2024 Tech Talk: Construction Technology Workshop
Special Guests: NC State AGC Student Chapter Members
When: Thursday, August 29, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Clancy & Theys Construction Co. (Smoky Hollow Amenity Space Conference Room)
421 N. Harrington Street | Raleigh, NC 27603
You are invited to attend our third annual Tech Talk: CAGC Construction Technology Workshop on Thursday, August 29 in Raleigh, NC! Join us for four informative sessions including Subsurface Information Models, AI Building Innovations and Design Automation, Safety Wearables, and Reality Capture in Construction. During breaks, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with an HP SitePrint Robot. After the workshop, enjoy lunch and conversation with likeminded, industry connections! Make plans to attend and register today!
Agenda:
| 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. |
Check-In/Networking |
| 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. |
Design Automation, New Building Innovation, and AI
Rachele Louis, Business Transformation Manager, Barton Malow
This presentation explores the transformative impact of design automation, cutting-edge building innovations, and artificial intelligence (AI) on the construction industry. With a focus on enhancing workflows, efficiency, and quality, we delve into how these technological advancements are reshaping design processes, project management, and the overall construction landscape. This session provides insights into the latest tools and practices, showcasing how industry stakeholders can leverage these innovations for competitive advantage.
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| 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. |
Unlocking the Full Potential of Reality Capture in Construction: Making the Most of Your Documentation
Teddy Myers Account Executive, OpenSpace & Ginger Nixon, Field Marketing Manager, OpenSpace
As the construction industry increasingly embraces reality capture for site documentation and collaboration, its value extends far beyond. Discover how reality capture enhances BIM coordination by empowering field teams to take action on models, improves safety management, mitigates risks, and enables lean construction practices.. This session will answer the questions many may have about reality capture and explore the diverse applications of the technology to maximize its impact on your projects
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| 11:30 - 12:00 p.m. |
Lunch (*included in registration) |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
Subsurface Information Models (SIM)
Aaron Goldstein, PG, UES Department Manager
UES’ innovative SIM approach to understanding the depth and location of underground utilities, buried debris, and other buried assets. In this presentation, Aaron will present a brief history of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) in the AEC industry, followed by new geophysical and technological innovations that help elevate and leverage underground utility data to new heights. In addition, Aaron will discuss how this data can be integrated into Building Information Modeling (BIM) documentation to maximize conflict resolution between SIM and BIM models.
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| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
A GC’s Guide to Building A Successful Drone Program
Harry McKinney, Vice President of Technology & Innovation, Clancy & Theys Construction Company
Kyle Snyder, Construction Technology Manager, Clancy & Theys Construction Company
Clancy & Theys Construction Company embraces cutting edge technology and in this presentation you will hear how the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has become an essential tool for building and managing construction projects in today’s world. The presentation will cover the journey from onboarding this novel technology, to discovering project applications, developing additional complex workflows, and highlighting some of the safeguards and concerns you need to consider when developing a new program of this kind. |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Safe Travels |
*Cost:
$25 for CAGC Members
$45 for Future CAGC Members
*Price includes lunch.
Sponsorships & Exhibitor Opportunities Available! Contact Jacob Garmon for more information.
Speaker Biographies:
Aaron Goldstein
Aaron Goldstein, PG is a geophysicist and technology integration expert with specialties at evaluating subsurface conditions through geophysical and non-destructive techniques. His expertise includes leading geophysical campaigns to characterize the subsurface and innovating new approaches to resolving unknown below-grade conditions. He assists and advises clients to avoid potential geological hazards such as buried debris and unknown buried assets.
As a regional department manager of UES' Virtual Design Consulting (VDC) department, Aaron educates professionals in the AEC industry while managing projects across the country. He frequently assists with 3D Subsurface Information Model (SIM) campaigns, which helps preconstruction and design teams work around existing subsurface utilities and conditions. In addition, Aaron experiments with augmented reality and virtual reality techniques to help visualize and bring the office to the field and vice versa.
Harry McKinney
Harry McKinney is a national leader in the BIM “world.” In addition to his work at Clancy & Theys, he mentors, teaches, and writes on the subject. Harry has orchestrated our company’s processes so that we have staff and subcontractors collaborating in-house to solve construction challenges virtually before they become an issue in the field. Harry oversees the development of the federated construction model, clash detection and coordination, and the company’s deployment of field communication technologies.
Rachele Louis
Rachele Louis is a Business Transformation Manager at Barton Malow, a leading construction company in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) where her role emphasizes design automation and product innovation. With a background in architecture and experience as a technology startup founder, she excels at bridging the gap between design and real-world construction applications to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and quality. She also holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
Teddy Myers
Teddy Myers is an account executive for the Mid-Atlantic region at OpenSpace. His focus is helping general contractors and architects gain efficiencies with reality capture technology. With a background in construction, having worked for Clarke Construction Group and SavCon prior to joining OpenSpace, Teddy has a keen understanding of the challenges the industry faces and how technology can help address pain points and enhance productivity.
Ginger Nixon
Ginger Nixon leads the field marketing efforts for OpenSpace’s North American General Contractor team. She works closely with customers and customer-facing teams to understand the impact technology has on their day-to-day operations. Passionate about bridging the gap between technology and practical application, Ginger drives meaningful engagements that empower users to maximize the benefits of innovative solutions.
Kyle Snyder
Kyle Snyder has a diverse work experience in the construction industry. Kyle started his career as a Concrete Form Carpenter at Frick Foundations Inc in April 2010 and worked there until February 2011. Kyle then joined Sowinski Sullivan Architects in February 2011 as a Project Designer and stayed until March 2016. Afterwards, he became a Virtual Design and Construction Coordinator at Clancy & Theys Construction Company in March 2016 and held that position until October 2021 when he became a Construction Technology Manager.
Exhibitors:
HP Siteprint Robot
Ryan Pastor, Emerging Construction Technology Business Leader, BuildingPoint Southeast