The ConTech Crew 391: Supporting a Panelized World with David Victor and Chris Boal of BLUvera

🏗️ Learn more at https://thecontechcrew.comPanelized construction is on the rise, and it has become very popular for numerous reasons.In this week’s episode, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with David Victor, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, and Chris Boal, Integrated Construction Director at BLUvera, to discuss the technology and process behind BLUvera’s panelized wall system.BLUvera, a manufacturer and designer of cold-formed steel products, takes pride in its innovative manufacturing and off-site fabrication systems, aiming to enhance construction safety, speed, and predictability.Today, we’ll dive deep into off-site fabrication and panelized construction, examining its profound impact on the industry. We’ll also geek out on the technology behind BLUvera’s innovative manufacturing and fabrication systems, along with its associated challenges and opportunities, and more.Let’s jump right in!Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Meet David Victor and Chris Boal of BLUvera (05:23)An overview of BLUvera and what it does (09:20)Advantages of using cold-formed steel (13:52)Impact of panelized wall system on the construction process (15:34)Engineering and BIM coordination then vs. now (26:52)On democratizing data and processes (30:37)What is manufacturing in a factory like? (34:40)Challenges of manufacturing panelized wall (41:10)Construction technology news of the week (48:42)Additional Resources: Listen to the show at https://thecontechcrew.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew —Check out BLUvera for more information: https://www.bluvera.com/— See this week’s news articles! 🗞️⬇️➡️ The Case for Less Communication in Building Designhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/case-less-communication-building-design-kevin-lawson-pe-hkt4/➡️ Why 2023 was a big year for ConTech Interoperability at Trimblehttps://www.forconstructionpros.com/construction-technology/article/22881256/trimble-why-2023-was-a-big-year-for-contech-interoperability-at-trimble➡️ Top Construction Events for 2024https://www.constructiondive.com/news/conferences-2024-construction-building/696094/➡️ Artificial Intelligence Act: Council and Parliament strike a deal on the first rules for AI in the worldhttps://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/12/09/artificial-intelligence-act-council-and-parliament-strike-a-deal-on-the-first-worldwide-rules-for-ai/— The ConTech Crew is a construction news podcast dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the latest in construction technology. Give us a follow so you never miss an episode!