Best Chetna Chauhan Podcasts (2025)

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E211-Role of Leadership in early BIM adoption 26:41

1+ y ago26:41

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On this episode, we will be talking to Brent Mauti. Brent is currently the Chief Technology Officer at Turner Fleischer Architects. He is a licensed architect in Ontario and Alberta who has focused on BIM throughout his career. Brent's passion is to focus on lifecycle BIM interoperability and cross-platform synergy. Brent is also a professor at Geo…

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E212-BIM Adoption for a Structural Engineering Company 26:43

1+ y ago26:43

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Ian is an associate at Entuitive, a future oriented and technology driven Structural engineering company that adopted #BIM in its inception years. He has had significant involvement in a variety of commercial, residential, institutional, and educational buildings in the Canadian and Middle Eastern markets using BIM technologies, focusing especially…

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E213 - Architecture is broken- How is BIM helping fix it? 28:01

1+ y ago28:01

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Roddy is a Registered Architect in the province of Alberta and also a non-practicing Lawyer. After a glorious career at Stantec, in 2017 Roddy founded Holo-Blok, a company that is dedicated to fix the broken practices in Architecture and is leveraging Technology massively in doing so. His expertise in BIM and Integrated Project Delivery have allowe…

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E214 - Multidisciplinary BIM: What it takes to manage BIM across disciplines 27:32

1+ y ago27:32

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Check out the next episode of ‘The BIM student’. Our guest is Yigit Karanfil. Yigit is a Design Technology Manager at HOK, where he actively works with clients and project teams to determine requirements and #buildtechnology workflows to deliver projects successfully. Also as an active member of CanBIM community, he has been working with Design and…

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E215 - Generative Design- Harnessing the power of Information in BIM 23:50

1+ y ago23:50

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Dennis has been involved with BIM and the corresponding software through research, analysis and discussion since 2003. His professional experience lends itself well to increasing efficiency in an office and improving on existing practices.Possessing experience in multiple disciplines (Structural, MEP and Architectural), and having taught many compa…

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E216 - Information Exchange Standards - The Role BIM must play 30:45

1+ y ago30:45

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Arash is the perfect combination of academic awareness and industry exposure and holds a Ph.D. in construction engineering and management technologies and co-founded the Building Innovation Research Centre at the University of Toronto.He is an entrepreneur and innovator who co-founded AECO Innovation Lab in pursuit of engaging the immense talent in…

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E217-Research in Digital Construction – How can Academia help 31:24

1+ y ago31:24

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Brandon Searle has background in Civil Engineering and Technology Management and Entrepreneurship. He has also worked with Opus International Consultants that later became WSP as asset management consultant. While with WSP, he worked toward an M.Eng. focusing on infrastructure management and completed a broad collection of courses in economics, pro…

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E218-BIM adoption in the Municipalities- Importance and Challenges 25:10

1+ y ago25:10

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Leslie Wright is someone who has a firsthand experience and has actively participated in digital transformation in AEC. He has witnessed the change from paper to data rich models He has been an Architectural practitioner working on variety of project for several years. Past 5 years he has worked with City of Windsor’s building department as a plan’…

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E219-General Contractor's Perspective on BIM - What consultants need to know? 32:30

1+ y ago32:30

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Alena’s career path has not been straightforward. Her focus in optimization motivated her to pursue Construction Management training shortly after she received Master’s degree in Architecture. Alena entered Canadian construction industry as a pursuits coordinator but due to her interest in technology and optimization, she shifted to BIM path and ha…

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Season 1 : Recap Episode 1- Summary from Brent Mauti, Ian Trudeau and Roddy Handa's interviews 10:07

1+ y ago10:07

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At the end of season 1 we have a three series recap episodes. In these I will talk about my takeaways from these guests. Full Episodes of each guest Brent Mauti : https://youtu.be/2LR2LFOm5Z8Ian Trudeau : https://youtu.be/dIhjnzR83TcRoddy Handa : https://youtu.be/_aKytLYi3sQ

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Season 1 : Recap Episode 2- Summary from Yigit Karanfil, Dennis Dixon and Arash Shahi's Interviews 8:11

