Fastest Growing Tech in Construction | BIM, VDC & Reality Capture with Jacob Hansen

The construction industry is experiencing unprecedented demand for BIM, VDC, and reality capture professionals, and there aren't enough skilled people to fill it. That gap is one of the biggest career opportunities available right now, and most people don't even know it exists. Jacob Hansen stumbled into BIM with zero experience and was leading his own teams within nine months. Today he owns and operates Hansen Consulting Group, helping businesses navigate the complexity of adopting and implementing BIM, VDC, and reality capture on large scale semiconductor, oil and gas, and advanced manufacturing projects nationwide. In this episode he shares how he built his career from the ground up, why technology ends up in a closet when companies skip the education piece, and what it actually takes to make these tools work in the real world. Whether you're a student figuring out your next step, a professional looking to pivot, or a company trying to get more out of your technology investment — this conversation is for you. Want to go deeper? Join us at our next conference where industry leaders like Jacob come together to share insights, build relationships, and push this industry forward.  [00:05:00] — Introduction to BIM & learning on the job  [00:08:00] — Recognizing the gaps and starting his own business  [00:10:00] — The hardest part of going out on your own   [00:12:00] — Technology adoption is the biggest challenge  [00:18:00] — Decision paralysis -  too many tools, not enough guidance  [00:26:00] — The labor shortage - demand is outpacing talent  [00:33:00] — The remote work problem - get on site, get involved  [00:41:00] — Leadership lessons - hiring for character over credentials  [00:45:00] — Why companies fail at technology adoption and how to fix it  [00:57:00] — The future of BIM, VDC and reality capture