The CADDle Call

In this episode, we discuss the impacts of recent political decisions regarding tariffs on the costs and capabilities of doing business in the design/build world. These across-the-board tariffs will affect all construction projects, and it's important to start thinking about how it’s going to impact business and what you can do to survive the financial storm. Listen to The CADDle Call podcast...

Ken D’Amato, CEO and Founder of SmarTwin, joins us to discuss the growth and future of AI in the AEC workplace. We'll focus on a new tool, PlexifyAEC powered by SmarTwin AI, and how it has the potential to be a game changer in the AEC space. Listen to The CADDle Call podcast on these platforms:  ⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠...

In this episode, we discuss the issues that can come along with overly complex design/build software systems that try to accomplish everything in one system. Listen to The CADDle Call podcast on these platforms:  ⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠Pocket Casts⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠RadioPublic⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠Castbox⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ .

We have 2 special guests joining us today – Ramesh Sridharan, Director of AEC Building & Infrastructure at Autodesk, and Michael Davidson, Product Manager for BIM/CAD Integrations at ESRI. We’ll be discussing the blending of design and GIS data and processes, and how Autodesk and ESRI are leading that charge. We’ll specifically focus on the tools you can use to integrate GIS data while activel...

The McDonaldization of AEC software refers to the concept that out-of-the-box software is the most efficient way to work. But the problem is this concept doesn't leave any capacity for growth or improvement. In this episode, we discuss how the McDonaldization of AEC software hurts the Design Build industry and how some intelligent configuration of out-of-the-box software can actually help impr...

The AEC industry has reached a tipping point where the flood of new systems, apps, and updates is starting to kill efficiency rather than improve it. Listen in as we discuss the great software lie and how the AEC industry needs to respond. Listen to The CADDle Call podcast on these platforms:  Anchor ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Google Podcasts ,  Amazon Music ,  Spotify ,  Overcast ,  Pocket Casts ,  Rad...

As we kick off Season 6 of The CADDle Call podcast, we are joined by Matt DeBasio, estimator and construction technologist at P. Agnes Construction Management. We'll dive into intelligent estimating and how AI and new technologies are impacting the construction estimating process. Learn more about how we can help you with Procore at  https://zentekconsultants.net/services-for-procore/ . Listen to...

If you didn't already know, ZenTek Consultants is a Certified Procore Consultant. In this final episode of Season 5, we discuss how a Procore consultant works with Procore clients to close the gap between software implementation and practical & daily use of the software. We are here to help you get the ROI you want from your Procore investment. Learn more about how we can help you with Procore...

We have two special guests joining us today: Ramesh Sridharan, Director of AEC - Building & Infrastructure at Autodesk and Michael Davidson, Product Manager for BIM/CAD Integrations at ESRI. Ramesh and Michael join us to discuss the integration of tools and processes from both tech giants and the benefits this partnership has for the AEC industry.

BricsCAD v25 was released in October and Julie Keverian, North America Technical Manager at Bricsys, joins us to discuss the new intelligent and user-friendly features that help users work more efficiently and effectively without a steep learning curve. We'll focus on the new tools and enhancements in BricsCAD Lite and BricsCAD Pro, including those for civil, survey, and point clouds. Learn more a...

Todd Rogers, BIM Manager at Walter P. Moore, joins us to discuss "Beyond Typicals", a new tool for 3D roadway and intersection visualization that can help users during preliminary and initial designs. Learn more about Beyond Typicals at https://beyondcad.com/beyondtypicals/ . Learn more about TEK Bloks at https://zentekconsultants.net/tek-bloks/ .

In this episode, we discuss simple configuration setups you can make in your current software to improve work performance.

Tim Yarris, Senior Product Manager for Civil 3D at Autodesk, joins us to discuss what's included in the Civil 3D 2025.1 update, some new processes in Civil 3D, and future plans at Autodesk.

Studies suggest that as much as 60% of the AEC workforce will retire by the end of the decade. This will be a major issue for firms already struggling to fill open positions today. In this episode, we discuss options firms have to handle their advanced software systems with limited staff.

Keith Cox, Senior Channel Account Manager at Matterport, joins us to discuss scanning and how Matterport plays a vital role in taking scans to the next level. Learn more about Matterport at https://zentekconsultants.net/matterport/.

We've been doing The CADDle Call podcast for a little over 4 years now! In this episode, we're sharing insights into ZenTek Consultants as a firm and how we got here. We'll also talk about the best and worst parts about running a business and where we hope to go in the future.

Join us as we discuss the major and up-and-coming players in the Civil Design software marketplace, along with the pros and cons of their tools.

This week we discuss roadway design, how AutoCAD Civil 3D and Civil Site Design each work in different ways, and which one tackles the lengthy design process better.

In this podcast, Andrew English and Andrew Banson from Civil Site Solutions in Australia join us to discuss Civil Site Design, a plugin for Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and BricsCAD with A.I. capabilities. If you design any civil or site projects, you need to listen to this podcast.

In this episode, we're discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the benefits it brings to the civil design world. We'll also provide insight into 2 big players in this market - Civil Site Design and BricsCAD.

Every system and workflow on the planet can be improved and AutoCAD Civil 3D is no exception, even though it's the most popular tool for civil design. In this episode, we discuss common issues we hear about Civil 3D from those working in the civil design world and some of the tools available on the market today that can address those issues. Listen to The CADDle Call podcast on these platforms: An...

It's a never-ending concern in the industry - you want to be better, faster and more efficient at design, but don't want the headache of changing your current design system. In this episode, we discuss how to improve your civil site design process, from field-to-finish, without changing to a new CAD system.

Special guests Shane O'Rorke and Andrew Banson from Civil Survey Solutions join us to discuss Civil Site Design & Stringer Topo. They'll explain the key new features of Stringer Topo, which has been completely redesigned, and the AI tools in Civil Site Design. They'll also discuss the direction of their products and the industry as a whole.

Cyndy Davenport, Civil Tech Lead at ZenTek, joins us to discuss the newest release of Stringer Topo - V23. We'll talk about how it's different from other systems on the market and dive into some of the new tools that are helpful for survey firms.

This week's podcast deals with the realities of site and road design processes. We'll discuss the best ways to start a design and the different tools you can use to begin and, eventually, complete a project.