Librarian The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Gramus Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage: stories by Alice Munro (The short story is "Queenie") Philip Bahr, Podcast Host and Head of Adult Services The Measure by Nikki Erlick Heat Wave (The Extraordinaries #3) by TJ Klune

Are you sick of people hyping the metaverse, talking about buying virtual real estate next to Snoop Dogg's property with the latest minted crypto? Amy Peck, founder and CEO of Endeavor VR and Dan Burgar, co-founder and CEO of Frontier Collective, get real about the future of virtual worlds.Leaving behind the hype, they look at genuine use cases like augmented reality environments in smart cities of the future. And they address significant issues around metaverse properties and NFTs, namely the current land grab and money grab that is happening.Thanks for listening to the Next Stage. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us on your preferred podcast platform."The best technology conference on the planet". Join us in Lisbon this November.

In this week's release of Season 3, Episode 3 (46-minute podcast) of the Future Construct Podcast, our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) is thrilled to be joined by Hugh Seaton, the General Manager at CSI Crosswalk and Cimatri.Join Amy, to learn from Hugh about CSI Crosswalk's work enabling software and internal systems to easily translate quantities, costs and other project data. Hugh has spent a career digging up the best version of the truth he could find, from reach and frequency metrics in advertising, business culture in China, to startup financing. Now, he spends a crazy amount of time trying to analyze and share information about the Construction industry. As General Manager of the Crosswalk business line at CSI, and General Manager at Cimatri, Hugh gets to experience the industry at its fundamental level and hear how different companies use data to run projects. As host of the Constructed Futures Podcast, he speaks to two construction rockstars per week; and as the author of the Construction Technology Handbook, he presented a primer on technology for today's construction professional.Highlights of Hugh's interview with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) include:Artificial intelligence and machine learning, how it solves problems, and how that can be compared to human learning.The general divide that will become increasingly apparent with the implementation of artificial intelligence.How smart cities need to be defined in greater detail than the current landscape of development.Hugh's prediction on the progression of technology with wearables such as augmented reality glasses, smart watches, as well as with motion sensors.Hugh is the CEO of The Link, a Construction Requirements Management platform based on the most advanced graph database technology, combined with the most tried & tested field insights. The Requirements Manager automatically processes your PDF spec manual into a submittal log, as well as testings, meetings and closeout logs. Search across documents, check submittal logs side by side with the original, create lists & exports, and more.SHOW NOTES0:12  Amy Peck introduces Hugh Seaton, the General Manager at CSI Crosswalk and Cimatri.4:49  Amy: "Neuroscience is still a relatively new field. We're trying to get to super intelligence and humans are kind of medium intelligence. We're fed some much on what AI can do, so what is it going to take for there to be a real breakthrough?"12:15  Amy: "We talked about putting parameters on creative AI's, and I think what may happen is we'll start to understand our own patterns on how we process information. In terms of though process, and how we build the inputs for AI, I'd love your opinion on what we can let loose in the creative world." 18:38  Amy: "If we sort of move back a little, there so much talk on smart buildings and a desire to wire into smart cities. There are elements of them, but I don't believe there's an example of a true smart city. I do see that we're moving toward that, but the amount of data we'll have to parse dynamically in order for this vision of the city of the future, how far and real are we from achieving this notion of a smart city?"25:19  Amy: "How do we want to live in 20, 25, 30, 50 years, or how do we want our children to live? We miss a lot of the human factor, and as human we have lost the ability to fantasize about what we want the world to be like. And now you add this layer of the meta verse, and there will be lots of digitization around us. What do actually want to future of the world to look like, and does anyone has an answer to that?"44:02  Amy: "If you could project yourself 20 to 25 years into the future, and you could have any product or service that would just make you pe

In this week's release of Season 3, Episode 2 (31-minute podcast) of the Future Construct Podcast, our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) is thrilled to be joined by Dr. Burcin Kaplanoglu, the Vice President of Innovation and Oracle Industry Lab at Oracle.Join our host, Amy Peck, to learn from Burcin about Oracle's work providing computing infrastructure and how that will help the AEC Industry become more innovative and efficient. Dr. Burcin Kaplanoglu is a recognized industry technologist, innovator, thought leader, and keynote speaker. He is leading innovation and Oracle Industry Lab as co-founder. LinkedIn's Chief Editor recognized him as one of the “5 content creators to follow” on LinkedIn in 2022. Also in 2022, he received the prestigious James B. Porter, Jr. Award for Technology Leadership by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) in recognition for his contributions, innovation and dedication to the construction and engineering industry. He has been Chair of the Board Committee at AI in Construction Institute (planning funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) and Discovery Partners Institute) since 2020. He was recognized as one of the “BuiltWorlds 2020 Mavericks” in the Technologists category and one of the 7 “AEC Innovators” by @BD+C magazine. He received CEGBU “Let's build” award in 2020. He was named one of Engineering News Record (ENR)'s "Top 20 Under 40" in 2016. He is also an adjunct professor at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering.Oracle is a cloud technology company that provides organizations worldwide with computing infrastructure and software to help them innovate, unlock efficiencies and become more effective. From nonprofits to companies of all sizes, millions of people use their tools to streamline supply chains, make HR more human, quickly pivot to a new financial plan, and connect data and people worldwide. Highlights of Burcin's interview with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) include:The methodology behind technological experimentation at Oracle and how much customers play into that processHow Burcin sees technology and information becoming more broadly adopted within the industry in the futureSome of the challenges we face with integrating permit technology and other forms of advancement and how much we should trust themHow advanced full digital twin landscapes are, and what impact does that have on streamlining constructionSHOW NOTES0:12  - Amy Peck introduces Burcin Kaplanoglu, the Vice President of Innovation and Oracle Industry Lab at Oracle.1:26  - Amy: "In terms of how you experiment, is driven a lot by customers, or do you have a plan of we're going to work on all of these technologies this year and it just organically leads from project to project?"6:08  - Amy: "How do you see technology or even just information getting out there and beginning to permeate where it becomes more broadly adopted in the industry?"13:49  - Amy: "Do you see a point where we can start to have a baseline of interpretation of what a permit requirement is that is done automatically? What are some of the challenges of adopting that type of technology, and can we trust it?"17:10  - Amy: "Can we talk a little bit about simulating some of the work that you're doing in the [Oracle Industry Lab], where we can build entire digital twins even before one brick is laid on the construction site? How advanced is that today, and how much is that streamlining the construction process?"28:03  - Amy: "If you could project yourself 20 to 25 years into the future, which you do daily, and you could have any product or service that would just make you personally happy or make your life better in some way, what would it be and what would it do?"

