In this episode of SpecklePod, the host, Senda, talks with Emma Hooper, head of information management strategy at RLB Digital. Emma shares her career journey from architecture to information management, emphasising the challenges of proprietary data formats in the AEC industry. She advocates for open workflows and standardised data frameworks to enhance collaboration and efficiency. The episode concludes with a call to action for embracing open standards to improve information flow within the AEC sector.Try Speckle today!   Introduction to SpecklePod (00:00:03) Introducing Emma Hooper (00:01:08) Early Career in Architecture (00:02:25) First Exposure to IFC (00:03:39) Transition to Information Management (00:05:39) State of the AEC Industry (00:08:06) Challenges of Proprietary Data (00:09:14) Sustainable Data Sharing Solutions (00:11:14) Exploring Alternatives to Proprietary Files (00:12:49) Importance of Open Workflows (00:14:12) Proud Achievements in Revit Workflow (00:16:42) The Elephant in the Room: Insurance (00:17:59) Breaking Free in AEC and ESG (00:19:07)