in Fort McMurray . “ We strive to implement digital technology processes and methodology in our day to day operations from project conception to delivery and beyond ,” assures Gaulin who is keen to see innovation become the norm on job sites . “ Leveraging technology helps us to reduce costs , avoid delays onsite and , more importantly , frees up our people to do what they do best : give expert advice that ’ s a value add for our clients .” At Pomerleau , technology is not an end onto itself , but rather a means to empower the team to provide advice and create added value for the clients .
Lieu Dao , Innovation Manager , R & D and Special Projects at Pomerleau , and the Innovation Team is helping leverage the potential of technologies like BIM across the company ’ s construction , maintenance and management services . “ The BIM process is being used throughout a project ’ s lifecycle , from planning , design , and preconstruction to operation & maintenance , retrofits , expansion and even at times , deconstruction ,” she explains . “ BIM has also allowed Pomerleau to produce a Digital Twin - a virtual version of a -job site . Using BIM helps us accelerate the integration of other technologies such as virtual and augmented reality . Integrating technology on our sites allows us to monitor progress for a higher productivity , to optimise
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“ Integrating technology on our sites allows us to monitor progress for a higher productivity , to optimise scheduling , to get accurate data useful for operations and maintenance and more ”
— Lieu Dao , Innovation Manager , R & D and Special Projects , Pomerleau Inc
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