EP 63 | Arcol: Building the Figma of the AEC Industry with Founder Paul O’Carroll

In this episode, we talk with Paul O’Carroll, founder of Arcol, a startup on a mission to become the Figma of the AEC industry. Paul shares his journey from growing up in construction to leading a company redefining how architects, engineers, and contractors collaborate in the digital age.We unpack the vision behind BIM 2.0, exploring how Arcol is building a web-based design platform that connects feasibility, collaboration, and design freedom, all in one space. Paul also discusses the role of AI in shaping constructability and automation, and what it takes to build a startup in one of the world’s most complex industries.Tune in to discover how Arcol is reimagining the design process and what the future of BIM might look like.Paul O’Carroll | https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-o-ca...Try Arcol | https://www.arcol.io/Learn more ‪@ArcolTech‬ ATN HOST | Oliver Thomas | https://www.instagram.com/olly____t/ATN MASTERCLASS | https://archi-tech.network00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates01:44 Hello Paul04:50 The Journey to Archol: Background and Inspiration07:43 Understanding Archol: The Elevator Pitch10:37 Focus on Feasibility: Why Start Here?13:39 Balancing Freedom and Automation in Design16:29 Collaboration as a Core Value19:34 The Technology Behind Archol22:34 Target Audience and Adoption Trends25:32 Navigating the BIM 2.0 Landscape30:47 Navigating Competition and Value Creation32:54 Product Development and User-Centric Design34:44 The Move to New York and Accessing Talent37:15 AI Integration in AEC and Future Trends45:36 Entrepreneurial Journey and Fundraising Insights54:27 Future Developments and User EngagementEnjoyed the video? Be sure to like, subscribe, and share for more insights into the intersection of the Metaverse and Architecture. Don't forget to hit the bell icon to stay updated on our latest content.Like our new wall art? check out our collaborator Zaglono here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaglono/Website: https://www.pared.art/artistas/zaglono/Join the conversation on our social media platforms:INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/architech.n...LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/arch...TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@architech.net...EVENTS | https://linktr.ee/architech_network#Arcol #BIM2.0 #Architecture #AEC #ATN #AIinDesign #BIM #architechnetwork #architecture #podcast