Best I Bims Podcasts (2024)

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Supply Chain Transformations - Episode 49 | Neeral Shah (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 23:59

15m ago23:59

23:59

Neeral Shah is the founder and CEO of YardLink, a B2B marketplace digitising the $1TN construction supply chain. As a former investment banker, it took a move into Supply Chain Finance to discover a real issue (or opportunity should I say): A fragmented supply chain and inefficient procurement strategies within construction, with too much resource …

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Machine Learning - Episode 48 | Varun Bhartiya (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 24:48

7d ago24:48

24:48

Varun Bhartiya is the Co-Founder, and CEO of nCircle Tech, a company at the forefront of empowering passionate innovators in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing industry, providing disruptive solutions that reduce time to market and exceed business goals. From Varun's early days blending coding and 3D visualisations along …

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Streamlining Processes - Episode 47 | Jose Oliveira (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 23:10

4h ago23:10

23:10

Jose is the Founder and CEO of DiRoots, a Custom Software and BIM consultancy company, with over 15 years of experience in the AEC and manufacturing industries aiming to transform global communities. As an expert in BIM strategies and automation, Jose and his team at DiRoots develop and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and produ…

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Cloud Construction Technology - Episode 46 | Kristina Poluyanova (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 35:43

4d ago35:43

35:43

Kristina’s Autodesk journey started out in the construction customer success team, helping hundreds of customers understand how to use cloud technology. Progressing within the organisation Kristina has experience in onsite training and upscaling people on technology, as well as exploring opportunities to minimise costs and reduce risks. With six ye…

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Project Management and Objective Data - Episode 45 | Andy Steele (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 40:37

11d ago40:37

40:37

Andy Steele initially served as a mentor to the founders of Buildots before transitioning to the role of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). With a career spanning nearly four decades, Andy brings an extensive blend of expertise from both the construction and legal sectors. Prior to joining Buildots, he held the position of Group CEO for a top 40 UK-base…

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Site Efficiency and Management - Episode 44 | Roger Bradbury (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 26:35

1M ago26:35

26:35

With over 25 years of experience in the Construction Industry, Roger Bradbury has gone from tea boy to Managing Director of a £30 million construction company. Like most construction businesses, Wren was run with spreadsheets, pen and paper. Not only was record-keeping (timesheets, H&S compliance, etc) a huge burden, but this meant that the whole c…

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Digital Transformations - Episode 43 | Kris Lengieza (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 41:35

25d ago41:35

41:35

Kris Lengiesa is the Global Technology Evangelist at Procore Technologies, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to the intersection of construction and technology and playing a pivotal role in Procore’s product strategy. Previously serving as the VP of Global Partnerships & Alliances, Kris oversaw a diverse ecosystem spanning channel, ISV, p…

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Digital Adoption - Episode 42 | Ben Huskisson (Live at Digital Construction Week 24) 26:30

1M ago26:30

26:30

With 21 years of construction experience in numerous countries including U.A.E, U.K, Australia, India, Sri Lanka and Maldives, Ben Huskisson is a member of the RICS and holds a Bachelor of Science. Currently the Managing Director of Gleeds India since 2010, successfully expanded from 1 office in Bangalore with 20 people to 6 offices across India an…

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AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Construction - Episode 41 | Andrew Knight 37:52

1M ago37:52

37:52

In the ever-evolving landscape of construction technology, one innovation stands out as a game-changer: Artificial Intelligence, or AI. Now I could go into the specifics of what is classed as AI, what most class as AI and what platforms are just LLMs (Large Language Models), but I won’t, as the simplification of classing the newest technology that …

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Digital Construction Week Preview - Episode 40 | Ollie Hughes 25:43

2M ago25:43

25:43

What's better than an event focussing on the built environment? OK, there may be quite a few things but I’m thinking of an event that focuses on the built environment AND new technology! Yes, I am of course talking about DCW (Digital Construction Week). As we are only a few days away from DCW, I’m delighted to get Ollie Hughes back on the podcast. …

