May 25, 2021
It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of the latest technology available in the Construction Industry. This can lead to overwhelm, inefficiency, and wasted money if the solutions you choose don’t solve project specific issues.
In this week’s podcast episode, I speak to Karl Sorensen. We talk about how his experiences have shaped how he looks at the implementation and use of technology in construction companies. We also discuss why most construction companies struggle with identifying the right tech to use. Karl then pinpoints why leaders and those underneath them should come together to talk about what tech works and what doesn’t. In the later part of our discussion, he gives action steps to avoid the hype, and integrate technology effectively to solve specific problems.
Take the time to listen to this podcast episode!
Discussion Points:
0:00 Introduction
3:05
Karl’s history and how it has
influenced him
6:42 The disconnect between millennials and the older
generation around technology
8:27
Why there is a struggle identifying
the right technology
10:35
Best way to start leveraging
technology at the moment
13:40
The importance of a good process in
building a technology solution
15:14 Advice for leaders when looking at technology
and bridging the gap
16:26
Frequency of meetings
17:35 Culture of
experimentation
19:37 Specific areas to implement
technology
21:56 Using data collated and processing it to be
beneficial to the company
23:32
Effective model to roll out
technology
26:32 Understanding the minimal viable products
perspective
30:00 What technology is hyped nowadays but not
useful at the moment
31:17
Undervalued technology that is
useful and will create a positive
impact
34:16 Upcoming technology that is going to make a
huge impact
35:55 Where the construction industry is headed in
terms of consolidation and
integration
38:04 Reasons technology implementation
fails
39:46 Action steps to integrate
technology
42:18 How technology should be driven
effectively
About the Guest:
Karl Sorensen is HIIT’s director of projection solutions. His focus is on implementing construction best practices and deploying the right tools and technology on each job to enhance HITT’s ability to deliver exceptional project solutions to our clients.
Karl has more than a decade of experience in the construction industry, bringing project management, operations, and construction technology experience to his role at HITT. In addition to leading the project solutions team, he also oversees HITT’s sustainable construction and virtual construction teams to optimize sustainability and efficiency across HITT’s job sites.
Resources:
- Do Your Project Executives Need to Become Better Leaders? Book a 10-minute call with Eric Anderton (https://10minutes.youcanbook.me/)
- Reach out to Karl through Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlsorensen/)
- Check out HIIT’s website (https://hitt.com/)
Museum recommendation:
- For those planning to visit DC, Karl suggests that you check out the Museum of American History’s website (https://americanhistory.si.edu/)
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