In this episode of Blueprints & Banter, ABC Gulf Coast Chapter President & CEO Steve Cona III sits down with Nathan Somerville from VectorNet, a Tampa-based engineering design firm specializing in reality capture and advanced construction technology.

As a licensed engineer and contractor in Florida, Nathan brings a unique insider's perspective on how construction technology can solve real industry challenges.

Here's what we cover:
✔️ How VectorNet started three years ago to fill technology gaps in the AEC space
✔️ Why AI is the hottest trend in construction - from ChatGPT to Procore's AI-powered RFI analysis
✔️ Reality capture and laser scanning: from 10-year delays to same-day concrete pour adjustments
✔️ Practical technology entry points for mid-sized contractors and subcontractors
✔️ Using 360 cameras and helmet-mounted devices for easy jobsite documentation
✔️ AI-powered safety monitoring to identify hazards before they become incidents
✔️ How wearables could revolutionize construction site safety and location tracking
✔️ Streamlining permitting processes and using AI to analyze city comments
✔️ Daily applications of ChatGPT for proposals, RFP reviews, and workflow efficiency
✔️ Preview of ABC's upcoming Tech & Safety Conference on August 29th

Whether you're a large contractor already using advanced technology or a smaller firm looking to get started, this episode provides actionable insights on embracing construction technology to stay competitive in today's labor-challenged market.

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