Integrating Mixed Reality with Construction

Christian Claus of HoloBuilder discusses reality capture for construction project management

The founders of HoloBuilder started as VR/AR researchers. But they knew that, for their breakthroughs to have real-world value, they had to solve real-world problems. After talking to companies in a range of industries, they decided that construction was where their technologies were needed most. They also realized that civil engineers and software engineers have a lot in common: they both love data and are solution-oriented, collaborative, and iterative. Christian Claus of HoloBuilder demonstrates the capabilities of their tool for capturing 3D images of construction projects in process—now in use in 12,000 projects around the world—and shares his thoughts on how professionals in industry can best work with professionals in tech to solve problems.

About the speaker

Christian Claus is the Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Partnerships at HoloBuilder. The company designs and develops reality capturing solutions for construction project management. He holds a master’s degree from Hult International Business School.

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