BIMThoughts

E2101 – Jess Purcell

January 12, 2021 17:00 - 27.3 MB

In this episode, we have a great time chatting with Jess Purcell the Design Technology Manager at Shepley Bulfinch. “We use Data as a way to see problems before they come up” This and other gems from Jess are covered as we talk about Data, Teams, TonicDM, Virtual Desktop (VDI) solutions, Enscape, being a Maker … Read More →

E2037 – Brad Clark

December 22, 2020 17:00 - 30.8 MB

In this episode we chat with Brad Clark about all things Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Construction Technology (ConTech), BIM Track, Spot, AR/VR and a little 3D Printing for good measure. Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #NavisWorker Here is where you can find Brad on the World Wide Web: LinkedIn:Brad Clark What to learn more about … Read More →

E2036 – Marcello Sgambelluri

December 15, 2020 17:00 - 40.7 MB

In this episode, the BIMThoughts crew is joined again by Alexis Kotzambasis as we chat with Marcello Sgambelluri about his brand-new book that is out NOW! Marcello tells all there is to know about his book: Dynamo and Grasshopper for Revit Cheat Sheet Reference Manual. Use cases for the book, why Table of Concepts (not … Read More →

E2035 – Talking about those BIM Thoughts

December 08, 2020 17:00 - 25.5 MB

In this episode Bill, Dana and Carl have a good old fashion chatfest about whatever comes to their minds. Some topics include Bill’s new Mac book, Graphics cards vs Gaming cards, VR headsets for entire project teams, The Revit Roadmap, Talking in accents, 3D printing, OctoPrint, Raspberry Pi’s, CNC machines…and more! Show Notes Episode Hashtag: … Read More →

E2034 – The Revit Kid (B.A.D Live Recording)

December 01, 2020 17:00 - 54.6 MB

In this very special episode, the BIMThoughts crew interviews The Revit Kid (Jeffrey A. Pinheiro) Live on his YouTube show BIM After Dark Live. As it was recorded live on the Thursday night of #AU2020 we all have a beverage in hand to chit chat about what Jeff’s been up to, How Virtual #AU2020 was, … Read More →

E2033 – Randall Stevens

November 24, 2020 17:00 - 23.9 MB

In this episode the BIMThoughts crew chats with Randall Stevens the CEO of AVAIL about the current state of the AEC industry, what’s new with AVAIL, and what makes a good Bourbon. Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #CantSpellFridge Here is where you can find Randall and AVAIL on the World Wide Web: Website: com (AVAIL) LinkedIn:Randall … Read More →

E2032 – AU 2020 Going Virtual

November 17, 2020 17:00 - 28.8 MB

In this episode, the BIMThoughts crew chat about AU 2020 and what it might be like as a FREE virtual conference. They also pick some of the classes they want to attend and relive some of the favourite AU moments from past years. Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #AU2020 Here is where you can find Autodesk … Read More →

E2031 – Ehsan Iran-Nejad

November 10, 2020 17:00 - 36.4 MB

In this episode, the BIMThoughts crew is joined by Alexis Kotzambasis, a colleague of Bill’s and a huge fan of pyRevit so we all can chat with Ehsan Iran-Nejad about his amazing add-in for Revit pyRevit. We also chat with Ehsan about his work at McNeel on the Rhino.Inside.Revit integration. Be sure to check out … Read More →

E2030 – Carla Edwards

November 03, 2020 17:00 - 21.1 MB

In this episode, we chat with original BIMThoughts Co-Host Carla Edwards about what she is doing these days working on “The Mothership” aka Autodesk, Autodesk University 2020, and BIM 360. Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #TheMothership Here is where you can find Carla and Autodesk on the World Wide Web: LinkedIn:Carla Edwards Website: Autodesk Twitter: @ADSKCommunity … Read More →

E2029 – Timon Hazell

October 27, 2020 16:00 - 30.6 MB

In this episode we have a great chat with Timon Hazell about the current “semester” of YourDesk University, and what is to come for YourDesk University. We also chat about going beyond 101 level classes, the AEC community, and its love of sharing with others, and even a little sailing! Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #YourDeskUniversity … Read More →

E2028 – Anthony Hauck

October 20, 2020 16:00 - 34.5 MB

In this episode, we try something different with a Zoom meeting so you can watch this episode on our BIMThoughts YouTube channel as well as listen to it in Podcast form! We had a great chat with Anthony Hauck CEO of Hypar about what they have been up to over at Hypar, their new website, … Read More →

