Tag: Change
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Clayco announces CEO change, new data center division
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Midwest’s largest contractor announced a major leadership change Wednesday while also unveiling a new business unit to accelerate data center construction efforts. Russ Burns Permission granted by Clayco Russ Burns, CEO of Chicago-based Clayco, retired…
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BuiltWorlds Expands Global Innovators List to Recognize the Industry’s Growing Appetite for Change
Innovation in the construction industry is evolving rapidly, and BuiltWorlds’ fifth annual Global Innovators list is a testament to this transformation. The 2024 edition of the list has expanded from 50 to 75 companies, reflecting the industry’s increasing drive and capacity for adopting groundbreaking technologies and methodologies. Celebrating a New Era of Innovation Each year,…
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The Long Road to Change: Understanding Resistance to Innovation
If you read this newsletter, you probably plan or have tried implementing new technologies in your or your customer’s organization, whether successfully or unsuccessfully. I’ve been there, and it’s not easy or fast. Sometimes, it takes three, five, or ten years for the momentum for a positive and rational change to emerge. Persistence and patience…
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Amy Marks: The Path to Change in Construction Starts with Dissatisfaction
In her keynote speech at WDBE 2024 in Tallinn on October 4, Amy Marks, the “Queen of Prefab” and SVP at Compass Datacenters, explained why change is necessary in our industry and how to start making it. Amy has extensive experience in the industry. She’s a former vice president at Autodesk and the owner of…
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This New Tool Could Change How Engineers Work—Meet the Visionary Behind Enjicalc
I sat down with Viktar Beliakou, the founder of Enjicalc, to discuss a new computational tool designed to streamline engineering calculations. Viktar aims to address the long-standing issues in construction-related computational tasks, providing a transparent and flexible alternative to existing software solutions. The problem with “black box” software I remember how engineers used calculators, slide…
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Beyond Automation – Change How You Think With Computational Design
Through the ever-increasing speed and capacity of computers, computation enables dealing with tasks that were traditionally either too time-consuming or too challenging to be accomplished sustainably by humans alone. However, computation is not just about automating traditional processes or tedious activities; it’s about shifting the way we think and design. To learn more about computational…
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How to Reduce Change Orders on Your Construction Project
Change orders have earned themselves a bad reputation among project owners, construction teams, and design teams alike. While they’re an important tool to ensure the needs and vision of the final product are met, they can often lead to extended schedules and additional costs. That said, they’re not always a bad thing. An owner submitting…
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Supersensing for Greater Experiences and Better Decisions – Talking Change with Lorri Rowlandson
This episode of WDBE Talks features Lorri Rowlandson of BGIS. We discuss the role sensor technology and technical innovation play within the modern workplace. Our talk covers the historic reaction to change, understanding value, and the challenges facing the industry in a post-covid world. Lorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at…
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Microsoft Director Salla Palos: The Construction Industry Must Change
Salla Palos, the Director of Transformation Services for Microsoft, works with teams across the globe in the USA, LATAM, EMEA, and Asia. She gave an interview to Aarni Heiskanen, explaining how the construction industry should change in order to deliver value, not just buildings. Read the interview at AEC-Business.com. Salla Palos is one of the…
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How Virtual and Augmented Reality Can Change Your AEC Business
AEC Business hosted a Virtual and Augmented Reality Webinar aimed at the construction industry. Watch the recorded presentations now! The eight-trillion-dollar construction industry is ready to embrace virtual and augmented reality. According to the 2016 Construction Technology Report (JBKnowledge Inc.), 7.4 percent of construction companies have already tried virtual and 7.1 percent augmented reality. Over the…