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Digital Construction Podcast

by Andrea Ciaffi

A podcast about digital technologies for the Construction Industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. Why Clashes Exist in BIM At All with Rubens Lage Lopes

    Clash detection is a symptom, not a fix. Inside BIM coordination rules, ISO 19650 in the real world, and AI that turns clashes into cost. Website: https://digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes:...

  2. Augmented Reality for Utility Projects with Alec Pestov

    Centimetre-accurate Augmented Reality, digital twins and construction AI that crews actually use. Why sometimes field software fails and what makes it work outdoors. Website: https://digitalconstructionpodcast.com/ Episodes: https://digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes:...

  3. Cintoo, the Netflix for 3D Data with Dominique Pouliquen

    There's no magic scan-to-BIM button. This episode covers reality capture, digital twins and where AI actually helps turn scans into decisions. Reality capture has quietly moved from a specialist niche to something running behind thousands of construction projects. Yet most teams still struggle to...

  4. How to Become a Leader in Digital Engineering with Devon Middleditch

    Why great engineers struggle as leaders: digital engineering, culture and scaling BIM teams without losing what makes them work. What does it take to move from writing code to leading the people who do? For most technical professionals in construction, the promotion into leadership is the hardest...

  5. Construction Tech Sales Explained with Gustavo de Bardeci

    In construction tech, selling is really consulting. How BIM software adoption, trust and AI are reshaping construction technology sales. Construction has a complicated relationship with the word "sales." In an industry built around engineers, architects, and BIM managers, the salesperson is often...

  6. Inside buildingSMART - The Future of IFC with Eric Bugeja

    Why open standards and structured data decide whether AI in construction delivers results or scales your mistakes. BIM, IFC and vendor lock-in. AI is only as good as the data it's given, and construction has spent decades producing fragmented, ungoverned information. In this episode, we sit down...

  7. The Most Overhyped Tech in BIM Isn't AI with Dhanjeet Sah

    After 27 years in BIM, why the digital twin flopped while the common data environment quietly reshaped digital construction and AI workflows. Every few years, the construction industry is told a new technology will change everything. Some do. Most don't. The harder skill isn't spotting the hype,...

  8. 5 Bold Predictions for the Construction Industry with Mirco Bianchini

    Five AI predictions for construction: why the point-solution app store dies, agentic automation takes over, and per-seat pricing ends. Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes:...

  9. How We Built Gamma AR for the Construction Site with Caner Dolas

    Rework eats 5 to 10 percent of every construction budget. On a 100-million-dollar project, that is 5 to 10 million dollars of waste no one planned for, and most of it is not a modelling failure, it is a translation failure between the BIM model and the people building from it. This conversation...

  10. Inside Australia's First Accredited Digital Engineering Diploma with Bryan Tay From Pivodel

    In this conversation, Bryan Tay, Director at Pivodel, and Dean Sherwell, Manager Commercial Sales and Partnerships at TAFE Queensland, discuss how they spent the last twelve months building Australia's first nationally accredited Advanced Diploma of Digital Engineering. The episode looks at why a...

  11. How I Lead a Global Digital Team with Sophie Montenot

    Sophie Montenot, Global Digital Delivery Lead at Surbana Jurong, on BIM coordination, JV harmonisation, and digital engineering on Changi T5. Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes:...

  12. 35 Years in Digital Construction with John Benstead

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/35-years-in-digital-construction-with-john-benstead Host: Andrea Ciaffi https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-ciaffi/...

  13. PDF is Not Dead with Shanoc Halliday

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/pdf-is-not-dead-the-data-foundation-your-construction-AI-strategy-needs-with-shanoc-halliday Host: Andrea Ciaffi...

  14. How Deep Space is Empowering Mid Sized Builders with Luke Johnson

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/how-deep-space-is-empowering-mid-sized-builders-with-startup-co-founder-luke-johnson Host: Andrea Ciaffi...

  15. From Iran to Australia - Reinventing a Career with Ati Hezarian

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/from-iran-to-australia-reinventing-a-career-with-ati-hezarian Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Ati Hezarian Ati Hezarian...

  16. An AI-Native Tool that is Reshaping Project Reporting with Christian Pallaria

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/an-ai-native-tool-that-is-reshaping-project-reporting-with-christian-pallaria Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Christian...

  17. How a University Is Training the Next Generation of Digital Engineers with Julie Jupp

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/how-a-university-is-training-the-next-generation-of-digital-engineers-with-julie-jupp Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest…

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  18. BIM Lessons From An Autodesk Expert Elite with Gary Cowan

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/bim-lessons-from-an-autodesk-expert-elite-with-gary-cowan Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Gary Cowan We recently sat down...

  19. From Automation Leader to Solution Architect at Autodesk with Adam Sheather

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/from-automation-leader-to-solution-architect-at-autodesk-with-adam-sheather Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Adam Sheather…

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  20. Who Are The Real Industry Disruptors with Steven Coyle

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/who-are-the-real-industry-disruptors-with-steven-coyle Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Steven Coyle Steven Coyle shares…

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  21. The Reality for Young BIM Technicians with Dane Carroll

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/the-reality-for-young-BIM-technicians-with-dane-carroll Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Dane Carroll We had a fantastic…

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  22. The BIM Pirate - How to Sell BIM Services with Simon Dilhas

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/the-bim-pirate-how-to-sell-bim-services-with-simon-dilhas Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Simon Dilhas What an insightful...

