The CADDle Call

Tim Yarris, Senior Product Manager for Civil 3D, and Ramesh Sridharan, Director of AEC-Building & Infrastructure Design, at Autodesk join us to discuss the latest release of Civil 3D. They'll tell us about the new design tools in Civil 3D 2026, as well as the improvements to existing tools and processes.Listen to The CADDle Call podcast on these platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pocket Casts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RadioPublic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Castbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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 on these platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pocket Casts⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠RadioPublic⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Castbox⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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, ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Pocket Casts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠RadioPublic⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Castbox⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠.

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 actively working on DWG design files in tools like Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

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 improve efficiency by automating tasks. Listen to The CADDle Call podcast on these platforms: ⁠Anchor⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Google Podcasts⁠, ⁠Amazon Music⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Overcast⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, ⁠RadioPublic⁠, ⁠Castbox⁠, ⁠iHeart Radio⁠.

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, RadioPublic, Castbox, iHeart Radio.

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 The CADDle Call podcast on these platforms: Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Castbox, iHeart Radio.

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 at https://zentekconsultants.net/services-for-procore/. 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 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 about BricsCAD at ⁠https://zentekconsultants.net/bricscad/. Learn more about TEK Bloks at ⁠https://zentekconsultants.net/tek-bloks/⁠.

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.

Construction scheduling is one of the most important functions in the construction industry, but many firms still struggle with it. In this episode, we discuss scheduling tools to help you advance your construction scheduling process.

In this episode, we discuss how construction firms and building product manufacturers can use Microsoft Excel as part of their estimating workflows.

Danielle Hart, the Regional Director of Membership Services for the Eastern PA chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors joins us today. We'll talk with her about the benefits of working with trade associations, including apprenticeships, training, and job placement.

When AEC firms are busy, they don't have the time to train or develop their staff and processes. When they're slow, they can't afford to. In this episode, we discuss what we're hearing from those in the industry and ways to work around this Catch 22 to position yourself to be more efficient, productive, and profitable.

Ramesh Sridharan, Director of Reality Conditions at Autodesk, joins us to discuss important updates to Autodesk ReCap 2025. We'll also touch on new product offerings from Autodesk in the reality capture space, including PointFuse.

Craig Swearingen, Implementation Specialist at Bricsys, joins us to discuss the features within BricsCAD Lite and the benefits of using it in your CAD workflow. What sets BricsCAD Lite apart from other Lite CAD systems is that it offers customization and configurations features, as well as network licensing. Learn more about BricsCAD Lite at https://zentekconsultants.net/bricscad-lite-2/.

In this episode, we discuss supporting construction field staff with the technology, training, and support they need to get their work done as efficiently as possible.

Just the mention of changing CAD systems inspires fear among CAD managers and users. But, with CAD license prices skyrocketing the last few years, it's becoming a necessity for firms to look at other CAD solutions. In this episode, we discuss the trifecta of terror - compatibility, familiarity, and affordability - and explain how to get around these issues so you can comfortably integrate a new CAD solution into your current workflow.

In this episode, we discuss the concept of digital dashboards and what they provide. This very powerful concept can save time on tedious tasks and every company should look to implement dashboards in their processes.

Recently, Autodesk released its Autodesk 2025 product line. Tim Yarris, AutoCAD Civil 3D Product Manager at Autodesk, join us to discuss the cool new features in the Civil Infrastructure tools.

Ken D'Amato, CEO and founder of SmarTwin AI™, joins us to discuss the benefits of AI for construction and how it can positively impact construction challenges.

Matt DeBasio, Construction Technologist at P. Agnes, is with us to discuss the construction industry's need for custom, or purpose-built, estimating systems.

Jeff Perry, leadership and development expert as well as the host of "The Engineering Career Coach" podcast is here to discuss concepts in his book "The Intentional Engineer". We'll discuss the concepts of intentionality, upgrading your mindset, and genius zones. These concepts apply to all professionals, so grab a cup of your favorite beverage and listen in. Learn more about the book and grab your copy at https://www.theintentionalengineer.com/.

In this episode, we focus on how you can export data from Bluebeam Revu to Microsoft 365 tools like Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

Whether it's markups, as-builts, submittals, or even printing CAD design files to a PDF, there's a struggle when it comes to sharing information between these two file types. In this episode, we discuss how construction and design firms can move markups and more from a PDF editor and import them as actual linework into CAD.

Todd Rogers, BIM Manager at Walter P. Moore, joins us to discuss artificial intelligence in the design world. We'll talk about how AI can fit into daily design workflows and its potential benefits.

In this episode, we discuss the latest news on how construction firms are being given heavy fines from the US government due to "intentional wage theft". What does this mean for the industry?

Is 2D CAD still being used in the design/build industry? Join us as we discuss what we're seeing today and the long-term prognosis for 2D CAD work.

David Mills, Construction Technical Specialist at ZenTek, joins us to discuss Procore and how you can make it work in a real-world environment.

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of using large enterprise software systems versus developing simplified workflows that can help staff work better and smarter.

Craig Swearingen, Implementation Specialist at Bricsys, is here to discuss the relationship between software partners and developers, and, most importantly, how it affects the end users.

Publishing a pdf in Bluebeam is not the same as printing a pdf. In this episode, we discuss the options available for publishing multiple files that can make a big difference when storing and sharing these files.

Training is not a "one-size-fits-all" solution for AEC firms. In this episode, we discuss the different types of technical training options available, how they work, and the pros/cons of each.

We wrap up Season 4 of The CADDle Call podcast with Ramesh Sridharan, Autodesk Product Manager for the Infrastructure team. He joins us to discuss the point cloud and GIS developments in Autodesk ReCap over the past year. And, he'll give a little insight into the direction the product is headed in 2024.

In this episode, we discuss the idea of getting employees help with software and processes at the moment they need it. While the concept is simple enough, often times the implementation is not.

In this episode, we discuss the PDF Packages feature in Bluebeam Revu - what it is and how to use it. We'll go over the process of creating a PDF Package of your entire project and how to use the most common tools in this feature.

In this episode, we dive into who Autodesk Service Providers are, what they do, how to find them, and how they differ from Autodesk Value-Added Resellers.

In this podcast episode, we discuss the difference between Building Information Models and 3D Models, as well as determining which one you need.

It's our first ever live podcast broadcast! We're coming to you from the GBCA Tech Expo where we're talking with hosts and attendees about the technology that's important to the design build industry. Learn about the innovative ways people are using technology to make workflows more efficient.

Tim Yarris, AutoCAD Civil 3D Product Manager at Autodesk, joins us to provide a year-end wrap up on the 2024 release of the Autodesk Civil/Site programs and discuss the upcoming Autodesk University conference. We'll also talk about a few other cool things happening at Autodesk right now and some of the features Tim's team is working on for next year's release.

Julie Keverian, Bricsys North American Technical Manager, is back with us to share the new and exciting tools in the latest BricsCAD V24 release. We'll also discuss the updates related to specific work processes in Civil, Mechanical, and BIM. If you use CAD, this is one podcast you don't want to miss.

In this podcast episode, we discuss digital scanning of facilities and sites and, more importantly, all the things you can do with the data once you have it. We'll talk about the benefits that 3D scanning provides throughout construction and post construction, and into facility management for the long term.

In this episode, we discuss how remote work ties into the design build industry and the practicality of making this type of work available to employees.

Increase your efficiency and consistency on all construction projects by using Bluebeam Revu templates. In this episode, we discuss the importance of creating pdf and email templates that you can reuse on every project to save time. We'll also talk about creating and using report templates to output markups to a consistent PDF format.