#039 - Daniel Leech - Construction innovation, off-site and culture from Bricks And Bytes

#039 - Daniel Leech - Construction innovation, off-site and culture

51 minutes Posted May 19, 2023 at 5:09 am.

--> 00:01:18 Intro

--> 00:01:57 Sponsor

--> 00:06:19 Dan's background and the evolution of D4S

--> 00:09:42 Dan's role as CEO and the transition from a hands-on approach

--> 00:11:18 Hiring strategies and the balance between recruitment and workload

--> 00:14:38 The role of technology in the construction industry

--> 00:18:23 Challenges in utilising BIM and digital tools effectively

--> 00:19:03 Overcoming the challenges: changing the culture

--> 00:23:39 Creating a collaborative and problem-solving environment

--> 00:26:38 The challenge of staying up-to-date in a rapidly evolving market

--> 00:28:25 - The need for a shift from the lowest price to the best price

--> 00:34:00 The potential of integrated project insurance (IPI) collaboration and respectful partnerships in construction

--> 00:37:30 Staying on top of innovation in large / medium size companies

--> 00:38:08 Exploring the percentage of residential and commercial projects in modular construction

--> 00:47:19 Is modular construction the solution to the housing shortage?

--> 00:50:40 Dan’s ways to relax

--> 00:51:01 More about Dan

--> 00:51:17 Outro

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Our today’s guest is Daniel Leech, the CEO of D4S (Design for Structures). With over 22 years of experience in the industry, Dan shared his journey of transforming his business from a steelwork detailing company to a full-service structural design consultancy.

In this episode, we uncover:

- Transition from 2D CAD to 3D BIM and the impact on professionals

- The potential of modular construction

- Innovation and pain points in construction industry

- Construction culture and things that need changing

- Many more!

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Daniel Leech CEO at Design4Structures

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