Technical Success Manager at Newforma, BIM Crusader, Coding, Low-Code & No-Code Novice, AI Curious, Blogger, Speaker, Podcaster, Autodesk Expert Elite, 25+ years in AECO
#AECTechCon, Low-Code & AI, Oh My!
Image created with Reve.art Last week, I finally attended my first #AECTechCon on May 7 and 8 at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, MO, just outside St. Louis. This event had been on my radar for a while, and it did not disappoint. It offered a solid mix of learning and knowledge sharing around AEC tech, plus a strong expo hall.
AI takeover! 🤖 Wrenches, Gadgets & Hacks is now fully AI-generated. John & Carl "retired" after AI proved too good at AECO tech podcasting. Enjoy the AI overlords' "final" episode!
🎙️In this week's #WGHpodcast episode, it's all about the tech! Get out your pens and take notes as @johntpierson and @thebimsider give their suggestions for our first annual "AECO Tech Geek Gift Guide."
Join us for the final episode of the year as we dive into the AECO tech geek gift guide! From 3D printers to outdoor tech and even luxury tech, we've got 12 categories of must-have gadgets and tools for the holiday season, with recommendations for a wide range of budgets. Whether you're shopping for a tech enthusiast or looking to treat yourself, this episode is packed with innovative ideas and tips from your hosts for everyone in AECO tech. Don't miss out on making your holiday shopping a breeze!
You can listen on your favorite podcast app or follow the link below: 👇
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2315518/episodes/16143663
If you're a visual learner, you can watch it on the WGH YouTube channel: 👇
https://youtu.be/Sh1hOi7V9JE?si=B5tdXkMc_sDmOX_f
Don't forget to check out all the show notes on the WGH website: 👇
https://wghfeed.com/2024/11/26/episode-03-06/
🎙️In this week's #WGHpodcast episode, @thebimsider & @johntpierson talk with our guest and AECO Maverick, the awesome @Twiceroadsfool of the @PrlxTeam in the AMA (Ask Me Anything) style.
Join us for an insightful conversation with Aaron Maller, founder of Parallax Team, as he shares his journey in architecture and BIM, discusses the human side of technical support, and reveals the heartwarming story behind his traveling koala bear companion. This candid discussion explores everything from handling challenging support situations to the therapeutic value of hand drafting. Plus, learn why admitting you're wrong can be a powerful tool for personal growth. Tune in now for insights, inspiration, and laughs!
You can listen on your favorite podcast app, or watch on YouTube, and of curse get on the show notes on the website.
https://wghfeed.com/2024/11/19/episode-03-05/
#BIM #AECO #AEC #VDC #Consulting #ProblemSolving #TechSupport #TravelBuddy #Drafting #ParallaxTeam #LeftHandedDrafting #WGH #Podcast
🎙️In this week's #WGHpodcast episode, @thebimsider & @johntpierson talk with our guest and AECO Maverick, Adam Thomas, as we explore the human side of technical consulting. Learn why sometimes the best tech solutions start with stepping away from the computer!
In this episode of Wrenches, Gadgets & Hacks, we dive into the world of AECO consulting with our guest, Adam Thomas. We explore how he balances the art of problem-solving with the science of stress management. From his unique journey in construction and architecture to his insights on modern consulting, Adam shares his strategies for staying calm under pressure and the importance of prioritizing people over technology. Tune in for valuable tips on work-life balance, generational shifts in the industry, and why challenging yourself is the ultimate hack for growth.
Listen and see show notes here 👇
https://wghfeed.com/2024/11/12/episode-03-04/
#BIM #AECO #VDC #Consulting #WorkLifeBalance #Leadership #ProblemSolving
#PeopleOverTechnology #ChallengeYourself #NoBurpees
🎙️In this week's #WGHpodcast episode,, @thebimsider & @johntpierson talk with guest, Jeffrey Pinheiro, aka "The Revit Kid" who is one of the OG Mavericks in the world of AECO content creation!
In this week's Wrenches Gadgets & Hacks, we dive into the world of content creation and community building with Jeff Pinheiro, also known as The Revit Kid. Jeff shares his journey, from starting a blog to amassing nearly one hundred thousand followers on his YouTube channel, "The Revit Kid." We explore the importance of creating valuable content, the role of social media, and how to build a supportive online community. Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just starting out, Jeff's insights offer valuable lessons on leveraging technology to share knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals.
You can listen on your favorite podcast app or if you're a visual, you can watch it on the WGH YouTube channel. Don't forget to check out all the show notes on the WGH website.
🎙️In this week's #WGHpodcast episode our hosts @thebimsider & @johntpierson have a fascinating conversation with Susan Young.
Our guest, Susan Young, a seasoned storyteller and CEO of Get in Front Communications, shares her journey from being a radio news reporter to helping professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction improve their presentation skills. The discussion highlights the importance of storytelling, curiosity, and the human connection in effectively conveying ideas. With insights into overcoming the fear of public speaking and the value of authentic communication, this episode offers valuable takeaways for anyone looking to enhance their professional interactions.
