Women in BIM
Women in BIM is a global community dedicated to supporting, empowering, and celebrating female professionals in BIM and digital construction. This podcast serves as an extension of that mission, featuring conversations with women in the industry about their experiences, career paths, and achievements. It also explores topics related to building information modeling, digital construction practices, and the importance of diversity in the sector. Through these stories, the show aims to inspire and connect women working in this field worldwide.
Episodes
Bold moves for lifelong learning and shaping your digital career path
In this inspiring episode of the Women in BIM Podcast, host Marie Grieve, Global Vice Chair for Women in BIM, is joined by Susan Brattberg, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer of Global eTraining, for a thoughtful conversation on the power of lifelong learning, bold decision making and building a values driven digital business.Susan shares her journey co-founding Global eTraining alongside her s
BIM and digital maturity levels across Europe, are they what you would expect?
Differing digital maturity levels and the value they bring to projects across Europe is the discussion topic of the latest Women in BIM podcast. Women in BIM Global Vice Chair, Marie Grieve invited BIM specialists to give their perspective on digital maturity across Germany, Ireland, Poland and Portugal. Monika Filusch, CEO, FRESCON, Mariel Guiterrez, Principal Architect & BIM Strategist, mari
From gingerbread cities to greener futures – engaging the public through architecture
In this episode of the Women in BIM podcast, WIB Global Team Member, Henry Fenby-Taylor speaks with Melissa Woolford, Founder and Director of the Museum of Architecture, about her journey from working at Zaha Hadid Architects to creating playful, thought-provoking public exhibitions like the Gingerbread City and Nature’s Architects Trail. They explore how creative engagement can make architectural
Building creative confidence and self belief
Creative confidence is about believing in your ability to create change in the world around you and most importantly, positive change. It is the conviction that you can achieve what you set out to achieve both professionally and personally.In this latest Women in BIM podcast, host and WIB Global Vice Chair, Marie Grieve talks to Qatanna Palioca , Director of Marketing at Ideate Software – part of
Energy, climate, resilience and giving back
In this latest episode of the Women in BIM podcast, Global Vice Chair Marie Grieve invited sustainability consultant and PhD Researcher Claire Brown to share her thoughts on sustainability within the property and housing sector. The pair dive into how Claire’s research at the University of Manchester has resulted in some outstanding finds when it comes to climate change, and how these have informe
Finding your inner confidence with Vicki Reynolds
As we enter a new year, two of the Women in BIM Global Executive Team share their views on finding our inner confidence and never be afraid to be you! January is often a time when we are looking for a move in our career or taking the next step in our professional development, with both requiring confidence and good communications skills. In this episode, our Host Henry Fenby Taylor, CEO and Found
An exploration of connectivity, problem solving and what do we really think of AI
Connectivity, problem solving and unusual career paths were just some of the fascinating topics of conversation in this Women in BIM podcast with Stephanie Fitzgerald, Software Developer at Ideate Software and Alix Tissier, IP Technical Enablement Specialist at GRAITEC Group. Our podcast host and WIB Global Vice Chair, Marie Grieve, invited Stephanie and Alix to talk about their career journeys,
Transformation Coach Penny Locaso talks about why we should stop chasing society’s definition of happiness and set our own happiness goals
Penny Locaso is the world’s first Happiness Hacker on a quest to teach 10 million humans by 2025 how to flourish in life. Voted one of the most influential female entrepreneurs in Australia, Penny is her own ongoing experiment. A little while back she turned her life upside down in pursuit of happiness. She left a 16 career as an executive, relocated her family from Perth back to Melbourne, left a
Digital and diversity across the construction industry in Singapore
Siti Norman discusses digital innovation across the construction industry in Singapore and the current trends that exist in this region. Our podcast host, Founder and Global Chair of Women in BIM, Rebecca De Cicco asks Siti about the requirements and skills needed in the digital construction space, and how they can improve the way we design and build. Plus, Rebecca and Siti also look at how to att
Top Vectorworks tips from BIM specialist Laura Gouk
Women in BIM invited Laura Gouk of OMI Architects to tell us why she is championing the use of Vectorworks in her practice and how she has become the practice lead for implementing her go-to BIM software. Laura talks with WIB Global Executive Team Member, Henry Fenby-Taylor about their level of design standards at OMI and shares lessons learned on some of her major projects.
The digital evolution of construction with Glynnis Patterson
After training as an architect, Glynnis Patterson made a monumental career shift to embrace the world of digital and how it was to transform the construction sector. In this latest podcast, host, Women in BIM Global Vice Chair, Marie Grieve talks to Glynnis in her role as Director of Ideate Software at GRAITEC Group about how technology has changed, and is indeed constantly changing, to allow us t
Collaboration, Engineering and BIM in Brazil
Collaboration was the buzz word between WIB Global Vice Chair Marie Grieve and her podcast guest, Stefania Correa, BIM and Agile Manager for Concremat in Brazil.An experienced engineer with a passion for digital ways of working and a specialism in infrastructure, Stefania shares her career journey to date, how her roles have taken her throughout Brazil and South America, and the current state of B
Small steps, big impact
After a life changing accident and a subsequent cancer diagnosis, Shona Hirons realised she needed to slow down in her career and that by taking small steps she could make a big impact, not only on her own life but on those around her.Now an international behavioural therapist, Shona shares with WIB Global Vice Chair, Marie Grieve, her life story, the bumps along the way and why prioritising our m
How much can you save if you have better data? Could it be enough to save a planet?
