BIM roles and career pathways - how to 'get into BIM'

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024

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  • @DotaProable
    @DotaProable Рік тому +15

    A couple of years ago I reached out to you asking for industry advice and you said be patient. Prolly one of the best pieces of advice I've received and forever grateful. Welcome back and cheers Gavin!

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому +4

      Glad it paid off! I can definitely understand why people want to rush in todays challenging and competitive market, but I'm glad to hear patience helped you in your career.

  • @ChiragPatel-fk4rz
    @ChiragPatel-fk4rz 9 місяців тому +3

    Thanks Sir, You helped a lot with facts and real industrial experience because no one do this kind of content for newcomers or freshers.

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  9 місяців тому

      Glad to help newcomers especially :)

  • @Ruairidhi
    @Ruairidhi 3 місяці тому +1

    In the middle 3-8 years right now and this is just what I needed to hear and calibrate my ambitions and expectations. Thanks again Gavin! Always a pleasure to hear your take on it.

  • @Ismacgomez
    @Ismacgomez Рік тому +1

    What I like the most about this video is its broad perspective, there is no doubt that these principles are applicable in several countries, at least those with which I have had the opportunity to work.

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому

      Thanks Ismael! Whilst my personal experience is specific, I've been able to draw upon stories from my wider network to forn this advice more generally - glad it showed!

  • @victoriaikede4345
    @victoriaikede4345 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this honest video, completely agree about the uncertainty of the BIM role. It starts to show more and more that when it comes down to it, BIM roles are something firms like to have, and not necessarily need to have.

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому

      Yes important to remember that AEC firms do not draw direct financially charged service from BIM, so its important to regularly make firm leadership aware of the benefits it can provide the core business practice with.

  • @alinefrancacn
    @alinefrancacn Рік тому +2

    Welcome back Gavin!
    This video just came like a glove, I was having so many difficulties trying to know the possibilities / future steps on BIM role while working on industrial projects as an Architect. Thanks a lot for sharing knowledge. Certainly I’m going to follow your advices. Thanks a lot again.

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому +1

      Glad to hear the video is useful Aline! I hope it assists your next steps in career well :)

  • @Bdizzle304
    @Bdizzle304 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for making this video I have 3/4 years in practice in the UK as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant (whilst studying my Masters Degree) pretty much doing the job of a BIM Technician and have been considering other roles that may have been available to me so this has made things very clear as to what to expect from a BIM role. Similar to yourself my passion in the industry lies with BIM/ Technology and have been striving towards specialising in that.
    P.s you also helped me learn Dynamo and I now write my own scripts without guidance or input and I am consistently improving/automating work flows whilst on live projects. So thank you for being such a good teacher!!

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому

      Glad the video has proven helpful and in context to your current decision making process. It's quite a common position to be in as BIM has become an integral part of the delivery skillset which most part 1 workers are dealing with in UK market. Whether you pursue it beyond the point of supporting your role vs being your role is a challenging decision.
      Nice one RE becoming an autonomous programmer! Keep it up :D

  • @BH-gg6hk
    @BH-gg6hk Рік тому +3

    Nice to see you back on YT. Your advice, expertise and knowledge is exactly the information I want to absorb and apply to my current organisation. Patience is something that definitely is required when your trying to improve efficiencies in internal processes. Grateful for you sharing your experiences

  • @ralphoonyekwere4346
    @ralphoonyekwere4346 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful presentation Gavin...That was indeed an indepth insight to BIM and also the necessary attitude to have towards it....Kudos

  • @christopherhanson9351
    @christopherhanson9351 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the detailed suggestions! I appreciate the clarity you've brought.

  • @marwanbeaino5377
    @marwanbeaino5377 Рік тому +1

    Nice to see you here again Gavin ! Wonderful video !

  • @atih65
    @atih65 Рік тому

    Very Well done, Gavin. You covered all the BIM roles perfectly.

  • @manueljoseborquezpalacios2560
    @manueljoseborquezpalacios2560 Рік тому +1

    I'm a big fan from Chile! Love your videos!

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому +1

      Great to hear! Always nice to know the content gets around the world too :D

  • @Negotium2
    @Negotium2 Рік тому +1

    Hi Gav, welcome back!!!!

  • @katsil
    @katsil Рік тому +1

    Hi Gavin, awesome advice! Thanks 😃

  • @victoriaikede4345
    @victoriaikede4345 Рік тому +1

    I was wondering if you'd touch on how one can keep up with learning about BIM while learning about their primary domain, and also the challenge of BIM being 'Non-Billable' and how you can do that in a way that doesn't get you fired

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому +1

      To be honest it's very difficult to without putting in time outside the office work time; especially if the firm is not supportive of BIM roles and RnD time allowance. Personally I estimate I put anywhere up to 15 hours of development time per week into myself to keep up to speed in addition to my contact hours at work.

  • @sujanmaharjan9182
    @sujanmaharjan9182 Рік тому +1

    Welcome back 🙂

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому

      Thanks! Hope the year is shaping up well for the team at Enravel

  • @the3rdmaster311
    @the3rdmaster311 Рік тому +1

    welcome back Gavin

  • @luks44
    @luks44 Рік тому +1

    Great advices!

  • @gajbox
    @gajbox Рік тому +1

    Hi Gavin, this is Gajan here, hope your well, in order to reduce the chance of being redundant as a BIM specialist, would it make sense to keep upskilling on different tools like programming or coding tools at all costs? I’m currently doing your course you offer at your business Aussie BIM guru in order for me to upskill on Dynamo and I’m slowly but surely going through the course but taking on board some of the tips doing stuff on Dynamo. While at times there’s bit of pressure to test my knowledge through quizzes and a lot of info to digest for different chapters, I’m doing all I can to not rush through and do it at a leisurely pace by doing one chapter at a time. Hope things are well on your end, hope we can catch up when we have the chance.

