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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 58 MIN

Building the Future: How Reality Capture is Transforming Construction

from The Matthew Byrd Podcast

In this week's episode of the Matthew Byrd's Podcast, join host Matthew Byrd and special guest Trevor Owen, Reality Capture leader at Rogers O'Brien, as they delve into the world of construction technology. Trevor shares his journey from early interests in robotics and technology to becoming a leader in project tracking AI, object recognition, and reality capture in the construction industry. Learn about the challenges and innovations in integrating new technologies on-site, the future of construction tech, and valuable career advice for budding innovators. Don't miss this deep dive into the future of building and the transformative power of technology in construction.00:00 Introduction to the Episode00:11 Meet Trevor Owen: Reality Capture Leader02:25 Trevor's Early Fascination with Technology04:15 Transition to Construction and Early Career05:38 Embracing BIM and Coordination09:58 Joining Hilti and Learning Marketing11:24 Current Role at Rogers O'Brien13:36 Challenges and Strategies in Technology Adoption17:03 Building a Reality Capture Team23:09 Training and Overcoming Labor Shortages32:17 Outsourcing and Service Providers32:47 Adopting Technology Successfully33:32 Cubix Platform and Data Integration35:25 Industry Adoption and Ecosystems39:27 Reality Capture Services Expansion53:59 Challenges and Future Technologies56:12 Career Advice for Innovators

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In this week's episode of the Matthew Byrd's Podcast, join host Matthew Byrd and special guest Trevor Owen, Reality Capture leader at Rogers O'Brien, as they delve into the world of construction technology. Trevor shares his journey from early interests in robotics and technology to becoming a leader in project tracking AI, object recognition, and reality capture in the construction industry. Learn about the challenges and innovations in integrating new technologies on-site, the future of construction tech, and valuable career advice for budding innovators. Don't miss this deep dive into the future of building and the transformative power of technology in construction.00:00 Introduction to the Episode00:11 Meet Trevor Owen: Reality Capture Leader02:25 Trevor's Early Fascination with Technology04:15 Transition to Construction and Early Career05:38 Embracing BIM and Coordination09:58 Joining Hilti and Learning Marketing11:24 Current Role at Rogers O'Brien13:36 Challenges and Strategies in Technology Adoption17:03 Building a Reality Capture Team23:09 Training and Overcoming Labor Shortages32:17 Outsourcing and Service Providers32:47 Adopting Technology Successfully33:32 Cubix Platform and Data Integration35:25 Industry Adoption and Ecosystems39:27 Reality Capture Services Expansion53:59 Challenges and Future Technologies56:12 Career Advice for Innovators

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