Finding Value in the Field from Jacobsen Construction
Join Heather Soderquist, VP, Construction Innovation at Jacobsen Construction, as she delves into the implementation of reality capture across teams at Jacobsen. Learn from their unique projects and use cases where reality capture was used to solve challenges that arose in the field.
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At DDC '23 Heather Soderquist, VP of Construction Innovation at Jacobsen Construction, recently led an enlightening session on the transformative power of reality capture within the construction industry. Addressing a keen audience, Heather delved into the company’s journey of integrating reality capture tools and techniques across various project teams. Sharing insights from unique projects and specific use cases, she illustrated how these advanced technologies have been pivotal in addressing and overcoming field challenges at Jacobsen.
Starting in 2017 with StructionSite, Jacobsen Construction has progressively embraced reality capture, expanding its toolkit to include DroneDeploy for a variety of applications. Heather highlighted their innovative use of drones for exterior facade inspections, leak detection, and even interior flights aimed at ensuring quality control. Throughout her talk, Heather emphasized the crucial role of active listening to field teams, understanding their challenges, and providing effective solutions. She stressed the importance of establishing clear workflows and structured processes for the seamless implementation of reality capture technologies in their operations.
Looking ahead, Heather shared exciting plans for the future, with a particular focus on progress tracking and comprehensive training programs. By investing in these areas, Jacobsen Construction aims to further enhance their efficiency, precision, and overall performance on every project. Heather’s session not only showcased the tangible benefits of reality capture for Jacobsen but also served as a source of inspiration for other professionals in the field, highlighting the potential of these technologies to revolutionize the construction industry.