We are BACK with Season Three of the Future Construct Podcast! Thank you for supporting the show for two amazing seasons, and if you're new to our platform, we welcome you! In this week's Season 3 premiere episode (24-minute podcast), our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) is thrilled to be joined by Michelle Bockman, the President of Stanley X. Stanley X is a group of business leaders, entrepreneurs, technologists, designers, commercial and innovation strategists empowering innovation across Stanley Black & Decker. Their mission is to create new sources of growth for Stanley Black & Decker and to lead disruption in their core industries. Their experience is in startups, technology, entrepreneurship and venture capital that is committed to the strategic and innovative development of exponential growth opportunities. Their process involves ideation, incubation, acceleration and development of exponential growth opportunities. Stanley X focuses on industrial and manufacturing services, commercial construction and talent services.Join Amy Peck, to learn from Michelle about the identity and work behind Stanley X and their outlook on their plan to be a key role player in the evolution of construction. Michelle has always been curious about how things move and work. From her days as a mechanical engineer and as a corporate executive, she's found tremendous value in taking things apart and reconfiguring them in innovative, optimized ways. Throughout Michelle's career, she's used that same curiosity and skill to deconstruct, examine the parts, test the functions, and put them back together. As a result, she's been able to transform under-performing organizations into highly successful ones, no matter the industry.Highlights of Michelle's interview with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) include:Michelle discusses some of the things that she's excited about in terms of leveraging technologyDiscussion about the difficulty integrating frontier technology in the work that Stanley X is doingSome of the technologies that Michelle thinks are really going to be transformative for the AEC industryNotable companies that have experienced success in the Stanley X incubatorMichelle is an authentic leader who doesn't need to steal the show — but she will make her voice heard with her own point of view. She has a passion for building high-performing teams and the kind of open and transparent culture that supports them. Michelle works hard to develop each person on her team, some of whom have been with her in one way or another for over 10 years. As a corporate leader with a background in diverse industries and functions, she has experienced many aspects of businesses and their cycles. But each unique challenge demands the same outcome: to deliver its very best for the customer.SHOW NOTES0:12  Amy Peck introduces Michelle Bockman, the President of Stanley X.6:04  Michelle discusses some of the things that she's excited about in terms of leveraging technology.10:41  Amy as Michelle about the lack of having utility of frontier technology in our personal lives, and discusses her ideology about whether it more difficult to incorporate it in the work she does at Stanley X.15:47  Amy: "You know you're working cross spectrum with many different types of technology, and it's hard for me to not ask about immersive technology, but are there some technologies that you think are really going to be transformative for the industry?"18:49  Amy: "So what are some of the other companies, besides Data, that have had particular success [in the Stanley X incubator] that you'd like to share?"21:22  Amy: "If you could project yourself 20 to 25 years into the future, and you could bring with you any gadget, software or service, or anything that would just make you personally happy, what would it be and what would it do?"

