Industrializing Construction: Myths, Realities, and Future Prospects

WDBE 2024 keynote speakers Amy Marks and Kevin Cardona discuss construction's 'Mission Impossible' and how to embark on it.

Welcome to another insightful episode of WDBE Talks, the podcast dedicated to the world of digital built environments. This episode delves into the construction industry’s “Mission Impossible” – how to grow fast enough to meet the increasing demand – with two esteemed guests: Amy Marks, the Queen of Prefab, and Kevin Cardona, Director of Entrepreneurial Innovation at Leonard.

In the podcast episode, Amy and Kevin discuss the challenges the construction industry faces and the necessity of shifting business models to achieve more sustainable and efficient construction practices.

Here are some of the discussion topics:

  • Is industrialization the path to reaching higher productivity?
  • If it is, why has it often failed, and how could it be applied effectively?
  • Are Integrated Project Deliveries, IPDs, the best way to enhance collaboration?
  • How can we advance low-carbon solutions?
  • What role does data play in the future of the industry?
  • Will startups salvage the sector?

Meet Amy and Kevin at WDBE 2024

Join us at WDBE 2024 on October 3-4 to meet Amy and Kevin and experience their highly anticipated keynotes!

Check out the program and get your tickets at WDBE.org.

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Aarni Heiskanen
Aarni Heiskanen

Aarni Heiskanen, a Finnish construction innovation agent, is hailed as a Top 10 thought leader in construction. Aarni has been a pioneer in CAD, he has co-founded a business software company, and worked as a certified management consultant. He runs AE Partners, a construction innovation agency. Aarni holds a master's degree in architecture.
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