  23. BIM and Small Contractors with Alex Harris

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/bim-and-small-contractors-with-alex-harris Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Alex Harris We were thrilled to have Alex…

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  24. Drones in Construction with Scott Major

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/drones-in-construction-with-scott-major Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Scott Major G'day, folks! Today we speak with…

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  25. How to Build a Business in Construction Using Digital Tools with Greg Wilkes

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/how-to-build-a-business-in-construction-using-digital-tools-with-greg-wilkes Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Greg Wilkes…

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  26. The BIM Handbook in 2025 with Marzia Bolpagni

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/the-BIM-handbook-in-2025-with-marzia-bolpagni Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Marzia Bolpagni Get ready for an insightful...

  27. The BIM Technician in 2025 with Josip Bandur

    Website Episodes Episode notes Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Josip Bandur Step into the Digital Construction podcast for a candid conversation with Josip Bandur, a BIM leader with over two decades of experience. Josip shares his deep passion for the craft of drafting and offers a raw, honest...

  28. Law and Digital Transformation in Construction with Veer Dhaliwal

    Website Episodes Episode notes Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Veer Dhaliwal Dive into the legal landscape of digital construction with Veer Dhaliwal, a finalist for 2024 Construction and Infrastructure Lawyer of the Year! Veer explains why construction professionals and BIM managers must care about...

  29. Aurecon's Digital Frontiers in Asia: AI, Automation & Delivery with Jacob Hoare

    Website Episodes Episode notes Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Jacob Hoare Join Jacob Hoare, Digital Lead for Asia at Aurecon, as he shares his career-best advice. He details his role, driving Arecon's digital strategy, including AI and automation, across diverse Asian markets. Jacobs discusses...

  30. From Structural Engineer to Co-Founder of CalcTree with Tim Rawling

    Website Episodes Episode notes Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Tim Rawling Join Tim Rawling, co-founder and CPO of CalcTree, as he shares his journey from structural engineer at Arup to building a startup. Discover how CalcTree transforms engineering calculations and project data management by...

  31. Digitizing Tunnelling and Geotechnical Engineering with Rajat Gangrade

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/digitizing-tunnelling-and-geotechnical-engineering-with-rajat-gangrade Host:...

  32. Digital Engineering with Adam Favaloro

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/digital-engineering-with-adam-favaloro Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-ciaffi-548413113 Guest:...

  33. A community delivering digital projects with Graham Kelly

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/a-community-delivering-digital-projects-with-graham-kelly Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-ciaffi-548413113...

  34. Road Design and BIM with Matthew Jedniuk

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/road-design-and-BIM-with-matthew-jedniuk Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-ciaffi-548413113 Guest:...

  35. From BIM Technician to Technical Sales Consultant with Ben Byrnes

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/from-BIM-technician-to-technical-sales-consultant-with-ben-byrnes Host:...

  36. The Role of Data in Construction with Josh Symonds

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/ Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/the-role-of-data-in-construction-with-josh-symonds Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-ciaffi-548413113 Guest:...

  37. Online Training and Digital Adoption with Susan Brattberg

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/ Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/online-training-and-digital-adoption-with-susan-brattberg Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-ciaffi-548413113...

  38. Smart Buildings Explained with Pete Swanson

    https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/ https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/smart-buildings-explained-with-pete-swansons In this episode of the Digital Construction Podcast, Andrea welcomed Pete Swanson, the digital technology lead at Mott MacDonald, to discuss smart buildings....

  39. OpenBIM, AI and Coding: Why Engineers Should Care with Dr Yatong Nie

    Website: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/ Episodes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episodes Episode notes: https://www.digitalconstructionpodcast.com/episode/openbim-ai-coding-why-engineers-should-care-with-dr-yatong-nie Host:...

  40. Reality Capture 101: Laser Scanning, BIM, and Digital Twins with Michael Alder

    In this episode of the Digital Construction Podcast, host Andrea interviews Michael Alder, an experienced leader in Reality Capture at Arup. Michael explains that reality capture includes technologies like laser scanning, photogrammetry, and 360-degree imaging, all of which help improve site...

  41. BIM and Asset Management- Bryan Tay

    In this episode of the Digital Construction Podcast, Andrea interviews Bryan, a principal digital engineer at Arcadis, about the intersection of BIM and asset management. Bryan shares his career journey, starting as a structural engineer in Singapore before moving to Australia, where he worked on...

  42. The State of BIM in 2025-Rishi Jobanputra

    In the podcast episode The State of BIM in 2025, Rishi Jobanputra and Andrea Ciaffi discuss the evolution and future of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its role in digital engineering. Rishi opens by suggesting that transitioning to producing models without drawings would be a...

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A podcast about digital technologies for the Construction Industry.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Andrea Ciaffi

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