The University of Washington Interdisciplinary Engineering Building (UW IEB) project is located in the center of the Seattle campus. It sits on a high-profile site across from the student union building and adjacent to central campus facilities operations. To ensure project team and public safety and to build trust with campus operations, the project team needed an unrestricted information-sharing solution for both personnel on the jobsite and to meet neighbors’ demands.

To achieve this, the project team identified their main obstacle of getting project-specific safety documentation into the hands of the craft workforce while proactively informing the curious public.

The team needed a technology solution that didn鈥檛 require log-in permissions, could push real-time notifications whenever site conditions change all while maintaining compliance with 爱神传媒’ cybersecurity requirements. They desired a solution that established the expectation for a supportive and safe jobsite environment while prioritizing client-customer service. Additionally, the solution needed to be highly efficient, requiring a minimal time commitment to create and maintain in consideration of the small project staff.

Piloting and Developing the Solution

In addition to testing other cutting-edge industry solutions, the team piloted webpage development using Microsoft SWAY. SWAY is a software program that is part of the Microsoft suite, which is available to all 爱神传媒 employees. The SWAY webpage can be easily created and modified by anyone on the 爱神传媒 project team. Additionally, the content can be customized to the project鈥檚 needs and can be shared widely via a common web link that is formatted for mobile devices.

Refining the Communication Process

To build consistent communication around jobsite safety expectations and emphasize the team’s commitment to information sharing and productivity, the UW IEB team added a QR code to their jobsite safety orientation sticker. The QR code brings viewers to the Jobsite Resources SWAY website that gives all craft and field personnel real-time access to the latest safety and project documentation, including:

• Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
• Client-Specific Utility Access Protocols
• 爱神传媒 and Trade Partner Competent Personnel Certifications
• Site Utilization Plans
• Campus Haul Routes
• Shortcuts to the Project鈥檚 Virtual Delivery Boards and Daily Reporting Applications
• Key Project and Emergency Contact Information
• Project-Specific CARES Feedback Form

Resulting in Project Success

The UW IEB鈥檚 project site is located among a constant flow of more than 40,000 students, neighboring research facilities and shared staging areas with campus facilities operations. Due to the complexity of the project and location, the UW IEB project needed a single location for the facilities group and the campus members to learn about potential campus impacts and have visibility into the project鈥檚 progress. The team鈥檚聽Public Information聽web page was also created on the SWAY platform and supports their need to quickly update project details or changing conditions to address local concerns. It is an essential part of the project team鈥檚 voluntary, neighborhood outreach efforts. Posters with the public webpage鈥檚 QR code are distributed throughout campus and reside on the project鈥檚 site fence.

The University rewarded the project team for this outreach effort with contract bonuses and has referenced the weekly public impact bulletins as a communication standard for other construction projects on campus. The project’s聽Jobsite Resources聽web page has been acknowledged as being innovative and highly effective during Zurich audits. It has also been announced at 爱神传媒’ corporate safety and superintendents鈥� meetings as a unique way to influence project and jobsite safety culture and promote real-time access to safety documentation. According to SWAY platform analytics, the IEB web pages have been accessed more than 1,400 times in the last year of use.

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In the 爱神传媒 Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) department, AI is used in a few different ways to make their processes more efficient. The department specifically uses a program called Construct.N that allows for extensive surveying of the project site using AI technologies.

鈥淲e鈥檙e able to walk the site with a 360-degree camera and can track the progress of construction. As we鈥檙e walking the site, we鈥檙e able to record the current state of construction. With that, we can go ahead and automate the progress and tie that in with the schedule,鈥� said Angelo Lago, Director of Virtual Design and Construction for 爱神传媒.

Along with streamlining building information and scheduling, the program also conducts deviation detection, where the team can compare the model they created with what was installed. Based on the information gathered, teams can then report that information to the individuals actively working on the jobsite. The use of this program helps teams understand how things are going in the field and provides an efficient way to determine deviations from the original model.

In the future, AI might also have the capability to speed up the MEPF (mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection) routing process. Currently, the VDC team brings trade partners together who have created their own 3D models and compares–or clashes–them with the architectural model. This process is called clash detection and can be very time-consuming. Lago sees a future where this process could be faster and more efficient.

鈥淲ith AI, where I think it鈥檚 heading in the future is automating a lot of that routing. It鈥檚 going to find the best possible route so that we have the best possible design,鈥� said Lago.

