Details here or visit Dr. Orr's website . Mr. Macomber's presentation discussed the significance of people as the soul of a project. The confluence of information transparency, individual effectiveness, economic risk and personal comfort occurs within a properly designed and implemented project extranet, yet it is people that give a project life and meaning. A project can only be successful when all components are working in synchronization. Practically, your business information strategy gives you a competitive advantage only when it lowers your cost and increases performance for your customer.
Technology is the great equalizer, but people are the differentiator.
People are the soul of the project. The session focused on how the new generation of CAD products differs from familiar CAD systems, and the benefits and pitfalls of implementing intelligent 3D modeling approaches. This session was very well attended with around 180 delegates tuning in to every word of Ms Fallon's interesting and entertaining discussion. Kristine Fallon also drew attention to the CAD for Principals Council which will also interest many CADinfo. The Council called on software developers to respond to an industry requirements statement for success in the AEC industry.