Learn how Mortenson, one of the world's largest construction companies, has developed their approach to facilitating design, training personnel, and engaging customers through immersive simulations. By comparing some of their earlier projects to their most recent work, you'll see how they have learned to use Unity to generate value for major brands, and begin to explore their vision for the future of the medium. Marc Kinsman - Mortenson Will Adams - Mortenson

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Beyond ArchVizDiscovering value in interactivity
Marc Kinsman
Emerging Technologies Developer
marc.kinsman@mortenson.com
Will Adams
Emerging Technologies Developer
will.adams@mortenson.com
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Will Adams
Masters of Architecture
Environment Builder
C# aficionado
Global Paraglider
E-Bike commuter
Marc Kinsman
B.S. Construction Management
Full Stack Developer
Hackathon Competitor
Tough Mudder Runner
Lego Enthusiast

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VIRTUAL INSIGHTS
Helping our customers experience what’s next!
Virtual Insights is a customer facing
technology​ group targeting the improvement
of our customer's business outcomes. Our
primary services are aligned around delivering
interactive virtual / mixed reality services and
other emerging technologies that target
customer needs

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Research and test ways to increase
quality, efficiency, and consistency via
computer controlled equipment
Image recognition for safety; find gaps
in design; automatic schedule
optimization; autonomous equipment
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Machine Learning/
Artificial Intelligence
Source and parse data in real time
from networks of connected things
in the facilities we build
Internet of
Things
Simulate buildings, improve collaboration,
and leverage building information with
immersive environments
Extended
Realities
Prototyping/
Automation
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WE ARE POISED AT THE BRINK OF A REVOLUTION THAT WILL DISRUPT CONVENTION OF HOW
THINGS ARE DESIGNED, BUILT AND CONSTRUCTED.
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18. The construction industry is
full of these “horses asses”.
You hear the phrase: “this is how we have
always done it” all the time…

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Facilitate
Design
Train
Personnel
Engage
Customers

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Stonebridge Hotel

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Kaiser IR

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citizenM Hotels

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Campus Utility Plant

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Interactive Jobsite

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Knowledge Transfer

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Campus Climbing Wall

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DeWalt Media Day

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NFL Practice Facility

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Conclusions

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Design
Facilitated
Personnel
Trained
Customers
Engaged

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Thank you.