7 Okt 2025

Revit Rookie to Digital Leader: Jon Arnott's Path to Adeptus

BIM did not arrive neatly. For many practices, it was messy, resisted and learned by people willing to get uncomfortable with new tools before everyone else had caught up.

Stephen Drew speaks with Jon Arnott about going from Revit rookie to digital leader, building BIM capability, launching Adeptus Digital and thinking about the next wave of AI-led change in architecture and construction.

The conversation covers:

How Jon moved from traditional practice into BIM and digital leadership
Why implementation is as much about people as software
What it takes to move from employee to consultant and business owner
How AI may affect architecture, construction and consultancy work
What younger professionals can learn from leaning into technical change

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and personal journey
01:19 Early career and transition to BIM
03:42 Challenges and evolution in BIM implementation
12:56 Strategic thinking and overcoming resistance
21:08 Transition to consultancy and new opportunities
26:43 The entrepreneurial mindset
27:52 The reality of starting a business
34:40 The role of consultancy in architecture
38:13 Moving into entrepreneurship
42:27 The future of AI in architecture
50:18 Advice for aspiring architecture professionals
52:27 Conclusion and final thoughts

(00:00) - Introduction and Personal Journey
(01:19) - Early Career and Transition to BIM
(03:42) - Challenges and Evolution in BIM Implementation
(12:56) - Strategic Thinking and Overcoming Resistance
(21:08) - Transition to Consultancy and New Opportunities
(26:43) - Unpacking the Entrepreneurial Mindset
(27:52) - The Reality of Starting a Business
(34:40) - The Role of Consultancy in Architecture
(38:13) - Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
(42:27) - The Future of AI in Architecture
(50:18) - Advice for Aspiring Architects
(52:27) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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