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (34-minute podcast), our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) is thrilled to be joined by Dr. Mani Golparvar (@mgolpar2), CTO and Co-Founder of Reconstruct (@reconstructinc). Reconstruct is a startup that Mani has been a driving force behind and describes it as a “Software-as-a-Service company” that equips an “AI-powered digital twin platform.” Reconstruct operates by integrating reality modeling, building information modeling, and project scheduling to visually track progress, analyze productivity, and proactively detect potential delays using predictive analytics. We learn from Mani about the process behind Reconstruct and how they plan to impact the future of construction. Founded in 2016, Reconstruct has already been acknowledged by several industrial awards, such as Crunchbase's 50 Hot Tech Companies Globally in 2019, the 2016 World Economic Forum most innovative startup company, and the 2016 Innovation Award from Turner Construction (@turner_talk). He is also an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Computer Science, & Technology Entrepreneurship and the director of the Real-time and Automated Monitoring and Control lab at the University of Illinois (@UofIllinois). Dr. Golparvar is highly regarded with his list of academic and lifetime achievements going on and on. His industry-leading work in the area of computer vision, machine learning, and BIM has been recognized by many awards, including the 2018 Walter Huber Research Prize from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2017 National Top 20 Under 40 from ENR; 2016 Dan Halpin Award for Scholarship in Construction, and 2013 James Croes Medal for innovation in Civil Engineering from ASCE. Highlights of Mani's interview with host Amy Peck include:- How Reconstruct is helping construction companies design digital twins of construction sites to help paint the picture for the future of construction.- Mani discusses how he is helping influence and educate the next generation of entrepreneurs.- How KPIs can measure tangible impacts in your startup.- How Mani sees the future of robotics impacting the construction industry and coexisting with workers and management teams.Prior to his work with Reconstruct, Mani has been a part of many national and international construction companies. Most extensively with Turner Construction, where he spent 2 and a half years before becoming an assistant professor in civil engineering at Virginia Tech (@virginia_tech) and going on to become the Director of Real-Time and Automated Monitoring and Control Lab. It was through his early success and through his ongoing research that he was able to build Reconstruct into the industry-changing company it is today. Dr. Golparvar's vision is to take construction to new heights. With his expertise in AI, BIM, and augmented reality, Reconstruct is in a position to do just that. SHOW NOTES 0:12  - Amy Peck introduces Dr. Mani Golparvar, the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Reconstruct. 4:16  - Dr. Golparvar talks about weekly coordination meetings at construction sites being archaic and how Reconstruct can completely change how construction sites operate. 18:10  - Dr. Golparvar talks about his vision for the future of the construction industry and how KPIs help him and his colleagues to gauge success on several different levels. 25:16  - Amy asks Dr. Golparvar about other technologies in his industry that he is wowed by. This is followed by an interesting conversation about the impact robotics has on the future of construction.  31:19  - Dr. Golparvar talks about the “painstaking administrative work that we do in construction” and how to make it completely autonomous. “So we can have our people work, focus on more value-adding tasks.”

In this week's mini-episode of the Future Construct Podcast (10 min interview), we are excited to feature Mark Oden, CEO of BIM Designs, Inc. (@BIMdesignsInc), and our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) as they talked during GeoWeek 2022 about the best approaches to BIM projects, better practices for BIM management, and how to integrate technology and tools throughout the end-to-end construction process. Mark also hosted a panel on BIM Project Approaches during the conference featuring representatives from Balfour Beatty, Kiewit, and Flywheel AEC. And next week, we will be releasing the video of this incredibly insightful panel discussion!BIM Designs, Incorporated is a BIM company and one of the only certified, federally-recognized minority-owned businesses (MBE) and union-signatories in North America, providing turnkey MEPF design and detailing solutions to contractors that cost-effectively expand their virtual design and construction capabilities. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and culture. Prior to BIM Designs, Inc., Mark co-founded Taskware, an API-based micro-tasking platform, and served as the organization's COO. While working at Cisco, he served in several roles, ranging from Network Engineering, Product Management, Strategy and Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Business Development. Mark is a Cisco Pioneer Award winner and Best of Interop Finalist for his work as Product Manager for the WebEx and Media Services Interface integration (Medianet).Highlights of Mark's interview at GeoWeek 2022 with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) include:- Analyzing some of Mark's great takeaways and inspiration from other panels at GeoWeek 2022- How do we overcome the challenges of the way things are done today and improve processes for the future- Some key learnings from other specialties that Mark hadn't really considered before, specifically with drone technologyIn the midst of his professional career, Mark took a year-long sabbatical, during which he traveled to several countries, including Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Cuba. During this experience, he studied Spanish and remotely advised three startups, improving their pitch decks and styles, investigating and understanding their underlying technology to defend their solutions to interested investors.Mark has been featured on the Bridging the Gap Podcast with Todd Weyandt. He discussed BIM and the collaboration between detailers and other teams in a project atmosphere. Watch the full interview here. To learn more about Mark's background and his responsibilities at BIM Designs, Inc., check out his company profile.SHOW NOTES0:12  - Amy Peck introduces Mark Oden, CEO of BIM Designs, Inc.01:34  - So, what were some of the other panels that you went to where you had some great takeaways or were just inspired by the conversation?3:02  - There are the challenges of the way things are done today that people have been doing for decades. So the change feels slow on one hand, but seems to be accelerating. What are some the things you've seen, where you think, "Ok, this is where we need to get to?"6:21  - And I think the other things I'd like to ask you about is, what are some the learnings? Did you come away and learn some things from other specialities that you hadn't really considered before?8:14  - How does [drone technology] impact pizza delivery for me?

