EVENT POSTPONED – DBIA Houston – XR in the AEC Industry – Sept 18
- Jul 30, 2024
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Updated: Sep 13, 2024
From Classroom to Construction: Extended Reality in the AEC Industry
This Event has been Postponed
Time & Location
September 18, 2024, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Central at Houston Community College (HCC) - Central Campus
XR Lab & Studio - Rooms 215 and 216b
(Corner of Alabama and San Jacinto in Midtown)
Parking / Getting There: You can park in the HCC Central Parking garage, located at the corner of Winbern St and La Branch St. Walk to the two-story building next door and look for the Reality Collab hallway banner on the second floor or for rooms 215 and 216b.
About the Event
The DBIA Houston Chapter is thrilled to announce an exciting and transformative event focusing on integrating Extended Reality (XR) technologies in the AEC industry. This event is a must-attend for AEC professionals, educators, and students eager to learn about the latest advancements in XR technologies and their practical applications in the industry. The presentations will provide valuable insights into how XR revolutionizes project design, collaboration, and execution, equipping future professionals with the skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving field.
Agenda
Wednesday. September 18, 2024
11:00 AM: Guest arrival and serving of box lunches
11:25 AM: Program begins
11:30 AM: Presentation by Rubén Durán on HCC's AI/VR/AR program, student training, and its applications in the AEC community
12:00 PM: Break
12:10 PM: Presentation by Edwin Bailey on Skanska's AI/VR/AR applications in the construction industry
12:40 PM: Questions and Answers
1:00 PM: Event conclusion
FEATURING
Rubén Durán
Director, Reality Collab
Houston Community College
Rubén Durán founded the Reality Collab at Houston Community College in 2016. Since 2018, he has been instrumental in collaborating with faculty and administration to enhance simulations and visualization processes in the Architectural Design & Construction Center of Excellence. Extended Reality (XR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR) have been integrated into the curriculum, empowering students with valuable emerging tech skills. XR technologies promise to achieve team alignment, collaboration, and design on even the most complex projects. Notably, Rubén recently collaborated with SKANSKA on a Digital Twin project. He has presented at national and international conferences, including Educause, AACC Annual Conference, Kaltura Connect, and the ASHRAE Conference.
Stephen James
Technical Communications Manager
Schlumberger
Stephen James is currently a Technical Communications Manager at SLB, where he leads the creation of technical content for the Completions and Artificial Lift business lines. The TechCom team has swiftly adopted digital technologies to enhance documentation delivery. One of their latest ventures involves exploring extended reality (XR) technologies. Although the team is in the early stages of XR deployment, the potential for this technology is immense, offering immersive experiences that significantly boost user engagement. Stephen and his team are actively developing virtual experiences designed to revolutionize equipment interaction.
Before his current role, Stephen held positions in New Product Development (NPD) and Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM). In addition to his responsibilities as TechCom Manager, he also oversees the Athena Innovation program for the division, an incubation hub for groundbreaking ideas. Furthermore, Stephen serves as the Sustainability Champion for the Completions business line, driving initiatives that align with environmental and sustainability goals.
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About the Design-Build Southwest Region
The Design-Build Institute of America Southwest Region (DBIA-SW) serves professionals from Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Our emphasis is on collaboration, powerful connections, and promoting design-build values for people in the AEC industry. Members benefit from top-tier education, professional certification, and the experience of a committed community.
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is an organization founded in 1993 by leaders in the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Their goal was to improve the process of bringing projects from design to delivery. While they didn't invent the design-build process, they focused on perfecting it and sharing their expertise with a wider audience.
Today, DBIA is considered the authority on Design-Build Done Right®. It consists of professionals from various fields, including architecture, engineering, construction, academics, students, and project owners. DBIA members collaborate and innovate to successfully deliver projects across the United States.
DBIA brings together multiple disciplines to redefine what design-build can achieve, not only for large projects but also for smaller ones. They provide education and certification that transform businesses and inspire creativity within the industry. DBIA aims to ensure that everyone in its community, from practitioners to project owners and citizens, can harness the potential of design-build to achieve higher-quality outcomes in the present and the future.
Questions?
Contact :
Conrad Hammond
DBIA Houston Chair
Dennis Jasinski
DBIA Houston Committee Member
