Greater Saint Louis

THE CONNECTED JOBSITE: IN-OFFICE WITH MCCARTHY CONSTRUCTION

The Connected Jobsite: Applying Innovative Digital Twin Solutions to Fight Variance and Waste Join us in-office this month at McCarthy Construction Headquarters! We'll hear from Alex Belkofer, Senior Director, Virtual Design & Construction, on how McCarthy is currently using the latest technologies to control quality and boost efficiency. • We'll explore what McCarthy calls their “connected jobsite”, emphasizing how BIM, VDC and Digital Twin approaches and technologies are being utilized to combat variance and waste in construction projects. Discover how leveraging virtual building practices throughout the project lifecycle allows for real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and enhanced decision-making, thereby reducing inefficiencies and improving project outcomes. We'll see practical examples of how BIM and Digital Twin applications within McCarthy's overall VDC process streamline workflows, facilitate better communication among stakeholders, and drive sustainability by minimizing waste. Field Technologies verifying work Vertical Control System (GPS) OAC Meetings value adds (4D Schedule, VR) Semi-Autonomous Robotics (Jaibot, Dusty Robotics, Boston Dynamics) Contributions to safety, welfare of the public ½ CSI Members and other is product reps Can invite non-members safety innovation Commissioning à Digital Twin Directions to McCarthy: • Address: 12851 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 • Parking: surface lot, parking is free, park closet to Manchester Rd. side of building • Upon arrival: enter the office building through the main entrance from the surface lot, head to level 2 (look for the red McCarthy signage) and walk-through the wood double-doors, please sign-in at the front desk. *NOTE: Because we're on site this month, there will not be a virtual attendance option.

March Meeting: Prefabrication Tour

We're planning a tour of a metal stud assembly prefabrication plant. More information coming soon.

YOU'RE THE JURY - STUDENT PROJECTS 2025

Do the students coming out of our universities and colleges care about specifications and building products? Join us at our April meeting to find out. It's your chance to be the jury as architecture students present projects from their "Professional Practice" class at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts. Your reviews will determine the top three projects that will receive cash awards from our chapter's “CSI Student Development Grant.” Doors open at 5:00 for socializing, food and drink; the meeting starts at 5:30. Come meet construction’s leaders of tomorrow.