Insiders Take | 02 - What Good VDC Actually Looks Like
Jack argues that good Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) isn’t about mastering software but about translating between digital models and on‑site work. He stresses that most effective VDC professionals come from the field, understanding the practical constraints of construction. The true metric of success is silence—no emergency calls from superintendents—showing that the model is answering questions before they arise. Investing in VDC therefore means building a bridge between design intent and field execution, not just producing clean BIM files.
Insiders Take | 01 - The Efficiency Is in the Planning, Not the Software
General Superintendent Chris Masse of EllisDon describes how a pilot with Buildots transformed his approach to construction planning. The cloud‑based platform quickly processed 3,000 schedule items, turning a manual update process into a rapid scan and verification workflow. By stripping...
Construction Conversations | Insights - What I Learned From the First 30 Episodes of Construction Conversations
The Construction Conversations podcast reached its 30‑episode milestone, revealing recurring themes across leadership, technology, culture, and career development in the building sector. Guests consistently emphasized guiding teams through questions rather than directives, valuing curiosity over formal credentials, and earning authority...