Recent Posts by Corie Cheeseman

In Part I of our interview with venture capitalist Jesse Devitte, co-founder, Building Ventures and Borealis Ventures, Jesse shared his professional history, the state of innovation in E&C, and the challenges the industry is facing. In Part II, Jesse continues his discussion with Oracle Construction and Engineering Innovation Officer Burcin Kaplanoglu, addressing emerging technologies that have either been adopted or are gaining traction in the industry as well as how...

In the blink of an eye, the digital construction revolution blazed through 2018. And the pace for new construction technology will only increase in the new year. As we look ahead to the events to come, we thought it would also be informative to look back at what topics garnered the most interest in 2018. Here, then, is a look back at our 10 most popular posts as we wrap up a year of remarkable digital transformation. Themes within our top 10 include: BIM, innovation, technology...

In this installment of our innovation-packed "Trailblazers" series, we spoke with Jesse Devitte, a venture capitalist and co-founder of Building Ventures and Borealis Ventures. He walks us through his career history, discusses why innovation is crucial for engineering and construction, and shares how technology ultimately enables more control within the industry. Dr. Burcin Kaplanoglu, executive director, innovation officer for Oracle Construction and Engineering, spoke with...

Oracle Aconex recently announced the third annual Connect Awards 2018 winners. The award program honors Oracle Aconex customers worldwide for innovation in delivering significant construction and infrastructure projects efficiently and effectively. Four UK Connect Award winners—Turner and Townsend, Connect Plus, Horizon Nuclear Power, and DEME Group— will participate in a panel at Oracle Future of Projects 2018 on December 6th in London. This second-annual Oracle Future of...

For this issue of our innovation-focused “Trailblazers” blog series, we spoke with Curtis Rodgers, principal at (venture capital firm) Brick & Mortar Ventures, to learn about his career to date and his views on innovation and digital transformation. Dr. Burcin Kaplanoglu, executive director, innovation officer for Oracle Construction and Engineering, led the conversation. BK: What’s your current role, and how has your career evolved since you started working in the industry? CR:...

The Second Largest Transportation System in the US The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is used to challenges. It’s the second largest transportation system in the United States, after all. The Authority handles everything from light and heavy rail lines to freeway repairs and emergencies, bus transportation, and repairs to traffic lights and potholes. But even experienced executives within the department knew things would get interesting once Los Angeles...

In Part I of our interview with John Jurewicz, director of technology innovation for Walbridge Building Design and Construction, we explored John’s professional background as well as his insights into emerging technologies. In Part II, Dr. Burcin Kaplanoglu, Executive Director, Innovation Officer for Oracle Construction and Engineering, and John discuss the potential of machine learning and where technology is heading long term. BK: What is the biggest value in AI and...

For this installment of our innovation-focused “Trailblazers” blog series, we sat down with John Jurewicz, director of technology innovation for Walbridge Building Design and Construction, to discuss his professional background and views on innovation. Dr. Burcin Kaplanoglu, senior director of industry strategy and innovation for Oracle Construction and Engineering, led the conversation. BK: What is your current role, and how has your career evolved since you started in the...

Capterra Names Oracle Aconex #1 for Fourth Consecutive Year We’re excited to announce that Oracle Aconex has once again achieved the top spot in Capterra’s “Top 20 Most Popular Construction Management Software” report. Oracle Aconex blazed ahead of numerous competitors in terms of number of customers, users, and online presence. Who is Capterra? Established in 1999, Capterra is a free, online service owned by Gartner. Capterra helps businesses find the right software by offering...