Maximizing Collaboration with U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company: Streamlining Design-Build through Common Data Environments

September 2024

In the latest episode of Design-Build Delivers, we explore the powerful role technology plays in bringing teams together on design-build projects. We were joined by Neetha Puthran and Aaron Wagner from U.S.CAD, an ARKANCE Company, along with Brian Skripac from DBIA, to discuss how common data environments (CDEs) and tools like Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) are transforming collaboration.

From overcoming long-standing barriers in communication to sharing real-world examples of technology streamlining project processes, this episode highlights practical ways teams can improve efficiency, reduce requests for information (RFIs) and ultimately deliver better results. The conversation also explores future trends in project management, including the growing influence of AI and machine learning.

Guests:

Neetha Puthran
Business Unit Director, Architecture and Engineering; U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company

Brian Skripac
Director of VDC, DBIA

Aaron Wagner
Senior Director, ACC; U.S. CAD, an ARKANCE company

Chapters:

Episode Overview (00:09)

Challenges in Collaboration (01:26)

Technology’s Role in Overcoming Barriers (03:34)

How the Pandemic Changed Risk Management (05:44)

Football or Football? Streamlining Communication (07:53)

Best Practices for Team Alignment (11:57)

RFIs Then and Now (15:57)

Lessons Learned for Your Projects (26:20)

Technology Challenges (31:10)

Using Technology to Keep the Wheels Rolling (34:19)

Time for Wild Speculation: What’s Next? (36:29)

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