BIMvoice
Welcome to BIMvoice, the podcast that provides a platform for Building Information Modeling (BIM) professionals to share their perspectives and insights on the industry. In this podcast, we cover a wide range of topics related to BIM, including its applications in architecture, engineering, and construction, as well as the latest trends and challenges facing the industry. One of the key topics we focus on is OpenBIM, a platform-independent approach to BIM that enables seamless collaboration and data exchange among different stakeholders. We believe that OpenBIM is revolutionizing the AEC industry and has the potential to transform the way we design, construct, and operate buildings. Through our conversations with experts in the field, including architects, engineers, and software developers, we explore the benefits of using OpenBIM, including interoperability, flexibility, and data exchange. We also discuss the challenges of implementing OpenBIM and how organizations can overcome them. Our guests share their personal experiences with OpenBIM tools like IFC, BCF, IDS, and provide insights on how OpenBIM is improving collaboration among different disciplines, increasing efficiency, and reducing errors and rework. We also discuss the latest developments in OpenBIM technology and how it is being used in real-world projects. Whether you’re an architect, engineer, contractor, or software developer, BIMvoice provides you with valuable insights and practical tips to help you get the most out of BIM and OpenBIM. So, join us for our next episode and let’s explore the exciting world of BIM together!
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Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Harald talks about BIM technicians education, the importance of it, and much more.
Harald Selvær is BIM lecturer at the Technical Vocational College of Oslo.
The Technical Vocational College of Oslo offers short, vocational educations based on vocational certificate, authorization or at least five years of practice.
"The combination of geometry, information and object based way of accessing information." Harald Selvær
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Technical Vocational College of Oslo
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Brian talks about the open letter sent to Autodesk, Revit, BIM careers, training for professionals in AEC and much more.
Brian Myers is Senior Digital Delivery Lead / BIM Management / VDC Design Office Lead at Jacobs in St Louis, USA. His experience includes a variety of duties including BIM management, project planning, staff mentoring, technology and process development, and a diverse background in the various design disciplines. These efforts span multiple offices in person, remotely, and virtually.
The BIM Excellence method is a research-based approach to assess and improve the performance of individuals, organizations and project teams. The method is applied through a combination of online modules and onsite services forming an integrated approach to performance assessment, competency-based learning and measurable performance improvement.
Jacobs has been ranked the #1 Design Firm in the US from 2018 thru 2020 by ENR and is a Fortune 500 company. Jacobs St Louis is the largest combined Architecture and Engineering firm in St Louis.
"Yeah it's about a building, yeah it could be a model, but it's all about Information and about how you can use the Information." Brian Myers
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Jacobs
Revit Users LinkedIn Group
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Bilal talks about BIM Excellence Initiative, BIM Dictionary, challenges with BIM adoption and much more.
Bilal Succar is Director of ChangeAgents AEC, Founder of the BIMe Initiative, and Head Editor of the BIM Dictionary.
The BIM Excellence method is a research-based approach to assess and improve the performance of individuals, organizations and project teams. The method is applied through a combination of online modules and onsite services forming an integrated approach to performance assessment, competency-based learning and measurable performance improvement.
ChangeAgents AEC assists its clients to identify, develop and maximize their Building Information Modelling (BIM) potential. Each of our Agents brings with him/her a wealth of experience in design, construction and cutting-edge information technology. As a team, we focus on BIM as holistic solution to design, construction and operation of facilities. We are different from other service providers in our focus on BIM knowledge (not skill), BIM process (not technology) and our dedication to BIM performance measurement and improvement.
"BIM is any collection of technologies, processes and protocols for design, construction and operation of assets across their lifecycle." Bilal Succar
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Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Bill talks about BIM state in the United States, how advanced technology can impact our industry and much more.
Bill Carney is Design Technology Leader & Senior Associate at DLR Group.
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse.
"BIM is a blending of a 3D model with a database behind it and established relationships within that geometry based on the data of the database." Bill Carney
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DLR Group
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Andrew talks about BIM state in the United States, BIM strategy in organizations, and more interesting topics.
Andrew is a BIM consultant and public speaker on the topic. In 2017, Andrew completed a Master of Science in Building Information Modeling Management at Middlesex University in London. His specialty is working with individuals and organizations across the globe to integrate BIM as part of their successful Digital Journey. He looks forward to helping you, too.
"BIM is a process for how we generate, manage and reuse the data that is generated during design construction and operations of any built asset." Andrew Baranowski
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BIM From the Deep End: Thoughts, Observations, Ramblings
BIM From The Deep End: Part 2
BIM For Owners: Is Your BIM Contract Preventing You From Doing BIM?
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Dion talks about Open Source in the AEC industry, and more interesting topics.
Dion Moult is an architect and software developer passionate about Open Source.
"BIM is structured data about a building." Dion Moult
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OS Arch Community
OS Arch Wiki
Openingdesign
WikiHouse
AEC Free Software Directory
BlenderBIM
Blender
FreeCAD
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Steven talks about ISO19650, state of BIM in the UK and much more.
Steven Eglinton is an experienced Tutor, Consultant, Facilitator and Chairperson with a demonstrated history of leading Information Management and Digital Transformation projects for Central Government, Real Estate / Property, Rail, Water, Energy, construction and civil engineering industries. Skilled in Business Change, Data Governance, Geospatial, BIM and Team Leadership.
Steven is the Director of BimEnable and GeoEnable, Tutor for ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) Certificate for BIM courses, advisor in strategies, concepts, principals and technical approaches for developing National-level Public Asset Registers (PARs), International BIM Tutor ISO 19650 at BSi (The British Standards Institution), Guest Tutor of ISO19650 at CIOB (The Chartered Institute of Building), and Steering & Technical (conference) Committee Chair and Conference Chairman at GEO Business.
"Simplifying, essentially BIM is about a whole lifetime approach to managing information about the built environment and built assets." Steven Eglinton
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GeoEnable & BimEnable
ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers)
CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building)
BSi
GEO Business
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Jose Oliveira
DiRoots Founder | BIM & Digital Automation Specialist
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DiRoots
DiRoots YouTube channel
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Dalton talks about BIM adoption in USA, types of contracts, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and more interesting topics.
Dalton Goodwin is a BIM Coordinator at DLR Group and a Data Enthusiast.
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse.
"For me, BIM is information and a huge focus for me is to leverage the data behind BIM" Dalton Goodwin
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BIM & DS Discord server
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Alexander talks about the digitalization and struggles within the AEC industry, buildingSMART Norway's mission, standards, and more interesting topics.
Alexander Brage Hansen is the Managing Director at buildingSMART Norway.
buildingSMART is the worldwide authority driving the digital transformation of the built asset environment, through the creation and adoption of open, international standards for infrastructure and buildings. buildingSMART provides the perfect opportunity to help industry visionaries transform the design, delivery, and operation of tomorrow’s built assets. buildingSMART Is committed to driving change through the use of standards and the adoption of digital workflows.
International open digital data-sharing standards are critical to this transformation, helping businesses – owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and operators – become global industry leaders, while also mitigating risks, saving time, and reducing costs. buildingSMART is an open, neutral, and international not-for-profit organization.
"For me BIM is about cooperation, about better involvement throughout the supply chain so you will have fewer errors and more efficiency." Alexander Brage Hansen
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