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Building Safety Act - The Need to Knows - Episode 39 | Lorna Hagan 34:09

3M ago34:09

34:09

The Grenfell Tower fire changed everything, but it was a tragedy that not only shouldn’t have occurred but was completely avoidable. In an industry where tight margins and the utilisation of cheaper alternative products to remain competitive can take president, we look forward to today, tomorrow and thereafter to ensure that the safety and integrit…

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Maximising Your Event Budget - Episode 38 | Peter Sumpton 16:28

3M ago16:28

16:28

There is always a healthy debate around events and exhibitions in terms of cost vs return, especially within construction where one order can make an event lucrative, but on the flipside, a poor exhibition can leave a large dent the marketing budget and a sour taste in the CFOs mouth. Done right, exhibitions can serve as powerful platforms for netw…

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Ariel Harbour-Laxton - Astromysticism, Integral Foundations, Music & Emergent Paradigms 1:39:23

3M ago1:39:23

1:39:23

This episode features the brightly inspired Ariel Harbour-Laxton with whom I had a thouroughly enjoyable and invigorating converstaion. Ariel is a an artist, astrologer, musician and overall creative soul who, in this episode, shares her story of evolution from troubled youth to source-centered human, reflecting on her healing path as well as artis…

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Rory Tunbull - Microbiology, The Current Landscape, Bioremediation, Resonant Cultures and the Symbiosis of Living Systems 1:43:17

3M ago1:43:17

1:43:17

This episode features my old high school pal, Rory Turnbull whom, after many years of no contact, I recently had the pleasure of reconnecting with. Rory is a wealth of wisdom in the fields of soil science, microbiology, permaculture, cannabis science & cultivation, among others and is also the founder Gaiazyme which I will provide info regarding, b…

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UK Construction Week (UKCW) 24 Preview - Episode 37 | Peter Sumpton 18:46

3M ago18:46

18:46

I spent last year covering some of the best (and not so best) events and exhibitions within the UK Construction space - You can find my reviews on my YouTube channel (link in the show notes as ever). So this year, instead of creating the reviews, I thought I’d try my hand at previewing - First up, UK Construction Week. For anyone who doesn't know w…

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Exoskeleton Technology - Episode 36 | Meghan Kennelly 32:12

4M ago32:12

32:12

In 1991 Terminator 2: Judgment day was released, the eagerly anticipated sequel to the first film. On its release, we were all treated to the latest in CGI technology, cyborgs and other robots n’shit. Over 30 years later, we still hear murmurings that the robots are going to kill us all and that one day AI will become smarter than us and destroy th…

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Sales and Marketing BS - Episode 35 | Andy Hamer 44:35

4M ago44:35

44:35

Today's episode promises to be an eye-opener as we explore the often-overlooked synergy between sales and marketing two-bed fellows cut from the same cloth but at different ends of the table…. usually. In an industry where precision and collaboration are paramount, the integration of sales and marketing functions holds the potential to be a game-ch…

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Digitising Temporary Works - Episode 34 | Ste Baldwin 24:11

4M ago24:11

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It’s easy, as humans, to focus on the end goal, what we set out to achieve and whether we’ve achieved this or fallen short. It’s the same in construction, be it remedial works or a new build there is always an end goal in mind. It’s easy to forget the peripheral, the support functions, the necessary ones that will help achieve this end goal but wil…

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Utilising Power BI - Episode 33 | Samuel Arsenault-Brassard 37:05

4M ago37:05

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In an era where every nail hammered, every beam placed, and every brick laid can be augmented by technology, Power BI emerges as a beacon of efficiency and insight. From project management to resource allocation, from cost estimation to risk mitigation, this robust business intelligence tool has been making waves across the construction sector, rev…

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I Heard The Audible Voice of God After This Happened.....😔 | ft. Christopher James Lebron 38:40

5M ago38:40

38:40

Welcome to Heart to Heart Podcast, where every story holds the power to inspire and uplift! In this episode, we sit down with Christopher James Lebron as he courageously shares his journey of battling profound existential anxiety and depression. 😔 Triggered by thoughts about death and the afterlife, Christopher opens up about the physical toll it t…

