Episode 50: Celebrating 50 Episodes of the DBA Podcast: Reflections and future musings

In this special 50th episode of the Digital Built Australia(DBA) Podcast, co-hosts Adam Beck and Gavin Cotterill celebrate their milestone with a lively and thought-provoking reflection on their journey.

The duo discusses the highs and lows of producing the podcast over the last three years. They delve into their favourite episodes, unexpected moments, and insights frominterviews while addressing some critical yet often ignored industry issues.

With AI-generated questions on hand, Adam and Gavin navigate a discussion on the challenges and achievements in digital transformation in the built environment. They contemplate the future of digital advancements, including AI, digital twins, and ambient sensing, offering their candidopinions on the industry's progress and pitfalls.

Join them for an engaging celebration filled with laughs,reflections, and projections as they look ahead to the next phase of TEMPO Institute and its impact on the built environment landscape.

Here's what you'll find in this episode:

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:48 Celebrating 50 Episodes

01:14 AI-Generated Questions

02:15 Reflecting on Tempo Institute's Journey

02:51 Unexpected Moments and Reflections

09:07 Digital Transformation in the Built Environment

10:38 Challenges and Advice for TEMPO

15:10 Current State of Digital Transformation

18:35 Local Government and Digital Dark Ages

19:54 Tempo Initiatives and Industry Resistance

24:19 Challenging Traditional Event Models

26:42 Future Vision: TEMPO’s Moonshot

28:22 Communicating Clearly in a Digital World

30:06 Building a Community and Preparing for AI

31:55 The Importance of Data in Digital Transformation

35:19 Skills for Future Digital Leaders

38:07 Advocacy and Strategic Leadership

40:02 Industry's Unspoken Truths

43:03 Closing Reflections and Future Predictions

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