Breaking Down Barriers: Strategies for Digital Adoption in Construction
Episode 2 of the Digital Construction 2024 Series
Featuring guest speaker, Jon Knight - Ascentae & Jamie Dupée - eDocuments
Breaking Down Barriers: Strategies for Digital Adoption in Construction
Episode 2 of the Digital Construction 2024 Series
Featuring guest speaker, Jon Knight - Ascentae & Jamie Dupée - eDocuments
Watch the webinar
Recorded on 23 May, 2024
Watch the webinar
Recorded on 23 May, 2024
Webinar Highlights
Expert Insights: Learn from leading experts about overcoming barriers to digital adoption in construction.
Practical Strategies: Gain actionable strategies and real-world solutions to implement digital tools effectively.
Collaborative Networking: Engage with peers and industry leaders to share experiences and build collaborative networks for future innovation.
Webinar Highlights
Expert Insights: Learn from leading experts about overcoming barriers to digital adoption in construction.
Practical Strategies:
Gain actionable strategies and real-world solutions to implement digital tools effectively.
Collaborative Networking:
Engage with peers and industry leaders to share experiences and build collaborative networks for future innovation.
If you’ve got questions that you’d like answering, get in touch with the speakers
Paul Bingham
CEO & Founding Partner,
Smart Connected Buildings
Jon Knight
Managing Director,
Ascentae
Dr. Jamie Dupée
Co-Founder & CTO, eDocuments
Paul consults, advises & innovates at the intersection of 3 ever converging industries: The Built Environment (Real Estate), Technology (InfraTech) and Software (Platforms & Data).
Contact Paul - paul@smartandconnectedbuildings,com
Jon Knight, Managing Director and co-founder of Ascentae, is at the forefront of workplace technology, specialising in hybrid solutions for the construction industry. He is committed to advancing smart technologies tailored to construction professionals.
Contact Jon - [email protected]
Jamie, co-founder of eDocuments, is a pioneer in merging construction with technology. With a strong background in both fields, he offers a unique perspective on transforming traditional building practices with advanced digital solutions.
Contact Jamie - [email protected]
If you’ve got questions that you’d like answering, get in touch with the speakers
Paul Bingham
Founder, Smart Connected Buildings
Paul consults, advises & innovates at the intersection of 3 ever converging industries: The Built Environment (Real Estate), Technology (InfraTech) and Software (Platforms & Data).
Contact Paul - [email protected]
Dr. Jamie Dupée
Co-Founder & CTO, eDocuments
Jamie, co-founder of eDocuments, is a pioneer in merging construction with technology. With a strong background in both fields, he offers a unique perspective on transforming traditional building practices with advanced digital solutions.
Contact Jon - [email protected]
Jon Knight
Managing Director, Ascentae
Jon Knight, Managing Director and co-founder of Ascentae, is at the forefront of workplace technology, specialising in hybrid solutions for the construction industry. He is committed to advancing smart technologies tailored to construction professionals.
Contact Jon - [email protected]
Webinar summary
Introduction by Paul Bingham (00:00)
Paul Bingham opens the session by highlighting the previous week’s discussion on data-driven insights and the strategic value of technology in construction. He introduces the day’s focus on digital adoption challenges in the construction and real estate industries.
Guest Introduction: Jamie Dupée and Jon Knight (00:00 - 03:29)
Jamie Dupée, CTO of eDocuments, introduces his role and focus on digital handover, operational manuals, and security analytics. Jon Knight, Managing Director of a center, discusses his background and focus on introducing innovative technologies to the UK market.
Main Discussion: Barriers to Digital Adoption (03:29 - 34:39)
The panel discusses the current state of digital maturity in construction, highlighting resistance to change, lack of digital skills, and fragmentation across stakeholders as major barriers. They explore topics such as the importance of early integration of digital strategies, the need for standardized tools, and the cultural shifts necessary to enhance digital adoption.
Fragmentation and Standardization (04:30 - 06:14):
Both speakers emphasize the need for more standardization across tools and processes to reduce complexity and enhance interoperability among project stakeholders.
Cultural Resistance (11:35 - 13:51):
Cultural resistance to digital tools is identified as a significant barrier. The discussion underlines the importance of education and training in overcoming this resistance.
Stakeholder Collaboration (18:35 - 23:02):
The complexity of managing multiple stakeholders with varied interests is highlighted as a challenge to achieving cohesive digital strategies. The need for clear communication and aligned objectives is stressed.
Conclusion (34:39 - End)
Paul Bingham wraps up the session by summarizing the discussion points and emphasizing the regulatory and compliance aspects that could drive digital adoption forward. He invites attendees to continue the discussion at the upcoming Digital Construction Week.
Webinar summary
Introduction by Paul Bingham (00:00)
Paul Bingham opens the session by highlighting the previous week’s discussion on data-driven insights and the strategic value of technology in construction. He introduces the day’s focus on digital adoption challenges in the construction and real estate industries.
Guest Introduction: Jamie Dupée and Jon Knight (00:00 - 03:29)
Jamie Dupée, CTO of eDocuments, introduces his role and focus on digital handover, operational manuals, and security analytics. Jon Knight, Managing Director of a center, discusses his background and focus on introducing innovative technologies to the UK market.
Main Discussion: Barriers to Digital Adoption (03:29 - 34:39)
The panel discusses the current state of digital maturity in construction, highlighting resistance to change, lack of digital skills, and fragmentation across stakeholders as major barriers. They explore topics such as the importance of early integration of digital strategies, the need for standardized tools, and the cultural shifts necessary to enhance digital adoption.
Fragmentation and Standardization (04:30 - 06:14): Both speakers emphasize the need for more standardization across tools and processes to reduce complexity and enhance interoperability among project stakeholders.
Cultural Resistance (11:35 - 13:51): Cultural resistance to digital tools is identified as a significant barrier. The discussion underlines the importance of education and training in overcoming this resistance.
Stakeholder Collaboration (18:35 - 23:02): The complexity of managing multiple stakeholders with varied interests is highlighted as a challenge to achieving cohesive digital strategies. The need for clear communication and aligned objectives is stressed.
Conclusion (34:39 - End)
Paul Bingham wraps up the session by summarizing the discussion points and emphasizing the regulatory and compliance aspects that could drive digital adoption forward. He invites attendees to continue the discussion at the upcoming Digital Construction Week.
