BIMvoice

In the sixteenth episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with Maarten Vroegindeweij from the Netherlands. Maarten is a structural engineer who became an entrepreneur. He runs several companies and now leads OpenAEC, an effort to make construction software open source, built on a long personal belief that the whole industry should run on open tools and open standards. Open source has been missing in our industry for a long time. There were very few tools, and most of them were closed, expensive, or locked behind file formats nobody could open without a license. That is starting to change fast, and AI is a big reason why. The core idea is simple. When every construction tool is open source and they all speak one language, IFC, the industry stops paying for lock in and starts owning its own data. What we discuss: From Revit To Fully Open Source. Maarten shares his twenty year path, from building a BIM library to deciding that everything in his company should be open source. OpenAEC Foundation And Studio. How he is applying the Blender Foundation model to construction software, a non profit foundation that builds the tools, and a studio that earns money around them. Everything In IFC. Why he believes every deliverable, even a structural report or an API call, should speak IFC and IFC X, not just the 3D model. The Tools Around The Modeler. Why he is not building another BIM modeler, but the thirty to forty other tools the industry actually needs, cost calculation, PDF, geotechnical, point cloud, energy, and more. AI Changes The Speed. How agentic AI turned three weeks of work into a few days, and why that makes a full open source ecosystem realistic for the first time. The New Business Model. Why owning software and file formats is ending, and why services, AI on top of open tools, and hosting are where the money moves next. Intellectual Property Is Fading. Why Maarten thinks IP in software is becoming a thing of the past, and why even big tech is already shifting toward services. Own Your Data. Why open formats, self hosting, and independence from any single vendor matter more than any single tool. The strongest point from this conversation is that the future of construction software is open, and AI is what finally makes it possible. The companies that adapt will own their tools and their data. The ones that hold on to licenses and closed formats will have to change their business model anyway. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ Questions: [email protected]

In episode 15 of openBIMvoice, I talk with Elena Efremova about one of the hardest practical problems in openBIM: converting IFC models back into editable Revit models. Elena has a background in architecture, construction robotics, and software development. Her work focuses on making IFC models useful again when the original authoring model is missing, when the model was created in another tool, or when a team only receives IFC but still needs to continue work in Revit. We talk about why IFC roundtripping is so difficult, what gets lost during export, and why reconstruction is very different from simple import. We also discuss real project pressure, missing native files, market expectations, and the gap between open standards and everyday delivery. A big part of the conversation is also about building and explaining technical BIM software. Sometimes “convert your IFC into Revit” is much clearer than leading with all the technical details. The strongest point from this episode is simple: IFC is not only a file format. It is part of a much bigger workflow. And when that workflow breaks, teams need practical ways to recover usable information and keep the project moving. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ Questions: [email protected]

This is the third episode of The openBIM Practitioner. In this series, I talk with people who have passed the buildingSMART Practitioner certification and ask them what the process was really like, what changed for them, and what others should understand before going for it. My guest in this episode is Anil Bhattarai from Finland. Anil works as an application specialist at Solibri, where his work sits at the intersection of openBIM workflows and model quality. He helps customers validate, coordinate, and deliver information correctly using openBIM standards. He also recently completed a master’s degree in computing in construction, where his thesis focused on IFC schema visualization, labeled property graphs, and integration with the buildingSMART validation service. In this conversation, we talk about why buildingSMART Practitioner felt like a natural next step for someone already working with IFC, BCF, IDS, bSDD, model validation, and openBIM standards every day. Anil explains that Practitioner is not only about knowing theory. It checks whether you can reason through real openBIM delivery problems under time pressure. We also talk about the Finnish context, where IFC based building permits are becoming part of the market reality, and why openBIM competence will likely become more important for BIM professionals, consultants, coordinators, and managers. The main message is clear. Practitioner is not the end point. It is a starting point. You still need real project experience. You still need to stay close to the standards. You still need to understand IFC, BCF, IDS, information delivery, validation, and how openBIM workflows work in practice. And because the standards keep evolving, the professionals who stay close to them will be the ones who can navigate what comes next. What we discuss: Why Anil took Practitioner. What his work at Solibri involves. How his master’s thesis connects to IFC schema visualization. Why Practitioner felt like a natural next step. What surprised him about the exam. Why time pressure matters. Why practical tool confidence helps. Why ISO 19650 and CDE questions required more thinking. How certification adds credibility. Where Practitioner skills matter most on a project. Who should consider Practitioner. Why hands-on openBIM experience matters. Why BIM professionals should study buildingSMART standards directly. How IFC based building permits are changing the Finnish market. Why Practitioner can help demonstrate real openBIM competence. Why Practitioner is only the beginning. If you are working with IFC models, model checking, BIM coordination, information delivery, or openBIM standards, this conversation will help you understand what buildingSMART Practitioner can actually mean for your work. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ Questions: [email protected]

This is the second episode of The openBIM Practitioner. In this series, I talk with people who have passed the buildingSMART Practitioner certification and ask them what the process was really like, what changed for them, and what others should understand before going for it. My guest in this episode is Lukas Gilbert from Germany. Lukas works as a BIM manager and coordinator. He has around 10 years of BIM experience and recently completed the buildingSMART Practitioner path in Germany. In this conversation, we talk about why he decided to take Practitioner after years of BIM project experience, why he paid for it himself, and why having a formal certification can make it easier to prove BIM competence. Lukas explains that BIM experience is often hard to show. You cannot always share project files. You cannot always prove what you did on a project. And sometimes it feels like you are asking people to believe you. We also talk about what Practitioner does not give you. It does not give you one solution for every project. It does not replace experience. It does not remove the need to work with real people, real models, and real project problems. The main message is clear. Practitioner is not for complete beginners. You need real BIM experience. You need to understand why good information workflows matter. You need to work with tools and standards. And you need to be ready to read, practice, and take the exam seriously. We discuss why Lukas moved into BIM from sustainability engineering, how openBIM shows up in his daily work, why clients want information that stays readable for many years, why Lukas decided to take Practitioner, why he paid for the certification himself, why BIM experience can be hard to prove through project references, what he expected from the training, why ISO 19650 and information management can feel dry but important, what Practitioner does not give you, why project experience still matters after certification, how the Master Delivery Information Plan became useful in his work, how Practitioner helped him move from coordination toward management thinking, how IDS fits into his work, why certification can matter when applying for BIM roles, who should consider Practitioner, why it is not a good fit for someone straight out of university, what the exam experience felt like, and why learning with other BIM professionals was valuable. If you are considering buildingSMART Practitioner certification, this conversation will give you a realistic view of what to expect. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ Questions: [email protected]

