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

Episode 391
1h 14m | Jan 16, 2024
šŸ—ļø Learn more at https://thecontechcrew.com


Panelized construction is on the rise, and it has become very popular for numerous reasons.

In this weekā€™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 BLUveraā€™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, weā€™ll dive deep into off-site fabrication and panelized construction, examining its profound impact on the industry. Weā€™ll also geek out on the technology behind BLUveraā€™s innovative manufacturing and fabrication systems, along with its associated challenges and opportunities, and more.

Letā€™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)


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Check out BLUvera for more information: https://www.bluvera.com/

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See this weekā€™s news articles! šŸ—žļøā¬‡ļø

āž”ļø The Case for Less Communication in Building Design
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/case-less-communication-building-design-kevin-lawson-pe-hkt4/

āž”ļø Why 2023 was a big year for ConTech Interoperability at Trimble
https://www.forconstructionpros.com/construction-technology/article/22881256/trimble-why-2023-was-a-big-year-for-contech-interoperability-at-trimble

āž”ļø Top Construction Events for 2024
https://www.constructiondive.com/news/conferences-2024-construction-building/696094/

āž”ļø Artificial Intelligence Act: Council and Parliament strike a deal on the first rules for AI in the world
https://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/

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