With a passion for sustainability from a very young age Lucy Lyons, CEO of Kestrix - a new and innovative construction software that maps how heat escapes from buildings – has always questioned why, as an industry, construction isn’t better a decarbonisation. In this podcast with Women in BIM Global Vice Chair, Marie Grieve, Lucy shares her long-term passion and why this is the foundation upon wh
Critical Creative Thinking with Joan Mulvihill
With an illustrious career from CEO of the Irish Internet Association to the Creativity, Digitilisation and Sustainability Lead at Siemens, with the many important board member roles she holds, you would be forgiven for expecting someone less humorous, curious and empathetic than Joan Mulvihill. She has built a career on these traits, asking the awkward questions, connecting the dots, and ensuring
Leading EDI - Don't ask, don't tell
Willow Williams leads the conversation today with Henry Fenby-Taylor, talking about their lived experience with Sybil Taunton who leads Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at RICS.We'll hear about the changing landscape of the sector, what Sybil has learned throughout her diverse career from the US military during a period of pivotal change in its acceptance of the LGBT+ community, and how she&ap
The voice of education in construction: Alison Watson
During this episode of the Women in BIM Podcast, host Marie Grieve, WIB Global Leadership Team Member and Managing Director of Costello Palmer Communications, talks with an amazing woman who has transformed the way we deliver education in schools to bridge skills and knowledge gaps for the construction industry.Alison Watson OBE, is the Founder and Chief Executive of Class Of Your Own, the socia
Schiphol Airport Digital Twin
Join Marie Grieve, Core Team Member of Women in BIM, as she talks to two data experts: Arisca Droog and Maya Tryfona of Schiphol Airport.Discover what Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands is doing to advance its data management using the latest techniques, as well as sharing their expertise with the Building smart community.We'll also learn more about Arisca and May's own personal journey
Working smarter, not harder
Join Rebecca de Cicco as she talks to Ann Deng, Senior Associate at McGregor Coxall - Quality Assurance Lead, whose multifaceted role requires empathy, patience and a 'can do' attitude as she champions using the right workflow, rather than the age old methods with tools like Vectorworks. Ann is an inspirational character who shows that you can work smarter not harder, get more out of you
Migrant Women
How can we support migrant women? Sareh Naji Regional Lead for Iran of Women in BIM talks to Shivani Gopaul about the challenges that migrant women face when travelling to new places to learn and work. We learn about the initiatives and groups set up to support migrant women as well as the importance of acknowledging and embracing intersectional aspects of migrant women's identity.
Diversity = Better Results
Join our podcast host Henry Fenby Taylor, WIB Global Executive Team Member, as he talks with Sophie Morris, Head of Customer Success at Buildots, Lucy Rowsell, Head of Information Management at EKFB JV for HS2, and Elizabeth Hopkins, Head of Project Planning at Berkeley St. Edwards.Henry and his guests explore the value that businesses place on a diverse team and how they have driven diversity in
Digital Construction Week
Henry Fenby Taylor, Podcast Manager at Women in BIM, talks to women in BIM at Digital Construction Week 2023.
The top five digital construction trends coming your way
During this episode, new podcast host Marie Grieve, WIB Global Executive Leadership Team Member and Managing Director of Costello Palmer Communications, discusses the top five digital trends shaping the construction industry with Dr Marzia Bolpagni, Head of BIM International - Associate Director for Mace.Marie asks her guest to tell the listeners a little about her role at Mace, and how she applie
Power of Digital Technology (India)
On this International Women’s Day podcast, listen to this conversation between 3 incredible Women in BIM from Autodesk’s Enterprise Customer Success team Soumya Raju, Supriya Prakash and Yashaswini Narayana. Listen to them talking about the topic power of Digital Technology that is revolutionizing the AEC industry.The AEC industry has already made significant strides in terms of technology and sus
Mentoring
Join Kirsty Childs, Henry Fenby-Taylor, Carolina Costa and Mia Dibe as they talk about the Women in BIM Mentoring Programme. Across the WIB network, Members are coming together to support one another in this empowering programme. No two mentor/mentee relationships are the same, and we all face unique challenges - however, we face them better when we face them together.
Glider
Join Rebecca de Cicco as she talks to Glider, Women in BIM's long standing partner and supporter with guests John Adams and Sarah Marshall. Listen as they discuss the role that information management and BIM is playing in changing the built environment
Fatherhood
Vicki Reynolds reflects on the changing role of men in parenthood with David Philp of Aecom, Paul Taylor of Stride Treglown, Robert Klaschka of EvrBilt and Neil Thompson of Atkins. Get underneath the skin of the role being a parent played in their life while navigating health concerns, careers, running your own business, adopting and self care.