While AI can help with efficiency in the construction process, it can also be extremely beneficial for safety on the jobsite. 爱神传媒 Corporate Director of Safety Jerry Shupe is optimistic about AI鈥檚 capabilities to recognize unsafe circumstances on the jobsite while assisting project teams in preventing accidents and injuries.

鈥淩ight now, we鈥檙e seeing it on jobsites around the country where AI is being deployed to film jobsites and identify potential unsafe actions,鈥� said Shupe. 鈥淚t鈥檚 sending alerts to people out on the jobsite so we can actually see what鈥檚 going on in the project and take action to rectify the problems.鈥�

AI also has the ability to process vast amounts of data about a jobsite regarding safety in a faster and more efficient way than humans can. While project teams are capable of recognizing potential hazards on their own, AI can assist in rapidly processing the information and providing effective solutions.

鈥淚f we receive indicators saying that conditions are right for an accident, we are able to be proactive and take additional steps on the jobsite to prevent those accidents.鈥� said Shupe. 鈥淎I would allow us to get ahead of accidents by seeing things that a normal person wouldn鈥檛 be able to see just by looking at all that data.鈥�

Although AI has immense capabilities that can benefit project teams, Shupe recognizes that the idea of AI surveilling a jobsite can be unsettling to some workers.

鈥淚 think it鈥檚 really important for us to keep in mind that we need to keep safety personal. We need to make sure we鈥檙e having conversations with people, so they understand that we really do care about them and we鈥檙e not just utilizing technology to keep our workplace safe.鈥�

Lago has the same perspective in the VDC department and doesn鈥檛 want people to feel like they could be replaced by this technology.

鈥淲e need to focus on being builders first. A computer is not going to be more valuable than our people. Our people are our biggest asset, so it鈥檚 important for them to continue to feel valued,鈥� said Lago.

Looking to the future, Thai Nguyen, 爱神传媒 Director of Innovation, is excited about AI鈥檚 capabilities but also stresses the importance of human involvement.

鈥淎I will create a lot of efficiencies in what we do–things that are mundane, redundant–things that don鈥檛 provide a lot of value,鈥� said Nguyen. 鈥淭he reality is AI isn鈥檛 going to replace the human. You still need humans to make those decisions based on the best information they can get. That鈥檚 what AI is giving us today is those insights and giving us better information, allowing our people to make those decisions in the field faster and better.鈥�

On the Innovation side, generative AI technologies are continuing to evolve and be implemented on jobsites. Nguyen sees a bright future involving AI in many aspects of construction but is particularly interested in how robotics can be paired with AI to create a more efficient and happier project team.

鈥淎t some point, you can have a robotic dog on a jobsite that can not only perform a task at night, giving humans a better quality of life, but then the AI and the machine are able to do things that are more predictive.鈥� Said Nguyen. With generative AI, it is always learning and improving so as an AI-powered robot continues to learn, it can build upon its capabilities and predict what information project teams need to be successful.

The future of AI in the construction industry is promising, with significant development in the VDC, Safety and Innovation sectors. AI continues to advance the industry by providing efficient solutions and proactive information that contribute to a safe, successful jobsite.

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A heat map is a graphical representation of point cloud聽differential聽data where values are represented by colors, which聽can be聽used to help the聽team聽plan their work and identify areas that may require additional excavation or grading to achieve the desired elevation.

Prior to procuring concrete for the shotcrete foundation wall, the superintendents wanted to quickly capture the as-built condition of the shoring wall by laser scanning the area. This would confirm whether the shoring wall was installed within the specified tolerance to achieve the designed thickness of the foundation wall, and identify any areas installed beyond the thickness of the design where additional concrete might be needed.

Once聽the shoring wall was laser scanned, the information shown above was brought into the virtual model to identify areas where lagging in the point cloud encroached into the foundation wall model. Fortunately, no such areas were identified, indicating that the designed structural thickness of the shotcrete foundation wall could be achieved. Next, the VDC department used CloudWorx to apply a heat map to each face of the wall. Using the colors of the heat map as guidance, spot dimensions were pulled at various points along the foundation wall to approximate the new volume thicknesses. With this information in hand, the project team made final adjustments to the quantities of concrete ordered for each shotcrete placement and relayed the information to the rebar detailer to make the required adjustments to the dobie heights.

By using innovative heat map technology, the project team validated the volume and cost of concrete needed for the shoring wall, which provided full transparency to all stakeholders constructing the 1900 Lawrence Office Tower. 爱神传媒 plans to use heat map technology to compare the structural design to construction installation tolerances on future projects.

