Coordination Chaos, Confidence, and The BIM DJ - Gary Cowan

Pretty Models and a Broken Process – Jacob Hansen

Episode #5 is live! Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform here:  https://linktr.ee/clashcounseling [https://linktr.ee/clashcounseling]   “Make it a pretty, clash-free BIM model.” Sounds great—until the schedule slips eight months, the subs join late, and most of the building ends up stick-built anyway.   In this episode, Jacob Hansen (Owner, Hansen Consulting Group) breaks down a huge project where “BIM” was required but never clearly defined, access to the federated model was locked in an owner BIM room, and coordination turned into expensive arts and crafts.   Jacob shares how he eventually drew a line: enforcing design completeness before contractors touched the model, building true LOD 400 content for his scopes, and using reality capture and field validation so BIM actually had a say in the field. We also dig into why his favorite “tool” is still a phone call to supers and GFs—and why his closing message is simple: if you want BIM to work, know what you’re doing, talk about it, and own the outcome.   #ClashCounseling #podcast #BIM #VDC #ConstructionCoordination

Fresh Eyes, Old Models: Kaila vs. the Takeover Project

This is the side of BIM that doesn’t show up in glossy case studies. Kaila Puckett walks us through what it was like to inherit someone else’s models mid-stream: A pile of models, no clean permit set, and a scope that’s more guesswork than clear direction. Welcome to "The Zip File Zone" Kaila shares how she reset the mechanical design to match Oxford Engineering’s standards, kept the project moving without going off the rails, (see what I did there?) and where she now knows she should’ve pushed back harder. The conversation hits on burnout-by-bad-data, asking better questions up front, and knowing when the smart move is to walk away. Plus: a little love for Dynamo, and why Ozzy's “Crazy Train” is exactly the right walk-up song for this kind of chaos. Check out more about Oxford Engineering LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oxford-engineering-mep/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/oxford-engineering-mep/] Website: https://oxford-engineering.com/ [https://oxford-engineering.com/] #ClashCounseling #podcast #BIM #VDC #ConstructionCoordination Special thanks to our sponsors: BIM Technology Management – Your go to US Based BIM service provider! https://bimtm.com/ [https://bimtm.com/] RFI Outfitters – Because half-assed plans deserve full-assed gear! https://rfioutfitters.com/ [https://rfioutfitters.com/]

Coordination Chaos, Confidence, and The BIM DJ - Gary Cowan

What happens when you build an entire MEP model on bad assumptions? Chaos. 😅 In this episode, Gary Cowan (Head of Digital Construction, Kane Group - Ireland/UK) shares a wild project story full of panic stations, rework, and hard-earned lessons that shaped his approach to BIM today. From verifying the size of beams by hand, to managing full-cycle BIM with AR/VR and point clouds, Gary brings insight, humor, and some serious wisdom to the table. Plus—we talk EDM, Revit plugins, and why being “the DJ of digital construction” is the ultimate analogy. If you’ve ever hit clash after clash, fought bad data, or just needed a reminder to put your collar up and own your craft—you don’t want to miss this one.   #ClashCounseling #podcast #BIM #VDC #ConstructionCoordination   Check out the Kane Group Website: https://www.youtube.com/@kane4106 [https://www.youtube.com/@kane4106] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garycowan83/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/garycowan83/]   Gary's Walk out Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/3CPhCNH8rV1czzGSmXm9TH [https://open.spotify.com/track/3CPhCNH8rV1czzGSmXm9TH] DJ Gary's Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ydabwVUekIgQKdbjm0pzU [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ydabwVUekIgQKdbjm0pzU]    BIM/Revit Add-ins Gary cannot live without: Autodesk Coordination Issues - https://help.autodesk.com/view/COLLAB/ENU/?guid=Design_Collab_Revit_Issues_Addin [https://help.autodesk.com/view/COLLAB/ENU/?guid=Design_Collab_Revit_Issues_Addin] DiRoots - https://diroots.com/ [https://diroots.com/] Pyrevit - https://pyrevitlabs.notion.site/ [https://pyrevitlabs.notion.site/] Dynamo - https://help.autodesk.com/view/RVT/2024/ENU/?guid=RevitDynamo_Dynamo_for_Revit_html [https://help.autodesk.com/view/RVT/2024/ENU/?guid=RevitDynamo_Dynamo_for_Revit_html]   Check out Gary's AU2023 theatre talk here: https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/article/achieving-cutting-edge-mep-design-with-xr-2023 [https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/article/achieving-cutting-edge-mep-design-with-xr-2023]       Special thanks to our sponsors: BIM Technology Management – We make BIM work for you! https://bimtm.com/ [https://bimtm.com/] RFI Outfitters – Because half-assed plans deserve full-assed gear! https://rfioutfitters.com/ [https://rfioutfitters.com/]

