In this special series of the Smarter Building podcast, hosts Nicole & Richard sat down with a few of the fantastic line up of guest speakers live from Symetri's Nordic BIM Summit in Stockholm, Sweden. Watch the fourth episode, where we chat with Jochen Teizer, a professor of Construction Technologies and Director of Construction Automation at the Technology University of Denmark. Hear how a life changing moment inspired his interest in advancing construction safety and how digital twins can contribute. They also discuss the benefits of using virtual reality and gamification in construction safety training, emphasising the need for organisations to start small and collaborate with academia to implement digital twin technology effectively.
In this special series of the Smarter Building podcast, hosts Nicole & Richard sat down with a few of the fantastic line up of guest speakers live from Symetri's Nordic BIM Summit in Stockholm, Sweden. Watch the third episode, where we chat with Ben Grubert, Architect, CEO & Founder of Ben Grubert Architecture, on how generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are reshaping the future of architecture. In this episode, we explore how AI tools empowers architects to push design boundaries, foster innovation, and create sustainable architecture. Delve into making architecture more playful & fun, and the impact of great design on everyday life.
In this special series of the Smarter Building podcast, hosts Nicole & Richard sat down with a few of the fantastic line up of guest speakers live from Symetri's Nordic BIM Summit in Stockholm, Sweden. Watch the second episode where we chat with Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) experts Àstridur Elin Àsgeirsdottir from Per Aarsleff A/S & Ingibjörg Birna Kjartansdóttir from Istak. Hear them delve into the importance of making VDC available to all and its impact on productivity and sustainability, their experiences with digital tech implementation on-site highlighting knowledge sharing, collaboration and end-user focus and why "laziness" is key for better, faster construction.
In this special series of the Smarter Building podcast, hosts Nicole & Richard sat down with a few of the fantastic line up of guest speakers live from Symetri's Nordic BIM Summit in Stockholm, Sweden. Watch this first episode where we chat with Josef Carlson, Solar Park Engineering Team Leader at Svea Solar - one of Europe's leading solar companies. Hear them delve into the importance of implementing cloud technology for solar park construction, the do's and don'ts, and why the future is solar. Watch more presentations from the Nordic BIM Summit at: https://www.symetrigroup.com/campaigns/nordic-bim-summit-on-demand/?s=2024 GET IN TOUCH: Website: www.symetri.co.uk Email: info@symetri.co.uk Telephone: 0345 370 1444 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/smarter-building-podcast/
Join our host Richard as he speaks to Pål Janson, a Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) expert from Service Works Global, diving into the transformative potential of digital twin strategy in the building industry and how to integrate it into your everyday workflow. Discover actionable insights for building and estate owners, from leveraging accurate BIM data, to revolutionising decision-making and sustainability improvements, as well as government support for digital twin adoption. View more podcasts here: https://www.symetri.co.uk/campaigns/smarter-building-a-podcast-hosted-by-symetri/
We caught up with Robert (Kwasi) Kumapley, the Chief of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Program at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ), who is also notably a survivor of the 9/11 tragedy, where he explores: - Which assets PANYNJ look after around New York & New Jersey, from bridges to pumps and more - What the term "asset" means to different disciplines - The difference between Asset Management and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) - This difficulties and benefits of putting an asset management strategy in place - How their EAM strategy helps keep the region moving View more podcasts here: https://www.symetri.co.uk/campaigns/smarter-building-a-podcast-hosted-by-symetri/
In this episode of the Smarter Building podcast, we caught up with Richard McGuinness at HP, on the evolution of remote working, how the Architecture & Construction sectors have developed in this space since Covid, and the lessons we can learn from the media and entertainment industry. View more podcasts here: https://www.symetri.co.uk/campaigns/smarter-building-a-podcast-hosted-by-symetri/ For more information, contact us via the details below: Website: www.symetri.co.uk Email: info@symetri.co.uk Telephone: 0345 370 1444 Follow Us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/symetri-europe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/symetriltd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SymetriUK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/symetri.addnodegroup/
