{"id":155174,"date":"2025-04-05T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T08:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?post_type=webinar&#038;p=155174"},"modified":"2025-10-06T09:46:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T08:46:04","slug":"aeco-collaboration-strategies-for-quality-improvement-and-time-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"webinar","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/webinar\/aeco-collaboration-strategies-for-quality-improvement-time-efficiency\/155174\/","title":{"rendered":"Newforma: AECO Collaboration: Strategies for Quality Improvement and Time Efficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Carl Storms, technical solutions lead at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newforma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newforma<\/a>, presents the latest PBC Today Webinar \u2013 AECO Collaboration: Strategies for Quality Improvement and Time Efficiency<\/h2>\n<p>With over 500,000 users in 1,500+ firms globally, Newforma technology streamlines communication, simplifies administration, and enables real-time collaboration across the entire construction project lifecycle.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by Newforma, the webinar was led by Carl Storms, technical solutions lead at Newforma.<\/p>\n<p>The session featured engaging discussions on a range of topics, facilitated through live polls and a real-time Q&amp;A, enriching the experience with real-life case studies and scenarios.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AECO Collaboration: Strategies for Quality Improvement and Time Efficiency\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/930567245?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Collaboration vs coordination<\/h3>\n<p>Carl kicks off the webinar by underscoring the importance of collaboration within the AECO Industry and how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newforma.com\/newforma-konekt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newforma Konekt<\/a> acts as a catalyst for collaborative efforts.<\/p>\n<p>In order to understand the importance of collaboration within the industry, it is imperative that we first understand the difference between collaboration and coordination.<\/p>\n<p>As Carl noted, coordination is the &#8216;process of organising people into groups so that they work well together&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Often described as a &#8216;necessary evil,&#8217; coordination meetings are important for understanding project documentation and potential clashes and empowering workers with the tools to customise work processes.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important to ensure that the right people are involved in these meetings, ensuring a culture of collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>Carl notes the importance of positive reinforcement during these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction-news\/construction-software-news\/improve-coordination-between-field-office-newforma-konekts-mobile-app\/135322\/\">coordination meetings<\/a>, for instance, creating a list of how the project can be improved and how you can implement this into your BIM execution plan.<\/p>\n<h3>Collaboration in the construction industry is crucial<\/h3>\n<p>Carl defines collaboration as a &#8216;voluntary process&#8217; within the AECO industry, which brings people and data together.<\/p>\n<p>Collaborative efforts aim to identify and solve problems together, understanding the implications of each action within the broader context of the project&#8217;s goals.<\/p>\n<p>Carl discusses how to manage when not everyone is eager to collaborate. Whilst it&#8217;s beneficial to have the majority on board with collaborative efforts, it&#8217;s also essential to understand and address the reasons behind some team members&#8217; reluctance.<\/p>\n<p>This resistance might stem from unfamiliarity with the project&#8217;s technology or the nature of the project itself.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, investing time in these individuals can enhance project outcomes and foster a more inclusive and collaborative environment.<\/p>\n<p>The discussion also touches on the necessity of openness and knowledge sharing to bring everyone onto the same page.<\/p>\n<p>The webinar closed with a live Q&amp;A, which you can watch in the video above.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discover how Newforma can improve your collaborative information management, project management, and BIM coordination: <a title=\"https:\/\/www.newforma.com\/contact-us\/get-a-demo\/?utm_medium=paid-content&amp;utm_source=pbc-today&amp;utm_campaign=aeco-collaboration&amp;utm_content=aeco-collaboration\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newforma.com\/contact-us\/get-a-demo\/?utm_medium=paid-content&amp;utm_source=pbc-today&amp;utm_campaign=aeco-collaboration&amp;utm_content=aeco-collaboration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"1db6f050-1891-4593-9326-7476aec0a32d\">request a demo today.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Be sure to keep up to date with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/events\/\">upcoming PBC Today webinars here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mk-custom-module-container\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carl Storms, technical solutions lead at Newforma, presents the latest PBC Today Webinar \u2013 AECO Collaboration: Strategies for Quality Improvement and Time Efficiency With over 500,000 users in 1,500+ firms globally, Newforma technology streamlines communication, simplifies administration, and enables real-time collaboration across the entire construction project lifecycle. 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