Episode 7 - Anthony Habashy - Implementing Digital Engineering Strategies

In this conversation, Anthony Habashy, Group DE Manager at Mirvac, shares his journey in the construction industry and the challenges he has faced. He initially wanted to be a soccer player but ended up studying architectural technology and structural engineering. His career took a turn when he became proficient in Revit and started working as a BIM manager. He highlights the importance of embracing technology and being innovative in the industry. Anthony also discusses the challenges of implementing new technologies and the need for buy-in from stakeholders. He emphasises the value of learning from failures and continuously improving processes. Lastly, he advises newcomers to embrace technology and always look for new ways of doing things. In this conversation, Anthony Habashy discusses the practical ways in which Mirvac implements digital engineering (DE) strategies. He explains that they start by assessing the current state of DE in the company and gathering input from stakeholders. They then create a three-year strategy based on this input and communicate it to the rest of the organisation. Habashy emphasises the importance of getting buy-in from key stakeholders and presenting the strategy to various groups within the company. He also discusses the unique opportunity Mirvac has as a fully integrated business model to drive innovation at a large scale.

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takeaways

• Embrace technology and be innovative in the construction industry.
• Implementing new technologies can be challenging, but it is important to get buy-in from stakeholders and demonstrate the value.
• Failures are opportunities for learning and improvement.
• Continuous improvement and refining processes are essential in the industry.
• Communication, education, and stakeholder engagement are crucial for successful implementation of new technologies.
• Think about the bigger picture and involve all relevant parties in the decision-making process. Assess the current state of digital engineering in the company and gather input from stakeholders to create a three-year strategy.
• Get buy-in from key stakeholders by presenting the strategy and communicating the value it will add to the business.
• Utilize various communication channels, such as presentations and meetings, to spread the message and gain support.
• As a fully integrated business model, Mirvac has a unique opportunity to drive innovation at a large scale.

Chapters00:00Introduction and Background

01:16Career Journey and Transition to Digital Transformation

08:15Key Moments and Transformative Experiences

13:38Pride in Career Progression and Project Implementations

19:22Implementing Change and Overcoming Challenges

21:19Timeframe for Commercial Benefits in Large Organizations

23:25Education and Awareness

29:12Getting the Message Out

34:38Efficiency and Adapting to New Technologies

39:35Centralizing Digital Engineering

41:59Testing and Research

44:36Working with Timber and Living in Steel

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