In this episode of the Smarter Building podcast, our host Nicole Georgiou spoke with Panu Pasanen, CEO at One Click LCA, on the key topics surrounding sustainable construction, including the challenges the industry faces. Tune in to hear how we can make it easier for the industry to improve its carbon performance in the built environment, how Finland are leading the way in this space, and why you should start investing in LCAs from today. View more podcasts here: https://www.symetri.co.uk/campaigns/smarter-building-a-podcast-hosted-by-symetri/ For more information, contact us via the details below: Website: www.symetri.co.uk Email: info@symetri.co.uk Telephone: 0345 370 1444 Follow Us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/symetri-europe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/symetriltd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SymetriUK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/symetri.addnodegroup/
In this episode of the Smarter Building podcast, our host Richard Brayshaw caught up with Dame Judith Hackitt, author of Building a Safer Future report and adviser to UK and Australian Governments on Building Safety. For more information, contact us via the details below: Website: www.symetri.co.uk Email: info@symetri.co.uk Telephone: 0345 370 1444 For more information on fire safety compliance, visit: https://www.symetri.co.uk/campaigns/smarter-building-a-podcast-hosted-by-symetri/
In this episode of the Smarter Building podcast, our host Nicole Georgiou spoke with Karolina Orecchini from Diversified Communications, who is the Event Manager for the annual industry event Digital Construction Week. Tune in to learn what trends and innovative tech was available at this year's show a few weeks ago, what we can expect for next year and a bit about its history. For more information, contact us via the details below: Website: www.symetri.co.uk Email: info@symetri.co.uk Telephone: 0345 370 1444 For more information on Digital Construction Week, visit https://www.digitalconstructionweek.com/ For more information on the Digital Construction Awards, visit https://digitalconstructionawards.co.uk/ View more podcasts here: https://www.symetri.co.uk/campaigns/smarter-building-a-podcast-hosted-by-symetri
In this episode of our Smarter Building podcast, Symetri's UK AEC Marketing Manager, Nicole Georgiou, 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. For more information, contact us via the details below: Website: www.symetri.co.uk Email: info@symetri.co.uk Telephone: 0345 370 1444 View more podcasts here: https://bit.ly/442cEDP
In this episode of our Smarter Building podcast, Symetri's UK Construction Business Area Director, Richard Brayshaw, caught up with Tom Kotecki, Co-Founder & CEO at Oculo, on becoming a tech entrepreneur, how digital site capture technology is becoming the future of project progress tracking and why organisations are adopting this now. Tune in to learn how to virtually transport yourself to a certain point in time on your construction site, behind walls and into roof cavities, and how this can help you evidence fire safety measures and reduce the physical need to be on-site. For more information, contact us via the details below: Website: www.symetri.co.uk Email: info@symetri.co.uk Telephone: 0345 370 1444 For more information about Oculo, visit their website: https://www.oculo.ai/ View more podcasts here: https://www.symetri.co.uk/campaigns/smarter-building-a-podcast-hosted-by-symetri/ #SmarterBuilding #Symetri #Oculo #SiteCapture #Construction #Technology #AI #ArtificialIntelligence
In this episode of our Smarter Building podcast, Symetri's Construction Business Area Director, Richard Brayshaw, caught up with Claire Orchard, Head of Digital Innovation at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) NHS Foundation Trust. Listen to this episode to hear Claire's thoughts on the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and how MKUH are developing a digital twin to help them perform better in the environment, and care for patients in an optimum way through the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology. For more information, contact us via the details below: Website: www.symetri.co.uk Email: info@symetri.co.uk Telephone: 0345 370 1444 Learn how Symetri helped MKUH harness their data and technology to improve patient experience in Milton Keynes: https://www.symetri.co.uk/insights/cases/milton-keynes-university-hospital-mkuh-nhs-foundation-trust/ For more information about Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, visit: https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/ View more podcasts here: https://www.symetri.co.uk/campaigns/smarter-building-a-podcast-hosted-by-symetri/ #SmarterBuilding #Symetri #NHS #MKUH #ConstructionPodcast #Podcast #Construction #BIM #buildinginformationmodelling
In this episode of our Smarter Building podcast, Symetri's UK AEC Marketing Manager Nicole Georgiou, caught up with Benjamin Hall, Product Manager/Designer at Green Canopy NODE. Listen to this episode to hear his thoughts on sustainability in the Construction industry. For more information, contact us via the details below: Website: www.symetri.co.uk Email: info@symetri.co.uk Telephone: 0345 370 1444 For more information about Green Canopy NODE, visit: https://www.greencanopynode.com/ View more podcasts here: https://www.symetri.co.uk/campaigns/smarter-building-a-podcast-hosted-by-symetri/ #SmarterBuilding #Symetri #Sustainability #GreenCanopyNODE #ConstructionPodcast #constructionpodcast
In this episode of our Smarter Building podcast, Symetri's UK Construction Business Area Director, Richard Brayshaw, caught up with Jim Lynch, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Autodesk Construction Solutions, on all things digital tech, the current challenges, data and sustainability. For more information, contact us via the details below: Website: www.symetri.co.uk Email: info@symetri.co.uk Telephone: 0345 370 1444 For more information about Autodesk Construction Cloud, visit: https://construction.autodesk.co.uk/ View more podcasts here: https://www.symetri.co.uk/campaigns/smarter-building-a-podcast-hosted-by-symetri/ #SmarterBuilding #Symetri #AutodeskConstructionCloud #AutodeskConstructionSolutions #ConstructionPodcast #ACS #ACC