In the fourteenth episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with Elena Efremova. Elena has a background in architecture, construction robotics, and software development. She is working on one of the most difficult practical problems in openBIM: converting IFC models back into editable Revit models. IFC is often treated as a simple exchange format. But in real projects, things are rarely simple. Sometimes the original authoring model is missing. Sometimes the model was created in another tool. Sometimes the team only receives IFC, but still needs to continue design or coordination work in Revit. That is where the problem starts. What we discuss: IFC Back To Revit. Elena explains her work on converting IFC files into usable Revit models, not just imported geometry. Why IFC Roundtripping Is Hard. What gets lost when models are exported to IFC, especially parametric logic, relationships, and editable authoring information. Bringing IFC Models Back To Life. Why reconstruction is different from simple import, and why the goal is to make the model useful again for real project work. Real Project Pressure. How tight deadlines and missing native files create practical demand for IFC conversion workflows. The Gap Between Standards And Reality. Why open standards are important, but still do not solve every workflow problem automatically. Software Development In AEC. Elena shares what it is like to build a technical openBIM service while the market is still learning what it needs. Selling Technical BIM Solutions. Why the way a solution is explained matters, and why “convert your IFC into Revit” can be clearer than leading with the technical details. Market Differences. We talk about Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands, and why openBIM adoption depends on contracts, culture, regulation, and client expectations. The strongest point from this conversation is that IFC is not only a file format. It is part of a much bigger workflow. And when that workflow breaks, teams need more than theory. They need practical ways to recover usable information and keep the project moving. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ Questions: [email protected]

This is the first episode of The openBIM Practitioner. In this series, I talk with people who have passed the buildingSMART Practitioner certification and ask them what the process was really like, what changed for them, and what others should understand before going for it. My guest in this episode is Karim Abulazm from Germany. Karim works with BIM consultation, BIM management, and BIM coordination. He is certified as a buildingSMART Practitioner in openBIM coordination. In this conversation, we talk about what openBIM looks like in real German infrastructure projects, why some clients are starting to require formal BIM competence, and why buildingSMART Practitioner should not be treated as a formality. Karim shares how he moved from structural engineering into BIM, how openBIM became central to his work, and why the Practitioner certification helped him gain more confidence in coordination, IFC, semantic information, model validation, and project delivery. We also talk about the reality of the exam. The main message is clear. Practitioner is not something you should walk into unprepared. You need real BIM experience. You need to understand the tools. You need to practice. And you need to take the exam seriously. What we discuss: Why Karim moved from structural engineering into BIM. How openBIM shows up in his work today. Why Deutsche Bahn takes BIM certification seriously. What made Karim decide to take Practitioner. Why the exam is not a formality. Why practical experience matters before taking Practitioner. What Practitioner gave him professionally. What it did not give him. Why IDS, BCF, IFC, semantic information, and model coordination matter in real projects. How the certification changed how people saw his openBIM competence. Why BIM coordinators need to understand more than software. Who should consider Practitioner. Why Practitioner can impact your career and project opportunities. If you are considering buildingSMART Practitioner certification, this conversation will give you a very honest view of what to expect. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ Questions: [email protected]

In the thirteenth episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with Thor-Erik Johnsrud from Norway. Thor-Erik has a practical construction background and now works with BIM, IFC, data, internal tools, and openBIM workflows in a Norwegian contractor environment. Norway is one of the countries where openBIM, IFC, and model based delivery are already part of the industry. But that does not mean IFC delivery works as well as it should. The core idea is simple. Many projects ask for IFC, but they do not build the process, education, accountability, and communication needed to actually use the data. What we discuss: BIM From A Practical Construction Background. Thor-Erik shares how he moved from building houses on site to working with BIM and openBIM workflows. IFC On Smaller Projects. Why openBIM challenges are not only a large infrastructure problem, and why smaller projects often struggle with data requirements. The Data Nobody Uses. Why project teams often agree to requirements in kickoff meetings, but then ignore classification, quantities, materials, and useful model data during delivery. Contractor Data Needs. Why contractors need reliable information for quantity takeoff, environmental reporting, cost logic, and production workflows. Requirement Hierarchy. Why not all IFC requirements should be treated equally, and why classification, quantities, materials, relationships, and a few core properties may matter more than huge requirement lists. IDS And BCF In Practice. Why these standards could help teams check and communicate model issues, but are still not used enough in daily project work. Clients Accepting Bad Models. Why clients sometimes accept IFC models that do not meet their own requirements, and what that means for handover and asset information. Tools Are Not The Answer. Why another BIM tool will not fix weak communication, weak accountability, poor education, or broken internal processes. The strongest point from this conversation is that IFC delivery is not only a project issue. It is an enterprise issue. Another tool will not fix your process if the organization does not understand what data it needs, who is responsible for it, and how it will be checked. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ Questions: [email protected]

In the twelfth episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with Bruno Postle, a UK based creator and contributor around IfcOpenShell, BonsaiBIM, IFC Git, IFC merge, and related open source tools. This conversation is about IFCMCP and what happens when AI agents can work with IFC files through proper tools instead of treating them like plain text. We cover IFC query tools, IFC edit tools, Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, IDS validation, GitHub workflows, model rendering, AI generated design logs, and the limits of AI when it does not have enough building knowledge. What we discuss: Why AI Agents Need Tools. Bruno explains why chat based AI becomes much more useful when it can run tools on your computer. For IFC, this matters because the model is too structured and too complex to edit safely like normal text. IFC Query And IFC Edit. Bruno created two command line tools around IfcOpenShell. One helps agents retrieve information from IFC files. The other helps agents edit IFC through the IfcOpenShell API. IFC Git And Design History. Bruno shows how an agent can look at the Git history of an IFC file, inspect what changed, render images, and generate a design log that explains what happened over time. IDS Validation And Fixes. We talk about using IDS files to catch issues, running validation through GitHub, and letting the agent fix problems when the error messages are clear enough. Parallel Agents And Pull Requests. One of the strongest examples is using GitHub issues as tasks, then asking Claude to fix each issue in a separate branch. This starts to make IFC workflows look more like software workflows. The Limits Of AI In BIM. Bruno is very clear that the AI still lacks building knowledge. It can guess costs, schedules, and geometry, but it needs correction, rules, and domain knowledge before it can be trusted on real projects. The strongest point from this conversation is that AI will not become useful in openBIM because it can chat. It becomes useful when it can query, validate, render, edit, and learn from real IFC workflows. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ Questions: [email protected]

