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- 3
Using Technology to Solve Complex Challenges
In Episode 3 of the RCN Podcast, Sam Dougherty and Michael Warren of AECOM share their perspectives on utilizing laser scanning technology within a large company on a wide variety of projects.
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As an infrastructure consulting firm, AECOM delivers professional services throughout the project lifecycle: planning, design, and engineering within program and construction management. By intentionally developing a digitally-focused culture, AECOM has been able to adopt reality capture technologies and integrate them extensively in their project workflows, such as as-built validation, facilities management, digital twin creation, and virtual training systems for new hires.
AECOM’s diverse base of individuals – architects, structural engineers, surveyors, cost estimators, etc – allows the company as a whole to think differently and examine technological possibilities in a new light. Industry leaders like Sam and Michael are consistently pushing the boundaries of reality capture by finding ways to improve the technology and expand the use cases.
Tune in to Episode 3 of the RCN Podcast to hear how national companies like AECOM are integrating and iterating new technologies in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.

Sam Dougherty
Vice President

Michael Warren
Associate Vice President