Real-Time Monitoring and Paperless Construction
In this episode of AEC Trailblazers: The Founders Files, meet George Smithies, a seasoned Chartered Engineer, entrepreneur, and Forbes’ 30 Under 30. Hear George’s perception of the challenges of founding a company, especially after a traditional career path, which presents a straightforward journey. While following a set career path provides a clear direction, starting your own business requires constant decision-making and adaptation and the ability to learn quickly and make decisions is the inevitable bone for success.
George also dives into the significant differences between the design and construction phases and their belief that to disrupt the construction industry they needed to focus on the 90% of workers that actually work in the field- versus the 10% managing from the office. With this goal in mind, George and his team sought to create a centralized platform that integrated various technologies, identifying a gap in the market for tools specifically designed for field workers, who often lacked the necessary technology to streamline their tasks.
Creating a platform for field workers required a strategic approach. Rather than selling directly to them, the team focused on selling to those with purchasing power within construction companies. This approach ensured that the platform would be adopted and used by field workers.
Committed to this goal, in 2018, George co-founded innDex, an innovative platform that streamlines project management and enhances workforce connectivity. By integrating hardware and cloud-based software, innDex offers a comprehensive suite of tools for site inductions, access control, RAMs, toolbox talks, progress reporting, inspections, and more. The platform aims to improve efficiency, and compliance, and reduce waste in the construction industry.
Tune in to this episode and get to know more about how to integrate hardware and cloud-based software to enhance workforce connectivity.
Host
George Smithies
Co-founder at innDex
As a seasoned Chartered Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, George co-founded innDex in 2018. This innovative platform seamlessly integrates hardware and cloud-based software to streamline project management and enhance workforce connectivity.
With a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, George has held roles ranging from Site Engineer to Package Manager. His expertise extends to project management, health and safety, and engineering, where he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation.
George's passion for driving positive change in the construction industry is evident in innDex's rapid growth. The company has already secured an impressive client base across the U.K. Europe, US and Australia and is projected to double its size again this year.
Outside of work, George holds a sheep shearing qualification, a testament to his rural upbringing in west Wales. When he's not focused on construction technology, he enjoys training for endurance events like Ironman triathlons.
A former Varsity Baseball standout, he transitioned from the diamond to the world of entrepreneurship after playing as both an infielder and pitcher.
Valentin Noves
CEO at e-verse
A versatile leader with broad exposure to projects and procedures and an in-depth understanding of technology services and product development. He has a tremendous passion for working in teams driven to provide remarkable software development services that disrupt the status quo. He is a creative problem solver who is equally comfortable rolling up his sleeves or leading teams with a make-it-happen attitude.
Samuel Barcenas
BIM Consultant Founder of AVES
A highly motivated and experienced architect with a proven track record of success in designing and delivering innovative and sustainable buildings. He is also a BIM expert with a deep understanding of how to use technology to improve the efficiency and quality of the design and construction process.