Lifelong learning
Join Rebecca De Cicco as she talks with Susan Brattberg of Global eTraining, discussing the importance of lifelong learning to improving our careers, our businesses and the AEC sector as a whole.
Digital transformation for the construction industry in India
Episode 13 of the Women in BIM Podcast series is now live. During this episode, WIB Regional Lead for Bangaluru in Indian and WSP Associate Angana Ghosh talks to WSP’s Head of iCRC Debashish Das and Head of Digital Business, Global Technology Centre, India for SNC Lavalin, Haima Haldar about their own career journeys and what led them to BIM. Angana asked our guests the current status of digital t
Motherhood
During this episode, WIB Global Chair, Rebecca De Cicco talks to Vicki Reynolds, WIB Regional Lead and Chief Technology Officer for i3PT, and Elaine Lewis, WIB Mentor and Managing Director for Cadventure about balancing a career and family life.Rebecca asked our guests for their insights into building a successful career whilst raising a family. In this episode we hear how it is most certainly pos
Smart Cities
Listen as WIB Global Chair, Rebecca De Cicco talks to BSI Programme Manager for Digital Construction, Emilia Cardamone about Smart Cities and the implementation of Smart City Standards internationally.At BSI, Emilia leads on BIM, Smart tech and new and emerging digital technologies. She is responsible for the development and management of new Certification Schemes to support the digital transforma
BIM in Scotland
Episode #10 of the Women in BIM Podcast series is now live. This episode has a stellar line-up of Scottish-born digital construction experts whose BIM careers have taken them all round the world.Our host is David Philp, WIB Regional Lead for Edinburgh. David is Director for Digital Strategy and Innovation at AECOM, and Impact Director for the Construction Innovation Hub. David invites Dr Jennifer
Digital Leadership
Our first podcast for 2022 features Vicki Reynolds and Elaine Lewis: two immensely talented and successful women in business, leading the field internationally in BIM and Digital Construction.In this episode, entitled Digital Leadership, Vicki and Elaine discuss leadership, building confidence, empowerment, imposter syndrome, and why it’s important to recognise your accomplishments and the accompl
BIM in New Zealand
Rebecca De Cicco is joined by WIB Regional Leads for Auckland and Christchurch, Melanie Tristram and Keri Niven. Listen as these digital construction experts talk about BIM in New Zealand and the current impact of emerging technologies within the region. Drawing upon their own experiences on recent projects and new governmental initiatives shaping the future of the country’s construction and infra
Education
Jenni Barrett, Director at coLAB and Senior Lecturer & Researcher at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), is joined by Alison Watson, Founder & Chief Executive at Class of Your Own, Kirsti Wells, Business Development Manager at CADCOE and Tara Brooks, Programme Lead at Queen’s University in Belfast. Listen in as these education thought-leaders discuss the Women in BIM Education Netwo
BIM in Australia
Rebecca De Cicco is joined by a four WIB Regional Leads based throughout Australia: Jenny Tseng, Principal Digital Advisor at Mott MacDonald, Belinda Thompson, BIM Lead - Western Australia at GHD, Rachel Strauss, BIM Manager at BIMCO and Ligia Trindade, Digital Coordinator for Willow.Listen in as these leaders in their field discuss equality in the AEC industry and what this means – specifically f
Marketing for Digital
Vicki Reynolds, WIB Global Vice Chair, talks with Marie Grieve, Managing Director of Costello Palmer Communications – a marketing consultancy specialising in creativity and innovation, working with leading names in the AEC industry, growing already established brands and inventing new ones.Listen to Vicki and Marie discuss the art of storytelling and how to be not only a good, but a great communic
UK BIM Alliance
In this episode podcast host, Vicki Reynolds, WIB Global Vice Chair, talks with digital transformation advocate, Casey Rutland. A man with many titles, Casey is the UK Director of Digital at Royal HaskoningDHV, Founding Director of digitalgreen.io, Vice Chair of the UK BIM Alliance and guest lecturer for Middlesex University and the University of Westminster. Listen to Vicki and Casey discussing t
Common Data Environment
Join Rebecca De Cicco as she talks with Women in BIM core team member Gergana Staykova and special guest Marzia Bolpagni about the challenges facing teams that are looking to collaborate and how to overcome these challenges with a Common Data Environment.
BIM for Operations & FM
On Thursday September 3, Women in BIM had the pleasure of recording our second podcast for the year where Global Vice Chair Vicki Reynolds had a discussion with Regional Lead Hadeel Saadoon, BIM Manager at Coventry University, about her work in the built environment and the process of digitizing asset information across the Coventry University portfolio of buildings.
Meet the Women in BIM
Join the Women in BIM core team of Rebecca De Cicco, Vicki Reynolds, Katya Veleva, Jenni Barrett, Gergana Staykova and (in spirit) Nicole De Cicco for their first episode as they introduce themselves and discuss the reasons for the creation of the group, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing women in BIM.
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