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Geospatial Solutions - Episode 32 | Stuart Gilling 40:58

5M ago40:58

40:58

If you’re going to host a podcast, make sure you always cover subjects you know something about so that you can engage with your guests and make sure you don’t look the fool when asking questions or inviting healthy debate. Well, let’s try something different this week and go with a topic I know very little about, even though we touched upon it in …

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Healthy Buildings, Healthy Minds - Episode 31 | William Stewart 41:43

5M ago41:43

41:43

You are what you eat. Not literally true, but technically, yes. Bad eating habits are just one way to get yourself into ill health, but not the only way. We could all reel off the things that are good for us and those that are classed as bad, from food to the amount you sleep, the exercise you do, what you drink, the content you consume and even th…

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The 3 Step Marketing Plan - Episode 30 | Peter Sumpton 32:51

5M ago32:51

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3 Step Marketing Plan Template Link: https://www.builddifferent.marketing/post/3-steps-to-implementing-a-basic-integrated-marketing-plan In today's fast-paced and interconnected business landscape, a well-coordinated marketing approach is essential for success in the UK construction industry. An integrated marketing plan brings together various tac…

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14 Hours Buried Alive: A Miraculous Escape Through the Kindness of a Stranger | Frida Umuhoza 1:18:43

5M ago1:18:43

1:18:43

Frida's life story is nothing short of incredible. She survived the unimaginable horrors of the 1994 Rwanda genocide, where her entire family perished. Buried alive alongside fifteen family members, she defied the odds and found salvation through the kindness of a young man. Join us as Frida Umuhoza takes us on her extraordinary journey of survival…

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A Journey from Single Parent to Certified John Maxwell Speaker and Educator: Dr. Vivian Yakpo Newton 59:48

5M ago59:48

59:48

Meet Dr. Vivian Yakpo Newton, an esteemed Educator, Certified John Maxwell Speaker, and Coach. Driven by her passion for empowering others, she obtained her Doctorate in Education from Nova Southeastern University, a testament to her commitment to continuous learning and personal development. As a mother, Dr. Vivian has faced unique challenges, but…

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From Military Passion to Prophetic Ministry: Preaching to the Nations | Pastor David Dunni Dada 1:08:02

5M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

In this episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with an incredible guest for an enlightening conversation. Meet Pastor David Dunni Dada, the Senior Pastor at Liberty Christian Worship Center in Syracuse, NY. His ministry has spanned across Africa, Asia, North America, and Canada, where he has been a vessel of God's grace and the Holy Spirit's…

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Marketing in a Tech Start-Up - Episode 29 | Garrett Chamberlain 59:07

5M ago59:07

59:07

When you’ve been in marketing as long as I have there are a number of topics that crop up over and over again. Lack of resources limiting what can be done, difficulty targeting decision-makers and the most common topic - what to do on a limited budget. Regardless of budget, you can still make your marketing work for you, as long as you are realisti…

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Collaborative Working in Construction - Episode 28 | Peter Sumpton 19:34

6M ago19:34

19:34

Thought it was about time I jumped back behind the mic for a solo episode, been a while hasn’t it? But this episode has been sparked by the previous 20 or so guests who have given up their valuable time to chat about topics and news that are disrupting the industry. With this in mind, I wanted to turn your attention to the one thing that connects a…

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Bim Seegers Pt2 - Sailing in the 70s, tales of adventure, serendipity, spirit and beyond 3:44:26

6M ago3:44:26

3:44:26

I am super stoked to have Bim back on the show to continue with part 2 of his completely epic stories of sailing, adventure, freedom, serendipity and spirit. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet go back and start with that one (episode 6) so you can get a better idea of Bim's origins along with other contextual elements pertaining to his story. Th…

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The Importance of BIM - Episode 27 | Paul Wilkinson 36:14

6M ago36:14

36:14

Within the ever-expanding world of technology, there is one process that is a constant, it can sometimes feel like it is the only way to create that single source of truth which most tech needs to function and more organisations need to successfully deliver projects. I am of course talking about BIM (Building Information Modelling) and even though …