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Emerging construction building methods and technologies in the ConTech space have the potential to transform the building process. Technologies from small startups continually push the envelope, making complex processes intuitive with easy-to-use systems that improve communication and make building more efficient. Diverge provides a platform for 爱神传媒 to engage with these technology companies and assist in developing new solutions.

鈥淥ver the past decade, we have seen continual advancement in prefabrication, robotics, drones, and many other technology platforms that are having a profound impact on how we deliver projects. Diverge provides 爱神传媒 a structured approach to evaluate and implement innovation in our business,鈥� said Brad Jeanneret, executive vice president. 鈥淲e are investing in the future of our industry.鈥�

By investing in these startups and their products in the early stages of development, 爱神传媒 can help influence construction technology in a positive way, creating success for both companies as well as the AEC industry. Technology firms working with 爱神传媒 benefit equally by leveraging the diversity of 爱神传媒鈥� business, allowing their products to be tested in real-life scenarios and evaluated directly by the target audience鈥攖he construction professional.

鈥淭he greatest benefit in our relationship with 爱神传媒 has been the acceleration in learning,鈥� said N K Chaitanya with technology company, ConstructN.ai. 鈥淭he interactions with various domain experts across different offices and different types of projects has helped us immensely in prioritizing our roadmap and accelerate product market fit. This level of discovery and support helps us understand the problems, along with the severity and complexity in the way it is being solved. We now have a well-defined roadmap, and as we start working on the pilot projects, we believe will be well placed to deliver better value faster.鈥�

爱神传媒 employees are eager to give constructive feedback about the products they are using, knowing they are contributing to the end result, a technology that will help make their day-to-day more efficient and effective.

鈥湴翊� is always looking for technology that will take our safety program to the next level,鈥� said 爱神传媒 Corporate Director of Safety and Health Jerry Shupe. 鈥淥ften times, we experience products that were built with construction as an afterthought or a solution that only addresses a portion of our needs. By working with these technology companies in the early stages of development, we are able to deliver results that not only enhance our existing programs, but also allow for flexibility in our dynamic industry. We are able to create products our people want to use and integrate safety into a variety of solutions that result in overall efficiency and a safer job site.

The construction industry is experiencing considerable digital disruption, robotics integration, prefabrication solutions and many more innovative solutions to advance the industry. The $1.6 trillion dollar US construction industry is the second least digitized among all industries. 爱神传媒 leverages their people, processes and partnerships as a catalyst for innovation.

Having already spent his tenure at 爱神传媒 working alongside construction technology startups, innovation leader Thai Nguyen, was eager to formalize an already successful program. 鈥淔or over a decade, we have been partnering with early startups and strategic partners with much success.  The unique journeys, transparency, symbiotic relationships and invaluable insights have been consistent pillars, allowing 爱神传媒 to push the boundaries of innovation,鈥� said Thai. 鈥淐ulturally, we no longer have to pull our people towards innovation and technology. Instead, our everyday innovators are pushing and not settling for the status quo.鈥�

Diverge鈥檚 team and growing list of partners is focused on identifying and evaluating solutions that have the potential to break through and advance how the industry plans, builds and manages construction projects. Construction innovators are encouraged to pitch their industry-changing ideas to Diverge, which is currently accepting new submissions for evaluation.

To learn more about Diverge, their strategic approach to innovation and to view their current technology portfolio, visit .

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The Tacoma Public Schools Fawcett Elementary School Replacement project (Fawcett), located in Tacoma, Washington, is a 50,000 SF building with a $33.8 million progressive design-build contract. The project is delivered with BLRB Architects and is scheduled to complete in July of 2023.

Despite its relatively small size, the project provides many opportunities to utilize VDC tools ranging from laser scanning concrete slab-on-grade for the analyzation of floor flatness, to 3D BIM coordination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection.

Carlos Cardenas, a lead VDC engineer for 爱神传媒 in the Pacific Northwest region, leads the VDC effort at Fawcett. While his initial task was to implement standard VDC elements, he and the field team soon realized that VDC could greatly impact the project.

鈥淭he pace of a smaller project really lends itself to having the capacity to explore,鈥� said Cardenas.

From there, he took the initiative to create new tools for the team and understand which elements excited them and provided the most help.

