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Smarter Building Podcast Ep. 9 - Visualisation in Construction

In this episode of our Smarter Building podcast, we caught up with Nick John, Industrial Design & Visualisation Manager at Symetri, where they discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and visualisation tools on the construction industry, and the challenges and benefits of adopting these tools.

Smarter Building Podcast Ep. 9 - Visualisation in Construction

At Symetri, we are a leading provider of software, services, and training solutions for the architecture, engineering, construction and manufacturing industries. Operating across Northern Europe, with a focus on countries such as Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the UK, Ireland and the US.

This episode offers valuable insights on how AI and visualisation tools are reshaping the way we build and create smarter buildings. As businesses embrace these innovations, they are opening doors to new realms of efficiency, collaboration, creativity and sustainability. Join us as we delve into the power of AI and visualisation tools in the construction industry and explore the challenges and benefits that come with embracing these tools.

"Visualisation is a great way to reduce a huge amount of material, waste and overheads that would be associated to sustainability goals."

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