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Digital Transformation - Episode 26 | Henry Fenby-Taylor 1:04:40

6M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Transverse, diverse, universe, metaverse, versatile. Odd way to start I know, but for most there doesn’t seem to be a solidified answer to what the metaverse is. Ask most people and they will say that the metaverse is a mere extension of what Facebook is developing—a misconception that it's "Facebook on steroids." This could not be further from the…

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Ralph Ellis Part 2 - Revisionist History, Egypt & the Bible, Connections Revealed & Jesus of Edessa 2:34:57

6M ago2:34:57

2:34:57

Thanks for tuning into another episode of the Free ideas Podcast! In this (PART 2) long-form 2-part episode I speak with author Ralph Ellis about his research and discoveries around Biblical works and their connections to the egyptian civilization, historical analysis, astrotheology and textual interpretations that go much deeper than mainstream ac…

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Ralph Ellis Part 1 - Revisionist History, Egypt & the Bible, Connections Revealed & Jesus of Edessa 2:36:16

6M ago2:36:16

2:36:16

Thanks for tuning into another episode of the Free ideas Podcast! In this long-form 2 part episode I speak with author Ralph Ellis about his research and discoveries around Biblical works and their connections to the egyptian civilization, historical analysis, astrotheology and textual interpretations that go much deeper than mainstream achedemia o…

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Capturing Reality - Episode 25 | Derek Lawrence 45:06

6M ago45:06

45:06

A picture is worth a thousand words was a statement invented by an advertising executive, Fred R. Barnard in 1921. We’ve come a little bit further than static images in the one hundred and two years since then, with technological advancements within both digital and imagery. 3D is now a reality, virtual walk-thoughts are possible and project manage…

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Shu Ying KiddyTree - Music & Culture, Growing up in China, Artfully Inspired Living & the Tao 1:23:16

6M ago1:23:16

1:23:16

Thanks for tuning in to the Free Ideas Podcast! This episode features a converstaion with artist and musician, Shu Ying Kiddytree. She shares about her journey of life and art growing up in China as a young musican as well as rock culture, Shanghai lockdowns, philosphocal views and one of my favorite topics, Toaism & its relationship to anarchism. …

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John Chavez - DMT Science & Studies, Synchronization of Consciousness & Psychedelic Awakening 1:26:03

7M ago1:26:03

1:26:03

Welcome back to Free Ideas! This episode features a conversation with author, scientist, researcher and documentary film maker, John Chavez as we explore the fascinating and mysterious subject of the endogenous compound, dimethyltryptamine also known as DMT. Find out more about John and his work below: https://dmtquest.org https://www.youtube.com/w…

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Building Health - Episode 24 | Becky Valentine 46:35

6M ago46:35

46:35

When it comes to our own physical and mental health it’s always a good idea to engage and talk to others about what should we be doing, who can help us and what steps need to be taken to achieve our goals. Buildings don’t have this luxury (well that was a step change I didn’t see coming), they rely on us to build them and keep them upright, in shap…

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Packaging Problems - Episode 23 | Roger Wright 56:31

7M ago56:31

56:31

When we analyse the construction industry, we often focus on the building cost. However, the true cost of inefficiencies, rework and waste is frequently underestimated. In episode 9 we spoke to Caner and Jayan from Gamma AR and how augmented reality can help to reduce some of these reoccurring problems. But what about the tangible, construction is …

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Bio-fabrication - Episode 22 | Olivia Page 40:51

7M ago40:51

40:51

Carbon neutral, carbon negative, net zero and other similar words are banded around like a dutchie to the left-hand side (one for the younger generation there), with commitments and targets to a more sustainable future set decades away do nothing to help what many believe to be the biggest problem the construction industry faces. It can be frustrat…

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Projects and Tendering - Episode 21 | Demetrios Yianni 51:47

