Buildings 2.0
In this episode of Buildings 2.0, Jose speaks with Matthew Byrd, Founder and CEO of Reality Capture Network, who shares his insights on the transformative impact of technology in the construction industry. He emphasizes the critical need for education on tools and data usage, ensuring that both asset owners and professionals can effectively leverage these advancements.
Matthew also discusses the importance of community building, highlighting how collaboration can drive innovation and best practices among industry peers. Additionally, he explores the future of data capture, including the role of AI in enhancing efficiency and accuracy in surveying projects.
Topics discussed:
- The necessity for industry professionals to understand the tools and data available to enhance their effectiveness in projects.
- How advanced technologies are reshaping traditional surveying practices, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy in the construction process.
- The significance of fostering a strong community among professionals to share best practices and drive innovation in the industry.
- The evolving landscape of data capture, including the integration of AI and its potential to streamline workflows.
- The complexities asset owners face when hiring service providers, emphasizing the need for a clear understanding of project requirements.
- The differences between fully customizable services and standardized offerings, and how each can meet specific client needs.
- The value of developing best practices and guidelines to help professionals navigate the various technologies and workflows in surveying.
- How companies are currently using technology in construction projects showcasing practical applications of the discussed tools.
- How AI can enhance data analysis and decision-making processes, ultimately improving project outcomes in the construction industry.
- The need to attract young talent to the construction field, addressing the industry's ongoing challenges with resource shortages.
Guest Quotes:
#1.)
“My passion project is really what I'm doing with Reality Capture Network because to me, it's really that transition point of taking the knowledge I had gained early on in using laser scanners and drones and point cloud data and models, and now trying to take some of the lessons learned and bring it over and help people who maybe are just starting out because I see so much benefit in sharing our failures. Sharing lessons learned, that's my favorite.” 00:52-1:29
#2.)
“I believe that part of the way to solve the problem is creating material that can show the differences that can explain why you would do one thing versus the other. When is survey control needed versus not? When can I use photogrammetry or mobile lidar or slam or terrestrial? Right now there's not a lot of material out there to help people know the difference, understand the different workflows.” 23:20-23:45
#3.)
“Historically, they would go out and scan one time at the beginning, now to get an as built, and then they would move on with construction. I believe more and more projects over the next several years are going to start scanning every day, every month, every week.” 25:07-25:24
#4.)
“To be honest, I think it would be reaffirming to myself of, like, this is a good path. Don't be afraid of technology. Go try new things. And even the failures I've had along the way, I think are what gave me the experience I have now of being able to tell somebody else, hey, don't do this, because this is the result. Why do I know that? Because I went through it.” 41:05-41:33
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