About this episode
The construction sector is moving toward a more digital and connected future, with new technologies changing how teams are executing projects. We discuss this with: Rami Kaibni, PMI-CP, PgMP, PfMP, senior projects and development manager, Field & Marten Associates, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Kaibni discusses how new tech, including building information modeling (BIM), is helping boost efficiency in project planning and execution, how his teams decide whether or not to use a specific technology on a construction project, and how the PMI-CP certification can benefit construction professionals. Tim Wark, regional digital director for Australia and New Zealand, AECOM, Brisbane, Australia: Wark discusses how increased data sharing and new tech, such as parametric design, is changing how construction projects are managed and executed, how AECOM is working to embrace digital both internally and in the services it offers clients, and how the organization is working to train, upskill and create a culture of innovation to help further embrace technology in construction. Key themes [02:02] Boosting efficiency in project planning and execution with BIM [03:46] Factors to consider before determining whether to use new tech on construction projects [07:25] The benefits of the PMI-CP certification for construction professionals [09:14] How increased data sharing is accelerating the construction sector’s digital transformation [12:20] Embracing digital in construction through design, data and automation [14:34] Building buy-in for new tech through upskilling, training and creating a culture of innovation