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (26 min interview), we are excited to feature Clay Smith, CEO at eVolve MEP (@evolvemep) and COO at Applied Software (ASTI) (@Applied_SW), and our host Amy Peck(@AmyPeckXR). eVolve MEP helps leaders in the mechanical, electrical and plumbing industries harness the power of Revit (@AutodeskRevit) for increased revenue, improved productivity, a stronger workforce and enhanced quality. They do this through software and services that enable faster detailer workflow, smarter use of skilled labor, fewer errors, higher quality and ultimately more projects. Partnered with ASTI, one of the largest AEC, Construction, Fabrication and Manufacturing System integrators in North America, eVolve MEP has created a tremendous breakthrough solution to meet the demands of the MEP prefabrication market.As CEO, Clay launched and rapidly grew eVolve MEP, a construction technology start-up and comprehensive SaaS technology platform. He manages a versatile team (6 direct reports/65 total employees) of trade-specific product managers, software developers, and SaaS sales professionals, along with a talented executive team that he recruited and that propelled the business to the top of the subtrade software market. Highlights of Clay's interview with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) include:Drawing a correlation between skills applied in the military and skills applied in the MEP software industryThe rate at which customers are adopting technology, and how that might pose challenges in the futureHow close we are to doing the "heavy lifting" in the cloud with the admin of 5G, real-time rendering, and edge compute and other toolsThe influx of so much new technology in immersive technology, blockchain, AI, and how these emerging technologies will have an impact in our industryAs the COO, Clay focused on transforming the culture of ASTI from one of misalignment to one that attracts diverse talent from all over the US. He directed operational policies / organizational goals and managed sales and marketing, software development, technical consulting, and information technology. During his 6-year tenure, his efforts created $MM in value as the company grew to 158 employees (12 direct reports). As the empowerment-based culture he implemented flourished, ASTI's turnaround became a growth story that catalyzed aggressive corporate growth via new client contracts and the subsequent need to recruit additional talent.SHOW NOTES0:12  Amy Peck introduces Todd Mustard, Vice President at The Association of Union Contractors.04:16  It's interesting, because I didn't know you had a military background, but I do seem to come across a lot of people with military background. Do you think there's a correlation in some of the skills you'd apply in the military, you apply in this industry?5:26  When you think about the work that you're doing, are you seeing customers really adopt technology on an end-to-end basis, or are they solving problems one at a time, and is that going to be an approach that becomes challenging in the future because there's so much technology coming at us now?9:34  Do you think that with the admin of 5G, real-time rendering, and edge compute, that at some point, we'll be able to do the heavy lifting in the cloud and deliver the end result, or are we a decade away from that?10:48  So we've talked about your evolution and how you're thinking about software and optimization and the move to the cloud, but there's so much technology coming in immersive technology, blockchain, AI. How do you see these emerging technologies starting to have an impact in our industry?

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (20 min interview), we  feature Todd Mustard, Vice President at The Association of Union Constructors (TUAC) (@TAUCbuilt), and our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR). As Vice President, Todd coordinates the government affairs activities of the association, serving as staff liaison to TAUC's Government Affairs Committee, and working with various legislative coalitions including the Construction Employers of America (@CEABuilds), the Alliance for Industrial Efficiency (@CHPAlliance), the Carbon Capture Coalition (@CCSTechFacts), and the Energy4Us Coalition. Todd also leads the association's efforts as it relates to industry innovation and technology, serving as the staff liaison to TAUC's Innovation and Technology Committee. He is the point person for the annual TAUC Leadership Conference, Industrial Grade Innovation (IGI) Conference and Expo, and State of the Union Construction Industry Forum, creating the agendas and content for these events. He is the project lead on TAUC's Legacy Partner Program, as well as new and existing affinity programs, and other member products and services.Highlights of Todd's interview with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) include:Addressing some of the industry challenges, and how technology can solve them, as well as some of the initiatives Todd is working on directly or indirectlyBridging the knowledge gap, and where Todd sees some of the innovations coming on that sideHow technology is going to be really important in enticing the next generation's workforceWhat some of the cool jobs Todd is sees evolving now, that our kids can shape for the futureOver the last two decades Todd has helped market and promote the members of TAUC and the signatory contractors, international and local unions, and owner/clients who participate and use the National Maintenance Agreements. He has been lobbying for changes on Capitol Hill that would better the U.S.construction industry, and the people who work in it. For the last several years, Todd has been working to connect companies, people and ideas to help push the industry forward as it relates to the adoption of new innovation and technology. In addition to his role at TAUC, Todd also serves as the Vice President for the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, Inc. (NMAPC) and as a board member for the Associated General Contractors of California.SHOW NOTES0:12  - Amy Peck introduces Todd Mustard, Vice President at The Association of Union Contractors.02:33  - Moving away from communication, it seems you now have your finger on the pulse of innovation as well, and are really looking at addressing some of the industry challenges, and how technology can solve them. What are some of the initiatives you're working on directly or indirectly, and what are you seeing in terms of great use of technology in this realm?8:53  - We talked a little bit about how we bridge the knowledge gap, and you have been front and center, so I'd love to see where you see some of the innovations coming on that side?11:43  - Technology is going to really important in enticing the next generation workforce. In fact if you don't have emerging technology, you're not going to be able to attract this next generation workforce, so how is the industry tackling that piece of it as well?15:26  - What would you say to your future kids, 20 years from now, about what types of careers are available for them to look at? You mentioned 3D printing, prefabrication, engineering. What are some of the cool jobs you see evolving now, that our kids now can shape?18:27  - If you could project yourself 20 years into the future, and if you could have any product or service or gadget or thing, that for you, would make your life better or make you personally happy, what would it be and what would it do?

