Bimthoughts

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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/

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 →

Bill talks with Kristina Gardenhire and Christina Holden about BIM Execution plans.  

Bill, Steve and Harlan talk about some of the ideas on the Revit Idea Center.

Bill, Kristina, and Sarah sit down and discuss how R&D is making its way into firms. Note: We had technical difficulties with this episode, but we feel that the content is worth posting.

Bill sits down with That BIM Girl to talk about who That BIM Girl is, what an AEC Hackathon is all about, and Bill learns that Civil Engineering in European University isn’t about moving dirt.