Where Has Our Sense of Urgency Gone?!

Are we so risk-averse that we are actually inhibiting our own progress?

We analyze, assess, review, meet, discuss, email, meet again, document… all in the name of due diligence. And then we promptly fail on implementation. We spend so much time and effort ensuring that our next step is the right one we actually fail to take the step!

This is due to the lack of Urgency!

Without a sense of urgency, we lack passion, inspiration, energy and we fail to inspire in others a sense of urgency. Without inspiration people become complacent, lackluster becomes evident in their production and deliverables, efforts to implement new initiatives become half-hearted attempts that are doomed to fail at launch or at best, very poor participation and adoption.

We start initiatives such as implementing a new process or introducing new software and by the time we have completed the “due diligence,” we've lost momentum, enthusiasm and the sense of urgency, all of which are critical to the success of implementation.

I’m not encouraging anyone to start an initiative without looking into the details before jumping in with both feet, you do have to make sure it’s the right fit. However, far too often I see initiatives or implementations fail because there is no sense of urgency, meetings get pushed, information is slow to come in and development of a comprehensive report can take months.

I am advocating for speeding up the process by setting deadlines, milestones and instilling a sense of urgency.

With today’s evolving technology its prudent not to agree to a long-term commitment, if you are not planning to review your position again in 12 to 18 month you are doing yourself, and your company a dis-service (that’s another topic).

Research, review, ask for recommendations and make a decision, then initiate. It will succeed only if you have the belief and the enthusiasm to fully implement the initiative…with your sense of Urgency! 

And I kept this post short so I can get back to some urgent business!

Efficiency in the AEC Industry – Going Beyond BIM

The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry need to realize efficiency in delivery and production, the current in-efficiencies result in poor project performance, loss of profits and increased risk. There are three distinctly separate entities that must come together to perform the function of delivering our built environment projects; A: the Client, B: the Designers, and C: the Constructors. All of which are operating as separate entities, yet entangled at the demand of the project. Some project delivery contract types try to “facilitate” collaboration, but essentially the same can be achieved with the right guidance, thorough simple willingness to collaborate from all stakeholders. The industry is demanding innovation, this has been proven time and time again by the adoption and integration of technology over the past decade. The rate of change required to maintain not only market participation, continued profitability and even competitive advantage is increasing rapidly. The industry is due for a change, not only are our clients demanding changes in time and cost but also social responsibility and market demands for sustainable, cost-effective buildings are ever increasing. Today's customers are more in tune with their needs and wants, which has a significant impact on today’s built environment market. BIM has certainly facilitated this evolution in the AEC industry, improving the design, collaboration, project management, and construction processes, however, the next revolution is upon us. It is time for us to meet the needs.. no, the demands… of our customers. Much like how the smartphone has evolved since 1992 from a personal communicator to today’s intelligent devises, our built-environment needs have evolved from “dumb” building to one that now interacts and meets the technological expectations of today's generation. This is evident in the growing interest and popularity of Smart Cities. Silos are crumbling, disciplines are relying on the exchange of information and data from all aspects (some yet to be defined) of the project delivery process. Cross collaboration and engagement starts earlier than ever before in an effort to meet the clients demands of time, budget and intelligent deliverables. Now is the time to dive deeper into Building Information Modeling, and “mainstream” the already capable functionality and utilization of the Building Information Mode beyond the simple model and data used for construction. This wealth of information is traditionally left on the table after construction, and subsequently underutilized by the client. Today there exists a wealth of programs, utilities, technology and applications that can utilize the BIM during and beyond design, construction, procurement, operation and maintenance, utilizing data that is readily accessible as a result of the design and construction process. The demand is there, expectations of clients are growing as they understand the benefits of utilizing this wealth of readily available information. Our job, as industry participants and representatives, is to embrace this revolution and not let the fear of change prevent us from continued participating in this exciting, evolving industry.

Addressing Affordable Housing Crisis Through Digital Innovation and Technology

Undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges facing Canadians today is affordable housing. 

To address this issue cities will require commitment, investment, and perhaps most of all, innovation. 

The design, construction and operation industries, which have been built on traditional workflows, are poised for disruption. New technologies, digital processes, fabrication and efficient assembly methods are no longer on the horizon, but are already showing us we can design, construct and operate the housing and infrastructure we need, not only faster and cheaper, but more sustainably as well. 