1+ y ago8:11

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At the end of season 1 we have a three series recap episodes. In these I will talk about my takeaways from these guests. Full Episodes of each guest Yigit Karanfil : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9_jURrUXaY&t=162sDennis Dixon : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGmzaGkVuvQ&t=11sArash Shahi : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ_sC7U30t8&t=9s…

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Season 1 : Recap Episode 3- Summary from Brandon Searle, Leslie Wright, Alena Tokareva's Interviews 13:08

1+ y ago13:08

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This is the last episode of this season. In this episode I am going to talk about my takeaways from our last three guest, Brandon , who talked about Industry partnership with Academia, Leslie Wright, who talked about BIM adoption in municipalities and Alena Tokareva who talked about a General Contractor’s perspective on BIM and what designers and c…

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E2215 : From BIM to FM - Curating the Data Required 43:53

2+ y ago43:53

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Rick has over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur in delivering software and web-based information services. Rick started in the late 1980’s developing a business for an environmental law publishing company that had a side interest in construction lead publishing. Next, he turned his attention to the construction industry and launched ConFax …

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E2214 : Data as a Story Telling Medium for AEC Professionals 50:38

2+ y ago50:38

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This episode Chetna talks to Nicole Mater of Proving Ground , about how #AEC professionals can use data as a medium for telling their design stories..!! Nicole has been at the forefront of R&D, firm operations, and quality assurance efforts throughout her career. Until very recently, she worked as a practicing architect and Lead Designer on a diver…

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E2213 : Technology Adoption for Design Build Projects 34:49

2+ y ago34:49

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This episode Chetna talks to Brian Skripac - Director of Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) at Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), Brian is responsible for shaping how VDC brings optimal benefits to design-build’s “whole team” approach to project delivery.

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E2212 : GC's vs Consultant - Who's BIM game is better..!! (Part 2) 31:45

3y ago31:45

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Continuation of the episode E2212. Find Part 1 here: https://anchor.fm/thebimstudent/episodes/E2211--GCs-vs-Consultant---Whos-BIM-game-is-better-----Part-1-e1llr0d

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E2211 : GC's vs Consultant - Who's BIM game is better..!! (Part 1) 34:23

3y ago34:23

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Ever since I started this podcast, I have talked to many professionals about their experience, and their BIM adoption journey. Some of those were Project Designers and consultant and some of them were general and specialized contractors. I have realized that many times there is a lot of communication gap between the ones who use the technology to d…

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E2210 - BIM and IPD : Everything You Need to Know about Collaborative Project Delivery (Part 2) 40:32

3y ago40:32

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Geza R. Banfai is a Counsel with McMillan LLP, practicing infrastructure – construction law and mediation. He is the recipient of the 2016 Award of Excellence in Construction and Infrastructure Law from the Ontario Bar Association, and was named the 2017 Toronto Construction Law Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in Canada. He is a Fellow of the Ca…

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E2209 - BIM and IPD : Everything You Need to Know about Collaborative Project Delivery (Part 1) 26:50

3y ago26:50

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Geza R. Banfai is a Counsel with McMillan LLP, practicing infrastructure – construction law and mediation. He is the recipient of the 2016 Award of Excellence in Construction and Infrastructure Law from the Ontario Bar Association, and was named the 2017 Toronto Construction Law Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in Canada. He is a Fellow of the Ca…

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E2208 - Legal Perspective of BIM Implementation on Construction projects 38:17

3y ago38:17

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Annik is a partner at McMillan LLP whose practice is focused on the construction, infrastructure and development industries. A practicing engineer before becoming a lawyer, Annik acts for all industry stakeholders, including general contractors, owners, architects and engineers. She is frequently sought after for her expertise in contract drafting …

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E2207 - Pursuing the Role of BIM Professional - A BIM Student's Perspective 37:05

3y ago37:05

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Suman has an architectural background with expertise in BIM Lifecycle Management. She is a creative thinker, a problem solver, and loves to learn, explore and educate. Her passion for BIM evolves from the gaps she noticed in the industry in the early stages of her career and hence, she now with her knowledge and expertise is continuously working on…

