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Future Construct: Thought Leaders Discuss BIM and Construction Solutions for the AEC Industry

Mark Oden and Amy Peckfutureconstructshow.com

The Future Construct podcast features thought leaders from around the world working on innovative technology solutions for the construction (AEC) industry. This podcast is hosted by Amy Peck, CEO of EndeavorVR, and Mark Oden, CEO of BIM Designs, Inc., and is produced by the team at BIM Designs, Inc. Amy is a recognized thought-leader and speaks globally on the future of VR, AR and emerging technologies including AI, blockchain, robotics and autonomy. Mark leads the growth, strategy and execution of BIM Designs, Inc.; his acute ability to develop and implement strategic processes that scale the company's capabilities, drives efficient service delivery, increases client satisfaction, and builds cross-functional teams. The podcast has already featured industry experts from Fortune 500 companies, venture capital firms, and construction startups. To suggest a guest or to be featured as a guest, visit https://www.bimdesigns.net/futureconstruct.

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Episodes

Barry Wurzel: Renovating Commercial Projects in Several Sectors at Wurzel Builders

In this week’s release of Season 3, Episode 4 (16-minute podcast) of the Future Construct Podcast, our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) is thrilled to be joined by Barry Wurzel, the Founder and President at Wurzel Builders. Join our host, Amy Peck, to learn from Barry about Wurzel Builder's work renovating commercial projects in several sectors. Barry brings 33 years of construction management experience to his work. He spent fifteen years working with excellent companies like The Target Corporation a...

Oct 07, 202216 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Hugh Seaton: Enabling Software and Internal Systems to Easily Translate Data at CSI Crosswalk

In this week’s release of Season 3, Episode 3 (46-minute podcast) of the Future Construct Podcast, our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) is thrilled to be joined by Hugh Seaton, the General Manager at CSI Crosswalk and Cimatri. Join Amy, to learn from Hugh about CSI Crosswalk's work enabling software and internal systems to easily translate quantities, costs and other project data. Hugh has spent a career digging up the best version of the truth he could find, from reach and frequency metrics in advert...

Sep 29, 202246 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Burcin Kaplanoglu: Providing Computing Infrastructure for Innovation and Efficiency at Oracle

In this week’s release of Season 3, Episode 2 (31-minute podcast) of the Future Construct Podcast, our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) is thrilled to be joined by Dr. Burcin Kaplanoglu, the Vice President of Innovation and Oracle Industry Lab at Oracle. Join our host, Amy Peck, to learn from Burcin about Oracle's work providing computing infrastructure and how that will help the AEC Industry become more innovative and efficient. Dr. Burcin Kaplanoglu is a recognized industry technologist, innovator, ...

Sep 20, 202231 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Michelle Bockman: Creating New Sources of Growth and Leading Disruption at Stanley X

We are BACK with Season Three of the Future Construct Podcast! Thank you for supporting the show for two amazing seasons, and if you're new to our platform, we welcome you! In this week’s Season 3 premiere episode (24-minute podcast), our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) is thrilled to be joined by Michelle Bockman, the President of Stanley X. Stanley X is a group of business leaders, entrepreneurs, technologists, designers, commercial and innovation strategists empowering innovation across Stanley Bl...

Sep 09, 202224 minSeason 3Ep. 1

BIM Project Approaches Panel Discussion at GeoWeek 2022

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (90 min interview), we are excited to feature Mark Oden, CEO of BIM Designs, Inc. (@BIMdesignsInc) as the host of the BIM Project Approaches Panel, along with Dustin Williams - CEO of Flywheel AEC (@FlywheelAEC), Tim Riefenberg - Senior Process Manager at Balfour Beatty (@balfourbeatty), and Kurt Johnston - CAD Applications Lead at Kiewit (@kiewit), as they talked during GeoWeek 2022 about how to best apply BIM to projects without adding mor...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Dr. Mani Golparvar: Bringing the Project Site to Decision Makers at Reconstruct

In this week’s episode of the Future Construct Podcast (34-minute podcast), our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) is thrilled to be joined by Dr. Mani Golparvar (@mgolpar2), CTO and Co-Founder of Reconstruct (@reconstructinc). Reconstruct is a startup that Mani has been a driving force behind and describes it as a “Software-as-a-Service company” that equips an “AI-powered digital twin platform.” Reconstruct operates by integrating reality modeling, building information modeling, and project scheduling ...