You can listen on your favorite podcast app 👇
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2315518/episodes/15817734
If you're a visual learner, you can watch it on the WGH YouTube channel 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS7tALORmRA
Don't forget to check out all the show notes on the WGH website 👇
https://wghfeed.com/2024/10/30/episode-03-02/
🎙️This week's hashtag#WGHpodcast brings you the first episode of Series 3, "Guests' Choice: AECO Mavericks Unscripted." In this episode, we welcome back John Pierson as our co-host, joining host @thebimsider
For this episode’s Maverick, we have Clifton Harness, co-founder, and CEO of TestFit, as we explore the world of generative design and its impact on real estate, architecture, and construction. From optimizing and building AECO configurators to the future of automated design processes, Clifton shares insights on how technology is transforming the industry. Tune in to discover how TestFit is redefining architectural feasibility and what this means for the future of design and construction.
You can listen on your favorite podcast app or follow the link below👇
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2315518/episodes/15910138
you're a visual learner, you can watch it on the WGH YouTube channel👇
https://youtu.be/RYp0amSDsuI?si=PsXNS5B86O8VtoMh
Don't forget to check out all the show notes on the WGH website👇
https://wghfeed.com/2024/10/22/episode-03-01/
This week's episode of #WGHpodcast is the 6th and final episode of Series 2, "AI in the AECO and Beyond". In this fitting finale, our host @thebimsider speaks with Tannis Liviniuk, Digital Advancement Executive at Zachry Group, about the current state and future of AI in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry. During their discussion, they discover that AI is a valuable assistant that can help with mundane tasks, such as sifting through millions of documents, and also serve as a tool for learning and exploration. The use of AI can lead to curiosity and deeper engagement with projects, ultimately providing real value and convenience.
You can have a listen on your favorite podcast app, or the link below 👇
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2315518/15330408
If you are a visual learner, you can watch it on the WGH YouTube channel 👇
https://youtu.be/7W0MDPiyXmQ?si=dcwhPTxxOqeEQQvr
And don't forget to check out all the show notes on the WGH website 👇
@thebimsider Don't forget to check it out with the fancy QR Code made with @huggingface that Tannis talked about in the show.
For this weeks episode of WGH😁 For episode 5 of Series 2 "AI in the AECO and Beyond" we talk AI Rendering. Our host @thebimsider has an insightful and fun chat with Craig Barbieri from EwingCole about all things AI Rendering in AECO. The conversation moves into the parallels between the rise of BIM and AI, the practical applications of AI in rendering, and the importance of crafting effective prompts for AI tools.
Be sure to stick around until the end, for the episode hack, especially if you are a #Midjourney user 🧙♂️🥷
You can have a listen on your favorite podcast app, or the link below 👇
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2315518/15325109
If you are visual you can watch it on the WGH YouTube channel 👇
https://youtu.be/C6h640ewTnk?si=ecd0x0Ukq2NjKxxG
And don't forget to check out all the show notes on the WGH website 👇
https://wghfeed.com/2024/07/02/episode-02-05/
#WGHpodcast #WGH #Podcast #AECO #AI #AIRendering #AiImages #BIM #VDC #OQULi
Time for this weeks episode of WGH😁 For episode 4 of Series 2 "AI in the AECO and Beyond" 🤖. In this episode host @thebimsider has an insightful chat with Valentin Noves from e-verse about AI in the world of software development. We talk about the good, the bad, and the Ultimate answer of AI in software Dev. (there may be spoilers if you have not seen or read Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy)
Be sure to stick around to the end, for the episode hack 🥷
You can have a listen on your favorite podcast app, or the link below 👇
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2315518/15251957
If you are visual you can watch it on the WGH YouTube channel 👇
https://youtu.be/1Bjga0PmcYg?si=svCXDfw34jSV5F6f
And don't forget to check out all the show notes on the WGH website 👇
https://wghfeed.com/2024/06/25/episode-02-04/
#WGHpodcast #WGH #Podcast #AECO #AI #SoftwareDev
#LearningAI #Copilots #BIM #VDC #OQULi #CODii
Once again it's new episode of WGH day 😁 For episode two of Series 2 "AI in the AECO and Beyond" 🤖 we jump into the world of custom GPTs.
This week @thebimsider gets to chat with Daniel Peterson aka The Revit Wizard about his journey creating his custom GPT also called The Revit Wizard 🧙♂️
Be sure to stick around to the end, after the outro music, for the full bonus content from yesterday soundbite.
You can have a listen on your favorite podcast app, or the link below 👇
https://wghfeed.buzzsprout.com/2315518/15171741-episode-02-02-daniel-peterson-custom-gpts
If you are visual you can watch it on the WGH YouTube channel 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqMkf9AU36o&t=17s
And don't forget to check out all the show notes on the WGH website 👇
https://wghfeed.com/2024/06/11/episode-02-02/
#WGHpodcast #WGH #Podcast #AECO #AI #CustomGPTs #TheRevitWizard #BIM #VDC #OQULi
Today is new episode of WGH day 😁 It is also the first episode of Series 2 "AI in the AECO and Beyond" 🤖
This week @thebimsider gets to chat with not 1 but 2 great guests.
