In this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample, joined by Ariel Castillo, sits down with Angel Say, CEO and Co-Founder of Resolve. Together, they get into the transformative role of Virtual Reality (VR) in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and how Resolve is bridging the gap between design and operability in construction. Angel shares his views on creating issue-free models, improving user experience, and advancing coordination processes.

Key Takeaways:

Angel’s Journey: From FIRST Robotics to co-founding Resolve, Angel’s path was shaped by a passion for technology and solving real-world inefficiencies.
Clash-Free vs. Issue-Free: Angel highlights the importance of going beyond clash-free models to address operability, safety, and maintenance issues.
Resolve’s Mission: Leveraging VR for intuitive, real-time walkthroughs that allow stakeholders to address potential issues early in the design phase.
Improving Coordination Processes: How Resolve enables field teams and facility managers to actively contribute to the design process with ease.
Future of Construction Tech: Angel’s vision for advancing spatial intelligence and making tech more accessible to all stakeholders.

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:

[00:01:54] – Introduction: Meet Angel Say and learn about Resolve’s innovative approach.
[00:02:15] – Angel’s background: From robotics to BIM and VR innovation.
[00:06:47] – Cleanroom inefficiencies: How early experiences influenced Resolve’s mission.
[00:11:32] – Augmenting Navisworks workflows: Bringing operability into coordination.
[00:16:18] – Clash-Free vs. Issue-Free: The value of holistic coordination.
[00:18:23] – Heavy MEP projects: Why industrial facilities benefit most from Resolve and user end experience.
[00:24:52] – Accessibility in VR: Making advanced tools user-friendly for non-technical stakeholders.
[00:34:18] – Conclusion: Where Resolve is headed and how to learn more.

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VR Solutions for Construction Leaders to Eliminate Costly Errors with Resolve by Angel Say

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