7M ago51:47

51:47

One critical part of the construction process that can be detrimental to success is the tendering process. Without this there would be less competition for work available and although at times it can be painstaking, lengthy and if you’re on the wrong end of a result disheartening, the industry cannot do without it. Whether you’re at a PQQ stage, co…

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Decarbonisation - Episode 20 | Tom Robinson 54:06

8M ago54:06

54:06

One thing that has been a constant on this podcast is the fact that most of our guests are the kinda people that are actually doing something they care about and you’ll hear a lot of that on this episode – more on that later. When you hear the word Decarbonisation it’s easy to be flippant about what is being discussed. It is one of the buzzwords in…

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2023 Construction Industry Recap - Episode 19 | Andrew Curtin 25:35

8M ago25:35

25:35

Today I welcome back Andrew Curtin, CEO of Construction Wave, providing news and insight into the UK construction industry. If you haven’t already, sign up for their daily email newsletter that covers infrastructure, commercial, residential, regulations, and strategic news. Alongside this Construction Wave have recently announced their first Constr…

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We Have an Image Problem! - Episode 18 | Ryan Jones 39:32

8M ago39:32

39:32

If there is one thing the construction industry loves, it’s a report, the more complex the better, and the longer the better it seems. But sometimes size isn’t everything. Over-engineered reporting can stifle the main outcomes and put blockers on achieving over-inflated or even unachievable targets. So it’s always refreshing to see a report that cu…

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Demand Generation - Episode 17 | Bradley Fehler 47:20

8M ago47:20

47:20

If you ask Google ‘what's the most important thing in any business’ you get a variety of answers from Relationships, Reputation and People to profit and even Urgency. All are key aspects, and that is undeniable, if one of these is weakened it surely impacts the success of a business. But this isn’t a definitive list by any stretch of the imaginatio…

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The Problem with Women In Construction - Episode 16 | Naz Lewis-Humphrey 36:19

9M ago36:19

36:19

Today, we've got a thought-provoking and important topic to discuss - Women in Construction. It's a subject that has been gaining increasing attention in recent years, and for good reason. The construction industry is undergoing significant changes in terms of technology and innovation but can this also be said in terms of diversity and inclusivity…

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Tech Adoption: Connecting the Digital Dots - Episode 15 | Ollie Hughes 51:19

9M ago51:19

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When it comes to tradition, the construction industry can hold its own against other traditional industries such as mining and agriculture, but with tradition comes a reluctance to change. An inherent need to keep things as they are. But this simply isn’t true. We do need to change and we have in various ways, some are more obvious and visual than …

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Engaging Multiple Audiences - Episode 14 | Rich Smith (Pre Construction Director for Keltbray, Author of When I Grow Up) 45:24

9M ago45:24

45:24

Construction is a versatile industry, with many different roles and responsibilities. It can be challenging at the best of times to make yourself visible, especially if you are targeting or communicating with a variety of stakeholders who have very different wants and needs, which is usually the case. Add to this, fierce competition, a changing bus…

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Building a Community - Episode 13 | Alex Ramsden (BuildMyTalent) 40:52

9M ago40:52

40:52

As we mentioned last time, construction is more than bricks and mortar, and although the previous episode was centralised around bits and bytes (another integral part of the built environment) we discovered that construction is still all about the people who help build our cities and communities. In this episode, we're going beyond the blueprints a…

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Using Data for Good - Episode 12 | Ian Gordon (Author of Data and the Built Environment) 52:25

10M ago52:25

52:25

We're delving deep into a topic that's rapidly transforming the way we build our world - data. Data is the lifeblood of the modern construction industry, reshaping everything from project management to safety protocols, and even the very designs that shape our cities. As the construction industry continues to evolve, adopting innovative technologie…

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Architecture Digitisation - Episode 11 | Giuseppe Bono (tp bennett) 40:40

10M ago40:40

40:40

I’ve always found Architecture a bit of a secret society, a bit like Marketing in a way. It can be easy from the outside to view it as just creative thoughts and conceptual designs with no science behind them as the output is so visual. Yes, science is integral to the design and build of, well, anything. As technology becomes more advanced right ac…

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