# VDC is dead. The replacement job doesn't have a name yet.

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Podcast: [Buildings 2.0](https://stenobird.com/podcast/buildings-2-0-6686914)
Published: 2026-07-07T22:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://buildings20.podbean.com/e/vdc-is-dead-the-replacement-job-doesnt-have-a-name-yet/
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## Resource

In this episode, Alexis McGuffin, National Director of Digital Delivery at Suffolk Construction, explores how the construction industry must evolve beyond traditional VDC and BIM roles to unlock the full value of digital delivery. She shares her vision for the future "digital engineer," discusses why technology alone isn't enough, and explains how organizations can better integrate data, people, and processes to drive project success. Alexis also dives into talent development, labor challenges, contract innovation, and the leadership skills construction professionals need to thrive in a rapidly changing industry. Key Topics The evolution of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) The rise of the digital engineer in construction Strategic integration of technology and organizational change Chapters 00:00 The Evolution of VDC in Construction 05:22 Challenges in the Current Construction Landscape 10:28 The Future of Project Management in Construction 14:43 Differentiating Construction Companies Today 19:26 Addressing the Labor Shortage in Construction 22:30 A Vision for the Future of Construction Contracts 24:08 Advice for the Next Generation of Construction Professionals

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