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EPISODE 413: The construction industry has been using prefabrication for years, but there\u2019s always been a bit of a disconnect.

Typically, prefabrication doesn\u2019t start until the bid is awarded to the fabricators. But what if there\u2019s a way to speed up the process while building a sustainable future?\xa0

In this week\u2019s episode, Nathan Wood and I speak with Michael Gustafson, vice president of strategy and business development at Qnect.

As a structural engineer with extensive experience working with big names in the construction tech world like Trimble and Autodesk, Michael saw an opportunity to improve the steel design workflow with Qnect.

Qnect offers both software and services for optimizing steel designs, aiming to remove inefficiencies and reduce material and process waste.

Today, Michael talks about how integrating AI in construction can automate repetitive tasks and boost productivity. He also shares insights into the global engineering practices and the growing trend of prefabrication, particularly in structural steel, to reduce uncertainties and speed up project delivery, what Qnect brings to the table, and more.

Let\u2019s dive in!

Key Takeaways:\xa0

Introduction (00:00)

Michael\u2019s transition to the construction tech world (02:25)\xa0

The importance of steel in construction (04:22)

Qnect\u2019s core mission and goals (07:46)

How Qnect is helping detailers (12:37)

Role of AI in enhancing construction processes (14:02)\xa0

Benefits of using Qnect for owners (22:49)

Balancing cost and carbon ion construction design (27:00)

What\u2019s next for Qnect? (29:54)

Keep up with Michael (36:32)

Construction technology news of the week (37:07)

Additional Resources:

Listen to the show at: https://thecontechcrew.com\xa0

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew\xa0

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Follow Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gustafson-2047786/

Visit Qnect for more information: https://www.qnect.com/

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See this week\u2019s news articles! \U0001f5de\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f

\u27a1\ufe0f Microsoft Build 2024: everything announced

https://www.theverge.com/24161636/microsoft-build-2024-ai-copilot-windows-teams-edge

\u27a1\ufe0f The Gray Work Index: Our Productivity Gap in 2024

https://www.quickbase.com/blog/gray-work-index-2024

\u27a1\ufe0fTrimble acquires payments, compliance platform Flashtract

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/trimble-acquires-flashtract-contech/716106/

\u27a1\ufe0f Private equity's unlikely champion for giving workers a leg up with employee ownership

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/private-equitys-unlikely-champion-for-giving-workers-a-leg-up-with-employee-ownership-60-minutes-transcript/

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