Aug 05, 202234 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Mark Oden at GeoWeek 2022: Finding Better Approaches to BIM Projects at BIM Designs, Inc.

In this week's mini-episode of the Future Construct Podcast (10 min interview), we are excited to feature Mark Oden, CEO of BIM Designs, Inc. (@BIMdesignsInc), and our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) as they talked during GeoWeek 2022 about the best approaches to BIM projects, better practices for BIM management, and how to integrate technology and tools throughout the end-to-end construction process. Mark also hosted a panel on BIM Project Approaches during the conference featuring representatives f...

Jul 22, 202210 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Edgar Martinez Ceja and Ali Khaloo (Aren) and Mike Giacco (AI Engineers) on Future Construct

In this week's episode and final installment of the Future Construct Podcast and Shadow Ventures special 4-part series, we are excited to feature Edgar Martinez Ceja and Ali Khaloo, Co-Founders of Aren, who are also the COO and CEO respectively, in part one and Mike Giacco, Director of Technology at AI Engineers (@AI_Engineers) in part two. Joining host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) as co-host for this special episode is KP Reddy (@reddy_kp) from Shadow Ventures. KP is a globally recognized authority in...

Jul 14, 202253 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Clay Smith: Helping Leaders Harness Revit at eVolve MEP and Optimizing Software at Applied Software

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (26 min interview), we are excited to feature Clay Smith , CEO at eVolve MEP ( @evolvemep ) and COO at Applied Software (ASTI) ( @Applied_SW ), and our host Amy Peck ( @AmyPeckXR ). eVolve MEP helps leaders in the mechanical, electrical and plumbing industries harness the power of Revit ( @AutodeskRevit ) for increased revenue, improved productivity, a stronger workforce and enhanced quality. They do this through software and services that e...

Jul 01, 202227 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Todd Mustard: Representing All Union Construction and Maintenance Contractors at TAUC

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (20 min interview), we feature Todd Mustard, Vice President at The Association of Union Constructors (TUAC) (@TAUCbuilt), and our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR). As Vice President, Todd coordinates the government affairs activities of the association, serving as staff liaison to TAUC’s Government Affairs Committee, and working with various legislative coalitions including the Construction Employers of America (@CEABuilds), the Alliance for Indus...

Jun 17, 202221 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Sara Maffey (Local Logic) and Cal Inman (ClimateCheck) on Future Construct

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (45-minute interview total in two parts), we are excited to feature Sara Maffey, Head of Corporate Strategy and Business Development at Local Logic (@local_logic) in part one and Cal Inman, Principal at ClimateCheck (@MyClimateCheck) in part two. Joining host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) as co-host for this special episode is KP Reddy (@reddy_kp) from Shadow Ventures. KP is a globally recognized authority in AEC environments, AI, robotics, automati...

Jun 13, 202245 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Cynthia Maller: Helping People Live Better and Renew the Planet at Walmart

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (32 min interview), we are excited to feature Cynthia Maller, Head of 3D Creative Technology at Walmart (@Walmart), and our host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR). Cynthia Maller is also the Head of 3D Creative Technology at three of Walmart's digitally-native brands: Hayneedle, Art.com and Allswell. She is a Certified Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Practitioner. Her focus is strengthening and scaling the three pillars of 3D in retail: inspiring aesthetics...

Jun 08, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Mike Merrill: Better Manage Mobile and Remote Labor, Productivity, Assets, Forms and Resources at AboutTime Technologies

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (30 min interview), we are excited to feature Mike Merrill ( @michaeltmerrill ), Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist at AboutTime Technologies - Workmax ( @AboutTimeTechs ), and our host Amy Peck ( @AmyPeckXR ). In 2003, with another General Contractor & two Software Engineers, he started AboutTime Technologies out of Payson, UT. WorkMax by AboutTime Technologies is the complete Employee Productivity collection software helping businesses re...

