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 →

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Dr Marzia Bolpagni from Mace about the recently released Standard EN 17412-1:2020 Building Information Modelling – Level of Information Need – Part 1: Concepts and principles. Learn about the principles of the standard and how everyone in the supply chain needs to … Continue reading EPISODE 30: Level of Information Need with Dr Marzia Bolpagni →

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Bonnie Ryan about the issues of silos in the construction industry and how by learning from other industries like retail, transport and logistics, and the car industry, products and materials can be tracked, logged and stored in a database. These databases can … Continue reading EPISODE 29: Creating a digital thread through GS1 with Bonnie Ryan →

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I have Don Cameron back behind the mic to join me to discuss the last 9 months and what it could mean for the future. I take the pessimistic view on the future while Don takes the optimistic one. I come up with a new … Continue reading EPISODE 28: Back to the Future in BIM with Don Cameron →

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Lars Christian Fredenlund from CoBuilder about the importance of standardised information. Until recently, there weren't any standards in place to enable data to be described consistently. We will discuss the importance of ISO23367:2020 and ISO23368:2020 and also how organisation GS1 can provide … Continue reading EPISODE 27: The Importance of Standardised Information with Lars Christian Fredenlund →

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, we talk to Thom Fussell. Thom Fussell was the Executive Director and Chief Architect for Project Services up until it was disbanded in January 2013. The work that Thom led in Project Services at the time was world-leading. I talk to Thom about the Digital … Continue reading EPISODE 26: The History of BIM in QLD with Thom Fussell →

The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Anna Murray about Digital Twins. Digital twins in my mind are a controversial topic, in the way they are being miscommunicated by people in the industry. Learn about the history of digital twins and, like BIM not all digital twins are the … Continue reading EPSIODE 25: Digital Twins with Anna Murray →

The Digital Transition podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Bryan McSweeney, the BIM Implementation Manager from Transport and Main Roads, an Agency of the Queensland Government. We discuss the journey they have been on to date and the challenges of implementation for an asset owner that has a large expansive asset … Continue reading EPISODE 24: TMR's Digital Transition with Bryan McSweeney →

The Digital Transition podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to May Winfield about the legal implications that asset owners and the people delivering the asset can face when BIM deliverables are specified. Learn about some of the traps you need to avoid when you want to include BIM deliverables or have your … Continue reading EPISODE 23: Legal Issues in BIM with May Winfield →

The Digital Transition podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Andrew Curthoys about the Australasian BIM Advisory Board (ABAB). We talk about why ABAB was created, who it was created by and the outputs they have created so far for the industry.ABAB website

The Digital Transition podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Sarah Delany from the NBS about Classification Systems. We talk about why they are important, how they are used and what they are used for.

It has been a lot of fun bringing you these interviews over the last 10 months. In this episode, I quickly summarise the episodes, and I have collated all of the responses from my guests on what BIM means to them. It makes for interesting listening. I hope that this series has provided you with … Continue reading EPISODE 20: The Digital Transition Season 1 Wrap Up →

In this episode we talk to James Cheesewright From Honeywell about asset owners can benefit from having their building connected to a platform that measures all of the systems' performance to identify issues before they become bigger issues and enable preventative maintenance. Honeywell James Cheesewright LinkedIn

In this episode, I chat with Tracy Burnham and Colleen Engel Mallon from Rider Levett Bucknall. We discuss the role of the Quantity Surveyor and the current challenges in the industry, the reasons why clients aren't specifically asking QS's to use BIM, and the potential benefits. We also talk about the benefits of the recently … Continue reading EPISODE 18: Quantity Surveying Using BIM with Rider Levett Bucknall →

In this episode, we talk with Tim Mumford who is Head of Innovation and Digital within the Office of Projects Victoria in the Victorian Government. He has led the development of the Victorian Digital Asset Strategy (VDAS). We will talk about why the strategy was created and what Victoria is hoping to achieve by putting … Continue reading EPISODE 17: The Victorian Digital Asset Strategy with Tim Mumford →

In this episode, I talk to Nathan Jones from Turner and Townsend about the challenges that BIM brings in providing a secure but accessible solution for asset information. When commencing a project where you want to specify BIM deliverables the security of the information also needs to be seriously considered. Turner & Townsend  

In this episode I have a candid discussion with Don Cameron about the reasons why Building Information Modelling is struggling to gain traction from asset owners. Are the leaders in industry trying to push people too fast along their digital journey? Are they forcing people to Walk before they Crawl? Don Cameron LinkedIn Future Infrastructure … Continue reading EPISODE 15: Crawling before you Walk with Don Cameron →

