Brewing with BIM

Hey BWB Fans,  Let's face it, 2020 kind of sucked - hard. In this episode we recap what was good about 2020. After all, every second of the year couldn't have been bad. How has 2020 blessed you? What are you looking forward to most in 2021?

Hey BWB Fans, It’s not often we get to say that we physically needed to recover after doing a podcast but this was a doozy. Not only did we get deep into the essence of BIM in our second episode Johann but we somehow managed to drink a bottle of whiskey between us. This episode is proof that BIM can be fun. We talk about everything from FM, contractual obligations, GIS, open source software, BIM 3...

Hey BWB Fans, This is a cannot miss episode. We chat with new friend and long time Autodesk legend, Rob Sinclair. For those that don’t Rob, stop living under a rock. Rob is the Corporate CAD Manager of the well respected and well established civil firm Civil & Environmental Consultants. In this episode we dive into great beer as Rob is even more of a connoisseur than us mere fanatics at BWB. R...

Hey BWB Fans, This was a fun episode to wrap up AU 2020. Although this year we didn't have a push up competition we did learn a lot, have fun, and as usual at AU we drank alcohol. This AU contained exciting acquisitions, game changing announcements in cloud offerings, and further cemented the future of BIM. This was apparent in the DfMA, prefab, and BIM to GIS sessions. You can find out more on ou...

Hey BWB Fans, We finally get to put Pittsburgh on the Brewing With BIM map with local BIM & CAD expert Carlos Caminos. Carlos' BIM philosophy is spot on. His approach to mapping needs regardless of current software capabilities, leveraging incremental changes to fuel the company BIM revolution, and streamlining workflows for an improved process and deliverable are what make him such a great le...

Hey BWB Fans, In this episode of Brewing With BIM we chat with long time BIM evangelist and BIM entrepreneur, Britton Langdon. For those that don't know Britton, he is the genius behind MSuite. MSuite's spooling tools in BIMPro have saved thousands of hours of labor while his fabrication status tracking tools in FABPro have allowed users to streamline the fabrication process while reducing waste &...

Hey BWB Fans, In this episode we interview the original bad boy of BIM, Josh Bone. Okay, so maybe the bad boy image might be a stretch given that he is an industry advocate and such a legend in the construction podcast scene but it was worth it to name the episode after him. In this episode we talk BIM, alcohol, data, the trades, and so much more. Tune in to learn more about what Josh has done and...

Hey BWB Fans,  This was a great episode in which we catch up with long time friend and colleague Paul Stuva. We dive into tangents regarding weather and seasonal/regional construction, CIM, BIM, the mass adoption of BIM 360, and how the technical support landscape has evolved. Technical support used to be about helping customers get up and running when they were down or solving what seems lik...

Hey BWB Fans, This was another great episode packed with useful information, tangents, and as always fueled by our dear friend alcohol. In this episode we had the pleasure of connecting with Tim Libman and John Brown with DJM CAD & Coordination out of the Philly area. We dive into the pitfalls and perks of scanning. We made sure to address the rise of scanning in the US as well as how it falls...

Hey BWB Fans, This is an episode you wont want to miss. We get to talk with Brian Poage about his experiences with some of the largest GC's in the country and how he helped implement technology. We talk construction technology, specifically the ease of use of tools like Raken. Lastly, we get to dive into how Brian is making a real impact in the world. This young entrepreneur found away to do some...

Hey BWB Fans, In this episode of Brewing With BIM we have a yet another BIM icon. If you do not know the name Greg Hale, be sure to take note. Greg is widely recognized as a BIM expert in the Northeast United States where he was an early adopter of Revit and Navisworks. He has since taken on scanning. In this knowledge packed episode we discuss scanning in all it glory. This includes scan to BIM,...

Hey BWB Fans,  This episode was a real treat. We got to interview one of the greatest minds in BIM, Dwayne Miller. Dwayne has an impressive background working on some of the largest, most complex projects in the early days of BIM. If they were ever to make a movie about BIM I imagine they'd have to base the lead off his character and his corresponding rise to BIM success. Today, Dwayne is the...

