Understanding BIM: A Toolbelt for Collaboration with Jacob Hansen and Colten Browning - Hansen Consulting Group

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Understanding BIM: A Toolbelt for Collaboration with Jacob Hansen and Colten Browning - Hansen Consulting Group

E124 • Jun 17, 2025 • 57 mins

Join Jacob Hansen and Colton Browning as they delve into their backgrounds in the AEC industry, emphasizing the importance of relationships and strategies for scaling firms. They explore the evolution of services with Building Information Modeling (BIM), discussing its purpose, application, and the need for buy-in and communication. A case study on BIM at TSMC highlights its practical use. The episode addresses challenges in scheduling, cost, and collaboration, stressing early involvement and coordination between contractors. Listen in for BIM war stories and success tales, offering insights and advice for newcomers to the field.

Key Points

Effective BIM implementation can significantly reduce rework and streamline construction processes by ensuring accurate, constructible models from the outset.
Collaboration and communication among all stakeholders, including subcontractors, engineers, and BIM coordinators, are crucial for the successful execution of BIM on large-scale projects.
Different levels of BIM development (LOD) and BIM dimensions (1D to 7D) offer varying degrees of detail and functionality, from simple concept models to comprehensive digital twins, allowing for tailored solutions based on project needs and scale.

Connect with Jacob and Colten - Jacob LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobhansen-hcg/ Colten LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coltenbrowning/ Website: https://hansenconsultinggroup.org/ Connect with Justin & Will - Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/ Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/ Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration - Website: https://www.spotmigration.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration Do you want to be a guest on the show? Go to https://buildingscale.net/guests Need to discuss your IT and Cybersecurity Strategy? Go to https://buildingscale.net/help

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Justin Neagle

Host • 13%

Jacob Hansen

Guest • 57%

Colten Browning

Guest • 20%

Will Foret

Host • 2%

Will Foret

Host • 8%

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0:00	Introduction to BIM and Podcast
1:29	Introducing guests Jacob Hansen and Colton Browning
2:42	Guests' background in AEC
4:08	Building relationships in the AEC industry
7:10	Scaling an AEC firm
9:23	Evolving services in BIM
11:22	Deep dive into BIM and its purpose
13:20	BIM for various project scales
21:38	Achieving buy-in and communication for BIM
23:49	Establishing sources of truth in BIM
25:15	Case study: BIM at TSMC
28:17	Understanding LOD in BIM
32:33	BIM challenges with scheduling and cost
34:15	Collaboration and early involvement in BIM
36:57	BIM coordination between GCs and subcontractors
41:35	Integrating subcontractors into BIM processes
43:06	BIM war stories and benefits
46:00	BIM horror and success stories
52:12	Advice to younger self and closing thoughts
56:21	Sponsor: [Sponsor Name]

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