More Badges Than A Girl Scout

Matthew Marson expresses concern about the proliferation of hyper-specific certifications in the smart buildings industry, arguing they complicate the design process and increase costs. He suggests the industry should adopt broader qualifications like Engineering Charterships for better professionalism. Marson also questions the effectiveness of certifications like SmartScore AP, advocating for more comprehensive education pathways.

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Come With AI If You Want To Live

In his August 2023 column, Matthew Marson reflects on the parallels between modern AI capabilities and those of the Terminator’s Cyberdyne Systems Model T101. He expresses a mix of optimism and cynicism about AI’s potential in smart building design, expressing concern about potential drawbacks and the impact on design uniqueness.

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Are We Getting What We Need From PropTech Conferences?

In the June 2023 column, Matthew Marson reflects on the lack of meaningful progress in PropTech conferences, emphasizing the need for genuine insights and practical learnings. Despite disappointment, he notes a prevailing optimism for technology in the industry. He encourages speakers to consider audience engagement and niche perspectives for more impactful conference experiences.

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The digital engineering revolution is here — could Python be the key to upskilling?

See original article: https://thenextweb.com/news/digital-engineering-could-python-key-to-upskilling Technology has advanced tremendously in the last few years and is only going to continue to compound. If you’ve ever heard of Moore’s Law, this is the idea that technology’s complexity doubles every year. Just imagine what that means for the next few years. But those who keep up to date with new […]

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Young Member Visionary 2016/2017

Read the original article here The Young Members Board awards the Young Member Visionary Award, and it recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution across inspiring the next generation, raising the profile of engineering, engineering innovation and learning and development. The winner receives a place at the Essential Management Skills conference in 2017. […]

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