May 10, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Joseph "Roee" Shua-Haim (Hathaware) and Thai Nguyen (Hensel Phelps) on Future Construct

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (1 hour interview), we are excited to feature Joseph "Roee" Shua-Haim , Founder and CEO at Hathaware ( @Hathaware ). He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology in the summer of 2016. After graduating, Joseph moved to NYC and began his career as a structural engineer. Soon enough, Joseph took on an opportunity to shift into project management in RE development. Since making the shift, Joseph...

Apr 19, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Todd Ogle: Applying Immersive Environments and Simulations to Content Creation and Education at Virginia Tech

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (23 min interview), we are excited to feature Todd Ogle, PhD , Executive Director of the Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations (ARIES) program at Virginia Tech ( @virginia_tech ), and our host Amy Peck ( @AmyPeckXR ). Todd and Amy were able to catch up at the 2022 Geo Week conference ( @GeoWeekExpo ) in Denver earlier this year to record this episode. We look forward to seeing you at Geo Week 2023, and you can keep up to ...

Apr 14, 202223 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Adeniyi Ogunsua: Empower Every Person and Every Organization on the Planet to Achieve More at Microsoft

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (30 min interview), we are excited to feature Adeniyi Ogunsua (@kogunsua), Senior Director and Industry Digital Strategist at Microsoft (@microsoft), and your host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR). In his role, Adeniyi helps design and create the intelligent future by igniting and enabling innovation via strategic partnership, industry-transforming initiatives, and innovative market platforms that leverage intelligent clouds. He leads teams to design a...

Mar 23, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Heather Widman: Championing Disruptive Ideas For a Better Built World at Building Ventures

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (44 min interview), we are excited to feature Heather Widman ( @HBWids ), Principal at Building Ventures ( @buildingvc , "BV"), and your host Amy Peck ( @AmyPeckXR ). In her role, Heather sources and evaluates investment opportunities in the operation and experience phases of the building lifecycle. Additionally, she advises portfolio companies leveraging her years of experience in developing and bringing tech products to market. She works c...

Mar 17, 202245 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Dave Rhodes: Creating Rich Interactive 2D, 3D, VR and AR Games and Experiences at Unity

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (37 min interview), we are excited to feature Dave Rhodes , Senior Vice President, General Manager - Digital Twins at Unity Technologies ( @unity ), and your host Amy Peck ( @AmyPeckXR ). In his role at Unity, Dave leverages a deep understanding of 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software to oversee the company's global business and growth strategy for industrial markets. Previously, Dave served as Executive Vice President of Sales...

Mar 04, 202238 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Jamie Fleming (Altoura) and Marcus Farquhar (Microsoft) on Future Construct

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (46 min interview), we are excited to feature Jamie Fleming , Founder and CEO at Altoura ( @Altoura_XR ). Jamie founded Altoura and developed it to be a pioneer in spatial computing (AR/VR/Mixed Reality) and the #1 choice of organizations in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, AEC, RE&F, and technology industries looking to harness the power of spatial computing to improve productivity, lower costs, and increase employee satisfaction. At ...

Feb 15, 202246 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Shaun Cooley: Making Data Quickly and Securely Accessible at Mapped

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (48 min interview), we are excited to feature Shaun Cooley ( @ShaunCooley ), President and CEO at Mapped ( @Mapped ). Shaun is a former CTO and senior technical leader, with over 25 years of demonstrated success across a range of nascent and established markets. He is able to pull from a background rich in business management and deep in engineering to define and execute on product roadmaps and architectures, provide security and privacy des...

Jan 28, 202248 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Jenny Moshea: Building Community by Creating Unique Spaces at Sellen Construction

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (29 min interview), we are excited to feature Jenny Moshea , Chief Information Officer at Sellen Construction ( @SellenConstruct ). Jenny is an accomplished technology and transformation executive. She has been recognized for the ability to create business value through technology, develop high-performing teams, and establish cross-functional partnerships. Jenny is known for getting things done with creativity, energy, and adaptability. She ...

