Technology
Industry 4.0: Blending the Physical and Digital Worlds
Industry 4.0, the trend toward automation and data exchange, will mean breaking away from the stagnation that has plagued construction and embrace technologies to achieve a competitive edge in the built environment.
By Sumit Singh and Mark Thorley
August 7, 2019
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by Sumit Singh
Sumit Singh currently leads Enstoa’s corporate development division and is responsible for both strategic and geographical expansion. He brings an extensive skill set in new business incubation, strategic investments and early stage technologies. Singh’s passion and drive is supporting entrepreneurs and technologists to bringing new ideas and innovation to reality, which has driven him to work hand in hand with some of the leading innovators of their industry.
by Mark Thorley
Mark Thorley brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience to various stages of work in both the process and delivery of BIM. He also has a passion for computer science and its application within AEC. Thorley’s skillset has led him to become a leader in the field of computation and tools and he has worked alongside some of the leading organizations in the building industry to design strategies, software and workflows that utilize building data and create efficiencies through the automation of design and production.
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