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Smarter Building Podcast Ep. 5 - Evolution, Challenges and the Tech to Support Change

In this episode of our Smarter Building podcast, we caught up with Jim Lynch, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Autodesk Construction Solutions (ACS), on all things digital tech, the current challenges, data and sustainability.

Smarter Building Podcast Ep. 5 - Evolution, Challenges and the Tech to Support Change

Autodesk Construction Solutions is a division of Autodesk. ACS specifically focuses on providing innovative digital tools and technologies to support construction professionals throughout the project lifecycle. Their software offerings encompass a wide range of applications, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), project management, collaboration, and field execution. These advanced digital solutions help streamline processes, enhance productivity, improve project outcomes, and drive overall industry transformation.

Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of digital technology and its impact on the construction industry. From discussing the current challenges faced by the sector, including labour shortages and the current economic conditions, to exploring the critical role of data and sustainability in shaping the future of smarter buildings; this episode offers valuable insights and perspectives from an industry leader. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how digital tech is transforming construction practices and paving the way for a more sustainable future.

"Our customers realise that with the use of digital technology, as they deploy and adopt more and more digital technology, they're amassing incredible amounts of information. And so a big challenge for the industry today is taking that information and turning that information into useful data, where they can extract key insights, key learnings to drive better outcomes for future projects."

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