EPISODE 410: Is digital twinning completely achievable in construction? In this week’s episode, my co-host Jacob D’Albora and I have the pleasure of speaking with Alexis McGuffin, National Director of Digital Delivery at Suffolk Construction. With a solid background in software engineering and nearly two decades of experience in the construction industry, Alexis shares how digital twin is reshaping the industry. She discusses the critical role of trust and collaboration in achieving successful construction projects, how Suffolk Construction leverages predictive analytics and reality captures, and more. Curious to know how a data-driven builder platform can improve construction outcomes? Tune in now! Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) Meet Alexis McGuffin (01:18) Importance of technology in advancing construction operations (02:01) Challenges in collaboration and trust in the industry (04:22) Suffolk Construction’s approach to overcoming industry challenges (09:22) Digital twins and their role in construction (14:26) A comprehensive look at digital twins in construction (22:32) How important are transparency and predictive analytics (28:29) Integrating AI and data for better design and construction outcomes (36:41) The tech-enabled master builder platform (43:21) Construction technology news of the week (50:24) Additional Resources: Listen to the show at: https://thecontechcrew.com  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew  —  Follow Alexis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-mcguffin/ Visit Suffolk Construction for more: https://www.suffolk.com/ —  See this week’s news articles! 🗞️⬇️ ➡️ Ford, GM, and Honda Collaborate on Standardized Scope 3 Emissions Report https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/ford-gm-honda-on-scope-3-emissions-reporting-automotive-climate-action/713543 ➡️ dTwin – Nemetschek Group and Hexagon https://www.nemetschek.com/en/news-media/nemetschek-group-partners-hexagon ➡️ Tech Companies Find the Edge of the Internet https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2024/04/07/tech-companies-find-the-edge-of-the-internet ➡️ Mike Rowe, Chips Act, and more https://app.criticalmention.com/app/ — 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!