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (32 min interview), we are excited to feature Cynthia Maller, Head of 3D Creative Technology at Walmart (@Walmart), and our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR). Cynthia Maller is also the Head of 3D Creative Technology at three of Walmart's digitally-native brands: Hayneedle, Art.com and Allswell. She is a Certified Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Practitioner. Her focus is strengthening and scaling the three pillars of 3D in retail: inspiring aesthetics, visual integrity and operational excellence. She believes that every one of us has the talent and capability to add value to immersive commerce, and to be a builder, a citizen and a purveyor in the Metaverse. This drives her commitment to peer education, advocacy and invention. When she's not at work, she's on the ice, feeding her passion for figure skating. Her drive to try new things, to push herself, both in commerce technology and on the ice, is guided by the words of Erin Hanson, “What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, What if you fly?"Highlights of Cynthia's interview with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) include:- How Cynthia developed Walmart to be "plug-and-play" and not vertical-specific in the world of 3D and visualization.- The evolution of Cynthia's role becoming the go-to resource for Walmart about the metaverse- How consumers can utilize 3D on a daily basis, and how they can become more involved in the conversation about integration- The concept of gamification and developing more comfort about its adoptionIn 1999, Cynthia began working as a Creative Director for Yahoo, and for the next 15 years, she held that same roles for large companies including Gyro International, Johnson and Johnson, PayPal, Sam's Club and Adobe. In 2015, she started shifting her focus towards user experience at Touch of Modern, where she led the UX team across all platforms, led a team of 18 photographers, stylists, and editors, and led brand development, creative, and packaging for 4 private label brands She was able to sell through excellent design and strategic innovations to an approval council comprised of four founders, she created the first-ever 360 review process for HR. Cynthia, then took her talents and accomplishments to Munchery. She has acquired a wealth of knowledge in creative technology, and continues to expand her expertise in her role at Walmart. Walmart aims to build a better world — helping people live better and renew the planet while building thriving, resilient communities. For them, this means working to create opportunity, build a more sustainable future, advance diversity, equity and inclusion and bring communities closer together.SHOW NOTES0:12  - Amy Peck introduces Cynthia Maller, Head of 3D Creative Technology at Walmart.06:09  - You were a visionary when you saw this evolution of 3D coming, and now it's metaverse everything. We're moving from 2D screens to 3D. How has been becoming the go-to resource for the entire company [Walmart] about the metaverse?18:26  - Now hand in hand with the metaverse, another term we keep hearing about is this "creator economy," and it's similar to what you're doing at [Walmart]. How would people use 3D to do what do on a daily basis, and how do you engage consumers in that conversation of integrating that?23:42  - You mention gamification, and that can have a positive or negative connotation, depending on who you talk to. So, how do we become more comfortable with the concept of gamification? 27:30  - If you could project yourself 20 years into the future, and if you could have any product or service or gadget or thing, that for you, would make your life better or make you personally happy, what would it be and what would it do?

On Tuesday's show: ERCOT expects record high energy usage today. Can the state's power grid hold up? Also this hour: Houston City Council Member Amy Peck join us to answer your questions about issues facing the city. Then, Marshall Project reporter Keri Blakinger joins us to discuss her new memoir Corrections in Ink, which chronicles her journey from promising figure skater, to heroin addict, to prisoner, to award-winning reporter covering prisons. And the new season of the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind debuts this week. Troy Schulze talks with cast members about the series, which considers what would have happened to NASA and Space City if the Russians had won the space race.

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (30 min interview), we are excited to feature Mike Merrill (@michaeltmerrill), Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist at AboutTime Technologies - Workmax (@AboutTimeTechs), and our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR). In 2003, with another General Contractor & two Software Engineers, he started AboutTime Technologies out of Payson, UT. WorkMax by AboutTime Technologies is the complete Employee Productivity collection software helping businesses reach their full potential. Combining the power of their TIME, FORMS, ASSETS, and INSIGHT modules businesses are able to track their mobile resources and manage project costs accurately. Since then, they have grown their client base to thousands of customers working in all 50 states, all provinces of Canada, & Internationally.Highlights of Mike's interview with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) include:Mike's outlook on the next evolution of the culture of AboutTime Technology, and what this company of the future looks likeHis reasoning for his move from the traditional end of the industry to the opposite end, back when technology and software weren't as prevalentThe appetite of companies to put a stake in the ground and begin to prioritize innovation for the futureOpportunities for companies to layer on more efficiencies through artificial intelligence, visualization, digital twin, and other newer technologiesIn 1991, Mike started working in construction and after becoming a Foreman, Site Superintendent & Project Manager, he started his own building & development company focusing on custom homes, renovation work, subdivision projects & commercial jobs. As a Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at AboutTime, Mike opened their first office & helped put the initial pieces in motion to get our business off of the ground & thriving. He has acted in various roles including managing Sales, Channel Partnerships & Business Development. AboutTime Technologies is currently expanding its operations, hiring new team members to continue to grow and expand its market presence!SHOW NOTES0:12  Amy Peck introduces Mike Merrill, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist at AboutTime Technologies - Workmax.03:47  In the time that you've been doing your podcast and since you started your company, have you seen more awareness, and has there been an impetus to start to think about what is the next evolution of the culture of the company, but also what does the company of the future look like?7:13  You moved from the traditional end of the industry to the opposite end, back when technology and software hadn't really become as ubiquitous as it is today, especially with our mobile devices. What made that happen? Were you always fascinated with technology? Why make that leap?16:50  So I think it's important, and companies will have to put a stake in the ground and say they are actually going to prioritize innovation. Do you see more of an appetite for that or does it just depend on the company?18:39  Looking forward to emerging technology that's coming, between looking at AI, blockchain, and immersive technology, do you see some opportunities there for companies to begin to layer on even more efficiencies through visualization, digital twin, and even some of these newer technologies?27:30  If you could project yourself 20 years into the future, and if you could have any product or service or gadget or thing, that for you, would make your life better or make you personally happy, what would it be and what would it do?

