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title: "LeapThought's CEO: Open Standards for Built Environment Innovation"
description: At the buildingSMART International Summit, LeapThought CEO Ratnakar Garikipati discusses how open standards enable a new era for end-to-end lifecycle management. Watch the full interview here.
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# Open Standards for Built Environment Innovation - Up Close With LeapThought's CEO

May 2024

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At the buildingSMART International Summit in Valencia, LeapThought CEO and Founder Ratnakar Garikipati shared valuable insights on the power of open standards in the AECO sector. He discussed how these standards enable technologies that significantly boost productivity, particularly in complex, multi-project environments. By facilitating smooth collaboration and seamless data exchange among stakeholders, and by integrating intelligence into project data, open standards are transforming the management of large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.

## Watch the Full Interview

Curious about how LeapThought uses openBIM and IFC to drive innovation and efficiency in large-scale projects? Watch the full interview below for insights and real-world examples that show just how impactful these standards can be.  

 

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