In a state of constant evolution, technology is innate in our every-day lives and reflects in how construction is embracing technology into its daily processes to elevate the level of projects built and delivered to clients. This presentation focuses on the real challenge of balancing the drive for change and technology while still acknowledging the human factor. The opening address will explore the generational transformation as we move from a manual construction environment into a world of automation and technology-driven practice. We will explore how human operability is the backbone behind the creation of automation and technology implementation in the field and how it is essential the two work hand-in-hand to foster greater efficiencies, productivity, and sustainable growth.
Lina Stinnett, senior manager for Integrated Construction Technology (ICT), oversees PCL's ICT team and strategy that influences all of PCL's internal districts. Through her 20 years of experience in design and construction, she was an early advocate and adopter for Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) during the design phase, then working for general contractors to adopt and implement VDC and field technologies during the construction phase and beyond..
In a state of constant evolution, technology is innate in our every-day lives and reflects in how construction is embracing technology into its daily processes to elevate the level of projects built and delivered to clients. This presentation focuses on the real challenge of balancing the drive for change and technology while still acknowledging the human factor. The opening address will explore the generational transformation as we move from a manual construction environment into a world of automation and technology-driven practice. We will explore how human operability is the backbone behind the creation of automation and technology implementation in the field and how it is essential the two work hand-in-hand to foster greater efficiencies, productivity, and sustainable growth.
