Smarter Building

In this episode of the Smarter Building Podcast, host Bob Cicero from Cisco discusses the evolution of hybrid work and sustainable real estate projects. With over 25 years at Cisco, Bob emphasises the importance of integrating technology into the built environment, particularly in the wake of the pandemic.

Brazil is a country of massive scale, ambitious projects, and bold ideas, but what happens when there are limited hands to build it all? In this episode, we go inside Brazil’s digital construction scene with FF Solutions, a Symetri Company, sharing the unique challenges and opportunities of digital construction in Brazil compared to Europe. We explore how young, diverse, and creative teams are tac...

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 t...

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 insi...

What does it take to build a smarter, more inclusive future in construction and architecture? In this special episode live from Symetri's BIM Summit event, host Nicole caught up with Mairead Gallagher Morgan from Grimshaw, to dive into the evolving world of construction and architecture where cutting-edge innovation meets the realities of workforce wellbeing and inclusion. From the engineering...

What does it take for the construction industry to build real cyber resilience against evolving threats like AI-driven phishing and deepfakes before a breach happens? In this special episode recorded live at Symetri’s BIM Summit, host Nicole chats with Jack Cooke from Kaseya about a challenge construction can’t ignore: Cyber Security. Jack shares a shocking CFO impersonation scam and practical adv...

What does it take to digitise a century-old NHS estate? Edward Payne from Kettering General Hospital joins our host Richard to share the journey. From laser-scanning legacy buildings, to implementing smart Facilities Management systems and piloting sensor-driven energy strategies. We talk digital twins, asset data, government mandates, and the reality of modernising hospitals on tight budgets. Thi...

In this episode of the Smarter Building podcast, Andrew Compton, CEO of Cortida, discusses the critical importance of cybersecurity in the AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations) industry

In this special episode of the Smarter Building podcast, host Nicole is joined by the Symetri US team to share insights from Autodesk University. They talk about the benefits of networking, the value of the user community, and how technology is used in construction and manufacturing. The discussion highlights Autodesk's "Big" investment in Artifical Intelligence (AI) covering Project Bernini and A...

In this special episode of the Smarter Building podcast, Richard is joined by the Symetri team to share insights from Autodesk University. They discuss the integration of AI and sustainability, the importance of networking and customer engagement, and empowering women in the industry. The conversation also covers innovations from the event, the role of data, and the need for clarity in AI, wrappin...

We caught up with Rhys Lewis, Director at Revizto, a 2D and 3D collaboration platform, as he delves into the latest advancements of BIM within today’s construction landscape. He discusses how the concept of BIM is now perceived similarly to Digital Twins and why he prefers to use the term "digital excellence" for achieving efficiency instead. Rhys also dives into the challenges and breakthroughs o...

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 l...

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 futu...

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 Ist...

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...

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-ma...

We caught up with entrepreneur and CEO of Bimify, Aleksandar Balicevac, to find out what you need to do to prep for a digital twin to assist with smarter building operations and maintenance within the construction industry. Listen to this episode to find out: ⚪Bimify’s journey and role in utilising machine learning to create and maintain digital building models ⚪The need to start with simple dig...

From AI, BIM to sustainability and more, we caught up with Dr. Stephen Hamil, Innovation Director at NBS to look at the future of the construction industry and the trends to look out for in 2024 including: ⚪BIM and digital construction play a crucial role in the construction industry, enabling better collaboration and information management. ⚪Technology, such as cloud computing and AI, can help...

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 d...

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/⁠...

In this episode of the Smarter Building podcast, our host Richard Brayshaw spoke with Amy Marks, Executive Vice President of Global Strategy at Symetri USA, also known as the Queen of Prefab, to discuss all things prefabrication, modular and offsite construction. Tune in to discover global adoption trends, from the UK's "glitch" to Singapore's successes, highlighting opportunitie...

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...

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, v...

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 inform...

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...