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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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What is BIM - A personal report from construction management

by Julia Mertl | July 1st, 2025 | 9 min.

BIM is more than just a buzzword - it's a real game changer for the construction world. In this post, I share my personal journey to BIM, why it's worth taking the first step and how you can benefit from it too. Start now, because those who start today will build better tomorrow.

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From start-up to grown-up: Why the industry needs courageous new thinkers

by Kai Weist | June 17th, 2025 | 10 min.

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 how the future works. Because change begins with the first step.

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Trends in the construction industry: between innovation and investment backlog

by Anton Hulm | June 5th, 2025 | 10 min.

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 the analog world. This article shows why this is the case, where the industry really stands today and how holistic solutions can drive digital change.

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Cooperation as a success factor in the construction industry: Partnerships as an advantage

by Sarah Zonsius & Zoë Gebicke | May 15th, 2025 | 9 min.

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.

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BIM let's be honest : Between construction site & branding - Let's make construction marketing sexy again

by Magdalena Deglmann | July 12th, 2025 | 24 min.

In this episode, Magdalena talks about her everyday life in construction marketing, digital opportunities in a traditional industry and why LinkedIn often does more than brochures. She shows how creativity, strategy and passion characterize her everyday work - and what young talents should bring to the table.

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BIM let's be honest: Arne Müller, champion of the BIM Olympics, coordination and model testing

by Magdalena Deglmann | June 21st, 2025 | 24 min.

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.

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BIM let's be honest:
Women power in the construction industry? We are here & are up for it!

by Magdalena Deglmann | June 14th, 2025 | 18 min.

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.

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BIM let's be honest:
Great power comes with great responsibility - thinkBIC as SaaS-solution

by Magdalena Deglmann | June 7th, 2025 | 9 min.

What drives Julian professionally and privately? In this episode, he provides personal insights into his life, talks about the founding of thinkBIC and talks about the opportunities of digitalization, the current shortage of skilled workers and the future of the construction industry. Listen in now and be inspired!

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BIM let's be honest:
How Kai Weist successfully reconciles construction site and classroom

by Magdalena Deglmann | May 31st, 2025 | 9 min.

Kai Weist combines practice and teaching with passion: as Managing Director of BIM GLW and lecturer at TU Dortmund, he talks about modern project work, leadership with attitude and the courage to be independent. He talks about team structures, education with humor and the power of digital transformation.

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How Dr. Lisa Lenz is catapulting the construction industry into a digital future

by Magdalena Deglmann | May 23rd, 2025 | 33 min.

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.

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Podcast episode:
The future of the construction industry - Next Level BIM

by Dr. Lisa Lenz | January 30th, 2025 | 34 min.

Lisa Lenz dispels the misconception that BIM only means 3D models. Rather, it is about data management that increases efficiency in all construction phases - even for smaller projects through standardization. Our “3 angels for the construction industry” - BIM, quality assurance and inventory digitization.

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Podcast episode:
Building Success - The digital future of the construction industry

by Dr. Lisa Lenz | July 17th, 2024 | 38 min.

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 how this is driving the future of the construction industry and what hurdles need to be overcome in this podcast episode.

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Podcast episode:
Digitization means using data efficiently

by Dr. Lisa Lenz | April 12th, 2023 | 27 min.

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.

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