On this episode of Industrial Talk, we're onsite at Accruent Insights and chatting with Jacobs Engineering about Document Management - Challenges and Opportunities.  Here are the key takeaways:





Securing operational technology with Palo Alto Networks. 0:00

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Industrial innovation and technology adoption. 1:16

Matt McAlister, account manager of documentation at Jacobs Engineering, helps clients identify highest value metadata and document types for transition from legacy systems to new EDI and MES.
Matt and his team determine what the industry looks for when identifying high value, which can include drawings, reports, schedules, and more.
Scott MacKenzie emphasizes the importance of setting priorities and goals at the beginning of a project, rather than coming to him six months later with issues.
Highlights the value of 3D design tools in the industry, but notes that clients often don't know how to manage and use the information provided.
Jacobs Explains the difference between BIM models and digital twins, emphasizing that BIM models are part of digital twin and involve copying the model for future use.
Jacobs Highlights the importance of having a standardized industry tool for receiving BIM data to facilitate maintenance and asset management, particularly for aging infrastructure.
Shares their personal experience in the early days of digitizing data from flat stack rooms to create a record, emphasizing the need for a standardized approach to BIM data management.


Using technology to improve efficiency in construction projects. 9:54

Scott MacKenzie and Jacobs discuss the importance of quality information in the design and construction process, with Speaker 4 highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and change management.
Jacobs Emphasizes the importance of having the right skill sets and tools, such as Revit and Navisworks experience, to tie information together and save time and money on maintenance and future projects.
Jacobs explains how Meridian's partnership with Jacobs began due to their clients' need for change management and education in the 3D environment.
Jacobs highlights the importance of Revit's database attached to the CAD environment, making it easy to find and update information with proper standards in place.


Industrial automation, data management, and AI. 15:04

Scott MacKenzie emphasizes the importance of keeping documentation up to date in a rapidly changing industrial environment.
Jacobs highlights the potential safety risks and time constraints of shutdowns when workers lack access to accurate information.
Jacobs emphasizes the importance of accurate data in AI-powered simulations, citing the need for a "foundational layer data" to support future technologies.
Jacobs highlights the potential of digital twin technology, but also acknowledges the challenges of interpreting AI and ensuring it does what we want, rather than what it thinks we want.
Jacobs and Scott MacKenzie discuss the value of simulation in...