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The ConTech Crew 368: BIM Beyond the Hype with Johnny Fortune, BIM Program Director at NIBS

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Lack of standardization poses significant challenges in various situations. Frequently, individuals devise numerous solutions, which tend to be costly, while what is truly required is a coherent set of standards to ensure everything functions smoothly.
Enter the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), a crucial player in addressing this issue.
Today, we are excited to welcome Jacob D'Albora and our special guest, Johnny Fortune.
Johnny is a technology leader and a recognized building information management (BIM) expert for the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner/operator industry.
He currently holds the position of Executive Director of the U.S. National BIM Program at the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), where he focuses on launching and implementing programs to enhance efficiencies in the design and construction sector.
In this episode, Johnny shares invaluable insights about the similarities between CAD and BIM standards, delving deep into the impact of BIM standards on the industry. He also discusses the approach to BIM adoption, particularly for those unfamiliar with it, and more.
This episode is going to be BIM-packed. So be sure to tune in!
Key Takeaways:
Intro (00:00)
From designing to championing BIM (07:45)
The similarities between CAD and BIM (09:43)
What makes people adopt new technology (10:56)
What is National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) (13:20)
Diving deeper into the new BIM standards and its impact (16:11)
How to drive BIM adoption for outsiders (26:12)
The power of open data standards in construction (41:31)
How NIBS is helping the construction industry (45:18)
Construction technology news of the week (50:24)
Additional Resources:
Listen to the show at http://thecontechcrew.com
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew

Check Johnny out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fortunejohnny/
Check the National Institute of Building Sciences for more: https://www.nibs.org/ and https://www.nibs.org/usbimprogram

See this week’s news articles! 🗞️⬇️
➡️ Construction job openings increase 68K
https://www.constructiondive.com/news/construction-job-openings-increase-68k-demand-labor/651755/
➡️ ‘What recession?’ Nearly all sectors see strong construction spending
https://www.constructiondive.com/news/recession-strong-nonresidential-activity-boosts-construction-spending/651832/
➡️ Autonomous technology is defining a new era for the construction industry
https://www.digitalconstructionweek.com/autonomous-technology-is-defining-a-new-era-for-the-construction-industry/
➡️ Gen Zers Say You’re Recruiting Them Wrong — Here’s What They Really Want
https://chief.com/articles/gen-zers-say-youre-recruiting-them-wrong-heres-what-they-really-want
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The ConTech Crew is a construction news podcast dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the latest in construction technology.
Give us a follow so you never miss an episode!
  continue reading

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🏗️ Learn more at http://thecontechcrew.com
Lack of standardization poses significant challenges in various situations. Frequently, individuals devise numerous solutions, which tend to be costly, while what is truly required is a coherent set of standards to ensure everything functions smoothly.
Enter the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), a crucial player in addressing this issue.
Today, we are excited to welcome Jacob D'Albora and our special guest, Johnny Fortune.
Johnny is a technology leader and a recognized building information management (BIM) expert for the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner/operator industry.
He currently holds the position of Executive Director of the U.S. National BIM Program at the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), where he focuses on launching and implementing programs to enhance efficiencies in the design and construction sector.
In this episode, Johnny shares invaluable insights about the similarities between CAD and BIM standards, delving deep into the impact of BIM standards on the industry. He also discusses the approach to BIM adoption, particularly for those unfamiliar with it, and more.
This episode is going to be BIM-packed. So be sure to tune in!
Key Takeaways:
Intro (00:00)
From designing to championing BIM (07:45)
The similarities between CAD and BIM (09:43)
What makes people adopt new technology (10:56)
What is National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) (13:20)
Diving deeper into the new BIM standards and its impact (16:11)
How to drive BIM adoption for outsiders (26:12)
The power of open data standards in construction (41:31)
How NIBS is helping the construction industry (45:18)
Construction technology news of the week (50:24)
Additional Resources:
Listen to the show at http://thecontechcrew.com
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew

Check Johnny out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fortunejohnny/
Check the National Institute of Building Sciences for more: https://www.nibs.org/ and https://www.nibs.org/usbimprogram

See this week’s news articles! 🗞️⬇️
➡️ Construction job openings increase 68K
https://www.constructiondive.com/news/construction-job-openings-increase-68k-demand-labor/651755/
➡️ ‘What recession?’ Nearly all sectors see strong construction spending
https://www.constructiondive.com/news/recession-strong-nonresidential-activity-boosts-construction-spending/651832/
➡️ Autonomous technology is defining a new era for the construction industry
https://www.digitalconstructionweek.com/autonomous-technology-is-defining-a-new-era-for-the-construction-industry/
➡️ Gen Zers Say You’re Recruiting Them Wrong — Here’s What They Really Want
https://chief.com/articles/gen-zers-say-youre-recruiting-them-wrong-heres-what-they-really-want
--
The ConTech Crew is a construction news podcast dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the latest in construction technology.
Give us a follow so you never miss an episode!
  continue reading

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