The BIM Student

Patrick Saavedra is the University Architect and is the Director responsible for Planning, Architecture, Engineering and Design at York University. Patrick oversees approx. 200 projects a year and several large capital projects as it relates to Planning, Urban Design, and Architecture. Over the past 11 years at York Patrick has led over $400M in capital renewal projects as well as over $420M in ne...

Education, Training and Skills development do not stop when you finish School. It starts after that. In the times when we see a new technology being introduced every day and an existing one becoming obsolete every 6 months, if someone wants to stay relevant, they cannot stop their education at any point. Continuous training has become an integral part of every person and every company’s growth pla...

Its a Wrap..!!! This episode, Komal Sharma and Sandeep Jampani talked about their BIM journey and what are their expectations from the future....!!! Both Komal and Sandeep are a very valuable members of BIMWize Team taking care of different aspects of BIM and Project Management in the company. Listen in to know "What it means to them to be a BIM student..!!!"

Every process requires a management system. Traditionally, BIM execution planning has looked like managing a few sets of documents and excel sheets. These documents define the scope and schedule for models, project requirements etc. Then there is an additional layer of Standards, LOD matrix and some appendices and addendums. In today’s episode, I sat down to talk about Plannerly, a BIM management...

In today's episode, I am talking to Carl Storms, Technical Solutions lead at BIM track. Carl draws from his 20+ years of experience in architecture, engineering, and construction, and shares a practical and well-rounded understanding of BIM with clients. He assists the AECO community with the adoption of design technology and BIM processes Through implementations, instruction, mentoring, webinars,...

Today I have not one but two very smart women who will drop some real wisdom bombs on the Collaboration aspect of BIM process. Anneka Chand and Xenia Gordienko. Both Anneka and Xenia are VDC Managers working for General Contractors in Vancouver. Anneka is currently working for the US-based, Turner Construction, whilst Xenia is working for BC-based, ETRO Construction. Prior to their current posts,...

Adrian Mitchell- VP Sales & Business Development at Kreo Modular. Kreo modular is a AI powered software for developers, manufacturers, and contractors that are involved in modular construction and looking to save time and money while improving the quality and speed of their feasibility assessment. All this while integrating seamlessly into any BIM authoring tool. Our guest today, Adrian, has a...

Checkout the latest episode of #TheBIMStudent.  In this episode we talk to Derek Cheung, Manager BIM and Strategic Sourcing at Mattamy Homes Canada, about how are they leveraging Design technology to create a product that most people take pride in - owning a home.  Mattamy Homes is the largest privately owned builders in North America, Mattamy Homes is Canada's largest residential home b...

Scan to BIM : Process of digitally capturing a physical space or site as laser scan data, which feeds into the initial creation, development and maintenance of a Building Information Model.  This is what are we going to talk about, with Albert Mansour from Planit measuring in this episode of #theBIMStudent.

This is the first episode of The BIM Student - Technical series where we will talk about the specific products and services that aide the process of BIM in one way or the other and the people behind the technology. In this episode, I am talking to two amazing professionals, Hugh Seaton from Crosswalk by Construction Specifications Institute and Cyril Verley, CEO and President at CDV Systems and ta...

Content creation is the one of the most important aspect of BIM implementation. Irrespective of the software you like to work on, BIM content forms the basis of the process. After all, content is the medium through which, information is recorded and transferred. Dylan Beimann, BIM Coordination specialist from IBI group and Navid Hoorzad is design technology lead at Quasar consulting group discuss...

While talking about BIM and Digital transformation in AEC industry, the talk about BIM authoring tools is the starting point of the discussion. And when talking about tools, there is always a discussion, what tools is best for what kind of work and which kind of Project. If you are someone who has been on this path of BIM adoption, where do you start? Do you start with the most popular tools that...

What is the most common acronym used when we talk about BIM? LOD. Some say LOD means Level of design, or Level of development or Level of detail…everyone has their own definition and standard conforming to LOD. Also definition is one thing, LOD level is another thing, 100 for schematic, 200 for design development 300 for Construction documentation 400, 500, 600… and so on for construction and fabr...

If Architects Design a structure, and Structural engineers make sure of its structural safety and integrity, Its MEP engineers that make that structure habitable. I mean just imagine a perfectly designed and engineered building without any HVAC, Plumbing and electrical systems…How would that look like? A beautiful structure without any actual use. When talking about digital transformation in AEC,...

An Entrepreneur, Investor and Technologist, after exiting the Automotive sector, Thomas has worked in Project Management, built Virtual Design and Construction departments, led strategy as the Chief Technology Officer for one of North America’s largest construction companies, and co-founded industry non-for-profits. Thomas currently manages a construction technology consulting practice, acts on th...

In this episode, we are talking to Stephan Fai about a project called, Imagining Digital twin of Canada.  Stephen Fai is a full professor in the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism at Carleton University. Having served as the acting director of the School (2002 - 2004), director (2004 - 2005), and associate director—graduate programs (2006 – 2010), he is currently the co-chair of the...

In this Episode we will be talking about Digital twins with our Guest Kirk Stalkie.  Kirk explores the connections between design, technology and how they create the world around us. He believes that technology expands the capabilities of those who leverage it, improving the built environment as a whole. As a Design Technology Manager at NORR Architects & Engineers, Kirk constantly examin...

This is literally how we came up with the idea of starting a podcast that will encourage the dialogue around BIM adoption, challenges and various aspects related to BIM adoption.  This podcast is for anyone who is interested in Digital Transformation in AEC and Evolution of BIM.