The importance of data and automation in construction

Featuring guest speaker, Jamie Dupée, Co-Founder of eDocuments

The importance of data and automation in construction

Featuring guest speaker, Jamie Dupée, Co-Founder of eDocuments

Watch the webinar

Recorded on 22 April, 2024

Watch the webinar

Recorded on 22 April, 2024

Webinar Highlights

  • Digitisation of construction documents: Discover how the industry is transitioning from traditional paper-based processes to efficient digital systems.

  • Fire safety and regulation compliance: Learn about the vital importance of adhering to safety regulations and standards.

  • Data-driven insights for smart building enablement: Gain an understanding of how data-driven decision-making is integral to developing smart building capabilities.

Webinar Highlights

  • Digitisation of construction documents:

    Discover how the industry is transitioning from traditional paper-based processes to efficient digital systems.

  • Fire safety and regulation compliance:

    Learn about the vital importance of adhering to safety regulations and standards.

  • Data-driven insights for smart building enablement:

    Gain an understanding of how data-driven decision-making is integral to developing smart building capabilities.

If you’ve got questions that you’d like answering, get in touch with the speakers

Jamie Dupée

CTO & Co-Founder, eDocuments

Paul Bingham

CEO & Founding Partner, Smart Connected Buildings

Jamie is a pioneer at the intersection of construction and technology, co-founding eDocuments to spearhead the integration of advanced digital solutions into the construction industry. With a rich background that spans both sectors, Jamie offers a unique perspective on revolutionising traditional building practices through smart technologies.

Leveraging years of experience in construction, Jamie understands the core challenges of the industry and how to navigate them effectively.

At the helm of eDocuments, Jamie leads a team committed to staying ahead of industry trends, providing cutting-edge IoT devices and innovative software solutions.

Paul consults, advises & innovates at the intersection of 3 ever converging industries: The Built Environment (Real Estate), Technology (InfraTech) and Software (Platforms & Data).

As an acknowledged authority and accomplished presenter on Smart Buildings, InBuilding Wireless and The Internet of Things (IoT), Paul is on a mission to redefine how value is created and captured across the built environment.

After a 25 year career as a Smart Buildings Advisor, Digital Transformation Consultant & Business Growth Expert he now spends his focusing on driving the global real estate industry forward and guiding companies on their digital transformation journey.

Contact Jamie

Contact Paul

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).

As an acknowledged authority and accomplished presenter on Smart Buildings, InBuilding Wireless and The Internet of Things (IoT), Paul is on a mission to redefine how value is created and captured across the built environment.

After a 25 year career as a Smart Buildings Advisor, Digital Transformation Consultant & Business Growth Expert he now spends his focusing on driving the global real estate industry forward and guiding companies on their digital transformation journey.

Contact Paul - [email protected]

Jamie Dupée

CTO & Co-Founder, eDocuments

Jamie is a pioneer at the intersection of construction and technology, co-founding eDocuments to spearhead the integration of advanced digital solutions into the construction industry. With a rich background that spans both sectors, Jamie offers a unique perspective on revolutionising traditional building practices through smart technologies.

Leveraging years of experience in construction, Jamie understands the core challenges of the industry and how to navigate them effectively.

At the helm of eDocuments, Jamie leads a team committed to staying ahead of industry trends, providing cutting-edge IoT devices and innovative software solutions.

Contact Jamie - [email protected]

Webinar summary

Introduction by Paul Bingham

00:00 - Introduction to the webinar series on digital transformation in the real estate and construction industries. Welcomes Dr. Jamie Dupée, director of eDocuments.

Dr. Jamie Dupée on eDocuments and His Role

00:48 - Background on his role as CTO of eDocuments, focusing on data architecture, security, analytics, and software solutions. Discusses his journey from specializing in laser spectroscopy to digital information management in construction.

Paul Bingham on eDocuments' Heritage

02:35 - Discusses the longevity and British roots of eDocuments, emphasizing its established presence beyond a typical startup post-COVID.

Historical Overview of eDocuments by Dr. Jamie Dupée

03:20 - Details the history of eDocuments since its inception in 2000, highlighting the evolution from paper-based systems to advanced digital solutions like database management for construction documentation and integration with cloud technologies.

Importance of Data Management in Construction

08:47 - Stresses the importance of digital data management in construction and the potential for smart building technologies to revolutionize facility management.

The Significance of a Foundational Data Layer

11:46 - Explores the significance of a foundational data layer for interoperability and efficient project management in construction. Discusses the impact of data-driven insights on improving project outcomes and operational efficiencies.

Challenges and Transformation in Construction

16:19 - Highlights the challenges of adopting new technologies in construction, the critical role of data in decision-making, and the need for industry-wide digital transformation.

Strategic Data Use in Asset Management

24:15 - Discusses the advantages of strategic data use for asset management in sectors like healthcare and education, emphasizing the long-term benefits of digital data integration.

Call for Unified Digital Transformation

28:14 - Calls for a unified approach to digital transformation in the construction industry to overcome traditional resistance and fragmented practices.

Future Potential of AI in Construction

30:03 - Addresses the future potential of AI in construction data management, focusing on the need for structured data to leverage advanced analytics and machine learning effectively.

Conclusion and Outlook

34:43 - Paul wraps up the discussion, underscoring the importance of leadership and clear data strategies in driving the construction industry forward. Mentions the possibility of a follow-up webinar to delve deeper into specific audience questions and topics raised.

Smart Connected Buildings Ltd, 2024

Webinar summary

Introduction by Paul Bingham

00:00 - Introduction to the webinar series on digital transformation in the real estate and construction industries. Welcomes Dr. Jamie Dupée, director of eDocuments.

Dr. Jamie Dupée on eDocuments and His Role

00:48 - Background on his role as CTO of eDocuments, focusing on data architecture, security, analytics, and software solutions. Discusses his journey from specializing in laser spectroscopy to digital information management in construction.

Paul Bingham on eDocuments' Heritage

02:35 - Discusses the longevity and British roots of eDocuments, emphasizing its established presence beyond a typical startup post-COVID.

Historical Overview of eDocuments by Dr. Jamie Dupée

03:20 - Details the history of eDocuments since its inception in 2000, highlighting the evolution from paper-based systems to advanced digital solutions like database management for construction documentation and integration with cloud technologies.

Importance of Data Management in Construction

08:47 - Stresses the importance of digital data management in construction and the potential for smart building technologies to revolutionize facility management.

The Significance of a Foundational Data Layer

11:46 - Explores the significance of a foundational data layer for interoperability and efficient project management in construction. Discusses the impact of data-driven insights on improving project outcomes and operational efficiencies.

Challenges and Transformation in Construction

16:19 - Highlights the challenges of adopting new technologies in construction, the critical role of data in decision-making, and the need for industry-wide digital transformation.

Strategic Data Use in Asset Management

24:15 - Discusses the advantages of strategic data use for asset management in sectors like healthcare and education, emphasizing the long-term benefits of digital data integration.

Call for Unified Digital Transformation

28:14 - Calls for a unified approach to digital transformation in the construction industry to overcome traditional resistance and fragmented practices.

Future Potential of AI in Construction

30:03 - Addresses the future potential of AI in construction data management, focusing on the need for structured data to leverage advanced analytics and machine learning effectively.

Conclusion and Outlook

34:43 - Bingham wraps up the discussion, underscoring the importance of leadership and clear data strategies in driving the construction industry forward. Mentions the possibility of a follow-up webinar to delve deeper into specific audience questions and topics raised.

Smart Connected Buildings Ltd, 2024

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