The industry can't hire its way out of the digital skills gap - it has to build its way out.
“The skills gap is real — here's how the next generation is closing it”
Split into two parts, from two perspectives but one shared challenge. This episode explores the digital skills gap from the people living it: those stepping into the sector mid-transformation, and the leaders shaping what they find when they arrive.
The rising stars:
"What makes the transition easy? What makes it hard?"
We hear from Brennen Berends (PCL) early in his AEC journey - he shares unfiltered views on entering a rapidly evolving industry, what drew him to construction technology, and why the tools we provide matter as much as the talent we hire.
This video is part of the Bridging the Gap Conversation webinar series; watch Episode 2 part 2 , "The industry can't hire its way out of the digital skills gap - it has to build its way out."
Download the full report: Bridging the Gap: 2026 Digital Design & Construction Report — the data behind the conversation.
The industry can't hire its way out of the digital skills gap - it has to build its way out.
“The skills gap is real — here's how the next generation is closing it”
Split into two parts, from two perspectives but one shared challenge. This episode explores the digital skills gap from the people living it: those stepping into the sector mid-transformation, and the leaders shaping what they find when they arrive.
The rising stars:
"What makes the transition easy? What makes it hard?"
We hear from Brennen Berends (PCL) early in his AEC journey - he shares unfiltered views on entering a rapidly evolving industry, what drew him to construction technology, and why the tools we provide matter as much as the talent we hire.
This video is part of the Bridging the Gap Conversation webinar series; watch Episode 2 part 2 , "The industry can't hire its way out of the digital skills gap - it has to build its way out."
Download the full report: Bridging the Gap: 2026 Digital Design & Construction Report — the data behind the conversation.