In the eleventh episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with Simon Dean, a BIM Lead working on major infrastructure delivery in the UK. Simon has worked on major infrastructure projects for many years, and in this conversation he shares what openBIM looks like when it is used on a large live project with thousands of IFC files, client requirements, validation workflows, and real delivery pressure. The core idea is simple. IFC is not just a file format. It is a schema. Once you understand that, geometry becomes data, requirements become checkable, and openBIM starts to become much more practical. What we discuss: IFC 4.3 In Real Delivery. Simon explains what it takes to move from testing IFC 4.3 to actually delivering it on a major infrastructure project. IDS As The Starting Point. Why Simon recommends starting your IFC journey with IDS, because it forces you to understand requirements, structure, and what good information delivery should look like. Industrializing IFC Delivery. How a large project team handles thousands of IFC files from a supply chain and moves toward a repeatable validation process. IFC As Structured Data. Why thinking about IFC as a schema changes how you approach geometry, data, validation, reporting, and AI. Data Lakes And AI Agents. How structured IFC data can connect to data lakes, reporting, and future AI assisted workflows. Training Through Real Examples. How Simon’s team uses exemplars, runbooks, and regular BIM crew sessions to build internal capability. Client Requirements And Adoption. Why openBIM adoption becomes more serious when clients ask for structured information that supports long term asset management. The strongest point from this conversation is that openBIM becomes much more practical when you stop thinking only about CAD files and start thinking about structured data, requirements, and repeatable validation. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ Questions: [email protected]

In the eleventh episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with Theodor Andrei Teaca, BIM and automation specialist at PORR Romania, about how to create useful IFC4x3 models from Civil 3D for real road and infrastructure projects. Theodor started as a surveyor and moved into BIM automation for infrastructure. His work sits at the hard edge of openBIM, where most of the industry is still figuring out how to make Civil 3D and IFC4x3 actually work together. The core idea is simple. openBIM is not only something a client asks for. Sometimes it starts inside a company because IFC is the most practical way to connect workflows, share models, and prepare for better project delivery. What we discuss: Civil 3D to IFC4x3. The real challenges of exporting useful road and infrastructure models, and how Theodor uses Dynamo and configuration files to control the result. Road Model Spatial Decomposition. How road parts, stationing, and offsets are structured in IFC4x3 and why this matters for infrastructure delivery. Dynamo Automation. How automation cuts road model creation from weeks to days inside Civil 3D. bSDD and IDS Checks. How property sets from bSDD and IDS validation are used to keep model quality under control. Bottom Up openBIM Adoption. Why PORR uses IFC internally even when the client is not asking for openBIM, because it connects drones, machine control, and construction tracking. Civil 3D Work Files. Why the original work files often cannot be shared and why IFC becomes the practical way to deliver across stakeholders. Standardization and Innovation. Why following standards does not block innovation, it enables it. BIM in Romania. The current state of BIM requirements in Romania and what it takes for companies to actually deliver. The strongest point from this conversation is that openBIM does not always start from a client mandate. Sometimes it starts because a contractor realizes IFC is the cleanest way to move information between design, site, and management. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ Questions: [email protected]

In the tenth episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with Michael Burij, a BIM and digital planning lead based in Berlin, about why IFC is becoming a practical necessity on German projects. Michael shares how public procurement rules, mixed software environments, and real coordination needs are pushing teams toward openBIM workflows. We talk about IFC exchange, agile coordination, model quality, client expectations, and why BIM works best when it is treated as a communication method, not just a software topic. The core idea is simple. openBIM becomes much more useful when teams stop treating it like a final export and start using it as part of the planning process itself. What we discuss: Why Germany Uses IFC. Why public procurement rules and mixed software environments make IFC the practical way for different disciplines to work together. BIM as Communication. Why Michael sees BIM less as a software issue and more as a set of communication methods for complex projects. Start Simple, Then Improve. Why teams should not get stuck debating attributes and data requirements before they even establish a working process. Agile Coordination in Practice. How regular model exchanges, sprint based planning, and coordination plans help move projects forward step by step. Cleaning Up the Data Later. How messy model data can be mapped, structured, and improved instead of expecting perfect delivery from every design team from day one. What Comes Next for BIM Roles. Why Michael believes BIM experts may increasingly shift toward coaching, simplification, and tool development. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ Questions: [email protected]

In the ninth episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with Stefano Verugi, a quantity surveyor who took an unusual path into openBIM. Instead of starting with IFC models from designers, he began by converting 2D drawings into IFC models himself so he could extract quantities in a more structured and reliable way. Stefano works on railway and infrastructure projects in Ghana and has rebuilt his workflow around IFC, Bonsai BIM, and structured information. We talk about quantity takeoff, data analysis, open source tools, SketchUp, Blender, and why IFC can give quantity surveyors much more than geometry. The core idea is simple. When a quantity surveyor works with structured model data instead of disconnected drawings and spreadsheets, the job becomes less about chasing quantities and more about analyzing real project information. What we discuss: From 2D Drawings to IFC. How Stefano moved from traditional quantity takeoff into IFC based workflows by modeling from drawings and extracting quantities from structured data. Why the Old Workflow Breaks. Why manual takeoff from drawings is slow, repetitive, and fragile when project information changes. Better Accuracy and Better Control. How building the model himself helps Stefano verify drawing quality, spot missing information, and produce more reliable quantities. openBIM for Quantity Surveyors. Why IFC is not just useful for designers and coordinators, but also a strong workflow foundation for QS work. Structured Data Over Spreadsheet Chaos. Why properties, quantities, classifications, and standard naming structures give Stefano a better system than disconnected Excel workflows. Learning openBIM the Hard Way. What made the transition difficult at the start, what helped him push through, and why community support matters. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ Questions: [email protected]

In the eighth episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with Agron Deralla about a different kind of openBIM story: what happens when an architecture office decides not to wait for clients to ask for it. Agron works in Vienna and has spent years helping push openBIM from inside the design side. We talk about architectural practice, internal BIM workflows, information exchange, buildingSMART, and why openBIM can be a strategic choice even before it becomes a formal project requirement. The core idea is simple. openBIM does not only move forward through mandates. Sometimes it moves forward because one team decides to build the capability first and prove the value through real work. What we discuss: Not Waiting for the Client. Why their office chose to push openBIM internally instead of waiting for clients to demand it. BIM Is Not Just Software. Why BIM is still misunderstood as a tool problem, and why it should be seen as a method for managing information. IFC as Part of the Process. Why IFC should not be treated like a final export, but as part of how teams communicate during planning. Internal Value First. How openBIM already creates benefits for coordination and internal workflows, even when the project is not formally contracted as BIM. Award Winning Practice. How their buildingSMART award winning project used openBIM to improve coordination, align information, and reduce mistakes. From Architecture to Digitalization. How learning openBIM opened a new career path for Agron and moved him from architecture into information management and digitalization. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/   Questions: [email protected]