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (1 hour interview), we are excited to feature Joseph "Roee" Shua-Haim, Founder and CEO at Hathaware (@Hathaware). He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology in the summer of 2016. After graduating, Joseph moved to NYC and began his career as a structural engineer. Soon enough, Joseph took on an opportunity to shift into project management in RE development. Since making the shift, Joseph has managed over $85M in ground up developments.At Shadow Ventures, the focus is on investing in startups in tech-nascent markets where strategic capital is scarce. Their process and closed ecosystem of entrepreneurs, investors, designers, and developers are driven by both experience and technology to radically change how startups start and investors finish. In Part 2 of this podcast, we are excited to feature Thai Nguyen, Director of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) at Hensel Phelps (@HenselPhelps). Thai has more than 20 years of experience in the architectural and construction industries. As Director of VDC, Thai drives the innovation of construction processes for Hensel Phelps, one of the United States' largest employee-owned general contracting firms. In this role he leads VDC initiatives for all of Hensel Phelps' district offices, managing a team of more than 80 individuals. This team provides company-wide leadership in VDC systems, tools and processes. They continually expand the use of virtual design and construction tools within Hensel Phelps, and within the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry.Highlights of Joseph and Thai's interviews with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) include:The evolution of what's being built and opportunities for mid-size companies to bring technology in and improve processesHow Joseph's developing Hathaware based on insights from conversations with customersSome of the unique challenges of bringing in new software to a large companyTalent out of the BIM world that's leading innovation, and how that may be causing a shift in new innovation roles within Hensel Phelps and other companiesSHOW NOTES 0:50  Amy Peck introduces Joseph "Roee" Shua-Haim, Founder and CEO at Hathaware.10:31  So you're here and you've created this software, you're in the accelerator program now. Where do you see the evolution of what you're building, and some of the opportunities for mid-size companies to bring technology in and improve their processes?13:25  So you also mentioned another thing that can be a trap the founders often fall into, which is too many bells and whistles, trying to make things too fancy and future rich. When you're talking to customers, what are some of the things you're hearing that are informing how you're developing Hathaware?21:18  Amy Peck introduces Thai Nguyen, Director of Virtual Design and Construction at Hensel Phelps.27:10  You mentioned some of the unique challenges of bringing in new software to a large company. There are a lot of legacy systems. Is part of your job just understanding how are you going to be able to bring in new technology and what systems do you need to alter or change to allow for all of this new technology?39:28  Your CIO and CTO are two completely different functions. I've seen this pattern of talent out of the BIM world, that's leading innovation. You're comfortable on a job site. Have you seen a shift in that, because having a CIO or CTO is pretty foreign to our industry?

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (23 min interview), we are excited to feature Todd Ogle, PhD, Executive Director of the Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations (ARIES) program at Virginia Tech (@virginia_tech), and our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR). Todd and Amy were able to catch up at the 2022 Geo Week conference (@GeoWeekExpo) in Denver earlier this year to record this episode. We look forward to seeing you at Geo Week 2023, and you can keep up to date on all the Geo Week News here!Highlights of Todd's interview with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) include:Some of the challenges Todd has found in leveraging reality technology and utilizing cross-functionality and how he overcame them using technologyDifficulties in developing and processing renderings of a particular village projectHow some projects predate newer optimizations tools, and the industry is beginning to revisit them while determining if there are industry standards yetExciting new developments in the world of technology and his ideal product for the futureIn his role at Virginia Tech, Todd leads the program, which applies immersive environments and simulations to the content creation and educational programs provided by the University Libraries, such as:Content to be held in the University Library's learning object repository, OdysseyUniversity Library instruction and student digital literacy programsOpen educational resource creationResearch and institutional data visualizationDigital Collections-building and Digital HumanitiesThe ARIES program supports applied research that brings together industrypartners, faculty, and students interested in the cognitive and affective aspects oflearning in immersive environments, games, simulations for training andperformance support, and more. It provides a destination for students to discover,create and share their own creations in the form of games, simulations, VR and AR experiences for learning and entertainment while having the informal interactions with interested peers, faculty, industry partners, and external researchers that are so valuable for student development.SHOW NOTES0:12  Amy Peck introduces Todd Ogle, Executive Director of the Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations (ARIES) program at Virginia Tech.02:06  This project is one of the perfect use cases, leveraging augmented reality and virtual reality, and utilizing cross functionality. What are some of the challenges you've found, and how did you overcome them using technology?10:26  So give us somewhat of a snapshot of this project you've been working on. I've been so impressed with how you're looking at open source and leveraging it wherever you can, and how important that is, so I'd love to hear your perspective.12:38  So you had two former students who are out there in the wild, working in the industry, and you know, there are a lot of tools. Some of the renderings you shared of the village really looked fantastic, but it was not an easy process. Can you talk about that?16:54  One of your students was talking about the different levels of decimation. Some of these projects were long before some of these optimizations tools were even out there, and it seems like now you're revisiting them. Are there even standards yet that tell you sizing, or are you just sort of guessing?19:36  If you could project yourself 20 years into the future, and if you could have any product or service or gadget or thing, that for you, would make your life better or make you personally happy, what would it be and what would it do?

