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 we can embrace to move forward and benefit from connected data.

Thanks for listening over the last 50 episodes, we will be taking a short break until next year, when we will continue the journey with our next series of podcasts. Take the time to go back over the episodes you may have missed, the content in all of the episodes is still highly relevant. Until we are back, good luck with your Digital Transition.

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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 same stuff over and over again.

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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 to invest in technology in your business, despite the challenging economic times. Learn how technology can act as the enabler in the development of Digital Twins and Smart City initiatives.

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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 some of the challenges that we are still seeing in the industry, including over-specification of information, the separation of BIM and traditional information, and the benefits of applying level of information need when you begin your specification of information journey, or revisit it.

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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 it is having for students as they enter their university studies. Hear about how the DEC program is being piloted here in Australia, and the opportunities for high schools and students to benefit from taking on DEC in their schools.

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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 virtual testing lifts. We also discuss how the new AI tools are currently benefiting and will benefit the construction industry moving into the future.

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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 most current technology solutions are not really helping make the process of information generation and management easy. Hear about the solutions that are out there that can assist you to create and connect your information, and move into data-connected workflows.

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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 ladies from RLB. We also discuss whether the design consultants have moved forward in the quality of their information deliverables and whether more models are being provided to use as a basis for measures.

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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 in Australia from the work done in the UK through CDBB, and the role that digital twins will play in the future to provide better outcomes in the way we manage our built assets.

Alexandra and Mark also presented at BrisBIM when they were here in Australia. You can watch the event recording here.

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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 Australia is nowhere near the capacity required to educate the whole of the industry. Is there a solution? We use this discussion to begin the dialogue on how the education sector can address it.

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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 our top industry experts.

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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 and technology can have in providing clearer communication to all stakeholders on the activities occurring on-site.

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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 investment too risky. Hear about 3 current projects that Brick and Mortar Ventures are backing, ones I personally find really exciting and think that will make a significant difference in the future of construction.

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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.

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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 in automating portions of the process in converting the resulting point clouds from laser scans into BIMs in your BIM authoring software, saving you time and money.

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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 software. Callum and Paul also share their views on the potential future for Manufacturers and the opportunities that digital processes may bring them, to reduce risk and enable clearer lines of collaboration between all stakeholders using products and materials.

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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 processes on your projects, as we discuss the components of what makes up the standard series and the first steps you should take in adopting better information management.

To learn more about Operam Academy and its training offerings head to the Operam Academy website via this link.

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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 Twins can bring economically and socially through testing current and future conditions.

Kate is also participating in Digital Twin Week between 18-22 October, to learn more about the event head to the event website here.

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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 scanning to assist in managing their assets and provide a base for their training simulations.

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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 between your specification and your BIM in your BIM authoring tool. Hear about how this new process of specification creation can reduce risks of conflicts in your practice and save you time managing this critical deliverable.

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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 consider why they need information for, what information they need, when they need it, and who is required to deliver it. This standard is an important one to add to your library and apply on your projects to achieve greater efficiencies in the specification of your information requirements.

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EN17413-1:2020

UK BIM Framework Guidance Documents

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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 inform an asset owner of issues with the products and materials in their building. How can this be standardised across the globe? GS1 through their work over the last 40-50 years have a solution that can be expanded to meet this need.

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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 role for industry and suggest that we have been going about our pitch on digital all wrong and we need to change the way we promote and sell digital processes and the value of data. I don’t think we solve any problems in this episode but put forward questions for listeners to seriously consider moving into 2021 and beyond.

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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 a positive impact on the tracing of products throughout the lifecycle of an asset.

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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 processes and innovations in BIM and Digital Engineering that he was leading, and his thoughts on the recent BIM Policy and how he thinks Government and Industry will go delivering in line with it.

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National Guidelines for Digital Modelling

National Guidelines for Digital Modelling: Case Studies

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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 same.

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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 holding.

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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 project delivered in accordance with ISO19650!

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Winfield Rock Report

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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

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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.

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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 knowledge and I look forward to bringing you series two in 2020.

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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.

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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 released AIQS / NZIQS BIM Best Practices Guidelines.

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AIQS BIM Best Practice Guidelines 

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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 the strategy in place.

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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.

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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?

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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 evolution
4. Interfacing with the digital fingerprint of assets through their life
5. Environments, platforms and cultures that foster collaboration
6. Moving the conversation from ‘what happened’, to ‘what is happening’ and ‘what will happen’ at scale.

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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 contract and procurement types and Lean processes.

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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 works.

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Data for the Public Good Report

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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 building an online CAFM system to manage their facility better. I will discuss with Chris what they have done to date and the proposed direction for the future.

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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 line with ISO19650.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 LOD to help demystify it for you.

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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 link.

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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 please click here.

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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, Infrastructure and Planning, in the Queensland Government. Andrew was part of the team that prepared the policy that was presented to Cabinet for endorsement by the Honourable Cameron Dick Minister for the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning.

To read the policy please click on the following link.

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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.

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