Bimthoughts

Show Notes: In this episode, Bill, Kristina and Charlie discuss project management and how it relates to selecting a qualified BIM team. The talk begins with an overview of the practice of project management and Revit skill assessment, then concludes with how to effectively develop teams. Links: TAP 2017 TAP Building Connections Congress KnowledgeSmart CADLearning

Bill and Kristina give a detailed overview and review of Ideate apps. Ideate apps is a suite of 4 tools for Revit: Quick Select, Smart Delete, xRay, and Renumber.  Tune in a learn all about the apps and discover which are our favorites. You can find out more about Ideate Apps and all the great … Read More →

This week we talk with Bob Bell.   In this episode we talk about Revit, Electrical, AutoCAD MEP and Bob’s new role as the Chairman for RTC / BiLT North America. We also say goodbye to Carla, she is taking a break from BIMThoughts for a bit to catch up on her new job, new town and … Read More →

Bill and Jason talk about podcasting and share some tips on cleaning up AutoCAD Drawings for use in your Revit and AutoCAD projects. Show Links PodCADing website Jason’s LinkedIn Profile About Jason Carter Jason is a CAD Support Specialist with extensive experience in the Oil and Gas industry. Involved in providing the CAD Support needs … Read More →

Bill and Anthony talk about his new position at Autodesk, Generative Design, Project Quantum. Show Notes: Too busy to write them down.   Let me know in the comments if you came here looking for them.

Bill talks with Jeff Pinheiro “The Revit Kid” and we talk about his year in review, using models in construction and rendering. We also talk about what we are doing different this year to get stuff done. Show Notes: The Revit Kid’s blog BIMThoughts is sponsored this week by Enscape. Use the link below to … Read More →

Kristina and Bill talk with Bill Allen, we discuss Iterative design (ID), Generative Design (GD), and Artificial intelligence. What changes will we see and how this will affect our current designs.  Kristina asks where we find all this great information, and we struggle to answer. Show Notes: Bill Allen Bill Allen’s session at AU that inspired us to … Read More →

Carla Edwards, Carl Storms and Bill Debevc talk about their recent adventures are Autodesk University.  We talk Good, Bad and indifferent things that we experienced this year.   We also talk about where we thing the industry is headed. Show Notes: Carl’s Blog: The BIMsider Carl’s Company Website: IMAGINiT Technologies Mavic Pro Drone AutoCAD Wikipedia … Read More →

Carla Edwards and Bill Debevc talk with Paul F. Aubin and  Silviu Stoian about Reality Capture at the International Reality Capture Workshop in the ancient City of Volterra,  Italy.  We talk about using Drones and LiDAR as well as other technologies used to capture Volterra from the city, building and object level. Here is some more information … Read More →

In this action packed episode of BIMThoughts Carla, Kristina and I talk Autodesk University, and we think this episode is pure AU.   Get it….  AU?  After years of going to AU we decided to share our Tips and Tricks to help you make the best of AU. Our Tips and Tricks List: If a … Read More →

Carla, Kristina and I talk Revit 2017.1.  What features are we excited about and what features we need to more about.  We also find out what Kristina has in her pocket for AU. BIMThoughts is sponsored this week by Enscape. Use the link below to get an exclusive extended trial. Thank You Enscape for supporting … Read More →

In this action packed episode Tom Whitehead joins Carla and myself to talk about how he picked out new workstations and how to optimize Revit Server.  I think you will be surprised which computer manufacture he picked. BIMThoughts is sponsored this week by Enscape. Use the link below to get an exclusive extended trial. Thank … Read More →

E51-How to Become a BIM Manager This week we talk with Kristina Gardenhire about her new role as Director of Design Technology at Lionakis.  We talk about her different roles with the company and how she has reached the position she is in now. We also talk rendering and other technology that interested her. Show Notes: Kristina … Read More →

We are very excited to celebrate our 50th episode with Daniel Stine. Carla and I talk with Daniel about Energy Analysis, Revit and he shares a great SketchUp import tip. Show Notes: Daniel Stine on Linkedin Daniel on Twitter LHB RTC Top 10 Speakers Revit 2016 Residential Design Commercial Design Using Autodesk Revit 2017 Revit … Read More →

In this LPA Roundtable, I talk with Charlie Williams and Alejandro Lopez about design team hierarchy and how project rolls have changed in response to integrated design and BIM. Our talk begins with an overview of traditional design roles, including how those roles have evolved and concludes with a conversation about career paths and exploring … Read More →

Bill talks with Jose Fandos, Silvia Taurer, and Martin Taurer about what makes RTC Europe 2016 so great.  We also talk about BIM adoption in Portugal. We also talk about the promise of the Building Content Summit (BCS) Show Notes: RTCEUR BCS or Building Content Summit Porto Maria Pia Bridge About Jose Fandos Jose Fandos … Read More →

Clara and Bill talk with Paul F. Aubin about Revit, Teaching, AU and about Carla moving to Beck Group and to Dallas. Show Notes: Paul F. Aubin Paul’s Twitter: @pfaubin Paul’s LinkeIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulaubin Paul at Autodesk University (AU) Lynda.com Paul’s Signage Class on Lynda Autodesk University BIMWorkshops in Phoenix  Join Bill at LPA Join Carla at The Beck … Read More →

Bill, Carla and Jeff talk about RTC North America 2016      

In this special RTC episode we talk with Phil and Harrison Read in the BIMThoughts Cabana.  We talk VR, Minecraft, BIM and Architecture. Show Links: Read | Thomas Enscape3D BIMStore.us About Phil Read Phil Read is the co-founder of Read | Thomas – an AECO consulting group focused on connecting designers, builders and owners through … Read More →

This special episode of BIMThoughts was recorded live at RTC North America 2016. It was an honor to be on stage with the superstars of BIM. Just a few notes: This episode was recorded live in front of a studio audience. Some BIM kittens were harmed during the recording of this episode. Paul Aubin could not … Read More →