Hey BWB Fans,   We are back with our long time friend and podcast mentor, Eric DeLeon. Eric is the soothing voice behind The CAD Manager Confessions. When he isn't preaching about CAD management he is practicing it in his daily profession. Eric is a technology enthusiast and an early adapter of LiDAR for civil and construction purposes. In this episode we drink, we talk like old friends, disc...

Hey BWB Fans,  In this episode we dive further into the the need for BIM standards and discuss why this topic will likely never be resolved or and is still relevant. In addition we dive into the need for both internal and external training, mentoring, and staff development. Don't worry, we talk about wild fires, motorcycles, and so much more while throwing back some whiskey.

Hey BWB Fans, In this episode of Brewing With BIM we highlight new features of the recently released but highly anticipated Bluebeam 20. Don't worry we tackle hard hitting topics like fitness and weight loss, home remodeling, choppers and bobbers, home brewing, and finally we wrap it up in true nerd fashion by discussing video games systems. Don't worry we find plenty of time for libations and tak...

Hey BWB Fans,  When we did our first Better You Better BIM episode we were expecting life to get back to normal after a few months. Now that we are nearly 6 months into COVID with no end in sight we thought now might be a good time to revisit some resources for leveling up your BIM game, staying sane, or to just learn something new.

Hey BWB Fans, In this episode we get to chat with OG Civil 3D guru Rob Gadbaw. Rob is literally known all around the world for for his work in Civil 3D, CAD software development, and with iConstruct. Rob's development of KobiLabs plugins for AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D has not gone unnoticed. KobiLabs was featured in the July 2020 edition of AUGIWorld. Rob's team has a unique development methodol...

Hey BWB Fans,  In this episode of Brewing with BIM we are all over the map. We discuss the open letter to Autodesk, Revit 2021.1, updates to BIM 360, FormIt, Infraworks, home projects, broken bones, and so much more. Don't worry, we find plenty of time for tangents and great alcohol. 

Hey BWB Fans,  In this episode we discuss something all Revit designers and drafters can not live without, Revit plugins. Whether you are wanting to export to AR/VR platforms, simply looking for a faster way to work, or are wanting to push Revit past its limits - you are sure to find a plugin that fits your needs. Check out this episode of Brewing With BIM as we highlight a few of our favorit...

Hey BWB Fans, In this episode we discuss a presentation David put together for the Bluebeam XCON that never was. We touch on the topic of AWP that we hope to cover in more depth next week. All while drinking great beers. David is double fisting whiskey and a Leinenkugel while Joey enjoys the New Belgium mix pack.

In this episode of Brewing With BIM, we discuss telecommuting and file sharing applications to ensure your company is efficient and effective while social distancing. We discuss a wide range of applications, work from home practices to keep you sane, and proper work from home etiquette (hint: wear pants on video calls), and we find time to drink beer!

Hey BWB Fans,  In this episode we discuss the BIM movement for the infrastructure industry commonly referred to as CIM. We discuss workflows, Bluebeam, and construction layout. Per usual we drink great beverages and go on wild tangents.

Hey Everyone, In this episode we talk about.. wait for it......NOTHING. Well at least nothing of particular importance. We focus primarily on discussions around brewing and beer. We have a new brew setup that we are piecing together and hope to have ready for the 4th of July. We discuss various brew methods and home brew components. We save time to also discuss AU 2020 as the brains of our operati...

In this episode of Brewing with BIM we discuss the importance of communication. We focus primarily on the field to office and vice versa. Being an expert at modeling doesn't mean you are an expert at construct-ability and installation. The same is true for inverse. Good communication is a great way to learn. Using platforms like BIM 360, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, etc allow the office to share updated dr...

In this episode of Brewing With BIM, we discuss benefits in the scan to BIM workflows as well as pain point. It is important to understand how the data will be used and the deliverable down stream. We also find time to get side tracked and fall into tangents about kids, cars, home projects, and believe it or not wrestling. Just one of the many side effects when doing a podcast while drinking.