In the seventh episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with Janis Berkis about one of the biggest problems in BIM right now: too many requirements, too much information, and too little value in return. Janis has more than 12 years of BIM consulting experience and works with public and infrastructure projects in Latvia. We talk about Rail Baltica, BIM mandates, openBIM adoption, and why many projects make BIM harder than it needs to be. The core issue is simple. More BIM requirements do not automatically create better projects. In many cases, they create more cost, more confusion, and more wasted effort. What we discuss: Too Much BIM, Too Little Value. Why many clients ask for more information than they can actually use, and why that creates cost without real return. Start Simple. Why BIM and openBIM should begin with the basics that create real value, not with sophisticated requirements that teams are not ready to deliver. Rail Baltica and Infrastructure. How one major railway project helped push openBIM adoption in Latvia, and what that revealed about both the value and limits of current workflows. Facility Management Reality. Why Janis often tells clients not to require BIM for facility management on their first project, and why that is usually the smarter decision. A Smaller Core Information Set. How his team reduced mandatory model information to a small set of attributes that support identification, quantities, drawings, and coordination. OpenBIM vs Closed Workflows. Why IFC gives teams more flexibility, allows better tool choice, and makes it easier for more people to work with the information. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ Questions: [email protected]

openBIM Is Becoming Mandatory in the Netherlands with Jordan Schuit | openBIMvoice 06 In the sixth episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with Jordan Schuit, Global Information Manager for Mobility and Infrastructure at Royal HaskoningDHV and buildingSMART Benelux board member. He leads information managers across Europe and Vietnam, sits on the buildingSMART International Awards jury, and spends roughly 60 hours a week between his day job and openBIM volunteer work. The obvious question was: why? OpenBIM in the Netherlands is not coming. It is already here. The Dutch government has 23 working groups building toward an open standards obligation by 2028. What is slowing things down is not political will or technical capability. It is organizations that collected IFC data for years and never opened it, and a certification pathway that demands experience with something you are still trying to learn. What we discuss: The 60-Hour Week. Jordan's reasoning is not idealism. It is arithmetic: fewer engineers entering the sector, AI multiplying the advantage of whoever has standardized data, and the only sustainable answer being automation through standards. The Netherlands 2028 Mandate. The Dutch strategy has 23 working groups building toward an open standards obligation by 2028. Jordan explains what this means for firms still debating whether to start. openBIM Before the Client Asks for It. Checking 600 doors against an IDS in seconds, generating reports automatically, running life cycle analysis from model data. The client mandate is not the only reason to start. Buildings vs Infrastructure. IFC for buildings is largely settled. Roads, tunnels, and water infrastructure are not, and Jordan explains why the missing schema definitions are an excuse, not a reason to stay on IFC 2x3. IFC Models on a Shelf for 19 Years. Jordan's team is activating IFC models from 2007. The client received them, stored them, worked from PDFs. The information was always there. The sector just did not know yet what to do with it. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ Questions: [email protected]

In the fifth episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with Thomas Zwielehner, an architect who now manages BIM workflows on large railway infrastructure projects in Germany. On his current project there are more than 500 IFC files. His team asked one question that changed everything: why are designers the bottleneck for data that has nothing to do with their design? Most projects never ask which properties actually require a modeller to enter them. Thomas asked. The answer was 80% do not. That single question changed how his entire team works. What we discuss: From Architecture to Infrastructure. Thomas explains what changed when he moved from small building projects to railway at scale. With 500 or more IFC files on a single project, every inefficiency multiplies fast. The 80% Discovery. How they audited every property requirement and found that most properties had no reason to live in Revit or Civil 3D. This single finding changed how the whole team thinks about BIM data. Building the Database. What they actually built: a browser-based system where anyone on the project can enter data directly, with live IDS-compatible validation at the point of entry. No more waiting weeks for a quality report. Geometry and Data Separated. Why they deliberately keep the 3D geometry and the property data in separate systems, and how they use IFC OpenShell to merge them back into a compliant IFC file at handover. AI as an Amplifier. Thomas's view on what AI tools actually do in a workflow like this. Good domain knowledge gets multiplied. Bad domain knowledge gets multiplied too. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ Questions: [email protected]

Stop Modeling for the Project. Start Modeling for the Asset Lifetime with Alexander Worp | openBIMvoice 04 In the fourth episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with Alexander Worp, Asset Information Manager at Waternet, the department responsible for drinking water and sewage in the Amsterdam region. Alexander manages infrastructure that goes back to 1850. Some of those original drawings are still more useful today than digital models produced 25 years ago because the data was correct. That is the whole point. Correct data outlives every tool, every format, and every project. Most BIM teams have not understood this yet. What we discuss: Modeling for the asset lifetime. Why every BIM modeler needs to understand they are not creating a picture for the project. They are creating information that will be used for the next 50 to 150 years. Data as an asset. Why information has the same value as physical infrastructure under ISO 55000, and why most organizations still do not manage it that way. The pirate approach. How Alexander drives openBIM adoption inside a large public organization without waiting for management permission. Show the value first. Explain later. IFC and the digital twin. How Waternet connects IFC models to a graph database and combines asset management, documents, and geometry into one linked data platform, vendor free. Certification in contracts. Why Alexander wants buildingSMART Foundation certification as a contract requirement for every modeler on his projects, and why that is not a high bar to set. Questions? Contact me (Petru Conduraru): 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ 📧 [email protected]

I Stopped Opening Revit. My Entire Workflow Is Now IFC with Jocelyn Sapin | openBIMvoice 03 In the third episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with Jocelyn Sapin, a BIM consultant from Switzerland who made a decision most BIM professionals have not: he stopped opening Revit models entirely. His whole workflow runs on IFC. In this conversation he explains exactly how and why he got there. Jocelyn works exclusively on the client side, which means he receives models, checks them, and uses them without ever opening the native file. If you have ever wondered what it actually looks like to go full IFC in practice, this conversation will show you. What we discuss: The full IFC workflow. How Jocelyn stopped relying on native models and what his day-to-day work looks like when IFC is the only format on the table. The Swiss client model. Why public clients, banks, and hospitals in Switzerland require IFC deliverables and leave designers free to use any tool they want. Faster quality checks. Why checking model quality in IFC is three times faster than in native Revit files, and how Jocelyn uses IDS templates on every model he receives. The FM model mistake. Why trying to plan the facility management model from day one is wrong, and why building it from scratch at the end of the project is cheaper and smarter. Open format for the long term. Why any asset owner thinking in decades should never accept a proprietary file as a final deliverable. Questions? Contact me (Petru Conduraru): 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ 📧 [email protected]

