I’m leading a panel on AEC Industry Software at AUGI CON 2024 on the 2nd day. This 90-minute panel is not aimed at marketing or sales pitches, nor will it be a debate. Instead, it is designed to be an informative and engaging 90-minute discussion that highlights various perspectives and experiences from industry experts and software developers.
Our goal is to provide our live audience, primarily AEC software users, with valuable insights into the evolution of AEC software, its current challenges, innovative solutions, and a look into what the future holds.To ensure the session is as enriching and informative as possible, we are assembling a group of panelists (AEC Software, AEC Startups, and AEC Industry Experts) who can contribute unique viewpoints on these topics. Note: I tried to get panel members from more Bentley, Nemetschek, and Trimble but unfortunately didn't get a response.
Confirmed Panelists
Evan Troxel Director at TRXL and AEC industry Expert / Architect / Podcaster
As Director at TRXL, Evan's work is at the intersection of architecture, technology, and people. He is a licensed architect and AEC industry podcasting veteran as co-host of the decade-long-running Archispeak podcast, host of the TRXL podcast, and co-host and producer of the Confluence podcast.
Matt Arsenault Autodesk Product Manager, Revit Data Workflows
Matt is a Product Manager at Autodesk within the Revit Core Team focused on Connected Data Workflows, Interoperability and IFC. Prior to joining Autodesk in 2022, Matt spent 8 years working in the AEC industry spanning roles across Architectural and Computational Design, Digital Delivery in Construction, and Complex Architectural Fabrication to help realize projects such as the Sixth Street Viaduct Bridge in Los Angeles, the Google Bayview Campus, and the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA. Externally from Autodesk, Matt is also an Adjunct Professor of Architecture at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA where he co-teaches an applied research design studio focused on material studies with carbon fiber and extruded clay for sustainable modular façade systems. Looking to lessons learned across the AEC, Matt drives the importance of data connectivity to enhance collaboration, productivity, and automation.
Altaf Ganihar CEO and Founder of Snaptrude
Altaf's leadership and innovative approach have successfully attracted >$22 million in investments from marquee VCs like Accel, Foundamental, etc. Snaptrude is the leading frontier on modernizing design authoring in a cloud-first environment.
Altaf comes from a strong research background in computer graphics & geometry processing. He was a project lead of the IDH (India Digital Heritage) project. The team created a workflow to digitize cultural heritage sites & successfully digitized the UNESCO world heritage site of Hampi in India.
He has 8+ years of experience at the intersection of Architecture, Construction & Tech and has built numerous tools/workflows to improve efficiency for design-construction workflows.
Timothy Halvorson Design Technology Consultant at 7fold
Tim is an expert technologist in the AEC industry, trained in architecture since starting practice in 2013. My passion is to unlock your creative potential, expression, and efficiency through harnessing the best tools available in the market today. I’m obsessed with catalyzing innovation in the hearts & minds of curious designers like yourself!
Clifton Harness Co-Founder & CEO Testfit.io
From a real estate development family, Clifton Harness fell in love with architecture at a young age and went on to obtain a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas. He soon found the need to bridge the gap between design and development, which led him to found TestFit with his cofounder, Ryan Griege, in 2017. As a product visionary and designer, Clifton strives to reinvent the development process to build what the world needs, fast.
Aaron Perry Head of Digital Design at AHMM
Since 2015, Aaron has led global delivery as Head of Digital Design at AHMM, shaping the digital design landscape and initiatives encompassing current and future projects. Directing the Digital Design Group, Aaron leads strategic and technical specialists covering all applications of design delivery, software, visualisation platforms, mixed reality, and application development.
Aaron leads several enterprises in the AEC industry, from coordinating initiatives amongst the top design and construction firms, such as the Future AEC Software Specification, to guest lecturing in academia and founding the UK Dynamo User Group.
Examples of the types of subjects for the panel to consider discussing as well as topics that organically come up in our panel discussion:
- Trends and Predictions: "What current trends in the AEC software industry and AEC software user workflows do you believe will have the most significant impact on projects and workflows over the next 5 years, and why?"
- Integration and Interoperability: "How do you see the future of integration and interoperability among different AEC software platforms evolving, and what steps are being taken to address current challenges?"
- AI and Machine Learning: "In what ways do you anticipate artificial intelligence and machine learning will transform the AEC software landscape, especially in terms of design, construction, and operation phases?"
- Sustainability and Green Technology: "Given the increasing importance of sustainability, how are AEC software solutions adapting to facilitate more environmentally friendly design and construction processes?"
- User Experience: "How are user feedback and usability studies influencing the development of next-generation AEC software, and what improvements can users expect?"
- Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality: "Can you discuss the role of VR and AR technologies in the future of AEC software and how they will change the way projects are visualized and communicated?
- Collaboration Across Disciplines: "How is AEC software being designed to enhance collaboration across different disciplines within the construction process, from architects to engineers to contractors?"
- Training and Education: "What initiatives are in place to help current and future AEC professionals adapt to rapidly changing software tools and technologies?"
The discussion among the panel may move around and dig in different interesting topics. In the end of the panel discussion we will try to take some live attendee questions for the panel to discuss.
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Cheers,
-Shaan
