29 Jan 2021

Gavin Crump and I discuss Architecture, BIM, Sharing, Learning, Gaming and the World of Warcraft.

A BIM career in architecture is not just about knowing software. It is about sharing knowledge, understanding project information and helping other people work better.

Stephen Drew speaks with Gavin Crump, the Aussie BIM Guru, about BIM careers, architecture, teaching, sharing knowledge, mentorship, programming, visualisation, Revit, industry standards, open source development and gaming.

The conversation covers:

How Gavin Crump built a visible BIM career through teaching and sharing
Why technical roles still need communication, patience and mentorship
What architecture students and graduates can learn from BIM career paths
How programming, visualisation and open source thinking connect with practice
Why personal interests can make technical conversations more approachable

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:28 Casual Chat and Personal Updates
01:02 Meeting on LinkedIn and Shared Interests
02:53 Journey into BIM and Early Career
03:36 First BIM Project Experience
04:05 Learning and Growing in BIM Roles
07:10 Advice for BIM and Architecture Students
08:28 Importance of Industry Experience
09:23 Challenges and Rewards in BIM Management
10:54 Mentorship and Career Development
13:03 Sharing Knowledge and Community Building
15:21 The Value of Open Source and Collaboration
17:17 Engagement and Continuous Learning
20:43 Balancing Standards and Flexibility
24:01 Passion and Persistence in BIM
25:27 The Role of Mentorship and Networking
30:51 The Importance of Community and Sharing
34:27 Personal Stories and Reflections
37:29 The Shepherd Analogy in Teaching
37:53 Pushing Creative Boundaries in Architecture
39:01 Navigating BIM and Industry Tools
40:16 The Importance of Programming and Visualization
42:03 Emerging Software and Open Source Development
43:49 Debating Revit and Industry Standards
46:33 Career Advice for Aspiring Architects
49:24 Balancing Passion and Professional Growth
54:42 Gaming and Personal Interests
01:00:41 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome
(01:02) - Casual Chat and Gaming Interests
(02:53) - Journey into BIM
(04:05) - Early Career Challenges
(07:10) - Career Progression and Lessons Learned
(11:10) - Industry Insights and Mentorship
(15:18) - The Importance of Sharing Knowledge
(21:27) - Balancing Standards and Flexibility
(30:51) - Community and Collaboration
(37:29) - The Shepherd Analogy in Teaching
(37:53) - Pushing Creative Boundaries in Architecture
(39:48) - Essential Software for Architecture Graduates
(42:47) - The Debate: Revit vs. Other Software
(46:33) - Building a Career in Architecture
(54:50) - Gaming and Personal Interests
(01:00:41) - Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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