“ I ’ ve always had an entrepreneurial vibe and a big interest in technology ”
— Mark Bryant , CIO , PCL Construction
Another partner offering exciting solutions to PCL is Australian company Willow , providing ‘ digital twin technology ’ to create a virtual model of assets , processes , systems , and other entities . “ The concept of a digital twin has been in the airline and automotive industries for years ,” says Bryant . “ It has not been applied to construction , so Willow will be a significant partner for us in their smart building strategy .”
Even though he has established an exciting technological vision , Bryant hasn ’ t forgotten that changes in the construction industry are not easy to introduce . With new technologies being introduced at breakneck speed , it ’ s possible that staff will reach a saturation point in their ability to adapt . However , it is by fusing the knowledge
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