E2027 – Peter Marchese

October 13, 2020 16:00 - 23.2 MB

In this episode, we talk to Peter Marchese the Senior Technology Evangelist of Microdesk about early experiences in the AEC industry, AR/VR, heads-up displays, 3d printing, Cats and lots more. Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #BIMCats Here is where you can find Peter on the World Wide Web: Website: Microdesk LinkedIn:Peter Marchese Twitter: @Peter_Marchese Editors Note: … Read More →

E2026 – Benjamin Glunz

October 06, 2020 16:00 - 24.6 MB

In this episode Bill, Carl and special guest host Jisell Howe have a great chat with Benjamin Glunz the CEO of BIMsmith, Swatchbox and Anguleris Technologies about the new BIMsmith coffee club, samples direct from your model (Swatchbox), some of the more unique content found in the BIMsmith marketplace, turning on your cameras during Zoom … Read More →

E2025 – Patrick MacLeamy

September 29, 2020 16:00 - 27.9 MB

In this episode we Bill, Dana and I had the honour to chat with Patrick MacLeamy about his new book, Designing a World Class Architecture Firm, his work with Building Smart, the lesson his grandfather taught him which lead to the world-famous Effort Curve and much more! Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #OceanOfData Episode Hashtag: #TeamSport … Read More →

E2024 – Jisell Howe

September 22, 2020 16:00 - 27.5 MB

In this episode, we chat with Jisell Howe about data visualization, speaking and its benefits, your own personal trading cards, font tricks, and the ever-changing weather in Minnesota. Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #NewsICanUse Episode Hashtag: #LongestSnowDayEver Here is where you can find Uponor and Jisell on the World Wide Web: Website: I am Jisell Howe … Read More →

E2023 – Troy Gates

September 15, 2020 16:00 - 24.7 MB

In this episode, Bill and Dana chat with Troy Gates about where to keep the data, VR roller coasters, conference office hours, FormIt and more! Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #SmarterAndHarder Here is where you can find Troy on the World Wide Web: Website: U.S. CAD LinkedIn: Troy Gates Twitter: @TroyGates We want to hear from … Read More →

BoB006 – Best of BIMThoughts – Training Episode

September 08, 2020 16:00 - 44.1 MB

This is the 6th and final of our summer series of BoB episodes – Best of BIMThoughts. This week we are heading back to September 22nd, 2015 for a panel episode with Bill, Marcello and Carla to chat about all things training. Enjoy the show! Episode description from the original podcast: “In this episode of … Read More →

E2022 – Ken Flannigan

September 01, 2020 16:00 - 27.3 MB

In this episode we talk with Ken Flannigan, the Global BIM Solution Owner at KONE about all things that go up, and how they come back down. We also talk about BIM in manufacturing, Ken’s interesting road to where he is now, destination control elevators and when people stop using Revit like AutoCAD. Enjoy the … Read More →

BoB005 – Best of BIMThoughts with Randy Deutsch

August 25, 2020 16:00 - 29.2 MB

This is the 5th in our summer series of six of BoB episodes – Best of BIMThoughts. This week we jump in the time machine to go all the way back to August 24th, 2015 for a great interview with Randy Deutsch. Episode description from the original podcast: “In this episode, I sit down with … Read More →

E2021 – Melanie Stone

August 18, 2020 16:00 - 23.7 MB

In this episode, we have a great chat about all things Facilities Management with the Mistress of the Dorkness herself Melanie Stone! Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #MoreThanJustHVAC Here is where you can find Melanie on the World Wide Web: Website: Mistress of the Dorkness LinkedIn: Melanie Stone Twitter: @MistresDorkness A great post from Melanie’s Blog … Read More →

BoB004 – Best of BIMThoughts with Steve Stafford

August 11, 2020 16:00 - 61.7 MB

This is the 4th in our summer series of six of BoB episodes – Best of BIMThoughts. This week we jump in the time machine to go all the way back to July 16th, 2015 for a great interview with Steve Stafford, over 90 minutes of awesome here, so buckle up and enjoy the ride! … Read More →

E2020 – Kelly Cone

August 04, 2020 16:00 - 29.1 MB

In this our “2020” episode we talk about vision, well computer vision with ClearEdge3D VP of Industry Strategy Kelly Cone. We also talk about virtual conferences vs. in-person conferences, why DBEI should host a “BILT Cruise” and then we really get our geek on about laser scanning, and even sensor fusion! Show Notes Episode Hashtag: … Read More →

BoB003 – Best of BIMThoughts with Paul Aubin

July 28, 2020 16:00 - 44.4 MB

This is the 3rd in our summer series of six of BoB episodes – Best of BIMThoughts. This episode goes back to June 29th 2015th, with the 3rd episode of the 2nd “season” of BIMThoughts for the first of 6 (so far) visits by Paul Aubin to the BIMThoughts podcast as a panellist or interview … Read More →