鈥淟ike when you鈥檙e cooking spaghetti, you throw it at the wall to see if it sticks, and that鈥檚 what a smaller project allows me to do. I can throw something at the superintendents and see what their reaction is and what sticks,鈥� said Cardenas.

The combination of right timing and an excited on-site crew allowed Cardenas the opportunity to continue supporting the field team, and together they were able to turn Fawcett into a VDC playground.

Elevating the owner鈥檚 experience

Fawcett had no expectations of VDC involvement or requirements during the construction phase, but it was something that the 爱神传媒 team knew would benefit the project.

Ryan Weinrich, senior VDC manager in the Pacific Northwest, and project superintendent Seth Stenerodden sat down early on in preconstruction to discuss design coordination. Together, they knew that even though there wasn鈥檛 a requirement from the owner, they wanted to step in and lead the VDC process.

Stenerodden and area superintendent Thomas Browning spoke enthusiastically about how helpful VDC has been on the project and how it has allowed the project to run smoothly.

鈥淰DC helps tremendously. It helps when coordinating with every single trade partner, and being able to see problems in the model before it鈥檚 built in the field and is a huge benefit to the project, both cost and coordination wise,鈥� said Stenerodden.

Tacoma Public Schools was impressed by the initiative taken by the the on-site team, seeing the first-hand benefits of incorporating VDC into their project.

鈥淰DC is new to the owner. They know about it but haven鈥檛 used it on many other projects, so they鈥檝e mostly been an observer. We have really ‘wowed’ them with the stuff that we have done, especially when we brought in their maintenance team while we were still in the design phase,鈥� said Kate Westerlund, project manager of Fawcett.

From a VDC perspective, the tools that are developed and shared are typically project-specific and always with the end user in mind. Receiving input from both immediate field staff and those who would inevitably use and service the building was also an important step in the process.

To ensure that the maintenance team could do their job with ease once the school was finished, the team invited the Tacoma School District Maintenance and Sustainability Group after most of the systems had been coordinated. They were then able to use the HoloLens (mixed reality smart glasses) to guarantee that all necessary equipment and devices were accessible.

鈥淭heir head of maintenance was elated that we brought them in after it was coordinated. We used the HoloLens so they could walk around in virtual reality and physically see how they are going to be able to reach a piece of equipment that has frequent maintenance requirements,鈥� said Browning.

These steps were impactful not only for the functionality of the design, but to help make the maintenance team feel seen and prioritized.

鈥淭hey said, 鈥楾his is the first time anybody has asked us, much less listened to a request that we鈥檝e had,鈥� so they really liked that from a maintenance standpoint,鈥� said Browning.

Communicating with VDC

One of the greatest draws to utilizing VDC is its ability to reduce miscommunications.

鈥淭he benefits are endless when it comes to being able to communicate, it鈥檚 a communication tool essentially,鈥� said Stenerodden.

A creative way the team utilized VDC technology was by using the orthographic photos gathered during the weekly drone flights to visually communicate upcoming schedules. Browning shared that when schedules are presented in a spreadsheet, the information can sometimes be confusing. To reduce confusion, Browning started putting the schedule on weekly site maps to help visualize where each activity was happening and make the schedule more digestible. The owner found this helpful and it became a key system for sharing the schedule with the team, owner and trade partners.

鈥淥nce people have orthographic photos and see how they鈥檙e used, they don鈥檛 ever want to live life without them,鈥� said Browning.

Office engineer Mac Nisbet said that one of his favorite features of VDC is its ability to solve problems before they happen.

鈥淚t gives us the opportunity to coordinate between trades and solve a problem before it gets installed in the field,鈥� said Nisbet.

Using field iPads to access the 3D model while working in the field is also a shared favorite by the team. When solely referring to 2D models, there is more room for misinterpretations in the design, whereas 3D models make it easier to tell when, where and how each part is installed.

鈥淚t鈥檚 one thing to look at drawings, but it鈥檚 nice to be able to pull the model up in a 3D view on the iPad and show a subcontractor exactly what they鈥檙e doing,鈥� said Ashton Corcoran, field engineer at Fawcett.

Mitigating constructability issues through training and teamwork

The most common use of VDC on any given project is facilitating communication with and between trade partners during the construction phase. Teams utilize VDC for identifying design conflicts between all disciplines using Navisworks, a clash detection software that helps to mitigate constructibility issues in the field. This system works by analyzing the 3D model and identifying conditions that collide so the issues can be worked out before materials are ordered, fabricated and installed in the field. This technology also helps reduce delays and keeps the project on schedule by working out issues ahead of time.

