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Håvard Vasshaug of Anker joins the podcast to talk about his passion for AEC tech and the challenges in the industry. He tells the story of his journey with the Bad Monkeys, Reope, and Anker, and we also chat a lot about why it’s healthy to be dissatisfied—angry even—at the software we all use. We also cover change management, BIM and the necessity of consistent and quality data, and the problems he and the team are currently solving at Anker regarding the use of BIM in operations and facilities maintenance. We conclude with a discussion on the future of BIM and the potential for liberating architects and engineers from data management tasks and bad software.
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With a TRXL+ membership you will get your own private feed for ad-free episodes of the podcast, the show notes right in your podcast app and in your inbox, your own ad-free copy of every TRXL AEC/tech newsletter delivered directly to your inbox, and additional member-only content over time. Get $20 off your first year when you sign up today. Go to https://trxl.co/launch20
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Looking to upgrade or buy AEC design software before the end of the year? Save 5% off everything you buy (including Rhino v8, SketchUp, Enscape, V-Ray, and more) from https://archvision.com/store and use code TRXL during checkout through December 31, 2023.

Nicolas Catellier of BIM Pure joins the podcast to talk about his transition from being an architect to becoming a BIM consultant and content creator. From his early passion for tech to his journey of specializing in BIM, Nicolas shares his insights and experiences. Tune in to learn more about the power of content creation, the value of being a specialist in the field, and the importance of sharing knowledge in the AEC industry.
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Sponsor: ArchVIsion
Looking to upgrade or buy AEC design software before the end of the year? Save 5% off everything you buy (including Rhino v8, SketchUp, Enscape, V-Ray, and more) from https://archvision.com/store and use code TRXL during checkout through December 31, 2023.
Sponsor: TRXL+ Membership
With a TRXL+ membership you will get your own private feed for ad-free episodes of the podcast, the show notes right in your podcast app and in your inbox, your own ad-free copy of every TRXL AEC/tech newsletter delivered directly to your inbox, and additional member-only content over time. Get $20 off your first year when you sign up today. Go to https://trxl.co/launch20

Marty Rozmanith of Skema joins the podcast to talk about his journey through the world of AEC tech. From self-taught programming skills to pioneering the use of 3d in AutoCAD in the early days, to Revit, then post-Autodesk with Dassault Systèmes and beyond, Marty shares unexpected twists and turns that shaped his career with the common thread of always trying to better connect design to construction. Join us as we explore the fascinating path that led Marty to where he is today and what challenges he’s got his sights set on solving for our industry with his latest venture, Skema.
To learn more about Marty Rozmanith and Skema, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.co
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Sponsor: Confluence Podcast
Confluence is now more than an intimate, invite-only conference. It’s now also a video podcast where AEC industry software developers take us behind the scenes to show how they make the digital tools we use to design the built environment. Find it on YouTube and Spotify. Learn more at https://www.trxl.co/confluence/
Sponsor: AVAIL
AVAIL is the content management system you deserve, and it’s recently been updated! With its beautifully simple interface, AVAIL makes it easy to to manage, organize, find, and use your information. Check out the new features including the all-new Project Navigator for Revit at https://getavail.com/revit-project-navigator/
Sponsor: ArchVIsion
Looking to upgrade or buy AEC design software before the end of the year? Save 5% off everything you buy (including Rhino v8, SketchUp, Enscape, V-Ray, and more) from https://archvision.com/store and use code TRXL during checkout through December 31, 2023.

German Aparicio, Jr. of Trimble Ventures joins the podcast to talk about Trimble Ventures’ new venture fund program to stimulate innovation in AEC, the importance of connecting the job site with design, mentorship and the value of real-world experience, the use of AI and machine learning in the AEC industry, and the potential of multimodal models and natural language interfaces in the latest AI tools.
To learn more about German Aparicio, Jr., see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.co
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Sponsor: AVAIL
AVAIL is the content management system you deserve, and it’s recently been updated! With its beautifully simple interface, AVAIL makes it easy to to manage, organize, find, and use your information. Check out the new features including the all-new Project Navigator for Revit at https://getavail.com/revit-project-navigator/
Sponsor: ArchVIsion
Looking to upgrade or buy AEC design software before the end of the year? Save 5% off everything you buy (including Rhino v8, SketchUp, Enscape, V-Ray, and more) from https://archvision.com/store and use code TRXL during checkout through December 31, 2023.
Sponsor: Confluence Podcast
Confluence is now more than an intimate, invite-only conference. It’s now also a video podcast where AEC industry software developers take us behind the scenes to show how they make the digital tools we use to design the built environment. Find it on YouTube and Spotify. Learn more at https://www.trxl.co/confluence/

Japhy Walton of McNeel and Associates joins the podcast to talk about his journey in AEC and how that plays into his current role at McNeel, the ongoing development of Grasshopper and Rhino.Inside.Revit, the evolution of their relationship with Autodesk, the importance of user input and feedback, the improvements in tools for architects in the upcoming Rhino v8 release, and other topics.
To learn more about Japhy Walton, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.co
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Sponsor: Confluence Podcast
Confluence is now more than an intimate, invite-only conference. It’s now also a video podcast where AEC industry software developers take us behind the scenes to show how they make the digital tools we use to design the built environment. Find it on YouTube and Spotify. Learn more at https://www.trxl.co/confluence/
Sponsor: AVAIL
AVAIL is the content management system you deserve, and it’s recently been updated! With its beautifully simple interface, AVAIL makes it easy to to manage, organize, find, and use your information. Check out the new features including the all-new Project Navigator for Revit at https://getavail.com/revit-project-navigator/

Nathan Miller of Proving Ground joins the podcast to talk about the importance of maintaining a critical view when it comes to tools and technology, the need to evaluate new technologies and innovations carefully to determine if they align with the desired goals, the value of balancing established experience with new advancements and fostering bi-directional learning between innovators and experienced professionals, the challenge of navigating the constantly evolving nature of technology and architectural design, the importance of learning from previous projects to drive continuous improvement, and other topics.
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Sponsor: AVAIL
AVAIL is the content management system you deserve, and it’s recently been updated! With its beautifully simple interface, AVAIL makes it easy to to manage, organize, find, and use your information. Check out the new features including the all-new Project Navigator for Revit at https://getavail.com/revit-project-navigator/
Sponsor: Confluence Podcast
Confluence is now more than an intimate, invite-only conference. It’s now also a video podcast where AEC industry software developers take us behind the scenes to show how they make the digital tools we use to design the built environment. Find it on YouTube and Spotify. Learn more at https://www.trxl.co/confluence/