RCN Podcast Episode 41: Unleashing Potential with Reality Capture in Architecture with Rich Sanford
In Episode 41 of the RCN Podcast, architect Richard Sanford joins Matthew Byrd to share how he has utilized reality capture technology throughout his architectural career.
2:00 Richard’s background
8:05 How integrating reality capture technology into his projects has changed Richard’s workflows
15:00 Specific pain points Richard has faced when implementing new technology
18:30 Drawing walls at a tilt vs at 90º when doing scan-to-BIM and creating REVIT models
21:30 Thinking of AI as “automatic ideas”
26:20 Using AI tools to supplement your tools and processes
29:30 Dealing with people who are hesitant to adopt new technologies
34:20 The need for education in this industry
36:15 The use of virtual and augmented reality in architecture and construction
45:30 Richard’s niche BIM modeling services
51:00 Welcoming shifts in business as an entrepreneur
1:03:10 Common objections to new technologies
1:06:50 The importance of understanding and specifying the use case for a reality capture deliverable
1:17:00 Pushing yourself to continue to learn
1:20:00 Richard’s career inspiration
https://realitycapturenetwork.com/podcast/episode-41/
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