OpenBIM from the Contractor's Perspective with Daniel Phillips | openBIMvoice 02 In the second episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with Daniel Phillips about how openBIM is actually being used on the ground by general contractors. We discuss his journey from 14 years of structural modeling to using Bonsai BIM and Python to fix model loopholes in 2026. Daniel shares his experience working on massive hospital projects in Norway and why state of the art models still face challenges when they hit the construction site. If you want to know how a BIM coordinator handles missing data and model maturity in the real world, this conversation is for you. What we discuss: The GC perspective. Why general contractors need openBIM to control what they receive from designers. Bonsai BIM and Python. How Daniel uses open source tools and AI to fix IFC models faster than native software. The IDS dream. Why Information Delivery Specification is the tipping point for project quality and instant feedback on requirements. Reinforcement success. Why structural models are currently the most advanced part of the Norwegian industry. Model based construction. The honest truth about why drawings still exist on site and what it takes to go truly digital. Questions? Contact me (Petru Conduraru): 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ 📧 [email protected]

openBIM Needs an Open Mind with Menno Mekes | openBIMvoice 01 In the first episode of openBIMvoice, I talk with my friend Menno Mekes about why openBIM adoption is more about mindset than technology. We dig into how the industry is changing in 2026 and what's actually working. Menno shares how he moved away from proprietary silos toward workflows where data is the single source of truth. If you've ever struggled to explain to clients or colleagues that a model is more than just 3D shapes, this conversation will help. What we discuss: - The open mind shift. Why cultural change is the hardest part of openBIM adoption. - IDS. How Information Delivery Specification moves us from checking for mistakes to checking for answers. - Data vs geometry. Why Menno focuses on property sets over visuals when working with contractors and clients. - The Dutch perspective. What's happening with IDS and digital building permits in the Netherlands. - The drawingless future. How close are we to building without traditional 2D plans. Questions? Contact me (Petru Conduraru): 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/petruconduraru/ 📧 [email protected]

🎙️Building with Data: Emma Hooper's Vision for Information Management in Construction Join me in a captivating conversation with Emma Hooper, associate director and head of R&D at Bond Bryan Digital an Information Management consultancy.  We delved deep into the world of information management in construction, discussing the pivotal role of open standards like IFC, the tools that are shaping the industry, and the future of collaborative construction.  Emma's insights, backed by her extensive experience and recognition in the field, shed light on the challenges we face and the solutions on the horizon. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Frank Schuyer’s LinkedIn Xinaps Website Verifi3D by Xinaps Shirin’s LinkeIn

🎙️Pelle Meholm on BIM Challenges and Solutions BIM professional Pelle Meholm from Conclass showcases conVoid, a tool that revolutionizes building design. ConVoid is a valuable aid for architects and engineers, facilitating the design and coordination of areas where utilities like electricity and water are routed.  Conclass homepage: https://www.conclass.tech/ Disclaimer:  this interview is not a paid advertisement. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Frank Schuyer’s LinkedIn Xinaps Website Verifi3D by Xinaps Shirin’s LinkeIn  

🎙️Building Beyond Boundaries: Bruno Postle's Open-Source Approach   Meet Bruno Postle, a visionary who's blending art and technology to reshape the world of architecture. In this conversation, he takes us on a journey through his work with open-source tools like Homemaker and BlenderBIM.  It's not just about buildings and designs; it's about a philosophy that values collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.  Whether you're an architect, an engineer, or simply curious about how the spaces we live in are created, Bruno's insights offer a fresh perspective on the future of building design. Join him in exploring a world where creativity and technology come together in harmony. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Frank Schuyer’s LinkedIn Xinaps Website Verifi3D by Xinaps Shirin’s LinkeIn  

🎙️Exploring the Digital Shift in Construction with Alexandru Patache In this video, I had the pleasure of interviewing Alexandru Patache, a civil engineer from Splendid Development, a Romanian company that is making strides in the use of advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques.  Alexandru shared his personal journey in the industry, his role as a BIM coordinator, and why having an engineering background is crucial to understanding the processes involved.  We delved into the company's focus on design for projects across Europe and their diverse services, which range from structural engineering to design automation, visualization, and even gamification.  Alexandru emphasized the importance of open standards like IFC for asset management and the future of the construction industry.  We also discussed the challenges and solutions in automating workflows and the need for a balance between innovation and practicality.  A significant part of our conversation revolved around the shift from analog to digital in the construction industry and the role of professionals in driving this change. . Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Frank Schuyer’s LinkedIn Xinaps Website Verifi3D by Xinaps Shirin’s LinkeIn

Learn the hidden facts and common misunderstandings about openBIM in this engaging talk. Nando Mogollon, the director of Build Digital, uncovers the truths about openBIM, the difference between teamwork and swapping files, and why we really need to work together in the AEC business in this episode.   This chat will open up your mind about teamwork and openBIM, offering useful ideas about the changing world of BIM.   Prepare for an engaging talk that clears up these important subjects, grow your understanding, and keep up with the fast-paced BIM world. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Frank Schuyer’s LinkedIn Xinaps Website Verifi3D by Xinaps Shirin’s LinkeIn  

Dropbox and Verifi3D: Collaboration and Data Validation in AEC Xinaps CEO Frank Schuyer and Shirin Arnold from Dropbox discuss their tech advancements in AEC. They talk about how Dropbox and Verify 3D are reshaping data management and teamwork. Frank and Shirin recount their journey to simplify data validation in AEC. They detail how Dropbox has grown beyond file sharing, now a major data hub, and how Verify 3D brings smart capabilities, making data checking easy for all. They underline the smooth combo of Dropbox and Verify 3D, allowing for efficient tasks and instant sync for up-to-the-minute info. They explore the need for version control, auditing, and tracking in the AEC field. They also highlight the user-friendly nature of Dropbox and Verify 3D, including support for many file types and browser compatibility. They touch on their role in model coordination and conflict spotting. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Frank Schuyer’s LinkedIn Xinaps Website Verifi3D by Xinaps Shirin’s LinkeIn

OpenBIM Beyond Borders: Eugenio Yanes on Global Collaboration and Innovation Eugenio Fontán Yanes is an experienced BIM Manager and Architect based in Hong Kong. Eugenio shares his insights on the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the challenges faced in the construction industry, particularly in Southeast Asia. Eugenio discusses the importance of OpenBIM and how it can improve collaboration and efficiency in the construction process. He also touches on the use of ArchiCAD and other tools like Solibri and Rhinoceros in his projects. Eugenio emphasizes the need for the industry to embrace technology and move past traditional methods. Additionally, Eugenio talks about the BIM mandates in Southeast Asia, highlighting the progress in countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Eugenio’s LinkedIn Enyzme APD

