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EPISODE 404: Construction is always ahead of what is going to happen. You can\u2019t have a data boom until you have the data center\u2013and somebody has to build it.\xa0

Yet, most companies don\u2019t put that much weight on extensive training to upskill their people.

In this week\u2019s episode, my co-host Jacob D\u2019Albora and I sit down with Ian Theodore, the training director at Austin Commercial, to talk about the critical role of training and technology integration in the construction industry.

With a career spanning various aspects of construction\u2013from on-site experiences to leading technology integration projects\u2013Ian offers deep insights into the importance of comprehensive training programs for employees across the board.

We also explore the impact of technological advancements on construction projects, the potential of concepts like IoT and digital twinning to building management and operations, and much more.

Are you curious how technology and training are shaping the future of construction?

Tune in now to learn more!

Key Takeaways:\xa0

Introduction (00:00)

From construction to training (01:40)

How technology has changed construction over time (11:02)

The rise of PoE lighting and its implications (16:17)

Integrating IT into building operations (20:35)

The power of cross-training (25:36)

Implementing comprehensive training for all employees (31:31)

Keep up with Ian (39:55)

Construction technology news of the week (41:33)

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 Ian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-theodore-b3ab0688/

Check out Austin Industries for more information: https://www.austin-ind.com/

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

\u27a1\ufe0f Industrial Real Estate to Heat Up in 2024

https://www.facilitiesdive.com/news/industrial-real-estate-buildings-tenants-leasing-jll-outlook/709436/

\u27a1\ufe0f Bechtel Pledges $7M to Combat Suicide

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/bechtel-suicide-construction-pledge/709385/

\u27a1\ufe0f AI in Construction\u2014What Does It Mean for Our Contractors?

https://www.abc.org/Technology/AI-Resource-Guide

\u27a1\ufe0f A New Report Identifies \u2018Significant\u2019 Skills Gaps in the US Battery Industry

https://www.emergingtechbrew.com/stories/2024/03/01/US-battery-industry-workforce-center-for-automotive-research-UAW

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