In this week's episode of our Smarter Building podcast, Symetri's UK AEC Marketing Manager Nicole Georgiou, caught up with Brent Rees, Partner at Ridge and Partners LLP, who is also a chartered construction professional (MCIAT). Listen to this episode to hear his thoughts on fire safety and the recently released BS8644-1 standard and how his team is developing digital innovations to help with the compliance and digitisation of this. For more information, contact us via the details below: Website: www.symetri.co.uk Email: info@symetri.co.uk Telephone: 0345 370 1444 For more information about Ridge and Partners LLP, visit: https://ridge.co.uk/ View more podcasts here https://www.symetri.co.uk/campaigns/smarter-building-a-podcast-hosted-by-symetri #SmarterBuilding #Symetri #FireSafety #BS8644 #RidgeandPartners #ConstructionPodcast
In this week's episode of our Smarter Building podcast, Symetri's Construction Business Area Director, Richard Brayshaw, caught up with Dan Bambridge, Senior Client Partner - Digital Twins EMEA at Unity 3D -Listen to this episode to discover how the industry is embracing real-time 3D technology to change the way buildings are designed, created, and operated, and what more can be done to realise this. For more information, contact us via the details below: Website: www.symetri.co.uk Email: info@symetri.co.uk Telephone: 0345 370 1444 For more information about Unity, visit: https://unity.com/ View more podcasts here: https://www.symetri.co.uk/insights/podcasts/?s=podcasts #SmarterBuilding #Symetri #Unity #AR #VR #3D #RT3D #Construction
In this week's episode of our Smarter Building podcast, Symetri's UK AEC Marketing Manager Nicole Georgiou, caught up with Varun Soni, Partner at calfordseaden and Part of the Facilitation Team at WeAreNima.im, on fire safety and the recently released BS8644-1 standard which Varun had some involvement in the creation of. For more information, contact us via the details below: Website: www.symetri.co.uk Email: info@symetri.co.uk Telephone: 0345 370 1444 For more information about calfordseaden, visit: https://calfordseaden.com/ For more information on nima, visit: https://wearenima.im/ View more podcasts here https://www.symetri.co.uk/campaigns/smarter-building-a-podcast-hosted-by-symetri Register for our event on 20th October herehttps://www.symetri.co.uk/news-events/events/embracing-digital-tech-for-fire-safety-compliance-event #SmarterBuilding #Symetri #FireSafety #UKBIMAlliance #BS8644 #calfordseaden #ConstructionPodcast
Why does one of the world’s most critical industries still struggle to attract, support, and retain women? And what would it take for construction to finally move beyond being labelled “male-dominated” and instead just be… construction? In this episode of Smarter Building, host Nicole sits down with Amanda Bulow, founder of Awesome Women in Construction (AWIC), to explore the grassroots movement that’s changing the face of the industry. Amanda shares how a simple breakfast with 14 women grew into a national network, why connection and mentorship matter more than ever, and how AWIC’s school roadshows are inspiring the next generation to see that building isn’t all “dirty trucks and tool belts.” Along the way, Amanda reflects on leaving behind the security of a 25-year career to run a non-profit, the challenges women face re-entering the workforce, and why male allies, visibility, and collaboration across borders are essential to making change stick. We also dive into AWIC’s ambitious goal of 40% female representation by 2040, what government and industry support gets right (and wrong), and why sometimes the most powerful impact comes from small gestures—like providing a pair of boots or a toolkit to someone starting out.
Can the construction industry finally move past Excel, siloed teams, and point solutions and start building with data instead of bricks? Why is such a complex industry, still run on spreadsheets and what’s the real cost? In this episode, Richard sits down with Mo Shana'a, CEO and co-founder of Morta, to unpack one of the biggest digital blind spots in construction: broken processes hidden inside spreadsheets. Mo shares his unexpected journey, from trying to leave construction entirely to becoming one of its most passionate digital reformers. As Mo puts it, “The industry isn’t under-digitized because it’s slow, it’s because it’s the most complex on earth.” He explains why planning and tracking are the most neglected (but most important) layers in the project lifecycle, why compliance isn’t the real problem with regulations like the Building Safety Act, and how the right kind of tech—especially modular, integrated systems—can close the gap between design and delivery. We also dive into AI (not the hype, the real use cases), the myth of the single system, and why even the most advanced contractors are still running billion-pound projects on Excel. If you’re a construction professional struggling with information chaos, disconnected teams, or tech fatigue, this episode is for you. View more podcasts here: A podcast hosted by Symetri: Smarter Building | Symetri.co.uk