Deadlines, Drama & BIM Nightmares: The Jacob Markut Experience

In this episode - Jacob Markut, Director of VDC at DeAngelis Diamond digs into the real-world chaos of BIM coordination, MEP workflows, and construction management. From long lead materials and prefab pressures to why projects feel “late on day one,” Jacob shares hard-earned lessons every GC, trade partner, and BIM professional needs to hear.   Expect BIM horror stories, coordination wins, and practical insights on how early VDC involvement can transform project outcomes. Whether you’re in MEP, GC leadership, or project management, this episode delivers the clash counseling you didn’t know you needed.   #ClashCounseling #podcast #BIM #VDC #ConstructionCoordination   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Jacob Markut and His Role 02:43 The Challenges of BIM Coordination 05:25 Navigating Project Delays and Prefabrication 08:03 Real-World Nightmare Scenarios in Construction 10:33 Proposed Solutions for Industry Challenges 13:32 Tools and Final Thoughts   Check out DeAngelis Diamond Website : https://www.deangelisdiamond.com/ [https://www.deangelisdiamond.com/] Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/deangelisdiamond/ [https://www.facebook.com/deangelisdiamond/] LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/deangelis-diamond-construction-inc-/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/deangelis-diamond-construction-inc-/] Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/deangelis_diamond/ [https://www.instagram.com/deangelis_diamond/]   Jacob's walk out song: Twisted Sister We're Not Gonna Take It [https://youtu.be/orsonBB3Lf4?si=TsGVaXwWjHFFqhfs] BIM/Revit Add-ins Jacob cannot live without: Bird Tools Batch NWC Exporter - https://www.birdtools-developers.com/index.html [https://www.birdtools-developers.com/index.html] FlyPaper Coordination Tool -  https://flypaper.com/ [https://flypaper.com/]     Special thanks to our sponsors: BIM Technology Management – We make BIM work for you! https://bimtm.com/ [https://bimtm.com/] RFI Outfitters – Because half-assed plans deserve full-assed gear! https://rfioutfitters.com/ [https://rfioutfitters.com/]

Revit and Regret: The Marie Lou Story

What happens when you’re thrown into BIM coordination on a massive airport project… with zero Revit training?   Marie-Lou, BIM Coordinator at CMi in Quebec, shares her real-world story of going from electrician to self-taught modeler—navigating bad advice, skeptical foremen, and the chaos of early MEP coordination in Revit. Packed with hard-won tips on field collaboration, avoiding costly clashes, and proving your BIM work on-site, this episode is a must-listen for anyone in BIM, VDC, and construction technology.       Check out CMi  Website : www.claudemiville.ca/en/ [http://www.claudemiville.ca/en/]  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/claudemiville/ [https://www.facebook.com/claudemiville/]  LinkedIn : https://ca.linkedin.com/company/claudemivilleinc [https://ca.linkedin.com/company/claudemivilleinc]   Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/claudemiville_/ [https://www.instagram.com/claudemiville_/]      Special thanks to our sponsors:  BIM Technology Management – We make BIM work for you! https://bimtm.com/ [https://bimtm.com/]   RFI Outfitters – Because half-assed plans deserve full-assed gear! https://rfioutfitters.com/ [https://rfioutfitters.com/]