E2019 – John Pierson

July 21, 2020 16:00 - 31.5 MB

In this episode, the BIMThoughts crew has a candid conversation with John Pierson, Design Technology Specialist at Parallax Team. We talk about his dynamo packages and extensions, his work building Revit add-ons and why opens source and sharing are so important to the AECO industry. We also get into a couple of rabbit holes about … Read More →

BoB002 – Best of BIMThoughts with Steven Shell

July 14, 2020 16:00 - 48.4 MB

This is the 2nd in our summer series of BoB episodes – Best of BIMThoughts. This episode goes back to May 2015th, with the 9th episode of BIMThoughts with an interview with the one and only Steven Shell! Episode description from the original podcast: “This week Carla and I talk with Mr. Shock the Rock … Read More →

E2018 – Women in AEC Panel

July 07, 2020 16:00 - 33.6 MB

In this episode, Dana takes the lead and moderates this great Women in AEC panel discussion. We had 5 amazing women from around the world with different roles in the AEC industry who shared about their experience with BIM and working in the AEC. Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #WomenInAEC Our Panelists: Ava Norton – Executive, … Read More →

BoB001 – Best of BIMThoughts with Jim Balding

June 30, 2020 16:00 - 29.6 MB

Welcome to a new series for BIMThoughts called BoB or “Best of BIMThoughts”. Since the first BIMThoughts podcast was published on March 22nd, 2015 there have been 125+ episodes including what’s been published so far as part of the 2020 season. Many of those episodes, over 100 in fact, are from the back catalogue (from … Read More →

E2017 – Richard Taylor and Sash Kazeminejad

June 23, 2020 16:00 - 34 MB

In this episode, the BIMThoughts crew learn what’s new with Ideate Software’s Richard Taylor, Technical Evangelist and Sash Kazeminejad, Customer Success Manager. We also talk about the cool new features of the 2021 release of Ideate’s Sticky Revit Add-in. If you stick around to the very end there is also some great bonus content not … Read More →

E2016 – Joseph Mady

June 16, 2020 16:00 - 35.8 MB

In this episode, we have a great conversation with Joseph Mady the CEO at Digital Construction Technologies Group. We talk about BIM Standards, Building Codes, Education and how we are all dealing with the same BIM problems no matter where we are in the world. We should also note that Joseph who is based in … Read More →

E2015 – Clifton Harness

June 09, 2020 16:00 - 31.8 MB

In this episode, we talk with one of the co-founders and CEO of TestFit Inc. Clifton Harness. Show Notes Episode Hashtags: #BIMesque #UnWonkify #FlippyFloppy Here is where you can find TestFit and Clifton on the World Wide Web: Website: io Twitter: @TestFitInc Twitter: @HarnessClifton LinkedIn: TestFit Inc. LinkedIn: Clifton Harness Instagram: testfit.io Facebook: … Read More →

E2014 – Richard Schmitt

June 02, 2020 16:00 - 24.2 MB

In this episode, we talk with Richard Schmitt who works with Dana at Smith Group as an Applications Developer. We get our full geek on as we talk Dynamo, Revit Journal Files, JavaScript, IMAGINiT Clarity, model health, PDQ Deploy, FormIt Pro and more. Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #OneOverZorro Learn more about three.js at: js.org Examples … Read More →

E2013 – Brian Ringley

May 26, 2020 16:00 - 29.1 MB

In this episode the #BIMThoughts team gets to learn about Spot and other cool stuff from Brian Ringley the Construction Technology Manager at Boston Dynamics. Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #SeeSpotScan Here is where you can find Brian on the World Wide Web: Twitter: @brianringley LinkedIn: Brian Ringley Instagram: brianringley The world famous “Spot” of Boston … Read More →

E2012 – Matt Mason

May 19, 2020 16:00 - 22 MB

In this episode, Bill and Carl chat with Matt Mason, Director of Software Development for Rand Worldwide (parent company of IMAGINiT Technologies). We talk about what’s new in IMAGINiT Clarity 2021, The IMAGINiT Clarity Integration with BIM Track, Matt’s 25 years in CAD-based programming, and even get into a Read the Factory Manual rabbit hole … Read More →

E2011 – Lisa-Marie Mueller

May 12, 2020 16:00 - 25 MB

In this episode, the BIMThoughts crew have a great chat with Lisa-Marie Mueller a Job Captain and Design Technology Specialist at the Dahlin Group. We talk about C# coding, Dynamo, balancing project work and design technology work (hint it involves working on your own time) and so much more. Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #ImaGenius Here … Read More →

