Center for Innovation

?? The Power of Strategic Partnerships in Driving Innovation??? Innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum—collaboration is key to staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of construction tech. Join the?Center for Innovation alongside Autodesk?on?February 13th?online at 8:00 am PST for an insightful discussion on how strategic partnerships drive technological progress. Hear from?Atul Khanzode, Chief Technology Officer at DPR Construction, and Sidharth Haksar, VP & Head of Construction Strategy at Autodesk, and Patricia Tillmann, Ph.D., CM-Lean, Founder of Realize Value, as they share their expertise on leveraging partnerships to: ? Share knowledge, mitigate risks, and pool insights ? Adapt swiftly to industry changes ? ?Develop solutions that anticipate future challenges Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry leaders!?Register for the Webinar now?and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gYiTvjff #Innovation #ConstructionTech #StrategicPartnerships #Autodesk #Webinar

??? ?Kicking off 2025 with innovation!??? We’re excited to share our first startup spotlight of the year at the Center for Innovation: Join ?? Join is enterprise software that brings together contractors, owners, and design teams to facilitate better decision-making from preconstruction through closeout. Trusted by more than 40% of the ENR top 50 contractors, Join is the collaborative project delivery platform for a premier owner experience and better project outcomes. ?? Now live on our website! Check out the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/g6JWU4P2 Innovation starts with bold ideas—Join is one of them. What are your thoughts on the future of collaborative project delivery? Let’s discuss! ??

This is the current state of STU, the major university in Irpin, Ukraine, badly damaged in the early days of the Russian invasion. Today, the university has announced an open competition to redesign the main building so that the university can continue to serve its mission of educating the next generation of government leaders in Ukraine. You can make a difference by sharing your genius with this competition today: https://lnkd.in/gJjnHcqV Special thanks to the jurors and leaders involved with this effort: Margie O'Driscoll, Hon. AIA, David Wessel, AIC, FAPT, Wendy Hillis, AIA, Steven M. Wiesenthal, FAIA, David Lenox, and Sergii Marchenko. Thanks to the many others who have participated on this journey: Oleksii Khorosh, German Marshall Fund of the United States, Department of State's Office of Global Partnerships Trimble Inc., Martin Fischer, Michael McFaul, Shekira Ramdass, Ashley Archie

Last night I spent an amazing evening with Tyler Williams from DPR Construction hearing about bringing innovation to the field and creating safer and more efficient workplaces for the men and women who build buildings. It was an inspiring evening for the Center for Innovation community. A recording will be available on the Center for Innovation website soon. Special thanks to everyone who made this event possible, including Stuart Eckblad, Zigmund Rubel, FAIA, Dean Reed, Patricia Tillmann, Ph.D., CM-Lean, David Wessel, AIC, FAPT, Troy Thompson AIA LEED AP, Atul Khanzode, Pete Caputo, Angel A. Dizon III

One Week Away! Please Join Us on November 19th! Join CFI?and discover how DPR Construction uses real-world experience to find and assess solutions, tech, and tools that affect the workers on the ground. We’ll dive into how to gather feedback from the field, earn the trust of frontline workers, and become a true partner instead of just a client. We’ll also check out some exciting ideas like crane solutions, exoskeleton suits, and testing battery-powered tools. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gQ9GgNPy

Join CFI ?and discover how DPR Construction uses real-world experience to find and assess solutions, tech, and tools that affect the workers on the ground. We’ll dive into how to gather feedback from the field, earn the trust of frontline workers, and become a true partner instead of just a client. We’ll also check out some exciting ideas like crane solutions, exoskeleton suits, and testing battery-powered tools. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gQ9GgNPy

Register today for our next event on November 19th! Join CFI and discover how DPR Construction uses real-world experience to find and assess solutions, tech, and tools that affect the workers on the ground. We’ll dive into how to gather feedback from the field, earn the trust of frontline workers, and become a true partner instead of just a client. We’ll also check out some exciting ideas like crane solutions, exoskeleton suits, and testing battery-powered tools. About the Speaker Tyler Williams With over 20 years of construction experience from the office to the field, Tyler Williams is DPR Construction's Field Innovation Leader. In his current role, Williams leads the development and adoption of potentially industry-changing innovations from various stages of development (conceptual, incubation, implementation) at both the local and national level. Prior to joining DPR, he held superintendent positions at Venture General Contracting, Lydig Construction, and SD Deacon. ?? Date: November 19, 2024 ?? Time: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. PT Location: DPR Construction 55 Francisco St., #600 San Francisco https://lnkd.in/gStPSe4N

Here is a great recording of a recent Center for Innovation webinar discussing how US building codes and standards are set. Ryan Colker, the VP of Innovation at the International Code Council does an amazing job explaining the codes process and how architects, builders, and citizens can impact the process. https://lnkd.in/gET8chr3

This event is only two days away! Resister today to save your spot: Advancing Innovation in the Built Environment Through Codes and Standards Ryan Colker, Vice President of Innovation at the International Code Council, will discuss how building codes are often identified as barriers to introducing new technologies and processes to the building industry. This session will explore how codes and standards can and are enabling innovation in areas like off-site construction and sustainability. ?? Date: September 18, 2024 ?? Time: 8:00 A.M. PT https://lnkd.in/ek6dpa-h #BuiltEnvironment #AEC #Buildingcodes #Innovation #freewebinar

It is not too late to register for this event. Register today and join us tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/e-DkMwqg