Council Member Amy Peck was elected to Houston City Council for District A in 2019 and is currently serving her first term. She was a major supporter of the recently-passed Houston city ordinance banning the sale of puppy mill dogs in pet stores, and requiring the use of microchips to register pets. Council Member Peck joins Tena and Tama to discuss the impact of the ordinance on her district, as well as other initiatives she has taken with great results already!

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (30 min interview), we are excited to feature Adeniyi Ogunsua (@kogunsua), Senior Director and Industry Digital Strategist at Microsoft (@microsoft), and your host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR). In his role, Adeniyi helps design and create the intelligent future by igniting and enabling innovation via strategic partnership, industry-transforming initiatives, and innovative market platforms that leverage intelligent clouds. He leads teams to design and build the future of organizations facing Digital Transformation and transitioning to the Cloud. Lately, his focus has been on Sustainability (ESG) programs, Embedded Finance, RegTech, AI (Intelligent Bots, Cognitive Services, ML), Intelligent Buildings/Cities/Infrastructure (Digital Twins, IoT, Analytics), and Mixed Reality (HoloLens) for customers using 3 Horizons (core, emerging, disruptive business) growth model.In addition to his role at Microsoft, Adeniyi has attained extensive Big Four consulting and Fortune 500 experience within the financial services, healthcare, AEC, and retail industries. He holds PMP, CISA, and CSM designations. He has also received two Circle of Excellence awards for innovative sales and service Mobile applications that increase revenue and interest profit, improves customer loyalty, and increases customer acquisitions.At Microsoft, the mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of 181,000 passionate employees worldwide.Highlights of Adeniyi's interview with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) include:- His suggested strategies to companies to help them overcome fear as an organization in the adoption of new technology- His key tactics, including BIM, that companies can utilize to make their buildings more responsive- Overcoming the economics and expense involved with introducing and integrating new technology- Exciting new developments in the world of technology and his ideal product for the future0:12  - Amy Peck introduces Adeniyi Ogunsua, Senior Director and Industry Digital Strategist at Microsoft.02:32  - The future is upon us and coming at us pretty quickly. When you're working with companies, what are some of the strategies that you're talking to them about? Are you find some fear and reticence for the level of change that needs to occur in companies these days?8:07  - So I love when you talked about responsive buildings. What are some of the tactics that companies can use? Not all companies are utilizing BIM. What are some of the strategies and how do we make this a standard?11:27  - As an owner or large construction company, or even an architecture firm, all of these industry innovations sound perfectly logical and extremely expensive. So what are some of the economics, with introducing new technology, to convince owners and construction companies to embrace technology?16:41  - Talking about some strategies that companies can leverage to really improve the output of their building, what are some of the things that you're seeing that are really exciting in the world of technology? 26:46  - If you could project yourself 20 years into the future, and if you could have any product or service or gadget or thing, that for you, would make your life better or make you personally happy, what would it be and what would it do?

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (44 min interview), we are excited to feature Heather Widman (@HBWids), Principal at Building Ventures (@buildingvc, "BV"), and your host Amy Peck(@AmyPeckXR). In her role, Heather sources and evaluates investment opportunities in the operation and experience phases of the building lifecycle. Additionally, she advises portfolio companies leveraging her years of experience in developing and bringing tech products to market. She works closely with the founding teams at Canoa, Dandelion, enVerid, Envoy, GoContractor, Join.build, and Join Digital. She spearheads Building Ventures' investment activities within the real estate tech (i.e., PropTech) community. Joining the firm in early 2019, she brings more than fifteen years of tech and startup operating leadership to the BV investment team.Before joining BV, Heather led the Product, Customer, and Brand Marketing functions at SaaS startup WordStream (acquired by Gannett (@Gannett) in 2018). Prior to WordStream (@WordStream), she held product management and marketing leadership positions at Boston startup ownerIQ (@ownerIQ) (acquired by Inmar) and Fortune 50 Express Scripts (acquired by Cigna (@Cigna)).BV is championing disruptive ideas for a better-built world. They offer the perfect mix of capital, mentorship, and industry connections. As-built environment pioneers, their mission is to provide access to funding, rich knowledge, and decades of experience, to entrepreneurs, partners, and disruptive thinkers. Together, they will build a better world.Highlights of Heather's interview with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) include:Her understanding of the customer and go-to-market piece, coming from the "consumer-centric" side of the venture capitalism spaceHer passion for sustainability and how that drives some of the ways she looks at her investmentsDiscussion about some of the new industry business models, what she's seeing, and what she thinks is really viable nowHeather swapping roles with Amy as host and asking the everlasting personal question about what Amy wants to see in the futureSHOW NOTES0:12  Amy Peck introduces Heather Widman, Principal at Building Ventures.09:11  Because you come from the "customer-centric" side of venture capitalism, you understand the customer and go-to-market piece, so I'd love to hear how you work with some of your portfolio companies?14:11  Welcome back to the podcast! [Heather Widman] here with Amy Peck. We have time for one last question. So Amy, If you could project yourself 20 years into the future, and if you could have any product or service or gadget or thing, that for you, would make your life better or make you personally happy, what would it be and what would it do?19:30  I know you're particularly passionate about sustainability and that drives some of the ways you look at your investments. So what are some other companies that are working to solve that with new buildings, but also solve it retroactively?26:39  You mentioned the thesis of how you are looking at companies and what you're looking for, and in a combination of what are some of the new business models, new trends and ways owners can maximize space. Can we talk about some of those business models, what you're seeing and what you think is really viable now?40:43  If you could project yourself 20 years into the future, and if you could have any product or service or gadget or thing, that for you, would make your life better or make you personally happy, what would it be and what would it do?

