In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Val and Dale interview Mike Paul, the Managing Director for InEight for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. They discuss the concepts of modularity, scalability, and interoperability in project management. Mike emphasises the importance of considering people and processes alongside technology in project implementation. They also explore the challenges of data ownership and integration in the project supply chain. The conversation highlights the need for transparency and collaboration among stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes. In this conversation, Mike Paul discusses various topics related to data ownership, scalability, the future of construction, sustainability, the need for an ideas factory, the value of marginal gains, and the nature of leadership.

Takeaways

• Data ownership in construction projects can be complex, with different parties having different interpretations of who owns the data.
• Scalability in construction can be hindered by factors such as data laws, differences in work processes across regions, and the scalability of individual people, processes, and technology.
• The future of construction lies in innovative building materials, methods, and technologies that prioritize sustainability and environmental impact.
• An ideas factory or incubator could help foster innovation in the construction industry by providing funding and support for testing and scaling new ideas.
• Small, incremental improvements (marginal gains) can have a significant impact on project outcomes and profitability.
• Leadership is a combination of innate qualities and the opportunities and situations that allow those qualities to shine.

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