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому

      Hey Gajan, hope things are going well at BLP!
      My main tip is to focus on how your role brings the business value vs personal skills in the longer term. Research new and upcoming platforms and features to get the firm on the front foot, and focus on developing solutions that scale beyond single projects or even users.
      In the long term I think DFMA and testfit/autodraw type platforms (hypar, swapp, testfit and possibly forma) will change the delivery and design process significantly, and many BIM specialists will be exposed for being too documentation focused in their abilities and skillset. Look beyond delivery phase and BIM, and look at how designs are prepared and explored to extend beyond this area.
      I recommend eventually aiming towards general Python so as to have a core programming language that will also help understand how the nextgen tech is working - it will be more programmer centric I think.
      Hope that helps!

    • @gajbox
      @gajbox Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much for the tips, a lot to take in but hopefully I can find a way to proactively explore and experiment with different tools where possible.

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому

      @@gajbox its an uncertain time so take heart in knowing many others are in a similar dilemma. Best we can do is be aware of what may come, and keep ourselves relevant at a business value generation level.

  • @mavs013
    @mavs013 Рік тому +1

    The youtube removed my comments I don't know why.Maybe I‘ve typed too many words which contains some I shouldn't say,I send you a email what I thought then.Anyway nice to see you upload your videos.

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому

      No problems, received! I'll hopefully get around to email replies this weekend (lots have come through lately), but will be sure to answer and comment on your ideas in a bit of depth.

  • @pratyakshshrivastava3231
    @pratyakshshrivastava3231 Рік тому +1

    Hi gavin, thanks for the informative knowledge about BIM as a career.
    I have a quick question that, will a master's degree in construction management after B.arch be beneficial to start a career in the BIM industry, especially in a developing country like India?
    Would really like to have your opinion as a mentor.
    Thanks

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому

      It will really depend on market conditions and how competitive the jobs are at that time. Companies would usually take Masters over Bachelors if it's a tight market for graduates. The best way to find out is to look at the job postings and see what qualifications they usually ask for.

  • @abhijittalukdar626
    @abhijittalukdar626 Рік тому

    Great video.. Loved it!!
    You mentioned most firms aren't using Navisworks these days,What are they using instead ?

    • @victoriaikede4345
      @victoriaikede4345 Рік тому

      Many firms are still in CAD

    • @victoriaikede4345
      @victoriaikede4345 Рік тому +2

      JK, I think he said 'Revizto'

    • @abhijittalukdar626
      @abhijittalukdar626 Рік тому

      @@victoriaikede4345 Yea I agree and there are few who has gone beyond Bim!

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому +2

      Yes its not as common in my experience. Many firms either moved on to Revizto if they wanted a better product, Solibri if they use more openBIM formats or approaches and BIM360 design if they want to avoid paying for Navisworks altogether.

  • @hama1460
    @hama1460 Рік тому +1

    I'm a bit confused on the Australian occupation bodies, doses a bim manager falls under the body of Engineering or draftparson ?

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому

      Technically it would generally fall to draftsperson if dealing with classes of role for VISA purposes, but it doesn't really have a natural group it lends itself to ultimately.

  • @ferminsanchez4571
    @ferminsanchez4571 10 місяців тому

    Hi Gavin, first video I’ve watched of yours and I very much appreciate the insight. I have an associates degree in drafting technologies and have been working at a construction company as a drafter for 4 yrs since. What would be your suggestion for me to work my way into a bim role? From Idaho, US

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  10 місяців тому +1

      I'd suggest trying to get involved with the standards around how modelling/drafting is undertaken, and also look into project coordination opportunities. Both are good inroads to BIM roles and going beyond project specific work.

    • @ferminsanchez4571
      @ferminsanchez4571 10 місяців тому +1

      @@AussieBIMGuru Awesome, I appreciate your response very much!

  • @arivutv2872
    @arivutv2872 Рік тому +1

    Hey Gavin, I am a MEP Modeler with one year of experience working for a BIM consultancy. I have a bachelor's in mechanical engg. Is it possible for a person with a non civil/architecture qualification to become a BIM manager? Also, does a master's in BIM management or Construction Management help a MEP Modeler to improve the chance of becoming a BIM manager?
    Thank you

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому +1

      MEP firms generally have BIM coordinators and managers also if they are medium to large scale, so certainly no reason why the pathway isn't an option depending on where you work.

    • @arivutv2872
      @arivutv2872 Рік тому

      @@AussieBIMGuru Thanks for the reply.
      Also, I'm curious what's the ANZSCO code for a BIM manager/coordinator in Australia? Couldn't find it on google

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому +1

      @@arivutv2872 i dont believe it will fall under these as it is a specialization vs explicit job class.

  • @jasontian9450
    @jasontian9450 Рік тому

    Hi Gavin, what is the software you use to record your screen please? My company asks me to record all the tools I made (learned mostly from you)

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  Рік тому +1

      You can find my tech in the video description but I use OBS to record and davinci resolve to edit.

    • @jasontian9450
      @jasontian9450 Рік тому

      thanks for your quick reply.

  • @crmesson22k
    @crmesson22k 9 місяців тому

    What do you do in a documentation role?

    • @AussieBIMGuru
      @AussieBIMGuru  9 місяців тому +1

      These days documentation/drafter roles are not actually very common. Typically we might call this role a designer or technician. They would generally be involved in modelling, preparing drawing sets and coordinating the project with a team.

    • @crmesson22k
      @crmesson22k 9 місяців тому

      @AussieBIMGuru okay basically what I do right note in civil 3d as a cad tech but with in a Bim role.