RCN Podcast Episode 41: Unleashing Potential with Reality Capture in Architecture with Rich Sanford

June 14, 2023
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/ #RealityCaptureNetwork #RCN #RCNPodcast #architecture #architect

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