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (37 min interview), we are excited to feature Dave Rhodes, Senior Vice President, General Manager - Digital Twins at Unity Technologies (@unity), and your host Amy Peck(@AmyPeckXR). In his role at Unity, Dave leverages a deep understanding of 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software to oversee the company's global business and growth strategy for industrial markets. Previously, Dave served as Executive Vice President of Sales, Services, and Marketing at Paradigm. Before that, he spent 11 years at Autodesk, where he last served as VP of the Americas and Worldwide Engineering Services Sales. Dave holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of California at San Diego.“I've been following Unity for some time and am excited about the direction and vision the company has for the future of games and digital experiences...Between the amazing creations I've seen and the enthusiasm and knowledge of the team, I knew it was the right move for me.” - Dave Rhodes, SVP of Digital Twin, Unity Technologies.Unity Technologies is the creator of a flexible and high-performance end-to-end development platform used to create rich interactive 2D, 3D, VR and AR games and experiences. Unity's powerful graphics engine and full-featured editor serve as the foundation to develop beautiful games or apps and easily bring them to multiple platforms: mobile devices, home entertainment systems, personal computers, and embedded systems. Unity also offers solutions and services for creating games, boosting productivity, and connecting with audiences.Highlights of Dave's interview with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) include:The industry divide between companies that are embracing innovative technology versus those that maintain utilization of archaic systemsHis outlook on when we will get to leveraging BIM and design data to effectively build digital twinsThe dream state in the industry of what we're able to do, and getting new technology in the hands of people to eliminate fearHow companies are changing the mindset with their workforce to become more accepting of industry innovationSHOW NOTES0:37  Amy Peck introduces Dave Rhodes, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Twins at Unity Technologies.03:04  The AEC industry is a 3D industry, yet there are companies embracing all this technology and then there are the ones that are still working on these archaic systems. How do we bridge that gap?5:41  So you mentioned a standard. At what point do you think we will get to leveraging BIM and design data to effectively build the digital twin during the process as the building is being built? Do you see trends toward that and where does that demand come from?12:03  Let's talk a little bit about looking at the retrofitting of buildings, using photogrammetry or lidar scans to create an as-built, and how some of the tool kits of Unity. It's like we're at this dream state in the industry of what we're able to do. And now it's a matter of getting this technology in the hands of people, so they don't have fear because that's what's holding us back.20:01  From a workflow perspective and practical perspective, how are you seeing companies change the mindset with their workforce because all of the technology in the world is meaningless if the workforce doesn't embrace it?36:07  If you could project yourself 20 years into the future, and if you could have any product or service or gadget or thing, that for you, would make your life better or make you personally happy, what would it be and what would it do?

It's critical for construction professionals to be able to visualize a completed project in advance. Fortunately, we have tools that can provide detailed and thorough plans and schematics  –– these allow owners, architects and general contractors to see a project as it will be before ground is even broken. But there has always been a limit. Until recently, you could only represent a three-dimensional building on a flat surface. But the rise of extended reality (XR) changes everything and gives construction professionals a true 3D model to work from.  Today's episode features Amy Peck, the Founder and CEO of EndeavorVR, a strategy and consulting firm focused on augmented reality, virtual reality, and symbiotic frontier technologies. Amy sits down with our host Mike Merrill to discuss how extended reality is changing the pre-construction process forever.  Amy explains what XR is, how it is being used on job sites, and how contractors can implement and see the benefits from XR right away.

Founder of Endeavor VR, Amy Peck joins Ted and Charlie to discuss this week in XR: Hickory Dickory Doc, Who Will Get Tik Tok, Plus The Oculus Outrage Explained See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy Peck believes in the bright future of AR and VR — or at least, in trying to make that future a reality. Check out the latest episode of B2B Revealed for everything B2B companies need to know about AR, VR, and Mixed Reality. The best way to listen to the episode is through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or Overcast. You'll be able to listen to past episodes and subscribe so you don't miss future episodes. As we mentioned in the show, if you're enjoying the B2B Revealed show we'd love it if you would leave a nice review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to the show.