Digital Construction Podcast

Five AI predictions for construction: why the point-solution app store dies, agentic automation takes over, and per-seat pricing ends. Website: h ttps://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/5-bold-predictions-for-the-construction-industry-with-mirco-bianchini Host: Andrea C...

Rework eats 5 to 10 percent of every construction budget. On a 100-million-dollar project, that is 5 to 10 million dollars of waste no one planned for, and most of it is not a modelling failure, it is a translation failure between the BIM model and the people building from it. This conversation looks at what fills that gap. Caner Dolas, CEO and co-founder of Gamma AR, has spent the last six years...

In this conversation, Bryan Tay, Director at Pivodel, and Dean Sherwell, Manager Commercial Sales and Partnerships at TAFE Queensland, discuss how they spent the last twelve months building Australia's first nationally accredited Advanced Diploma of Digital Engineering. The episode looks at why a recognised pathway has been missing, and what changes when one finally exists. The discussion covers t...

Sophie Montenot, Global Digital Delivery Lead at Surbana Jurong, on BIM coordination, JV harmonisation, and digital engineering on Changi T5. Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/how-i-lead-a-global-digital-team-at-surbana-jurong-with-sophie-montenot Host:...

Website: h ttps://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/35-years-in-digital-construction-with-john-benstead Host: Andrea Ciaffi https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-ciaffi/ Guest: John Benstead https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbenstead/ John Benstead is the Digital Engineering...

Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes : https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/pdf-is-not-dead-the-data-foundation-your-construction-AI-strategy-needs-with-shanoc-halliday Host: Andrea Ciaffi   https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-ciaffi/ Guest: Shanoc Halliday   https://www.linkedin.com/i...

Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/how-deep-space-is-empowering-mid-sized-builders-with-startup-co-founder-luke-johnson Host: Andrea Ciaffi   https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-ciaffi/ Guest: Luke Johnson https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukesjohnson/ ✉️...

Website:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/from-iran-to-australia-reinventing-a-career-with-ati-hezarian Host:  Andrea Ciaffi Guest:  Ati Hezarian Ati Hezarian joined us to share why we must  never stop learning  and stay cur...

Website:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/an-ai-native-tool-that-is-reshaping-project-reporting-with-christian-pallaria Host:  Andrea Ciaffi Guest:  Christian Pallaria Christian Pallaria, Digital Leader at AECOM and founder of WisyPla...

Website:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/how-a-university-is-training-the-next-generation-of-digital-engineers-with-julie-jupp Host:  Andrea Ciaffi Guest:  Julie Jupp Professor Julie Jupp is a leading voice in digital engineering and...

Website:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/bim-lessons-from-an-autodesk-expert-elite-with-gary-cowan Host:  Andrea Ciaffi Guest:  Gary Cowan We recently sat down with Gary Cowan, Head of Digital Construction at Kane Group and member of...

Website:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/from-automation-leader-to-solution-architect-at-autodesk-with-adam-sheather Host:  Andrea Ciaffi Guest:  Adam Sheather We recently sat down with Adam Sheather, who shared incredible insights d...

Website:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/who-are-the-real-industry-disruptors-with-steven-coyle Host:  Andrea Ciaffi Guest:  Steven Coyle Steven Coyle shares his refreshingly practical take on digital transformation at Arcadis. He's...

Website:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/the-reality-for-young-BIM-technicians-with-dane-carroll Host:  Andrea Ciaffi Guest:  Dane Carroll We had a fantastic chat with Dane Carroll, Senior Drafter at BG&E, who shared his secrets...

Website:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/the-bim-pirate-how-to-sell-bim-services-with-simon-dilhas Host:  Andrea Ciaffi Guest:  Simon Dilhas What an insightful and challenging discussion with Simon Dilhas, the one and only BIM Pirate...

Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/bim-and-small-contractors-with-alex-harris Host:  Andrea Ciaffi Guest:  Alex Harris We were thrilled to have Alex Harris, Digital Engineering Leader at Bilby, join us to discuss navigating digita...

Website:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/drones-in-construction-with-scott-major Host:  Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Scott Major G'day, folks! Today we speak with Scott Major, digital engineering practice lead and chief remote pilot at Seymo...

Website:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes:  https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/how-to-build-a-business-in-construction-using-digital-tools-with-greg-wilkes Host:  Andrea Ciaffi Guest:  Greg Wilkes Get ready to be inspired by Greg Wilkes, an award-winning construction business...

Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/the-BIM-handbook-in-2025-with-marzia-bolpagni Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Marzia Bolpagni Get ready for an insightful chat on the Digital Construction Podcast with  Marzia Bolpagni , Head of BIM International, Associ...

Website Episodes Episode notes Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Josip Bandur Step into the Digital Construction podcast for a candid conversation with  Josip Bandur , a BIM leader with over two decades of experience. Josip shares his deep passion for the  craft of drafting  and offers a raw, honest perspective from the trenches of project delivery. He dives into the worrying decline of dr...

Website Episodes Episode notes Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Veer Dhaliwal Dive into the legal landscape of digital construction with Veer Dhaliwal, a finalist for 2024 Construction and Infrastructure Lawyer of the Year! Veer explains why construction professionals and BIM managers must care about legal aspects, detailing major challenges like data ownership, liability for incorrect models, and prote...

Website Episodes Episode notes Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Jacob Hoare Join  Jacob Hoare , Digital Lead for Asia at Aurecon, as he shares his career-best advice. He details his role,  driving Arecon's digital strategy , including  AI and automation , across diverse Asian markets. Jacobs discusses Aurecon's  digital capabilities , focusing on  human-centered solutions  ...

Website Episodes Episode notes Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Tim Rawling Join Tim Rawling, co-founder and CPO of  CalcTree , as he shares his journey from structural engineer at Arup to building a startup. Discover how  CalcTree transforms engineering calculations and project data management  by addressing  data fragmentation and manual errors . Learn how CalcTree serves as a&nbsp...

Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/digitizing-tunnelling-and-geotechnical-engineering-with-rajat-gangrade Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-ciaffi-548413113 Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajatgangrade/ Join Rajat Gangrade, Co-founder of Ground...

Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/digital-engineering-with-adam-favaloro Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-ciaffi-548413113 Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-favaloro-34572aa/ Adam Favaloro, a veteran digital leader at GHD, offers insights f...