In this episode we talk to George Mokhtar about the emerging, client focussed digital methodology for leading, controlling and managing project delivery, including: 1. Dealing with global ‘critical priorities' and macro trends 2. The emerging responsibilities, accountabilities and capabilities of a project manager 3. Getting the DNA right for a successful project and long term … Continue reading EPISODE 14 : Modern Project Management with George Mokhtar →

In this episode we talk with Maria Chiozzi about the research that she has undertaken over the last 3 years developing her PHD. The PHD is focused on understanding BIM implementation at project level in Australia and the contractual challenges that prevent collaboration in the industry. We discuss the current capability of industry, issues with … Continue reading EPISODE 13: Improving Collaboration with BIM and Lean with Maria Chiozzi →

In this episode, we talk to Cristina Savian about Digital Twins. Although Digital Twins are not the starting point for most asset owners, the technology may be the key factor for some to begin their digital journey. We will discuss what a Digital Twin is, why it could benefit asset owners and how the technology … Continue reading EPISODE 12: Digital Twins with Cristina Savian →

In this episode we talk to Chris Linning. Chris is a recently retired Manager Building Information from one of Australia's most iconic buildings. He was part of the team that supported the day to day management and operation of one of Australia's most famous buildings. The Sydney Opera House Facility Management Team has worked on … Continue reading EPISODE 11: Being part of the Facility Management Team of a Major Asset with Chris Linning →

In this episode we chat with Emma Hooper from Bond Bryan Digital in the UK. Following on from our discussion in Episode 7 with Rob Jackson, we now explore how to procure from the supply chain your information requirements. We will discuss the processes that appointing parties should undertake in procuring their Digital Deliverables in … Continue reading EPISODE 10: The Digital Procurement Process with Emma Hooper →

In this episode, we talk to James Vandezande from HOK. We discuss the BIM processes that have been developed in North America and the impact that has had on the global level. We also discuss the current state of BIM in the U.S.A. and the level of adoption by clients. USEFUL LINKS HOK James Vandezande … Continue reading EPISODE 9: BIM in North America with James Vandezande →

In this episode I discuss, ‘Why OpenBIM works!' My guest is Rob Roef, AKA “The BIM Captain,' together we will talk through the reasons why OpenBIM processes are so important and the benefits for clients to request OpenBIM deliverables as part of their digital deliverables strategy. USEFUL LINKS buildingSMART Standards buildingSMART Australasia openBIM

In this episode we talk to Rob Jackson from Bond Bryan Digital in the UK. We discuss the role of the Information Manager and the process he has undertaken as an Information Manager assisting clients to deliver Digital Asset Requirements. Understanding this process is a key step in beginning your Digital Transition. Bond Bryan Digital  … Continue reading EPISODE 7: The Information Management Process with Rob Jackson →

This week we have finally been able to catch up with David Philp from AECOM in the UK. In this episode we discuss the experiences of why the UK Government mandated BIM, the impact it has had on industry and what other asset owners can learn from their experiences. USEFUL LINKS Centre for Digital Built … Continue reading EPISODE 6: UK BIM Experience with David Philp →

In this episode, we are discussing a topic that asset owners and suppliers have challenges understanding and delivering! Level of Development (LOD) is often misunderstood and incorrectly specified as a deliverable of a Digital Asset. Our special guest for this podcast is LOD expert Dr Marzia Bolpagni. Marzia will share her experience and research into … Continue reading EPISODE 5: Demystifying LOD with Dr Marzia Bolpagni →

In this episode I am talking to NATSPEC CEO Richard Choy. NATSPEC has played an important role in delivering BIM tools for industry. We discuss the tools that NATSPEC has developed and the importance of standards and consistency of deliverables to drive efficiency for asset owners. For more on NATSPEC's BIM Tools click on this … Continue reading EPISODE 4: NATSPEC and its Role in BIM →

In this episode we talk with Colin Mann from PCSG Australia. Colin will share with us his experiences and the journey that he has been part of in assisting Transport and Main Roads (TMR) from the Queensland Government on their digital transition. To learn more about PCSG please click here. To read TMR's BIM guideline … Continue reading EPISODE 3: Transport and Main Roads with PCSG Australia →

In this episode, we will talk about the ‘Digital Enablement for Queensland Infrastructure, Principles for BIM Implementation' Policy released by the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning. Joining me on this podcast is Andrew Curthoys. Andrew is a Director Engagement and Taskforce, Economic and Infrastructure Strategy from the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, … Continue reading EPISODE 2: QLD Government BIM Principles →

In this episode we introduce the podcast series, The Digital Transition and learn about the host, Nathan Hildebrandt and why he has created it. Paul ‘Campo' Campion, is the guest on this podcast, performing the role of Interviewer.