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E2206 - OGCA : Advocating Technology Adoption For GC's 39:39

3y ago39:39

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Since its founding in 1939, the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) has strived to be the leading advocate for our members to help them build a better Ontario. Representing a diverse group of professional general contractors, the OGCA informs, advocates and elevates member successes. Our members represent some of Canada's safest and most…

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E2205-Better Collaboration and Digital Twins 32:57

3y ago32:57

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Magdalena has more than 20 years of international experience in the design, construction and facility management technology implementation in Europe, the Middle East and Canada. She is the Founder and CEO of GET-TECH Innovative Solutions: consulting, service and software provider optimizing design, construction, and operation processes in buildings…

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E2204 - Softdrive: Future PC for AEC 32:02

3y ago32:02

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Leonard Ivey is the Co-founder of Softdrive, a cloud application helping AEC firms with their computer performance problems, remote work and supply chain issues.

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E2203 - Hypar : Facilitating Generative Design for AEC 39:13

3y ago39:13

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With more than 20 years’ experience in architecture, engineering, construction, and IT, followed by 10 years at Autodesk as the Director of Product Management for Revit and the Director of Product Strategy for AEC Generative Design, Anthony has always sought to improve building practices through the strategic application of advanced technologies. A…

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E2202-How a project owner can be a better participant in BIM implementation? 36:26

3y ago36:26

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Patrick Saavedra is the University Architect and is the Director responsible for Planning, Architecture, Engineering and Design at York University. Patrick oversees approx. 200 projects a year and several large capital projects as it relates to Planning, Urban Design, and Architecture. Over the past 11 years at York Patrick has led over $400M in ca…

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E2201-Integrating Training Plan in your BIM Implementation Plan 31:38

3y ago31:38

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Education, Training and Skills development do not stop when you finish School. It starts after that. In the times when we see a new technology being introduced every day and an existing one becoming obsolete every 6 months, if someone wants to stay relevant, they cannot stop their education at any point. Continuous training has become an integral p…

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E2124 - Season 2 Wrap-up : What it means to be a BIM Student? 34:55

3+ y ago34:55

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Its a Wrap..!!! This episode, Komal Sharma and Sandeep Jampani talked about their BIM journey and what are their expectations from the future....!!! Both Komal and Sandeep are a very valuable members of BIMWize Team taking care of different aspects of BIM and Project Management in the company. Listen in to know "What it means to them to be a BIM st…

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E2123 - Planning the BIM execution Planning with Plannerly 36:07

3+ y ago36:07

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Every process requires a management system. Traditionally, BIM execution planning has looked like managing a few sets of documents and excel sheets. These documents define the scope and schedule for models, project requirements etc. Then there is an additional layer of Standards, LOD matrix and some appendices and addendums. In today’s episode, I s…

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E2122 - BIM Track- Changing the Perspective from Issue Tracking to Progress Tracking on a Project 25:49

3+ y ago25:49

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In today's episode, I am talking to Carl Storms, Technical Solutions lead at BIM track. Carl draws from his 20+ years of experience in architecture, engineering, and construction, and shares a practical and well-rounded understanding of BIM with clients. He assists the AECO community with the adoption of design technology and BIM processes Through …

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E2121 - Collaboration :The Most Important Ingredient for Optimal BIM Adoption 38:00

3+ y ago38:00

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Today I have not one but two very smart women who will drop some real wisdom bombs on the Collaboration aspect of BIM process. Anneka Chand and Xenia Gordienko. Both Anneka and Xenia are VDC Managers working for General Contractors in Vancouver. Anneka is currently working for the US-based, Turner Construction, whilst Xenia is working for BC-based,…

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E2120 - Kreo Modular- Revolutionizing the way Generative Design works for AEC 34:41

3+ y ago34:41

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Adrian Mitchell- VP Sales & Business Development at Kreo Modular. Kreo modular is a AI powered software for developers, manufacturers, and contractors that are involved in modular construction and looking to save time and money while improving the quality and speed of their feasibility assessment. All this while integrating seamlessly into any BIM …

