From ABC to XYZ: The Reality in Construction with Dave Mitchell, Founder and CEO of XYZ Reality

EPISODE 399: Are you tired of dealing with project delays and inaccuracies in construction?In this week’s episode, my co-host Charlie Dunn and I sit down with Dave Mitchell, the founder and CEO of XYZ Reality.XYZ Reality specializes in augmented reality solutions for construction and real-time project controls.After spending numerous years in the field, Dave grew increasingly frustrated with the limitations of constructing from 2D drawings. His frustration sparked the vision of holographic representations in construction.In collaboration with a tech specialist in 2015, Dave and his team successfully developed Construction AR (augmented reality) technology, which is now used worldwide.Today, Dave shares his journey in revolutionizing construction through his AR technology. Discover how XYZ Reality’s technology fosters collaboration, enhances on-site productivity, eliminates inaccuracies, and streamlines project costs.Don’t miss out on this one!Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Meet Dave Mitchell (03:37)The making of XYZ Reality (08:35)Concept of paperless construction and its challenges (12:13)Overcoming hardware calibration challenges for augmented reality (21:32)Integrating hardware, platform, and field expertise (26:44)On measuring waste reduction rework and its impact on project costs (35:42)Future developments and enhancements for XYZ Reality’s platform (46:01)How XYZ Reality’s technology is improving project schedule accuracy (48:48)The strategic focus on data centers and critical infrastructure projects (53:51)Episode wrap-up (1:02:13)Additional Resources:Listen to the show at https://thecontechcrew.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew—Follow Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mitchell-xyz/Visit XYZ Reality for more information: https://www.xyzreality.com/—The ConTech Crew is a construction news podcast dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the latest in construction technology.Give us a follow so you never miss an episode!