鈥淲e are a 5.5-acre site, our overall building is 55,000 SF and we still have the same systems. If they aren鈥檛 coordinated, whether it is small or large, it slows the schedule down,鈥� said Browning.

VDC has proven to be a helpful and successful addition to the project, however, for a region with a VDC team of just three, it can be challenging to get each member fully immersed in each project. There is now a push to train the on-site teams to take over some of the responsibilities historically handled by VDC personnel such as running 3D coordination meetings with trade partners and recurring drone flights to help make some of the tasks independent within each project.

鈥淪ince Carlos was available, he came out, ran the operation and trained our younger people onsite to run the coordination. Due to Carlos鈥� availability, we now have office and field engineers who could go to the next job and run this,鈥� said Westerlund.

With the understanding that younger employees are eager to learn this new technology, Area Superintendent Thomas Browning stated that team is focused on training their field and office engineers to take over some of the VDC tasks.

While creating lift drawings has slowly migrated from a field engineers responsibility to a VDC engineers responsibility, 爱神传媒 has made it a company-wide objective to put the effort back into the hands of field engineers. This is something Cardenas trained Ashton Corcoran to do early on, and Corcoran was able to successfully continue this effort throughout the project. Lift drawings are now independently created by the Fawcett team and are self-sustained within their project since Corcoran was able to take over and keep producing them.

Nisbet said the most helpful VDC tool for him was the lift drawings, which made a big difference in being able to do his job efficiently. 鈥淭he lift drawings were huge because it was the only way we could have been as successful in the field as we were with our self-performed concrete,鈥� said Nisbet.

Exploring VDC solutions through early involvement

Sitting down with the VDC team early to review their service menu at the beginning of each project can be a very important step. The VDC team can offer helpful solutions and ideas that not everyone may be aware of.

鈥淔or any project starting up, talk to VDC, sit down with us and go through our menu of services. Even if it鈥檚 not in the contract, just exploring the opportunities anyway, and exploring them early on, might allow our team to identify a possible solution that might not have been previously explored,鈥� said Cardenas.

The main takeaway that almost every team member had to share was to get started earlier. VDC was brought in during preconstruction at Fawcett, but the team could have done even more if they had just started conversations earlier.

Embracing VDC as a team

The Fawcett team boasted about all the ways VDC had helped them on their project, contributing their success to their drive to learn new skills and embracing new technologies.

鈥淕oing forward, I would like to see this level of innovation utilized on future projects,鈥� said Stenerodden. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a much better way to visualize and see the way something is going to be built.鈥�

The Fawcett team is constantly getting involved in VDC projects and they stay open to learning new tools that will help them along the way. Not only does the onsite team want access to more VDC tools, but it is no longer as intimidating and expensive as it used to be. VDC is accessible and is something the onsite teams, trade partners and owners love and depend on.

鈥淭he success that I see on this job is driven by the staff鈥檚 engagement with the tools and their willingness to learn something new,鈥� said Weinrich. 鈥淓ven though they don鈥檛 have a big budget or a lot of time, they鈥檝e taken these tools and ran with them.鈥�

All things considered, VDC is still relatively new, and the tools are constantly developing along with the way they鈥檙e being used. Through collaboration of the VDC and onsite teams the tools and processes are able to be developed to better fit onsite needs.

The Fawcett and VDC team have exceeded expectations for this project by encouraging others to get involved and embracing everything that has been given to them. This team has learned firsthand how helpful VDC technologies can be and they鈥檙e excited to take this knowledge with them to their next project(s).

鈥淚t can be a little intimidating at first if you鈥檙e not familiar with it, but ask for help because there鈥檚 a lot of cool things it can do that you probably didn鈥檛 realize,鈥� said Nisbet. 鈥淓mbrace VDC, because this is where construction is going.鈥�

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Laser scanning can be performed as the project progresses, and can be utilized for future projects. The periodic laser scans can be compared to the engineering model which in turn can be compared against the design. This process ensures that the construction is following the design documents, and the project is built according to the final design. Precision laser scanning instruments provide certainty that the actual location of all materials and equipment is according to specification.

The physical model benefits the owner by providing a tangible reproduction of the plant to use when dealing with sequencing issues, plant operations and during troubleshooting, as well as to plan for future shutoffs/tie-ins and expansions or renovations. Because the Bellvue model comprises various parts of piping, it can be physically disassembled to view and pinpoint specific components that would otherwise be hidden to the naked eye.