E2010 – Gavin Crump the Aussie BIM Guru

May 05, 2020 16:00 - 24.3 MB

In this episode, Bill and Carl have a chat with Gavin Crump about his popular YouTube Channel “The Aussie BIM Guru” as well as his new BIM consultancy BIM Guru. Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #AussieBIMGuru Here is where you can find Gavin on the World Wide Web: YouTube: Aussie BIM Guru YouTube: BIM Guru Twitter: … Read More →

E2009 – StyleManager from Ideate Software

April 28, 2020 16:00 - 19.1 MB

In this episode, we review the latest addition to the Ideate Software family, StyleManager. We also get a little sidetracked with a deep discussion about hard candy, chocolate and how bad Lifesavers butterscotch flavour is. Enjoy the Show! Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #SweetAsCandy Check out Ideate Software on the web Ideate Software Blog Ideate Software … Read More →

E2008 – Karen Robichaud

April 21, 2020 16:00 - 30.2 MB

In this episode, we talk to Karen Robichaud, Communications Director at Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, about books, your brand, how to market yourself, social media, and generally the less “Techie” side of BIM and AEC. Show Notes Episode Hashtag #NewBonJovi Check out Karen’s Blog: We Are The Stories We Tell Karen’s blog has her book lists … Read More →

E2007 – Buck Davis from BIMBOX

April 14, 2020 16:00 - 36.3 MB

In this episode, we interview Buck Davis of BIMBOX. Buck and Bill get hardcore into the computer hardware! Dana and Buck discuss the state of AR/VR in the AECO industry. Plus, we asked the question, In the BIM world do you want a high-end graphics card, or a high-end and less expensive gaming card? That’s … Read More →

E2006 – What’s New in Revit 2021

April 08, 2020 15:53 - 24.1 MB

In this special episode, the BIMThoughts crew is joined by Harlan Brumm, Revit Product Manager, Architecture & Construction at Autodesk, and Sasha Crotty, Sr. Product Manager, Revit Platform & Services at Autodesk to talk about what’s new in Revit 2021. Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #Revit2021 Check out the Autodesk Revit Twitter: @AutodeskRevit Sasha Twitter: @sashacrotty … Read More →

E2005 – Working Remotely

March 31, 2020 16:00 - 21.8 MB

In this episode, the BIMThoughts crew talks about working remotely, the good, the bad, and internet struggles! Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #WFM Some other blog posts with some Working From Home tips. Enscape Blog Post – COVID-19: Working From Home (BIM Chapters) Top 5 Steps to Securely Work from Home by SANS (BIM Chapters) 10 … Read More →

E2004 – Gabe Paez from The Wild

March 24, 2020 16:04 - 22.7 MB

In this episode, we interview Gabe Paez Founder and CEO of The Wild. Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #XR Check out The Wild Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook YouTube Gabe talks about what he is firming in camp XR One reality to rule them all A virtual conference would be great for the environment The Wild video … Read More →

E2003 – Dan Stine

March 10, 2020 17:00 - 35.1 MB

In this episode, we get back into doing interviews with awesome guests! This episode we talk with Dan “The Polar Bear” Stine about AR and VR, being an empty nester soon and of course riding his bike to work in the winter in Minnesota! Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #ThePolarBear Check out Dan’s Blog: BIM Chapters … Read More →

E2002 – Dana’s Back!

February 28, 2020 19:49 - 18.9 MB

In this episode, Dana is back to join Bill & Carl and chat about her trip to Spain, Revit 2020.2 & 2020.2.1, Dynamo and more! Show Notes Episode Hashtag: #DemoDadJoke Dana did Barcelona Gaudí is awesome La Boqueria Revit 2020.2 Correction: – there was a new “dot” Release of Dynamo that came with Revit 2020.2 Dynamo … Read More →

E2001 – BIMThoughts 101: We’re Back!

February 01, 2020 22:19 - 9.36 MB

In this episode, Bill & Carl talk about getting the band back together so there will be more episodes of BIMThoughts! They also talk about what’s new with them, including Carl’s new job and Bill’s new YouTube Channel, what coding stuff they have been up to, and why they wanted to give Dan Stine the … Read More →

Interview Anthony Hauck

November 26, 2018 15:58 - 36.6 MB

Dana and I set down with Anthony Hauck of Hypar and Black Arts Consulting. We talk about Generative Design, Irritative Design, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence as it relates to Design and AEC. Where to find Anthony: https://hypar.io https://www.youtube.com/c/anthonyhauck https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhauck/detail/recent-activity/posts/

Software Ideate Explorer

November 07, 2018 13:44 - 24.5 MB

Bill and Carla thank Ideate Software for another year of sponsorship by reviewing their new version of Ideate Explorer, and other Ideate Software titles too. We talk about more than just the features, we give real-world examples of how Ideate Software has helped us at our day jobs. We really do love their software and … Read More →

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