Join us in Toronto to learn more about new methods and technologies that will impact how we deliver affordable housing and cities in the future.

CanBIM announces that registration is now open for the CanBIM Regional Session where we will address the Affordable Housing Crisis Through Digital Innovation and Technology
This event will be held at the Toronto Hyatt Regency on September 25th and 26th 2019.  

For further information visit the CanBIM Events web site: HERE

Registration is now open: Click HERE to register

CanBIM Regional Session - Vancouver, February 2019

Come meet me at #VANBIM19 CanBIM Regional Session; 

Digital Innovation - Driving Business Value in Design, Construction & Operation, in Vancouver on February 6th and 7th http://ow.ly/qif630nwfzA

Digital innovation is fast becoming the corner-stone to driving business value in many design-construction-owner organizations. Whether digital innovation is enhancing, transforming or reinventing business models and operations, it is well established that investing in digital innovation is fundamental to success. Organizations across the real estate and construction supply chain - from owners to suppliers - are adopting digital strategies that leverage such disruptive technologies as cloud-based collaboration, IoT, automation/robotics, AR/VR, machine learning/AI, to improve productivity, quality and customer experience. 

Our Vancouver Session will host technology leaders and senior management executives who are driving business value through adopting digital innovation strategies.

Register Here

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Season's Greetings and Happy Blog Reading

As we come near the end of another year I would like to thank you for participating in my Blog, whether as a reader or a commentator. I appreciate your input and the value you place on reading what I'm compelled to write... either my opinion or a helpful tip ;-)

For those of you who are long-time readers, you would have noticed two changes over the recent years. 
One; the slowing down of  blog postings
Two; the changing of the trend of "helpful Revit tips" and "how too's" to more on the topic of BIM management and leadership

This Blog has evolved over the past 8 years (or more) as my career in the AEC industry has also evolved. 
I first started this Blog, initially titled "The Revit Jedi", as a method to share information and knowledge as part of my role as Autodesk Certified Instructor. It served a great purpose in informing my students and a broader audience of novice Revit users and evolved into topics on Building Information Modeling in general including BIM utilization and process, hence the title change to BIM Jedi in 2015.  

As I write this on December 21st 2018, Winter Solstice has just passed (in Canada) signifying the changing of seasons. 

I too feel it is time for a change. 

The BIM/Revit Jedi has served me well. From my Blog statistics, it has also served and informed others from around the world including Australia, UK, France, Ukraine, Netherlands, Spain, and Africa, to only name a few.

Earlier this year I reached the milestone of over 1 million page views over 585 blog postings and at it peaks over 30,000 page views per month.

Reaching this milestone planted the idea of retiring this Blog, I may have an oppertunity to pass the "BIM Jedi" on to a new generation (Padawan BIM Jedi) and re-invigorate the content back to the original intent of sharing BIM knowledge while broadening the scope to applications that further utilize BIM. I'm still working on it ( ;-)

I am not Retiring (I can't afford to do that!) I do plan on writing more on the topic of Leadership and Process and posting to either a new Blog or more frequently to my LinkedIn profile. 

I hope you can follow my journey into this next chapter and evolution of not only my progress but also that of the BIM Jedi.

Thank you for reading and I truly hope you gained some helpful information on your journey to becoming a BIM Jedi Master.

Sincerely,

Scott Chatterton
Formerly known as the BIM Jedi

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Digital Collaboration and Its Impact on BIM Utilization - AU 2019

I’m inviting you to sign up for an industry Meet-up Session at AU 2018 that I am facilitating.

This discussion is on how we collaborate digitally and how we can further utilize BIM.

243547 - Digital Collaboration and Its Impact on BIM Utilization

Join your industry colleagues for a discussion about digital collaboration. Topics include strategies for successful digital collaboration and its impact on BIM utilization.

This is your opportunity to share your project challenges and successes in a casual unstructured environment, and to gain insight into the experiences of others.

Wednesday, Nov 14, 4:30 PM - 05:30 PM 

Lando 4301A, Level 4

You can sign up here: 243547 - Digital Collaboration and Its Impact on BIM Utilization