Episodes
🎙️Building with Data: Emma Hooper's Vision for Information Management in Construction Join me in a captivating conversation with Emma Hooper, associate director and head of R&D at Bond Bryan Digital an Information Management consultancy.  We delved deep into the world of information management in construction, discussing the pivotal role of open standards like IFC, the tools that are shaping the industry, and the future of collaborative construction.  Emma's insights, backed by her...
Published 08/14/23
Published 08/14/23
🎙️Pelle Meholm on BIM Challenges and Solutions BIM professional Pelle Meholm from Conclass showcases conVoid, a tool that revolutionizes building design. ConVoid is a valuable aid for architects and engineers, facilitating the design and coordination of areas where utilities like electricity and water are routed.  Conclass homepage: https://www.conclass.tech/ Disclaimer:  this interview is not a paid advertisement. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm |...
Published 08/07/23
🎙️Building Beyond Boundaries: Bruno Postle's Open-Source Approach   Meet Bruno Postle, a visionary who's blending art and technology to reshape the world of architecture. In this conversation, he takes us on a journey through his work with open-source tools like Homemaker and BlenderBIM.  It's not just about buildings and designs; it's about a philosophy that values collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.  Whether you're an architect, an engineer, or simply curious about how the spaces...
Published 07/31/23
🎙️Exploring the Digital Shift in Construction with Alexandru Patache In this video, I had the pleasure of interviewing Alexandru Patache, a civil engineer from Splendid Development, a Romanian company that is making strides in the use of advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques.  Alexandru shared his personal journey in the industry, his role as a BIM coordinator, and why having an engineering background is crucial to understanding the processes involved.  We delved into the...
Published 07/24/23
Learn the hidden facts and common misunderstandings about openBIM in this engaging talk. Nando Mogollon, the director of Build Digital, uncovers the truths about openBIM, the difference between teamwork and swapping files, and why we really need to work together in the AEC business in this episode.   This chat will open up your mind about teamwork and openBIM, offering useful ideas about the changing world of BIM.   Prepare for an engaging talk that clears up these important subjects, grow...
Published 07/17/23
Dropbox and Verifi3D: Collaboration and Data Validation in AEC Xinaps CEO Frank Schuyer and Shirin Arnold from Dropbox discuss their tech advancements in AEC. They talk about how Dropbox and Verify 3D are reshaping data management and teamwork. Frank and Shirin recount their journey to simplify data validation in AEC. They detail how Dropbox has grown beyond file sharing, now a major data hub, and how Verify 3D brings smart capabilities, making data checking easy for all. They underline the...
Published 07/10/23
OpenBIM Beyond Borders: Eugenio Yanes on Global Collaboration and Innovation Eugenio Fontán Yanes is an experienced BIM Manager and Architect based in Hong Kong. Eugenio shares his insights on the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the challenges faced in the construction industry, particularly in Southeast Asia. Eugenio discusses the importance of OpenBIM and how it can improve collaboration and efficiency in the construction process. He also touches on the use of...
Published 07/03/23
Open-Source Revolution in Architecture: Insights from Ryan Schultz and Bruno Perdigão Ryan Schultz and Bruno Perdigão, two passionate advocates for open-source software, particularly BlenderBIM, share their insights in this enlightening discussion. Ryan, based in the United States, and Bruno, operating from Brazil, have been instrumental in the growth and development of the BlenderBIM community. Ryan and Bruno recount their experiences of using BlenderBIM for architectural projects,...
Published 06/26/23
Lloyd Bussio on Transitioning to BlenderBIM: An Architect's Perspective Lloyd Bussio, also known as the  @IfcArchitect is a registered professional architect operating out of Johannesburg, South Africa, and is known for his extensive use of BlenderBIM from his YouTube channel which exploded recently. Lloyd shares his journey of using BlenderBIM since its inception in 2019. He explains how he found the software to be a powerful tool for his architectural projects, allowing him to move away...
Published 06/19/23
Lejla's Insider Insights on BIMvoice about Revit and IFC4.3, and Autodesk Forma Tune into BIMvoice with Lejla Secerbegovic as she talks about Revit and IFC 4.3, Autodesk Forma, her blog and YouTube channel  @BIMmeup  and more! Lejla Secerbegovic is a BIM Specialist and a Digital Technology Enthusiast based in Munich, Germany. Lejla has an educational background from the Technical University of Vienna​ and she is currently working at Autodesk. Subscribe Spotify |...
Published 06/12/23
IDS Demystified: Simplifying Information Delivery with Menno Mekes Join us as we delve into the world of Information Delivery Specifications (IDS) and its impact on Building Information Modeling (BIM). In this informative video, Menno Mekes, an experienced BIM expert explains the difference between Bimbase IDS and the IDS standard developed by BuildingSMART. Discover how IDS improves communication and data exchange among architects, engineers, contractors, and clients in construction...
Published 06/05/23
Open vs Closed BIM Workflows: Insights from Bojana Dukanovic of BIMcollab Bojana Dukanovic from BIMcollab breaks down open BIM workflows and compares them to closed workflows. She talks about how BIMcollab helps push open BIM principles and how these methods can make projects run smoother. Bojana also shares how Europe and the US use BIM differently, and the problems that can arise when teams use different BIM tools. Discover the potential of the upcoming IDS standard that aims to make BIM...
