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A case study of an industrialized construction project demonstrating the benefits of defining a digital strategy early in the process and how to integrate various workflows involving Owner, Contractor, Architect, and Modular Fabricator. This panel aims to provide insights to all disciplines involved in the successful setup and delivery of a complex volumetric modular Design-Build project.

Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) has become embedded in complexed, large-scale building construction in the United States. But what about small project types? What about small design-build projects? Why not! VDC is just as powerful and valuable for small project delivery as larger projects, when the right team is aligned and geared up to leverage a lean approach and mindset for all the right reasons. Join McCarthy, Hoefer Welker and CommonSpirit for a value-driven discussion on how BIM and VDC drove powerful deliverables and outcomes in the areas of design integration, issue tracking, prefabrication, field layout, work-in-place verification and beyond. We will examine two smaller projects worked on by the design-build teams at McCarthy & Hoefer Welker on CHI CommonSpirit Immanual and St. Clairsville clinics in Omaha, NE and St. Clairsville, OH respectively.

The construction industry, traditionally reliant on paper-based processes, faces increasing demands to evolve in the digital era. This presentation, based on my book, Paperless Builders: The Why, What, and How of Construction Technology, argues for a strategic shift towards digital transformation to optimize efficiency and productivity. I will explore the significant benefits of going paperless—not just in reducing paper use but in creating valuable data points that enhance project outcomes and industry standards. The session will introduce the "BUILDERS" framework designed to guide firms in evaluating, implementing, and scaling digital technologies effectively. Each step—Benchmark, Users, Implementation Plan, Drivers, Evaluation, Reporting, and Scaling—provides a structured approach to transition from traditional methods to advanced digital solutions, ensuring that technology adoption aligns with business goals and industry needs.

Accurate historical data is the bedrock of successful conceptual estimating in the planning stages of Design Build projects. During the construction phase of a project, high detailed and accurate models are created to support getting the building built. However, too often, these models are archived at the end of a project and never touched again. This presentation will focus on how these models can be leveraged in developing accurate conceptual estimates and provide participants with a tangible path forward on how to begin capitalizing on available data that they already have. By merging a series of case studies and BEP best practices, the presentation will provide a history of how this development came to be and how they can achieve the same goals.

This session explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform Design-Build-Operate-Maintain (DBOM) projects. Industry experts will share their insights:

Learn from Cindy Baldwin, President of VDCO Tech, about integrating AI into your DBOM workflow and aligning it with your business goals as part of your strategic planning efforts. Scott Yates with Woolper will discuss the importance of data management and infrastructure for AI adoption in DBOM. He'll explain how to leverage Facility Management data for AI-powered insights and optimization. George Franco with Moss Construction, a world leader in AI implementation, will give real-world examples of how he is using AI as part of Moss's digital transformation initiatives. This session will delve into the challenges and opportunities of AI in DBOM, showing how it can empower collaboration and optimize decision-making across all project phases. You'll also gain insights into leading AI software solutions relevant to DBOM functions. By embracing AI, DBOM teams can build smarter together.