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With blog articles and podcasts, we show how Building Information Modeling (BIM) is changing the construction industry. Discover new content on innovation, efficiency and sustainability on a regular basis – compact, practical and to the point.
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BIM - let's be honest:
Arne Müller, champion of the BIM Olympiad - between coordination and model testing
von Magdalena Deglmann
June 21st, 2025
In this episode, Arne Müller talks about his everyday life as an overall BIM coordinator and project manager and his experiences as a young manager. He shows why communication, teamwork and practical relevance are crucial in the construction industry – and what construction projects have in common with soccer.
BIM let's be honest:
Women's power in the construction industry? We're here & we're up for it!
by Magdalena Deglmann
June 14th, 2025
In this interview, Alexandra talks about her journey as a woman in the construction industry – from formative experiences and mentors to her role as a manager in BIM consulting. She shows how diversity, digitalization and modern leadership are changing the construction world – inspiring, personal and practical.
BIM - let's be honest:
With great power comes great responsibility - thinkBIC for customized software
by Magdalena Deglmann
June 7th, 2025
What motivates Julian professionally and privately? In this episode, he provides personal insights, talks about founding thinkBIC and talks about digitalization, the shortage of skilled workers and the future of the construction industry. Listen in now and be inspired!
Start-up to Grown-up: Why the industry needs courageous new thinkers
by Kai Weist
June 17th, 2025
Founding a modern company in the construction industry means going against old patterns.
It’s not perfection that moves us forward, but the courage to try something new – even if it bumps along the way. New thinkers show us how the future works. Because change begins where the first step is more important than the perfect goal.
Trends in the construction industry: between innovation and investment backlog
by Anton Hulm
June 5th, 2025
Digital technologies such as BIM, AI and laser scanning have been available for a long time – but on many construction sites, everyday life is still dominated by analog. This article shows why this is the case, where the industry really stands today and how holistic solutions can drive digital change.
Cooperation as a success factor in the construction industry: How partnerships become a real advantage
by Sarah Zonsius & Zoë Gebicke
May 15th, 2025
The strategic partnership between thinkBIC, ZM-I and Scala X results in innovative solutions. The focus: digital inventory modeling, automated construction planning and the development of smart microservices – for a more efficient and sustainable construction industry.
BIM - let's be honest:
How Kai Weist reconciles the construction site and the lecture hall
by Magdalena Deglmann
May 30th, 2025
Kai combines practice and teaching with passion: as Managing Director of BIM GLW and lecturer at TU Dortmund University, he talks about modern project work, leadership with attitude and the courage to be independent. In this interview, he talks about team structures, education with humor and the power of sharing in the digital transformation.
BIM - let's be honest:
How Dr. Lisa Lenz is catapulting the construction industry into a digital future
by Magdalena Deglmann
May 23rd, 2025
Lisa is not only determined and ambitious, she also lives by the motto: “Higher, faster, further”. In this interview, she talks about her exciting career, gives valuable tips for your own start-up and shows how visionary thinking is driving the digital transformation in the construction industry.
Podcast:
Next Level BIM
by Dr. Lisa Lenz
January 30th, 2025
Lisa Lenz dispels the misconception that BIM only means 3D models. Rather, it is about data management that increases transparency and efficiency in all construction phases – even for smaller projects through standardization. Our “3 angels for the construction industry” combine BIM, quality assurance and inventory digitization.
Podcast:
The digital future of the construction industry
by Dr. Lisa Lenz
July 17th, 2024
The transformative power of BIM and advanced AI algorithms – with these topics and her companies, Dr. Lisa Lenz has firmly established herself in the construction industry. Find out exactly how her work is driving the digital future of the construction industry in general and what hurdles need to be overcome in the podcast episode of the “Building Success” podcast.
Podcast:
Digitization means using data efficiently
by Dr. Lisa Lenz
April 12th, 2023
What role does BIM play in sustainable construction? And what is preventing the industry from working more with BIM? This episode of the “38% Rethinking Cities” podcast looks at the potential of BIM in terms of efficient data utilization and sustainability in the construction industry.