Jan 21, 202227 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Sandra Benson: Streamlining and Mobilizing Project Communications at Procore Technologies

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (29 min interview), we are excited to feature Sandra Benson , Global Head of Industry Transformation at Procore Technologies ( @procoretech ). Sandra brings over 25 years of experience in the building and building technology industry holding a number of executive positions including CIO/VP at Kentz/SNC-Lavalin , Global Industry Director of E&C at J.D. Edwards/Oracle and at Hexagon PPM . She has worked with many global E&C, EPC, and R...

Jan 14, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Ryan Denehy: Revolutionizing IT With Simplicity and Efficiency at Electric

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (35 min interview), we are excited to feature Ryan Denehy , Founder and CEO of Electric . Ryan is a serial entrepreneur with three ventures and two exits to public companies. Ryan has served as an investor and hands-on advisor to numerous brands including Stadium Goods , Blackbird , and Anchor Worldwide . He has attained a broad level of experience in all aspects of revenue strategy through direct sales, channel sales, BD and M&A. He als...

Dec 28, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Salla Eckhardt: Creating Innovative Products in the AEC Industry at Microsoft

We have some amazing content to celebrate our 1-year anniversary episode for you to check out during the holiday season. Thank you to all of our guests that made this past year an amazing experience for the team at BIM Designs, Inc. ! We are thrilled to bring back our very first Future Construct Podcast (23-min interview) guest, Salla Eckhardt , Director of Transformation Services at Microsoft ( @Microsoft ). Salla has been Director of Transformation Services at Microsoft since 2018, bringing wi...

Dec 08, 202124 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Howard Berger: Bringing Industry Leaders Together for Innovation at RealComm

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (37 min interview), we are excited to feature Howard Berger (@bergerhl), Managing Partner, SVP Programs at RealComm (@RealComm). He is responsible for all programming for the Realcomm, IBcon, CoreTech conferences and the CIO Forums globally. Howard has a combined 30 years experience in both the technology as well as real estate industries. Highlights of Howard’s interview with host Amy Peck (@AmyPeckXR) include: - RealComm was one of the fir...

Nov 16, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Amy Bunszel: Creating Innovative Products in the AEC Industry at Autodesk

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (24 min interview), we are excited to feature Amy Bunszel, who is the EVP of AEC Design, Autodesk (@AmyBunszel). Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made, their technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products to more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk ...

Nov 16, 202124 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Sanjay Mistry: Transforming How Buildings are Designed and Built at VIM

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (32 min interview), we are excited to feature Sanjay Mistry , Co-Founder of VIM ( @vimaec ). Sanjay is an experienced Vice President with a demonstrated history of working in the design industry. He is a strong professional, skilled in game design, ZBrush, computer animation, graphics, and MEL. Founded in 2016 with the goal of providing AEC professionals easy access to BIM (Building Information Model) data in real-time and on as many devices...

Nov 15, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Cristina Savian: Transforming to Built Environment with Digital Twins at BE-WISE

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (40 min interview), we are excited to feature Cristina Savian , Managing Director of BE-WISE . Cristina is a highly accomplished director with two decades’ experience in technology and engineering. As an expert in the built environment, Cristina has driven consulting engagements and delivered the adoption of technology, digital transformation and innovation across a number of sectors. She has been recognized for unsurpassed levels of commerc...

Nov 05, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Jag Mallela: Creating Solutions and Driving Innovation at WSP USA

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (35 min interview), we are excited to feature Jag Mallela , Managing Director of WSP USA. In April 2021, Jag was appointed to the National Institute of Building Sciences BIM Program Steering Committee, which is tasked with creating a national BIM program. His impressive body of work, while closely associated with highway infrastructure, is cross-cutting and touches many areas of surface transportation including innovative project delivery, c...

Oct 14, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Kimon Onuma: Enabling the "Information" in BIM at Onuma, Inc.

In this week's episode of the Future Construct Podcast (36 min interview), we are excited to feature Kimon Onuma (@KimonOnuma), Founder and President of Onuma, Inc. Onuma, Inc. enables the “I” in BIM. They are a team of architects and computer scientists that build software for the rapidly changing AEC industry. The ONUMA System is an open-source, web-based ecosystem of tools, platforms, and services for buildings, cities, and more, built by architects and programmers who have been using BIM for...

Oct 14, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 25
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