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What does it really take to innovate in construction—and turn bold ideas into practical outcomes on site?
In this insightful keynote from SitePlan Summit 3, Aaron Aekhurst, Manager of Construction Services at PCL Construction, shares the journey behind PCL’s mission to become a “3D-first builder.” From overcoming the innovation metrics fallacy to empowering teams as “treasure hunters,” Aaron explores how PCL is embracing micro-innovations, rethinking risk structures, and putting tools like cmBuilder, drones, and digital layout systems to work on real-world projects.
What does it really take to innovate in construction—and turn bold ideas into practical outcomes on site?
In this insightful keynote from SitePlan Summit 3, Aaron Aekhurst, Manager of Construction Services at PCL Construction, shares the journey behind PCL’s mission to become a “3D-first builder.” From overcoming the innovation metrics fallacy to empowering teams as “treasure hunters,” Aaron explores how PCL is embracing micro-innovations, rethinking risk structures, and putting tools like cmBuilder, drones, and digital layout systems to work on real-world projects.