Published 05/29/23
OpenBIM: Paving the Way in Romania with Stefan Constantinescu In this video, I chat with Stefan Constantinescu, who is in charge of BuildingSMART Romania and co-founded the BIMtech Association. Stefan shares his experience, and talks about what buildingSMART Romania does, and how it's changing the way buildings are made. BuildingSMART Romania is trying to get more people to use open Building Information Modelling (BIM) standards in Romania. They talk a lot about open BIM, Open Standards, and...
Published 05/22/23
BIM for Electrical Engineers: A Deep Dive with David Robison Join me as I talk to David Robison from Design Master Software about BIM (Building Information Modeling) for electrical engineers. David shares how BIM can make an electrical engineer's work more efficient and the role of Design Master Software in this field. Watch, like, share, and subscribe for more content like this. Keep learning and stay inspired. Disclaimer: This video is not a sponsored or paid...
Published 05/15/23
BIMvoice with Artur Tomczak:  bSDD (buildingSMART Data Dictionary) Welcome to the second part of the interview with Artur Tomczak, PhD Researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a product manager for bSDD at buildingSMART International. In this video, Artur breaks down the concept of bSDD, its benefits, and its role in shaping the future of the AEC industry.  Whether you're an AEC professional or a tech enthusiast eager to learn about the latest advancements...
Published 03/21/23
BIMvoice with Artur Tomczak: Information Delivery Specification (IDS) Welcome to the first part of the interview with Artur Tomczak, a PHD Researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a product manager for bSDD at BuildingsmartInternational. In the first part of the interview, Artur shares his background and expertise in the field of sustainable development and we cover Information Delivery Specifications (IDS). He discusses his career journey and how he became...
Published 03/13/23
Imagining Canada's Digital Twin There are some interesting and exciting initiatives in Canada to build a digital twin of the entire country. Lara Chow, Julie Ivanoff and Nicolas Arellano are presenting the very important and ambitious work they are doing.  👧🏻Lara is Associate Director at Carleton Immersive Media Studio.👩🏻Julie is the Research team lead for Imagining Canada's Digital Twin at CIMS.🧑🏻‍🦱Nicolas is and Architect and a Ph.D. student at Carleton University and Research Team Lead at...
Published 02/12/23
De-Black-Boxing BIM with Nicolas Arellano   Nicolas is a Ph.D. student at Carleton University and Research Team Lead at Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS), with a background in Architecture. He is passionate about open-source and has a mission to de-blackbox BIM. Chime in and listen to his inspiring story and mission! Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Nicolas's LinkedIn ProfileCIMS
Published 01/09/23
BIM Coordinator at Work | Dan Vlasceanu from PORR Romania 🇷🇴   We are following up our previous chat with a hands on presentation, on how Dan is employing digital tools and processes on his projects. Some of the things Dan is covering in this video: - what CDE is he using and how- machine control- how he uses drones on his projects- how he does simple visualisation to explain some workflows for his team- and more Dan Vlasceanu is a BIM Coordinator working in the Innovation Department of...
Published 12/19/22
BIM Coordinator in Romania with Dan Vlasceanu from PORR Romania 🇷🇴 You might be surprised, but people are interested in innovation and BIM, even in Romania.   One such person is Dan Vlasceanu. He is working as BIM Coordinator within the Innovation Department of PORR Romania.   Join us and find out about his inspiring story: - How he got into his role - BIM Mandate in Romania - How he is innovating in his job - If he saves any money and time by using innovative solutions and...
Published 12/12/22
Partner Selection to Develop Tooeen is undergoing at full speed You'll find out what is the status in the process of selecting partners to develop Tooeen, and how this selection is being conducted. Tooeen, the next cloud-based open-source developer platform to create and sell your own BIM-based Digital Twin apps. Are you happy with Autodesk Forge? Do you have any other reliable options available? Can you imagine having a solution... ✅ Open Source✅ Community-driven✅ Powerful✅ Flexible✅...
Published 12/09/22
Validating IFC Models with BlenderBIM | Vukas Pajic Vukas Pajic is a BIM Process Expert, at Porr Design and Engineering in Vienna, Austria. Vukas is using BlenderBIM at work to check models that are not modeled internally, and he started using the BlenderBIM Add-on because he was so frustrated with all the other software he was using. This is the first part of our series of interviews, so stay tuned for the future ones! Vukas is also an active contributor to the BlenderBIM Add-on. Thank you...
Published 11/28/22
Learn Grasshopper with Krzysztof Wojslaw from BIM Corner This is the 1st step to become what he describes as an Engineer 4.0. You can learn more about the 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 course Kris is launching here: http://bit.ly/3A3e189The registration for this course is open until Thursday, 17.11.2022, at 21:00 CET, so you don't have time to waste if you are really serious about parametric design. Kris is a Parametric Design and VDC Specialist, International Speaker and Bridge Engineer....
Published 11/10/22
Jesús Valderrama Rodríguez: Another Key Person Behind IFC.js Jesús Valderrama Rodríguez is an architect, application engineer, educator and entrepreneur. But more than that, he is one of the key figures behind ifc.js.  Jesús is the General Director of Apogea, COO of BIMmaster.PRO and Board Member of IFC.js. IFC.js is a JavaScript library that allows you to load, view, and edit IFC models in your browser. This allows developers of architecture and construction applications to work in IFC...
Published 10/20/22