Dennis Dixon - Partner at OQULi & Paige Reiche - Partner at OQULi
We learn about what OQULi is before talking about how AI in general can help us in the AECO.
You can have a listen on your favorite podcast app, or the link below 👇
https://wghfeed.buzzsprout.com/2315518/15160275-episode-02-01-dennis-dixon-paige-reiche-general-ai
If you are visual you can watch it on the WGH YouTube channel 👇
https://youtu.be/SvKnaiAP1Hw?si=3p6HbIrRcNJgvbUn
And don't forget to check out all the show notes on the WGH website 👇
Now Series 1 of the Wrenches Gadgets & Hacks Podcast (WGH) is over, we would like to send a HUGE thank you to @johntpierson for stepping up to be our awesome co-host for the entire series! It wouldn't have been the same without him, and we would love to have him back as a guest or co-host anytime.
Today is new episode of WHG day 😁 It is also the final episode of Series 1 🥺 But don't fear WGH will be back with Series 2 in Early June. 🤖
This week @thebimsider and our series guest host @johntpierson engage in a stimulating discussion with Zach Kron. They learn about all the great things he as done in his career, and how he uses those technologies and skills off the clock. They also learn that making gifts for people with those same skills, while fun is also something that's done because we care, and we want these gifts to be meaningful.
You can have a listen on your favorite podcast app, or the link below 👇
https://wghfeed.buzzsprout.com/2315518/14877044-episode-01-06-zach-kron-because-you-care
If you are visual you can watch it on the WGH YouTube channel 👇
https://youtu.be/yhpMmCEOouQ?si=Cr6MGPCb1V6qeH8w
And don't forget to check out all the show notes on the WGH website 👇
https://wghfeed.com/2024/04/23/episode-01-06-zach-kron-because-you-care/
#WGH #Podcast #OffTheClock #BecasueYouCare #Forma #Dyanmo #ProjectVasari #Coding #BIM #AECO #VDC
Today is new episode of WHG day 😁 This week @thebimsider and our series guest host @johntpierson have a Thought-provoking discussion with Ehsan Iran-Nejad as they learned about the refreshed Script Editor for Rhino 8, and the 4 years of effort that have gone into it, and lots more!
You can have a listen on your favorite podcast app, or the link below 👇
https://wghfeed.buzzsprout.com/2315518/14871628-episode-01-05-ehsan-iran-nejad-the-editor
If you are visual you can watch it on the WGH YouTube channel 👇
https://youtu.be/uHzrxP2acBw?si=1DWr3Jm61n7ZcbXL
And don't forget to check out all the show notes on the WGH website 👇
https://wghfeed.com/2024/04/16/episode-01-05-ehsan-iran-nejad-the-editor/
#WGH #Podcast #TheEditor #pyRevit #Coding #Rhino #BIM #AECO #VDC #Python
Well it's that time of week again, a new episode of WHG is now live! This week @thebimsider and our series guest host @johntpierson have a fun conversation with @jisell Howe, CDT about Sketchnotes, DIY Websites, Data Storytelling, Coding, Speaker Trading Cards? (Carl almost didn't let John ask about these, stay to the end to find out what its all about 😁)
and lots more!
You can have a listen on your favorite podcast app, or the link below 👇
https://wghfeed.buzzsprout.com/2315518/14830501-episode-01-04-jisell-howe-sketchnotes
If you are visual you can watch it on the WGH YouTube channel 👇
https://youtu.be/cv9mVrRXhv4?si=isUk7YqJM_475EJE
And don't forget to check out all the show notes on the WGH website 👇
https://wghfeed.com/2024/04/09/episode-01-04-jisell-howe-sketchnotes/
#WGH #AECO #BIM #Sketchnotes #Python #Podcast #DataVisualization
100 Days of AI – Phase 3 Recap
As we dive into the third phase of the #100DaysOfAI challenge, things are getting interesting! We're building on the strong AI foundations and exploring cool use cases from earlier stages. This phase is all about putting our new AI skills to the test on "real-world" problems and pushing the limits of what we can do with the tech we've gotten the hang of.
http://thebimsider.com/2024/04/09/100-days-of-ai-phase-3-recap/
Well it's that time of week again, a new episode of WHG is now live! This week @thebimsider and our series guest host @johntpierson have a great chat with Sarah Causey about Passions Projects, Unreal Engine, Digital Twins and lots more!
You can have a listen on your favorite podcast app, or the link below 👇
https://wghfeed.buzzsprout.com/2315518/14807716-episode-01-03-sarah-causey-passion-projects
If you are visual you can watch it on the WGH YouTube channel 👇
https://youtu.be/KTl9fVPeCLU?si=15qBukW71ydzevVS
And don't forget to check out all the show notes on the WGH website 👇
https://wghfeed.com/2024/04/02/episode-01-03-sarah-causey-passion-projects/
#WGH #AECO #BIM #DigitalTwin #PassionProject #Podcast #Unreal
