Lucas Richmond
2026 Speaker

Lucas Richmond

Media Studio Director

Gilbane Building Company

About

Lucas Richmond is Director of Gilbane Building Co.’s media studio, where he leads a team advancing XR, visual modeling, and gaming technologies for construction. Since joining Gilbane in 2007, he has helped shape how project teams and clients visualize sequencing, logistics, and project delivery through immersive digital tools. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Stout, Lucas began his career as a 3D artist and CG architect before bringing that expertise to the construction industry. He is a recognized speaker on construction technology and innovation, presenting at ENR FutureTech, AGC Houston’s Solutions Through Technology Conference, Autodesk University, BuiltWorlds’ All Hands on Tech, NXTBLD London, and Epic Games. His work focuses on helping the industry understand and adopt emerging technologies that strengthen planning, communication, and execution.

2026 Sessions

Oct 1510:20 AM10:45 AM
Main StageCase Study

Case Study - Using XR and digital twins to train teams, test decisions, and reduce risk before construction. (Gilbane)

Atrium Ballroom A

Construction is one of the few industries where we’re still learning in real time—on the job, with real risk, real cost, and real consequences. What if we could simulate those conditions ahead of time—train teams, test decisions, and play out scenarios before stepping on site? By applying game design thinking with XR and digital twins, we’re starting to shift from reacting in the field to making smarter decisions earlier—driving safer projects, stronger schedules, and better cost outcomes.