Better Construction Management Tools Empower IT & Maximize Productivity
Release Date: 01/22/2024
The Strategic Importance and ROI of Digital Delivery in AEC Projects
The ProjectReady Podcast
In this episode of the ProjectReady Podcast, we explore the role of digital delivery in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry with special guests Jeff Walter, Digital Transformation Leader at AECOM Canada and Nicholas Childs, Construction Account Executive at Autodesk. As project complexity grows, digital delivery methods are rapidly becoming essential to streamlining workflows, improving collaboration, and ensuring project success. Our experts discuss the strategic importance of adopting digital tools and technologies, the challenges of transitioning from...
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Navigating Digital Transformation in AEC: Strategies for Success
The ProjectReady Podcast
In this episode join ProjectReady and Nicholas Childs, Construction Account Executive at Autodesk, as we explore the complexities and considerations surrounding digital transformation within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. The discussion will focus on the challenges of transitioning to cloud-based solutions, the indispensable role of a well-defined digital strategy, and the importance of designing modular, scalable infrastructure. Insights will be shared on how industry leaders, like Autodesk, are navigating these changes and how AEC firms can maintain business...
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AI-Driven Transformation in AEC: Navigating Data, Strategy, and the Future
The ProjectReady Podcast
In this episode of the Project Ready Podcast, we dive into the transformative power of AI within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Joined by , co-founder and president of , we explore the transformative future of data, processes, and work in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Our podcast dives into the innovations and strategies necessary to enhance efficiency, productivity, and collaboration, ensuring your organization is prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead with AI as the industry looks to unprecedented growth and...
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Taking Care of your AEC Back Office
The ProjectReady Podcast
In this episode of the ProjectReady Podcast, we dive deep into the often-overlooked yet critical aspect of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry: the back office. Effective back-office management is essential for streamlining operations, minimizing risks, and maximizing profits, especially in an industry characterized by tight margins and complex project demands. Our hosts explore the challenges and inefficiencies that plague back-office operations, such as poor data management, outdated manual processes, and underutilized technology. By addressing these issues, AEC...
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The A|E|C|O: What Makes Them Different and What Brings Them Together When It Comes to Their Data, Process and Technology
The ProjectReady Podcast
In this episode, we dive deep into what distinguishes and what unites each piece of the AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owners) Industry, particularly in the realms of data and technology. Episode Highlights: Distinct Roles and Overlapping Goals: We kick off with a discussion on the unique responsibilities and perspectives of architects, engineers, construction managers, and owners. While each group has its distinct focus—architects envision and design, engineers ensure functionality, construction managers bring the vision to life, and owners maintain the final...
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Microsoft Copilot and the AEC
The ProjectReady Podcast
In this episode of the ProjectReady podcast we are joined by Lou Gucciardo, technology strategist at Microsoft, to learn about the transformative potential of AI technology within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, with a particular focus on Microsoft Copilot. Discover how Microsoft Copilot enhances efficiency and streamlines processes, as well as the importance of structured data and scalable taxonomies to ensure accurate AI outputs, as discussed in our previous episode, "." We dive into Microsoft's Copilot strategy, which democratizes AI technology...
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SharePoint Scalability and the AEC – Challenges and Best Practices
The ProjectReady Podcast
Introducing the latest episode of the ProjectReady podcast: " SharePoint Scalability and the AEC – Challenges and Best Practices”, where we look into the intricacies of SharePoint's scalability within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. In this insightful discussion, the podcast examines the misconceptions surrounding SharePoint, emphasizing its transformative capabilities beyond conventional file storage. With our SharePoint experience spanning decades, the podcast navigates through common pitfalls and explores best practices for optimizing SharePoint within...
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Boost Your Security & Governance With SharePoint For Construction Best Practices
The ProjectReady Podcast
How To Achieve Greater Efficiency When Using SharePoint For Construction Management When using Teams and SharePoint for construction project information management, you can’t afford to overlook solutions that not only keep your information safe but also provide the foundation for further digital transformation. On this episode of The ProjectReady Podcast, and peel back the topic of Microsoft 365 security and governance even further. Listen now to learn how SharePoint taxonomy and roles-based security and governance all come together to help users do more, including leverage AI-driven...
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How To Master SharePoint Taxonomy & Yield Better Search Results
The ProjectReady Podcast
Better SharePoint Taxonomy Drives Better Search, Governance, And Security Having “cut our teeth” in SharePoint, we know firsthand the power and potential of the platform. Yet, we've also observed the common struggles many organizations face when attempting to leverage SharePoint effectively. From misaligned folder structures to challenges with permissions and security, there's often a disconnect between ownership and utilization. At the heart of this podcast discussion is the concept of taxonomy – the hierarchical organization of content to streamline access, improve...
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What Is Program Management In The AEC & Why You Should Care
The ProjectReady Podcast
We are starting to hear a lot of talk about program management in the AEC industry and among project owners. But what is it and why should you care? The simple explaination is that program management is the management, coordination, and integration of multiple, concurrent projects, which is a regular need and challenge for many AECO organizations. Being able to quickly view and access projects, platforms, content and data in a program is essential to ensure individual projects work in synergy, avoiding conflicts and optimizing resources for maximum efficiency. But, as with most...
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Companies in the AEC industry often feel the burden of having to manage too many disjointed systems, tight budgets, and rigid security requirements. Because IT plays a pivotal role in shaping the technological infrastructure of their organizations, managing these challenges falls onto IT’s shoulders.
In this episode of the ProjectReady Podcast, Joe Giegerich and Shaili Modi-Oza explore the role of IT in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, including how it has evolved to emphasize critical function promoting efficiency, collaboration, and interoperability of the firm’s systems and project team members.
Over the next 20 minutes, listeners will:
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Gain a better understanding of the current challenges IT teams are facing and how an integrated data environment can ease the burden.
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Uncover and unravel the intricacies of managing project security and governance.
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Understand the importance of automation and where it can be applied when choosing a software solution and easing the burden on IT Pro.
Join us on this transformative journey through the challenges faced by IT professionals in the AEC industry and learn how cutting-edge construction management tools are revolutionizing efficiency and empowering IT initiatives.
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About ProjectReady
From bid to closeout, ProjectReady's modern collaborative project information management solution facilitates connection, communication, and collaboration across AEC team members, project owners, and systems in play on a project. ProjectReady's integrated data environment (IDE) facilitates governed connections between people, systems, and organizations - improving trust, reducing errors, and improving profitability.