Open-Source Revolution in Architecture: Insights from Ryan Schultz and Bruno Perdigão Ryan Schultz and Bruno Perdigão, two passionate advocates for open-source software, particularly BlenderBIM, share their insights in this enlightening discussion. Ryan, based in the United States, and Bruno, operating from Brazil, have been instrumental in the growth and development of the BlenderBIM community. Ryan and Bruno recount their experiences of using BlenderBIM for architectural projects, emphasizing its power and flexibility. They discuss how BlenderBIM has allowed them to transition away from mainstream software like Revit and AutoCAD, becoming an integral part of their workflow. Highlighting the advantages of BlenderBIM, Ryan, and Bruno particularly note its adaptability and the control it offers to users. Ryan and Bruno express admiration for the rapid development and improvements in BlenderBIM, praising the work of the open-source community. They share their belief that BlenderBIM is future-proof, offering a way to work in a format that will remain relevant and accessible. Toward the end of the discussion, Ryan and Bruno talk about their efforts to encourage others to use BlenderBIM. They believe that with some dedication to learning Blender and BlenderBIM, professionals in the field can start using them for small projects. They emphasize that BlenderBIM is not just for architects but can also be beneficial for engineers, planners, and other professionals in the industry. This insightful conversation about the future of architectural software and the potential of BlenderBIM is a must-listen. I'm sure you wouldn't want to miss this out. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Ryan's LinkedIn Profile Ryan's Github Ryan's Twitter Bruno's LinkedIn Profile OpeningDesign  

Lloyd Bussio on Transitioning to BlenderBIM: An Architect's Perspective Lloyd Bussio, also known as the  @IfcArchitect is a registered professional architect operating out of Johannesburg, South Africa, and is known for his extensive use of BlenderBIM from his YouTube channel which exploded recently. Lloyd shares his journey of using BlenderBIM since its inception in 2019. He explains how he found the software to be a powerful tool for his architectural projects, allowing him to move away from using Revit and AutoCAD. He mentions that he hasn't touched Revit or AutoCAD since October 2022 and is now doing everything with BlenderBIM. Lloyd discusses the advantages of BlenderBIM, emphasizing its flexibility and the control it offers to users. He also talks about the importance of 2D drawings in his work, explaining that while some countries like Norway are moving away from requiring 2D drawings, in many places, including South Africa, they are still a crucial part of architectural projects. He also shares his thoughts on the rapid development and improvements in BlenderBIM, with Lloyd expressing his admiration for the work of Dion Moult (the lead developer of BlenderBIM) and other contributors. He shares his belief that BlenderBIM is future-proof, offering a way to work in a format that will remain relevant and accessible. Towards the end of the discussion, Lloyd talks about his efforts to encourage others to use BlenderBIM. He believes that with a week of learning Blender and BlenderBIM, professionals with previous experience in the field can start using it for small projects. He emphasizes that BlenderBIM is not just for architects but can also be beneficial for engineers, planners, and other professionals in the industry. I promise you, you do not want to miss this one. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Lloyd's LinkedIn Profile IfcArchitect YouTube Channel

Lejla's Insider Insights on BIMvoice about Revit and IFC4.3, and Autodesk Forma Tune into BIMvoice with Lejla Secerbegovic as she talks about Revit and IFC 4.3, Autodesk Forma, her blog and YouTube channel  @BIMmeup  and more! Lejla Secerbegovic is a BIM Specialist and a Digital Technology Enthusiast based in Munich, Germany. Lejla has an educational background from the Technical University of Vienna​ and she is currently working at Autodesk. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Lejla's LinkedIn Profile BIM me up! YouTube Channel Bim me up! Blog

IDS Demystified: Simplifying Information Delivery with Menno Mekes Join us as we delve into the world of Information Delivery Specifications (IDS) and its impact on Building Information Modeling (BIM). In this informative video, Menno Mekes, an experienced BIM expert explains the difference between Bimbase IDS and the IDS standard developed by BuildingSMART. Discover how IDS improves communication and data exchange among architects, engineers, contractors, and clients in construction projects. Through real-world examples, learn how IDS enhances the quality of project information, reduces errors, and streamlines workflows. Explore the challenges and benefits of implementing IDS, emphasizing the importance of client involvement and change management for successful adoption. Whether you're a BIM professional, project manager, or simply interested in the digital transformation of construction, this video provides valuable insights into the potential of IDS. Unlock the power of IDS to revolutionize your BIM projects and enhance collaboration from design to facilities management. Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve efficiency and precision in your projects. Watch now and discover how IDS can transform your BIM workflow! Menno Mekes (b. 1976) is a BIM expert who has dedicated over two decades of his career to Arons en Gelauff architecten, an architecture firm founded by Floor Arons and Arnoud Gelauff in 1996. As a crucial member of a team of 23 architecture enthusiasts, Menno Mekes brings a unique blend of expertise to each project, contributing to the creation of distinctively unique architectural works. Menno's approach to his work is deeply thoughtful and process-oriented. He is known for his dedication to 'Joy in repetition', a mantra that he adopted years ago to streamline the company's processes without diminishing the human pleasure derived from designing. His focus on automation of repetitive tasks has led to the production of more consistent and superior models in Building Information Modeling (BIM). This approach ensures that attention is concentrated on design and engineering processes. In addition to his work at Arons en Gelauff architecten, Menno serves as Secretary of the BIM basis ILS expert committee, where he has been a member since June 2018. His role allows him to contribute to the quality of BIM in the Netherlands, reflecting his interest in innovation and improvement within the architecture and technology sectors. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Menno's LinkedIn Profile Arons en Gelauff Architecten Arons en Gelauff Architecten

Open vs Closed BIM Workflows: Insights from Bojana Dukanovic of BIMcollab Bojana Dukanovic from BIMcollab breaks down open BIM workflows and compares them to closed workflows. She talks about how BIMcollab helps push open BIM principles and how these methods can make projects run smoother. Bojana also shares how Europe and the US use BIM differently, and the problems that can arise when teams use different BIM tools. Discover the potential of the upcoming IDS standard that aims to make BIM requirements easier to handle. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Bojana's LinkedIn Profile BIMcollab

OpenBIM: Paving the Way in Romania with Stefan Constantinescu In this video, I chat with Stefan Constantinescu, who is in charge of BuildingSMART Romania and co-founded the BIMtech Association. Stefan shares his experience, and talks about what buildingSMART Romania does, and how it's changing the way buildings are made. BuildingSMART Romania is trying to get more people to use open Building Information Modelling (BIM) standards in Romania. They talk a lot about open BIM, Open Standards, and different tools like IFC, aiming to help everyone understand how to use them better in their work. Stefan also talks about the yearly BIMcon conference. This event brings experts from all around the world to share their stories and advice. BuildingSMART Romania also works on translating technical guidelines, called ISO standards, into Romanian, so more people can use them. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Stefan's LinkedIn Profile BIMTECH buildingSMART Romania

