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11 September 2026
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 int
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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 d
Road Design and BIM with Matthew Jedniuk
The episode of the Digital Construction Podcast welcomes Matthew Jedniuk, Digital Delivery Lead for Transport at GHD, who has extensive experience in BIM across major companies like WSP, Mott MacDonal
Aurecon's Digital Frontiers in Asia: AI, Automation & Delivery with 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 marke
The Reality for Young BIM Technicians with Dane Carroll
We had a fantastic chat with Dane Carroll, Senior Drafter at BG&E, who shared his secrets on mastering the art of drafting and career advancement. Dane stressed that career success starts with the min
35 Years in Digital Construction with John Benstead
John Benstead is the Digital Engineering Manager at School Infrastructure New South Wales, the government agency responsible for planning, delivering, and maintaining over 2,200 public schools serving
From Iran to Australia - Reinventing a Career with Ati Hezarian
Ati Hezarian joined us to share why we must never stop learning and stay curious, as tools and titles will always change. She reflected on her ten-year journey from Iran to Australia, describing the m
An AI-Native Tool that is Reshaping Project Reporting with Christian Pallaria
Christian Pallaria, Digital Leader at AECOM and founder of WisyPlan, joined me to share how he’s humanizing digital transformation. He reflected on a journey that led to managing mega-projects in Aust
From BIM Technician to Technical Sales Consultant with Ben Byrnes
In this episode of the Digital Construction Podcast, we welcomed Ben Byrnes to discuss his transition from a BIM technician to a technical sales consultant. Ben shared insights into his career journey
Digitizing Tunnelling and Geotechnical Engineering with Rajat Gangrade
Join Rajat Gangrade, Co-founder of Ground Up, as we explore digital transformation in tunnelling and geotechnics. Rajat outlines the digital-first project lifecycle, from data digitisation and digital
How Deep Space is Empowering Mid Sized Builders with Luke Johnson
Most construction businesses have more software than they can manage. And yet meaningful digital change remains rare. The gap between deploying a tool and getting people to actually use it is wider th
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. The hardest problems on a mega-project are rarely the ones
The State of BIM in 2025 with 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 o
The Role of Data in Construction with Josh Symonds
In this episode of the Digitial Construction Podcast, we have Josh Symonds, seasoned data leader with a career at Arup and Aurecon. Josh recounted his varied career journey from surveying through coun
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
The BIM Pirate - How to Sell BIM Services with Simon Dilhas
What an insightful and challenging discussion with Simon Dilhas, the one and only BIM Pirate! Simon definitely brings a rebellious spirit, fighting against the direction BIM has taken, often becoming
PDF is Not Dead with Shanoc Halliday
Most construction firms have tools they are not fully using. Not because people are resistant to change, but because the software is deployed without a process built around it. The result is the same
Drones in Construction with Scott Major
G'day, folks! Today we spoke with Scott Major, digital engineering practice lead and chief remote pilot at Seymour Whyte. The discussion focuses on the growing role of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
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 construct
BIM and Small Contractors with Alex Harris
We were thrilled to have Alex Harris, Digital Engineering Leader at Bielby, join us to discuss navigating digital delivery from a small contractor's perspective. Alex shared invaluable, real-world les
How a University Is Training the Next Generation of Digital Engineers with Julie Jupp
Professor Julie Jupp is a leading voice in digital engineering and a director at both buildingSMART Australia and Women in BIM. In this episode, Julie explains why education at UTS prioritizes data li
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
Digital Engineering with Adam Favaloro
Adam Favaloro, a veteran digital leader at GHD, offers insights from his 20+ years in digital engineering. He explains that Digital Engineering (DE) has evolved from merely visualising projects to bec
How to Build a Business in Construction Using Digital Tools with Greg Wilkes
Get ready to be inspired by Greg Wilkes, an award-winning construction business coach, property developer, and author, as he opens up about his journey! Greg shares how he learned the hard way after h
Smart Buildings Explained with Pete Swanson
In this episode of the Digital Construction Podcast, Andrea welcomed Pete Swanson, the digital technology lead at Mott MacDonald, to discuss smart buildings. Pete shared his career journey, starting i
OpenBIM, AI and Coding: Why Engineers Should Care with Dr Yatong Nie
In this episode of the Digital Construction Podcast, host Andrea Ciaffi speaks with Dr. Yatong Nie, a Digital Engineering Coordinator at GAMUDA, about the evolving role of digital engineering in const
The BIM Technician in 2025 with 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 of
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. Most conversations about AI in construction stop at it will make
From Structural Engineer to Co-Founder of CalcTree with 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
Law and Digital Transformation in Construction with 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 m
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
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 t
A community delivering digital projects with Graham Kelly
Graham Kelly shares the story of Okana and its unique business model that includes a collaborative network of 15 organisations and people distributed in different parts of the world. Graham shares his
BIM and Asset Management with 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 journ
The BIM Handbook in 2025 with Marzia Bolpagni
Get ready for an insightful chat on the Digital Construction Podcast with Marzia Bolpagni, Head of BIM International, Associate Director at Maze and co-author of the BIM Handbook. Marzia, who led the
From Automation Leader to Solution Architect at Autodesk with Adam Sheather
We recently sat down with Adam Sheather, who shared incredible insights derived from his journey, from pioneering BIM consulting to a Solution Architect at Autodesk,. Adam’s philosophy on automation i
BIM Lessons From An Autodesk Expert Elite with Gary Cowan
We recently sat down with Gary Cowan, Head of Digital Construction at Kane Group and member of the Autodesk Expert Elite, to talk about his twenty-year journey in the industry. He shared how he applie
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'
Online Training and Digital Adoption with Susan Brattberg
In this episode of the Digital Construction Podcast, Susan Brattberg, Co-founder and Chief Customer Officer of Global e-Training, discussed the role of virtual training in the construction industry an
Who Are The Real Industry Disruptors with Steven Coyle
Steven Coyle shares his refreshingly practical take on digital transformation at Arcadis. He's adamant that IP dies quickly and believes the industry needs to be more open about sharing tools and know