ConTech is… Physical? | Tech Built World | AEC Construction Tech

Calling all construction tech enthusiasts! Join us for the next installment of the 'Tech Built World' series, where we'll explore the intriguing theme: 'ConTech is... Physical?'.

Emidio Piermarini, Construction Technology Lead at Converge, will be our guide on this thought-provoking journey, delving into the fascinating interplay between physical construction and digital solutions.

This event will be at Zebra People's HQ in Hoxton Square. Please note the venue is only accessible via stairs.

Get ready for an engaging evening packed with insightful discussion, friendly connections (both new and familiar faces welcome!), and delicious refreshments courtesy of Zebra People (we'll have the classic drinks and pizza combo ready).

--- THE THEME - CONTECH IS... PHYSICAL? ---
Marc Andreessen, a renowned Silicon Valley engineer and venture capitalist, famously declared in 2011, "software is eating the world." However, in the predominantly physical construction industry, have software-only solutions gone hungry?

In an industry where software-only solutions have dominated for nearly four decades, yet productivity has declined during that period, should we question the effectiveness of software-only approaches? With a surge of Internet of Things (IoT) and hardware solutions entering the market, could the future of construction technology products be physical?

Join us as we delve into a discussion about handling the interface between physical and digital in Contech. Emidio Piermarini, Construction Technology Lead at Converge, will lead us in exploring how AEC has traditionally approached tech in a software-only fashion, something that inherently limits the impact of technology on a physical industry, such as construction.

Emidio will pose the question - are we too reliant on software that only takes manual input? Can we can ever expect software-only tools to make transformative impact? Can physical products take Contech to the next level?

--- THE SPEAKER - EMIDIO PIERMARINI---
Emidio is the Construction Technology Lead with Converge, and dedicated to building cutting-edge construction products that leverage IoT and AI to enable the construction industry to increase its margins, complete projects under budget, on time, and with a reduced carbon footprint. Emidio is currently involved in creating novel products for the construction industry and based in London.

With over 15 years of experience in the construction industry spanning the globe, Emidio has held roles as a site manager, structural engineer, digital consultant, and product manager. His expertise spans technical project delivery across a diverse range of construction projects, including over 40 building projects in 10 countries. Thanks to these experiences, Emidio possesses a deep, hands-on knowledge of how digital technology succeeds and fails in construction.
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--- ABOUT TECH BUILT WORLD ---
Tech Built World, the world’s first construction tech specific meetup for product people, aims to highlight ConTech's potential and human-centricity. Unlike other meetups, we feature a keynote speaker and workshop-style discussions to foster informed dialogue so all attendees always get an opportunity to contribute their hot takes.

Despite the construction industry's significant size and profitability, its slow tech adoption presents disruption opportunities. Our community of Product Managers, UX Designers, Developers, Product Owners and Founders are people passionate about accelerating change in ConTech. Even if you're unfamiliar with ConTech, you're welcome to join us in envisioning the future - exciting eh?!

-------- NOTICE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENTS --------
This meetup is designed for product professionals to connect and share insights.

Unfortunately, we wont be unable to accommodate recruitment agents representing agencies or competitor companies to Zebra People. In this case, we will be happy to offer a full refund for your ticket.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but we aim to create a focused environment for our target audience.

--- WHY WE CHARGE FOR TICKETS ---
We do not aim to make a profit from this meetup, our goal is to create healthy and interesting conversations, meet new people and make new connections. Speakers and the organising team give up their time free of charge to ensure the events are enjoyable for all.

However a small charge is required for attendance - BUT this is so the organisation team can cover overheads.