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E2119 - Mattamy Homes : Leveraging Design Technology to Revolutionize Home Building Sector 36:20

3+ y ago36:20

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Checkout the latest episode of #TheBIMStudent. In this episode we talk to Derek Cheung, Manager BIM and Strategic Sourcing at Mattamy Homes Canada, about how are they leveraging Design technology to create a product that most people take pride in - owning a home. Mattamy Homes is the largest privately owned builders in North America, Mattamy Homes …

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E2118 - Scan to BIM : The Reality of Reality Capture 25:34

3+ y ago25:34

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Scan to BIM : Process of digitally capturing a physical space or site as laser scan data, which feeds into the initial creation, development and maintenance of a Building Information Model. This is what are we going to talk about, with Albert Mansour from Planit measuring in this episode of #theBIMStudent.…

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E2117 - Collectus by CDV systems - Using Crosswalk API to manage BIM classification Data 26:38

4y ago26:38

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This is the first episode of The BIM Student - Technical series where we will talk about the specific products and services that aide the process of BIM in one way or the other and the people behind the technology. In this episode, I am talking to two amazing professionals, Hugh Seaton from Crosswalk by Construction Specifications Institute and Cyr…

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E2116- Content Creation in BIM : Strategies, Workflows and Challenges 28:42

4y ago28:42

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Content creation is the one of the most important aspect of BIM implementation. Irrespective of the software you like to work on, BIM content forms the basis of the process. After all, content is the medium through which, information is recorded and transferred. Dylan Beimann, BIM Coordination specialist from IBI group and Navid Hoorzad is design t…

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E2116 - BIM Adoption : Is there really a choice ? 28:08

4y ago28:08

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While talking about BIM and Digital transformation in AEC industry, the talk about BIM authoring tools is the starting point of the discussion. And when talking about tools, there is always a discussion, what tools is best for what kind of work and which kind of Project. If you are someone who has been on this path of BIM adoption, where do you sta…

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E2114 - To LOD or Not To LOD 29:25

4y ago29:25

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What is the most common acronym used when we talk about BIM? LOD. Some say LOD means Level of design, or Level of development or Level of detail…everyone has their own definition and standard conforming to LOD. Also definition is one thing, LOD level is another thing, 100 for schematic, 200 for design development 300 for Construction documentation …

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E2113- Empowering MEP Consultants to Become a Better Participant in BIM Adoption 25:08

4y ago25:08

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If Architects Design a structure, and Structural engineers make sure of its structural safety and integrity, Its MEP engineers that make that structure habitable. I mean just imagine a perfectly designed and engineered building without any HVAC, Plumbing and electrical systems…How would that look like? A beautiful structure without any actual use. …

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E2112- CanBIM : Building Transformation in AEC Industry 27:24

4y ago27:24

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An Entrepreneur, Investor and Technologist, after exiting the Automotive sector, Thomas has worked in Project Management, built Virtual Design and Construction departments, led strategy as the Chief Technology Officer for one of North America’s largest construction companies, and co-founded industry non-for-profits. Thomas currently manages a const…

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E2111 : Digital Twin of Canada - Expectations and Realizations 22:17

4y ago22:17

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In this episode, we are talking to Stephan Fai about a project called, Imagining Digital twin of Canada. Stephen Fai is a full professor in the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism at Carleton University. Having served as the acting director of the School (2002 - 2004), director (2004 - 2005), and associate director—graduate programs (2006 –…

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E2110 : Digital Twins - Definition, Vision and the Canadian Context 22:53

4y ago22:53

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In this Episode we will be talking about Digital twins with our Guest Kirk Stalkie. Kirk explores the connections between design, technology and how they create the world around us. He believes that technology expands the capabilities of those who leverage it, improving the built environment as a whole. As a Design Technology Manager at NORR Archit…

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E210-How did we come up with the idea of a Podcast ? 3:05

4y ago3:05

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This is literally how we came up with the idea of starting a podcast that will encourage the dialogue around BIM adoption, challenges and various aspects related to BIM adoption. This podcast is for anyone who is interested in Digital Transformation in AEC and Evolution of BIM.

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