CW Test 123 Bundle
AIAU25-TEST101R
4 Courses
Course expires on: 05/07/2026
Description
Navigate the future of architectural practice with this comprehensive bundle exploring transformative technologies reshaping the AEC industry. Gain strategic insights into AI's expanding role in design and operations, from neural networks to automated workflows. Learn how to extract measurable business value from innovation initiatives while addressing critical industry challenges like sustainability and labor shortages. Discover the power of digital twins to optimize building performance across the entire lifecycle, and explore how Extended Reality (XR) technologies—VR, AR, and MR—are revolutionizing design visualization and decision-making. Finally, master proven frameworks for technology adoption that ensure successful implementation and lasting organizational impact.
Learning Objectives
Learn proven best practices for gaining stakeholder buy-in and fostering a culture of innovation within your organization.
Identify major industry crises that demand innovation, including sustainability, affordability, and labor equity.
Connect digital twin capabilities to improved project delivery, facility operations, and business strategy.
Differentiate between VR, AR, MR, and the broader concept of the Metaverse as they apply to AEC.
Dace is a proven thought-leader at the intersection of industry and innovation, with a focus on strategy and driving business value from emerging technology and process improvements. It is his personal mission to help create a more sustainable world through thoughtful application of spatially contextual data to improve design, construction, and operation of the built environment.
Dace is a professionally licensed architect, consultant, and fractional innovation executive, helping AEC companies realize tangible business results from their investment in technology and helping tech companies land and expand their solutions in AEC. Specifically, he has deep subject matter expertise in XR technology: researching, developing, testing, and applying XR on hundreds of successful projects over his career. He has championed the use of virtual reality and augmented reality in industry, and has proven they enhance productivity, sustainability, and equity for designers, builders, and owners.
He has led landmark projects and programs at the intersection of XR and sustainability, and his projects have been recognized with multiple awards for furthering industry excellence, including four AIA Technology and Practice BIM Awards and the Microsoft HoloLens AEC Use Case of the Year Award.
As the AEC Practice Leader for Architects + Owners at Egnyte, Aaron draws from broad experience across the industry to lead go-to-market initiatives, drive thought leadership, and influence product development. Aaron has spent much of his career advising design and construction professionals around the world on project lifecycle strategy, digital transformation, and best practices. He holds graduate degrees in architecture and engineering (BSCE, MSCE, M.Arch) and maintains licenses in architecture and sustainability. Aaron is a frequent author, speaker, and panelist on current AEC industry topics.
Bret Tushaus joined Deltek in September of 2010 as a Product Director focused on Deltek's Vision ERP platform. His mission was to find ways for the Vision product to continue to meet the changing needs of customers. His commitment to that mission paved the way for him to take on a leadership role as a Vice President within the Product Strategy organization at Deltek, leading a wide portfolio of Deltek products and product management teams. Bret focuses on ways ERP and other technology solutions can solve organizations’ operational pain points. Prior to joining Deltek, Bret spent 15 years at Eppstein Uhen Architects after receiving a Masters of Architecture Degree from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. As a Vice President at Eppstein Uhen, he oversaw all IT functions within the firm and played an integral role managing its strategic development and business operations.
Courses
Getting Business Value from Innovation, AI, and Digital Transformation
In the face of mounting industry pressures – ranging from sustainability mandates to labor shortages – the AEC industry must evolve or risk obsolescence. This course equips architects and firm leaders with strategies to turn challenges into opportunities through innovation. Explore a structured approach to diagnosing current pains, envisioning future capabilities, and deploying practical, measurable innovation strategies that align with business goals. Learn how to define success, prioritize initiatives, and drive meaningful transformation in your organization.
This session was recorded live on August 5, 2025.
Delivering on the Promise of Digital Twins
Digital twins are transforming the way buildings are designed, constructed, and operated, and represent a key emerging technology opportunity to help architects innovate and transform industry. This course demystifies digital twins for AEC professionals, providing a clear framework for understanding their classifications, purposes, and business benefits. Explore the maturity path from simple digital representation to advanced simulation and optimization, and learn how enabling technologies like BIM, AI, IOT, and XR are fueling this evolution. Gain practical insights into how digital twins can deliver operational efficiency, sustainability, and smarter business outcomes.
This session was recorded live on August 7, 2025.
Harnessing XR to Enable Effective Design Decisions
Extended Reality (XR) – encompassing Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) – is reshaping the future of architecture, engineering, and construction. This course offers an in-depth look at XR technologies, their relevance to AEC workflows, and their intersection with complementary emerging technologies like reality capture, digital twins, and AI. Discover current and emerging use cases, learn how to evaluate hardware and software options, and build a roadmap for successful XR adoption. Whether you're just exploring or ready to deploy XR at scale, this course provides the essential knowledge to lead your firm into the future.
This session was recorded live on August 12, 2025.
Driving Innovation: Technology Adoption for Architecture Firms
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies are rapidly transforming the architecture and engineering landscape, offering new opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. Join Bret Tushaus, VP of Product Management at Deltek, for a discussion on how architecture firms can successfully navigate technology and AI integration. Drawing on industry trends and real-world examples, Bret will share practical strategies to identify, implement, and scale technology solutions that align with firm goals, drive efficiency, and improve outcomes. Join this session for the best practices on how to adopt and optimize new technologies with confidence.
This session was recorded live on July 29, 2025.