{"podcast":{"title":"Buildings 2.0","slug":"buildings-2-0-6686914","podcast_index_feed_id":6686914,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/buildings20/feed.xml","website_url":"https://buildings20.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17488294/IP_Podcasts_Covers_3000x3000px_3_xqfnu5.jpg","author":"Integrated Projects","episode_count":71,"summary":"Buildings 2.0 dives deep into the technology, trends and talent reshaping the structures where we live and work. Hosted by Jose Cruz Jr, this podcast brings you interviews with the industry’s brightest minds, from visionary architects and property owners to chief innovation officers. Brought to you by Integrated-Projects.com.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buildings-2-0-6686914"},"episode":{"title":"Harkin Aerial’s Scott Harrigan on Why drones may finally solve NYC's scaffolding crisis","slug":"harkin-aerial-s-scott-harrigan-on-why-drones-may-finally-solve-nyc-s-scaffolding-crisis","published_at":"2025-04-21T22:35:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buildings-2-0-6686914/harkin-aerial-s-scott-harrigan-on-why-drones-may-finally-solve-nyc-s-scaffolding-crisis","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buildings-2-0-6686914","url":"https://buildings20.podbean.com/e/harkin-aerials-scott-harrigan-on-drone-tech-deep-dive-roi-ai-and-the-future-of-inspections/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kq8rrxcrdjkrgk82/riverside_copy_of_s2_e4_scott_harrigan_apr_18_2025_001_buildings_20_podca82hrq.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Jose Cruz speaks with Scott Harrigan about the evolving role of drones in construction and surveying. They discuss common misconceptions about drone technology, its applications in various fields, and the significant advancements in camera technology that enhance data capture. Scott explains the efficiency and accuracy of drone surveys, the return on investment for using drones, and the types of outputs that can be generated. The conversation also touches on budgeting for drone services, the increasing acceptance of drones in government projects, and the regulatory landscape surrounding drone operations. In this conversation, Scott Harrigan from Harkin Aerial discusses the evolving landscape of drone technology, focusing on regulatory challenges, the potential for drones to replace scaffolding in inspections, and the future of drone delivery. He shares his personal journey from an MEP engineer to a drone entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of industry knowledge and experience for aspiring drone professionals. The discussion also touches on the impact of AI on drone operations and data processing. Takeaways Drones are now essential tools in construction projects. Misconceptions about drones often stem from outdated views. Drones can cover large areas quickly, improving efficiency. Accuracy of drone surveys can be within an inch. Facade inspections benefit greatly from drone technology. Drones can produce high-resolution 3D models. Budgeting for drone services can be based on acreage or square footage. Government agencies are increasingly using drones for asset documentation. Drone operations are highly regulated by the FAA. Licensing is required to operate drones commercially. Drones are subject to regulatory hurdles, but recent changes have made p…","meta_description":"In this episode, Jose Cruz speaks with Scott Harrigan about the evolving role of drones in construction and surveying. They discuss common misconceptions…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3016,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/buildings-2-0-6686914/episodes/harkin-aerial-s-scott-harrigan-on-why-drones-may-finally-solve-nyc-s-scaffolding-crisis/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buildings-2-0-6686914/harkin-aerial-s-scott-harrigan-on-why-drones-may-finally-solve-nyc-s-scaffolding-crisis.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}