In addition, 爱神传媒 uses the physical 3D model during the design and planning phases as an excellent communication tool. The owner, team members and other stakeholders are able to sit down at a table together in real-time to share the same view of the project, thereby helping to build consensus and buy-in. Furthermore, this physical model provides high level team members with a more comprehensive framework for viewing the project in its entirety rather than walking the site and viewing it piecemeal. In general, this type of interaction can be particularly useful on water/wastewater projects with their complex mechanical and piping systems that are often hidden underground, or to ensure operations and maintenance objectives are met 鈥� all before any construction begins. Finally, on phased projects, the team is able to see each phase as it will later unfold in the field, thereby identifying any issues in project phasing during preconstruction.

These virtual construction tools are a very effective way to maximize coordination during preconstruction, minimize waste during construction and ensure all project stakeholders are aligned throughout all phases of the project.

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As an industry leader in the application of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) technologies, 爱神传媒 continues to advance the use of VDC to improve the process of design and construction from project beginning to end through the implementation of technologies such as 360 Photogrammetry Plans, integrating drone use into safety plans, and applying drones to verify topographic design. Below is an in-depth look into how 爱神传媒 utilizes these three up-and-coming technologies throughout their construction sites.

360 Photogrammetry Plan

At the ongoing $225M McGregor Square project located in Denver, CO, 爱神传媒 is using 360 cameras to document job site progress. To date, 2,334 photos have been taken and it will likely be somewhere around 10,000 when the project is finished. 爱神传媒 is unique in their application of these 360 cameras because they use the drawings to plan the location of each camera throughout the buildings to document a total of six milestones throughout the duration of the project. These milestones range from concrete placement to final punch.

爱神传媒 is starting to implement this 360 Photogrammetry Plan on all projects, having learned from recent project experience that they need additional documentation to capture data for future references. This type of camera is easier to use than past photogrammetry software because images can be exported at the end of each day to a document management software, meaning it can be both archived for years to come as well as easily provided to the owner when requested. It is also more affordable. Multiple cameras can be used on a single job site, and it is a faster, more user-friendly camera so that field staff are able to use it with only minimal assistance from the VDC group. 爱神传媒 is currently experimenting with attaching the 360 camera onto the drone as it flies the site, in order to take more comprehensive images that view the site from an aerial view.

Integrating Drones into 爱神传媒鈥� Safety Plan

Having just recently been granted a waiver from the FAA to fly drones over active job sites (the first company in the US to receive this waiver), 爱神传媒 has started an initiative to integrate drone footage into their comprehensive safety management system. 爱神传媒’ Plains District has started employing drones to monitor large-scale activities that require large numbers of workers onsite, such as pouring concrete. Safety Managers will review the captured documentation, ensuring that everyone onsite is working in an appropriately safe manner and, where needed, remedy any behavior that does not meet 爱神传媒’ standards. This is particularly useful during the early stages of a project because any unsafe habits can be caught early on, preventing the chance of repeating these unsafe habits as the building rises from floor to floor, and thereby reducing the overall project risk.

Using Drones to Verify Topographic Design

爱神传媒 has started to use drone imagery for comparing topographic contour drawings provided by the owner to the elevations captured by the drone when flying the actual site. This is used for Quality Control purposes and helps the project team to detect possible discrepancies between the drawings and the site. The information gained from this comparison is then used to update the project budget and scope and is also supplied to the owner as aerial data.

As these technologies continue to advance, 爱神传媒 looks forward to growing and fine-tuning their application of VDC and continuing to standardize these practices so they may be employed as part of 爱神传媒鈥� regular building processes and overall culture of the company. To learn more about VDC at 爱神传媒, please visit: /the-hensel-phelps-way/technology/vdc/

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Plato鈥檚 presentation outlined how 爱神传媒 has used technology to secure ROI and gain a competitive advantage. Key takeaways included how to successfully involve team members in software development projects as well as a look into how 爱神传媒 is piloting next-generation AI reality analytics tools with HoloBuilder. After an initial MVP dashboard, analytics based on computer vision and machine learning were added to supplement the HoloBuilder projects. Comparing project progress ratios has helped Will Plato and the VDC department apply learnings from one project to the next, helping 爱神传媒 become an even better builder.

Learn more about how 爱神传媒’ VDC team leverages Technology.

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