The Digital Transition

The Digital Transition Podcast is powered by Bond University’s Building Information Modelling Program. In this episode, I talk with Chris Razzell from dRofus about the current state of data usage and digitisation of the AECO industries. We discuss the current challenges that are faced, the current uptake of the various sectors, and discuss the opportunities that … Continue reading EPISODE 50: The Digitisation of the Construction Industry with Chris Razzell →

The Digital Transition Podcast is powered by Bond University’s Building Information Modelling Program. In this episode, I have Don Cameron back in the studio to discuss the current state of BIM here in Australia. We talk about the apparent slowdown of progress in the industry, and why it feels like we are talking about the … Continue reading EPISODE 49: The State of BIM in Australia with Don Cameron →

The Digital Transition Podcast is powered by Bond University’s Building Information Modelling Program. In this episode, I talk with James Vincent from NCS NEXT Australia about how Technology can assist businesses, communities and nations in obtaining greater knowledge, which can drive efficiencies, and more economical and sustainable outcomes. Understand how now is the right time … Continue reading EPISODE 48: The Power of Technology with James Vincent →

The Digital Transition Podcast is powered by Bond University’s Building Information Modelling Program. In this episode, I talk with Rob Jackson from Bond Bryan Digital about the process of specifying your information requirements on your projects. With a lot of lessons learnt over the last 4 years since I last spoke with Rob, we discuss … Continue reading EPISODE 47: Specification of Information Requirements with Rob Jackson →

The Digital Transition Podcast is powered by Bond University’s Building Information Modelling Program. In this episode, I talk with Alison Watson MBE about Class Of Your Own and the Design Engineer Construct program. Learn about how DEC has been implemented in over 100 schools in the UK over the last 15 years and the benefits … Continue reading EPISODE 46: BIM Education in High Schools with Alison Watson MBE →

The Digital Transition Podcast is powered by Bond University’s Building Information Modelling Program. In this episode, I talk with Dominic Martens from John Holland about the benefits of BIM and digital processes in the construction sector. We discuss the estimation and construction sequencing processes. We discuss on-site safety and the ability that technology brings in … Continue reading EPISODE 45: BIM in Construction with Dominic Martens →

The Digital Transition Podcast is powered by Bond University’s Building Information Modelling Program. In this episode I talk with Mo Shana a, CEO and co-founder of Morta about how we can improve data connections between technology platforms. We talk about the importance and challenges of delivering information in accordance with ISO 19650 standards, and how … Continue reading EPISODE 44: Using Technology to improve data connections with Mo Shana a →

The Digital Transition Podcast is powered by Bond University’s Building Information Modelling Program. In this episode I talk with Caitlin Shields, a newly appointed Director at Mitchell Brandtman about the current state of play in the Quantity Surveying profession, and whether there has been any significant movement since my previous interview in 2019 with the … Continue reading EPISODE 43: Quantity Surveying and BIM in 2023 with Caitlin Shields →

The Digital Transition Podcast is powered by Bond University’s Building Information Modelling Program. In this episode I talk with Alexandra Bolton, the former executive Director of the Centre of Digital Built Britain (CDBB), and Mark Coates, the International Director of Public Policy and Advocacy from Bentley. We discuss the lessons that could be learnt here … Continue reading EPISODE 42: Digital Twins and the CDBB with Alexandra Bolton and Mark Coates →

The Digital Transition Podcast is powered by Bond University’s Building Information Modelling Program. In this episode, I talk to Professor Alan Patching from Bond University about BIM education in Australia. With the drive towards digital enablement, the capability and capacity of people within the industry needs to be addressed. The availability of BIM education across … Continue reading EPISODE 41: BIM Education in Australia with Professor Alan Patching →

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I close out 2021 with a recap on what BIM means to all of my guests. It is interesting to see how the views and opinions on what BIM means as a definition has changed over the last 3 years. Enjoy hearing what BIM means to … Continue reading EPISODE 40: Season 3 close – What does BIM mean to my Guests #2 →

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Dr Carol Hon from QUT about site safety during construction and the benefits that BIM can play in reducing on-site accidents. Hear about the detailed research that Carol has completed on the topic of construction accidents. Learn about the opportunities that BIM processes … Continue reading EPISODE 39: Making construction safer using BIM with Dr Carol Hon →

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Alice Leung from Brick and Mortar Ventures about new technologies that they are currently backing that could change the construction industry. Learn about Venture Capitalists and the role that they play in the industry in backing new technologies, in situations where banks find … Continue reading EPISODE 38: Venturing on the technology path to the future with Alice Leung →

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Clifton Harness about parametric design. We discuss what parametric design is, the differences between it and computational design. Learn about how technology solutions like TestFit can assist you in the feasibility and early design phases.

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Kelly Cone about laser scanning. We discuss what laser scanning is, finding the right technology for different use cases, and how technology on the latest smartphones can be useful for some use cases. We also discuss how technology and software products can assist … Continue reading EPISODE 36: Automating the laser scanning process with Kelly Cone →

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Callum McInnes and Paul Candy from Assa Abloy about the digital transition that Assa Abloy has made in the last decade. We discuss the role that Opening Studio currently plays for designers and specifiers and its ability to link directly to BIM authoring … Continue reading EPISODE 35: The Manufacturer’s perspective at Assa Abloy with Callum McInnes and Paul Candy →

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Paul Shillcock, Director at Operam and co-author of ISO 19650-2. We discuss the history of ISO 19650 and its beginnings in the UK, and the activities that make up the ISO 19650-2 process. Learn about the importance and benefits of adopting ISO 19650 … Continue reading EPISODE 34: Getting to grips with ISO 19650 with Paul Shillcock →

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Kate Williams, the Chief Business Officer from FrontierSI about Digital Twins and how they are relevant to not just buildings but cities also. We discuss several projects that Kate has worked on across Victoria and New Zealand and the potential benefits that Digital … Continue reading EPISODE 33: Digital Twins with Kate Williams →

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Greta McNelis the BIM and GIS Manager from Brisbane Airport Corporation about how they are embracing BIM processes as a major asset owner to benefit across multiple business units. Hear how they have benefited from capturing accurate as-built information through GIS and laser … Continue reading EPISODE 32: Asset management – Airport scale at Brisbane Airport with Greta McNelis →

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Dr Stephen Hamil about the importance of Specifications on a project and how the process of creating a specification typically hasn’t changed much over the last few decades. This is until NBS developed the NBS Chorus product which provides a direct link/connection … Continue reading EPISODE 31: Modernising the archaic processes with model connected specifications with Dr Stephen Hamil →