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Building Twice: Inside MEP’s Digital Revolution

What happens when MEP meets cutting-edge VR/AR technology? Gary Cowan, Head of Digital Construction at Kane Group, reveals how his team is building the future (twice).

From real-time model collaboration in virtual reality to augmented reality site verification, Gary walks us through a digital construction workflow that most companies won’t achieve for another decade.

In this episode, you’ll:

  • Discover how prefabrication and digital coordination can compress decision-making cycles from weeks to minutes and why this matters for your bottom line

  • Learn the real-world ROI of emerging tech like VR and AR from someone who’s implemented it across live construction projects (not just pilot programs)

  • Understand the critical difference between technology that creates value and technology that creates noise, including Gary’s candid take on AI hype versus practical applications

  • Hear how one contractor is building a competitive advantage by integrating robotics, point cloud scanning, and mixed reality into their end-to-end workflow

  • Get an insider perspective on what makes tech vendors worth your time and what makes them waste it

Chapters

  • 00:00 – Introduction: What Does a Head of Digital Construction Actually Do

  • 04:03 – Digital Workflows for New Build vs. Retrofit Projects

  • 09:18 – The Reality of Point Cloud Scanning and Survey Control

  • 16:00 – VR Evolution: From Tethered PCs to Real-Time Collaboration

  • 20:00 – Workshop XR: Walking Through Live Models Together

  • 27:14 – Augmented Reality on Construction Sites with Gamma AR

  • 30:00 – Mixed Reality: The Future of Real-Time Problem Solving

  • 32:40 – AI Advisory Board: Separating Hype from Practical Implementation

  • 38:04 – The Problem with “BIM Influencers” and AI-Generated Expertise

  • 43:13 – Rolling Out Technology: Live Projects vs. Endless Pilots

  • 48:26 – Real-Time Data Flow: Breaking Down Information Silos

  • 51:09 – Managing Technology Across Diverse Teams and Skill Levels

  • 54:10 – Robotics in MEP: Today’s Reality and Tomorrow’s Challenges

  • 56:20 – Diversifying Revenue: Digital Construction as a Service Offering

  • 58:24 – The Future of Digital Construction and Industry Education

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