BIM for Electrical Engineers: A Deep Dive with David Robison Join me as I talk to David Robison from Design Master Software about BIM (Building Information Modeling) for electrical engineers. David shares how BIM can make an electrical engineer's work more efficient and the role of Design Master Software in this field. Watch, like, share, and subscribe for more content like this. Keep learning and stay inspired. Disclaimer: This video is not a sponsored or paid advertisement. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources David's LinkedIn Profile Design Master Software

BIMvoice with Artur Tomczak:  bSDD (buildingSMART Data Dictionary) Welcome to the second part of the interview with Artur Tomczak, PhD Researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a product manager for bSDD at buildingSMART International. In this video, Artur breaks down the concept of bSDD, its benefits, and its role in shaping the future of the AEC industry.  Whether you're an AEC professional or a tech enthusiast eager to learn about the latest advancements in the industry, this video is for you! Join us as Artur navigates the ins and outs of bSDD, revealing its potential to revolutionize construction and design processes. Artur's expertise in sustainable development, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence makes him a valuable asset to the field, and his work with bsDD at BuildingsmartInternational is driving innovation and progress in the industry. Throughout the series, we delve deeper into these topics and provide valuable insights into how technology and innovation can promote sustainability and improve the built environment. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Artur's LinkedIn Profile bSDD bSDD Github Interactive API Documentation Search Page Circularity in BIM IDS IDS Github BlenderBIM Blender OSArch Community OSArch Wiki AEC Free Software Directory OpenBIM Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) IFC Specification Database Which IFC Class Should I Use

BIMvoice with Artur Tomczak: Information Delivery Specification (IDS) Welcome to the first part of the interview with Artur Tomczak, a PHD Researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a product manager for bSDD at BuildingsmartInternational. In the first part of the interview, Artur shares his background and expertise in the field of sustainable development and we cover Information Delivery Specifications (IDS). He discusses his career journey and how he became interested in the topic, his experience with researching digital technologies and artificial intelligence to support lifecycle sustainability in the AEC/FM industry, and his thoughts on the role of technology in driving positive change in the built environment. Artur's expertise in sustainable development, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence makes him a valuable asset to the field, and his work with bsDD at BuildingsmartInternational is driving innovation and progress in the industry. Throughout the series, we delve deeper into these topics and provide valuable insights into how technology and innovation can promote sustainability and improve the built environment. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview with Artur. I hope you'll find the conversation informative and engaging, and we invite you to join us as we explore these important topics. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Artur's LinkedIn Profile Circularity in BIM IDS IDS Github bSDD bSDD Github BlenderBIM Blender OSArch Community OSArch Wiki AEC Free Software Directory OpenBIM Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) IFC Specification Database Which IFC Class Should I Use    

🎙️Imagining Canada's Digital Twin There are some interesting and exciting initiatives in Canada to build a digital twin of the entire country. Lara Chow, Julie Ivanoff and Nicolas Arellano are presenting the very important and ambitious work they are doing.  👧🏻Lara is Associate Director at Carleton Immersive Media Studio. 👩🏻Julie is the Research team lead for Imagining Canada's Digital Twin at CIMS. 🧑🏻‍🦱Nicolas is and Architect and a Ph.D. student at Carleton University and Research Team Lead at Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS).  Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Nicolas's LinkedIn Profile Lara's LinkedIn Profile Julie's LinkedIn Profile CIMS ICDT Sign up for the open source OpenBIM event Presented by DBNCR + CIMS

De-Black-Boxing BIM with Nicolas Arellano   Nicolas is a Ph.D. student at Carleton University and Research Team Lead at Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS), with a background in Architecture. He is passionate about open-source and has a mission to de-blackbox BIM. Chime in and listen to his inspiring story and mission! Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Nicolas's LinkedIn Profile CIMS

BIM Coordinator at Work | Dan Vlasceanu from PORR Romania 🇷🇴   We are following up our previous chat with a hands on presentation, on how Dan is employing digital tools and processes on his projects. Some of the things Dan is covering in this video:  - what CDE is he using and how - machine control - how he uses drones on his projects - how he does simple visualisation to explain some workflows for his team - and more Dan Vlasceanu is a BIM Coordinator working in the Innovation Department of PORR Romania. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Dan's LinkedIn Profile PORR Romania  

BIM Coordinator in Romania with Dan Vlasceanu from PORR Romania 🇷🇴 You might be surprised, but people are interested in innovation and BIM, even in Romania.   One such person is Dan Vlasceanu. He is working as BIM Coordinator within the Innovation Department of PORR Romania.   Join us and find out about his inspiring story: - How he got into his role - BIM Mandate in Romania - How he is innovating in his job - If he saves any money and time by using innovative solutions and approaches - And much more   Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Dan's LinkedIn Profile PORR Romania

Partner Selection to Develop Tooeen is undergoing at full speed You'll find out what is the status in the process of selecting partners to develop Tooeen, and how this selection is being conducted. Tooeen, the next cloud-based open-source developer platform to create and sell your own BIM-based Digital Twin apps. Are you happy with Autodesk Forge? Do you have any other reliable options available? Can you imagine having a solution... ✅ Open Source ✅ Community-driven ✅ Powerful ✅ Flexible ✅ Multiplatform ✅ Extensible This is what Tooeen aims to be. And much more. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Antonio's LinkedIn Profile Express your interest for TOOEEN ifc.js courses ifc.js website ifc.js on GitHub ifc.js - contribute Antonio's Twitter Antonio's GitHub Repository Autility

Validating IFC Models with BlenderBIM | Vukas Pajic Vukas Pajic is a BIM Process Expert, at Porr Design and Engineering in Vienna, Austria. Vukas is using BlenderBIM at work to check models that are not modeled internally, and he started using the BlenderBIM Add-on because he was so frustrated with all the other software he was using. This is the first part of our series of interviews, so stay tuned for the future ones! Vukas is also an active contributor to the BlenderBIM Add-on. Thank you for your contributions, Vukas! Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Vukas's LinkedIn Profile Porr Design and Engineering BlenderBIM Blender OSArch Community OSArch Wiki AEC Free Software Directory OpenBIM Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) IFC Specification Database Which IFC Class Should I Use  

