I’ve watched the engineering industry glorify speed over sense for years. We praise people who respond to emails at midnight. We celebrate those who jump from meeting to meeting without breaks. We reward constant availability over actual output. Let’s call this what it is. Broken. I recently came across an article on Nature.com that introduced me to slow productivity. This…
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Recent articles claim people are less productive when working from home. From my experience, this is far from true. But it’s not just my observations. Stanford University found a 5% productivity increase during remote work, and the University of Sydney reported similar findings. Another benefit of working from home is that the average worker saves four hours weekly by not…
Welcome to the first installment of our series based on my presentation at BiLT in Melbourne, titled “Top 10 Practical AI Workflows to Elevate Your Practice Today.” In this series, I plan to explore each topic covered in more detail, starting with a fundamental understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Whether you’re a beginner, an expert, or just curious, this series…
BiLT ANZ has come and gone for another year, and as I sit down to reflect on the event, I’m struck by the transformative power of digital innovation in our industry. The conference provided plenty of insights, connections, and forward-thinking discussions that left me energized about the future of AEC. One of the highlights of my time at BILT was…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, bringing with it both excitement and apprehension. While AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we work, fears and misconceptions about its capabilities and limitations can hinder its adoption. In this blog post, we’ll explore common concerns surrounding AI adoption in the AEC industry and discuss strategies…
Just like Crocs or Carhartt, digital twins are all the rage right now, offering a new way to simulate, monitor, and optimise physical assets. But here’s the catch: not every client needs—or even wants—a digital twin. There’s a lot of buzz around digital twins, but the key is to align these powerful tools with what the client actually needs, not…
Have you ever wondered why projects consistently take longer than originally planned? I touched on the topic in my Master’s dissertation and found that the answer may lie in a cognitive bias known as the planning fallacy, and I recently stumbled upon a fantastic article by Dave Stewart, “The work is never just ‘the work’” where he discusses his personal…
The concept of intellectual property and originality is always somewhat of a hot topic. Many people feel protective of their ideas and content, often becoming upset when they see others sharing similar thoughts or concepts. However, I believe that knowledge sharing is essential for personal and collective growth. In this post, I want to explore why I embrace others sharing…
It’s late. My wife is single-handedly managing dinner and cleanup, very much unlike our usual team effort, because I am stuck, glued to my screen, attending a work meeting that began at 6 pm and has stretched well beyond its scheduled hour. As I finally log off, my bowl of food sits on the table. I sit down and finally…
The gender pay gap is a persistent challenge that reflects how we, as a society, value the contributions of men and women in the workforce. In Australia’s Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, this disparity is particularly pronounced, with women significantly underrepresented in the field and often facing barriers to advancement. As a proud member of the AEC community, I…