Learn Grasshopper with Krzysztof Wojslaw from BIM Corner This is the 1st step to become what he describes as an Engineer 4.0. You can learn more about the 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 course Kris is launching here: http://bit.ly/3A3e189 The registration for this course is open until Thursday, 17.11.2022, at 21:00 CET, so you don't have time to waste if you are really serious about parametric design. Kris is a Parametric Design and VDC Specialist, International Speaker and Bridge Engineer. He is also a co-founder of the BIM Corner blog, which is one of the best resources IN THE WORLD when it comes to the practical use of BIM.  Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Krzysztof's LinkedIn Profile Grasshopper Fundamentals Training - Limited time to join!! Learn Grasshopper Website BIM Corner

Jesús Valderrama Rodríguez: Another Key Person Behind IFC.js Jesús Valderrama Rodríguez is an architect, application engineer, educator and entrepreneur. But more than that, he is one of the key figures behind ifc.js.  Jesús is the General Director of Apogea, COO of BIMmaster.PRO and Board Member of IFC.js. IFC.js is a JavaScript library that allows you to load, view, and edit IFC models in your browser. This allows developers of architecture and construction applications to work in IFC effortlessly and focus on the functionalities that add value to their business. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Jesús's LinkedIn Profile ifc.js courses ifc.js website ifc.js on GitHub ifc.js - contribute Apogea BIMmaster.PRO

Quoting Jesús Valderrama Rodríguez from ifc.js Here are some ideas 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 we are working on: ✅ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞: Of course it will be 100% open source, make no doubt about it. Since we started IFC.js our vision was to create a community-driven growth model that would allow us to obtain resources to make 100% open and free technology available to anyone. Now the project is moving towards being more than just JavaScript libraries, but that premise is not changing at all. Tooeen's technology will be 100% open and free. ✅ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧: We want to hear from you. The community will continue to grow and we will involve you in everything. With this call, we also want to listen to all the companies that we know have been waiting for something like this for a long time. ✅ 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥: We have been working for some time on creating a system so that you can display as many models as you want, regardless of their size, on any device. It is already a reality. We have the technology, and we are going to create something great. ✅ 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞: Not all businesses have the same needs. We want to produce a real change and Tooeen is born to satisfy those companies that prefer to delegate service and infrastructure under a SaaS model, those that prefer to keep control of their data under an on-premise model with delegated maintenance, and also those that want to implement and manage everything in their own infrastructure, which will have free access to the code. ✅ 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦: Web, Desktop, Mobile and XR. Plug and play is the key. We want to delight developers using our platform, so that integrating or innovating on it is a piece of cake. ✅ 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞: We will create an application marketplace on our platform that allows us to address more use cases and needs, faster thanks to the community, while also becoming a way of innovation and business for everyone.   Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Antonio's LinkedIn Profile Express your interest for TOOEEN ifc.js courses ifc.js website ifc.js on GitHub ifc.js - contribute Antonio's Twitter Antonio's GitHub Repository Autility

IfcOpenShell IfcOpenShell helps you build digital platforms and tools for the built environment. Read, write and modify Building Information Models using IFC, a diverse digital language from design to construction and beyond. Thomas is the founder of a company called AECgeeks that specializes in software development and generative design for the Architecture Engineering and Construction industry.  Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Thomas's Website IfcOpenShell AEC Geeks

What Is OSArch and Why It Matters With Duncan Lithgow The OSArch community aims to provide support for a community and ecosystem of software that respects the digital freedom of the industry and its users. This digital freedom allows collaboration to occur, and is increasingly important as the industry and next generation of digitally savvy professionals leave academia to join us in our journey to improve the built environment. In particular, we help support four types of digital freedom, which are known as the four essential freedoms. When the OSArch community talks about free software, we are not referring to price (which is a common misconception), we are talking about software that provides these four freedoms, of which price is not a factor. The freedoms are: 1️The freedom to use software as you wish for any purposes, whether it be educational, commercial, R&D, in any context with no time limit, no arbitrary vendor restrictions, or any other rules governing your usage. 2️The freedom to study how the software works, and change it so it can do what you want. We want to promote digital learning and the freedom to customise software for your workflows, your data, your environment, with no restrictions. 3️The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help others. We need our tools to be shared to work together on the built environment. Sharing tools with others helps upskill and improve the abilities of the entire industry. 4️The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others. By doing this you can give the whole community a chance to benefit from your changes. A precondition to provide these four freedoms is to ensure that we are able to do all the work we need to do in the AEC industry using open source software. Satisfying this precondition means the license of the software must be an FSF-approved license or an OSI-approved license. Access to, and the freedom to change this code empowers and puts the users (that's you!) in control over the data in the built environment, instead of vendors. Duncan Lithgow is a Constructing Architect and ICT Specialist at Henning Larsen Architects in Skanderborg, Denmark. At the same time, Duncan is one of the most active contributors in the OSArch community. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Duncan's LinkedIn Profile OSArch Community OSArch Wiki Support OSArch through Open Collective AEC Free Software Directory BlenderBIM Blender OpenBIM Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) IFC Specification Database Which IFC Class Should I Use    

Over 400 students have finished the first ifc.js crash course Many of them have built amazing apps as you will see in this vide. The next course starts today in few hours, if you did not take the first one, do not miss it this time again! 👉👉 https://bit.ly/3ql56tp IFC.js is a JavaScript library to load, display and edit IFC models in the browser. This allows developers of architecture and construction applications to work in IFC effortlessly and focus on the functionalities that add value to their business. Antonio González Viegas is an architect and programmer based in Spain. His specialty is solving problems through code. He loves to learn new things, especially if they have to do with 3D, buildings or video games. Currently, Antonio is working as a BIM Software Developer @ Autility. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Antonio's LinkedIn Profile ifc.js courses ifc.js website ifc.js on GitHub ifc.js - contribute Antonio's Twitter Antonio's GitHub Repository Autility

Supercharge Your IFC Workflow with Anker Learn How You Can Supercharge Your IFC Workflow with Anker. Harsh and Saleem from Reope are showing me the power of the tool they have been working on for a while: Anker. Anker is basically a web-based database platform that can be linked with BIM tools for managing data easily and efficiently. Reope is a consulting and software development company based in Oslo, Norway, and they proudly like to call themselves architects and engineers who code. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Anker Reope Harsh's LinkedIn profile Saleem's LinkedIn profile

Artificial Intelligence in Construction Håkon helps me understand better how AI works or it should work, and it's impact on the built environment. Håkon is a serial entrepreneur who aims to disrupt the built environment and make it more sustainable, using the most advanced technologies and paradigms (AI, AR, Linked Data, 5G etc). I4 Technology is a new type of consulting company in the Norwegian Construction Industry started by Håkon Reisvang. The primary focus is to help the industry by implementing new tools such as artificial intelligence and robot technology in construction projects. Subscribe Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google | Stitcher | Player.fm | iHeart Resources Håkon's LinkedIn profile i4Technology Graphmetrix Nordic Building Room Inrupt/Solid Open AR Cloud