Rick has over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur in delivering software and web-based information services. Rick started in the late 1980’s developing a business for an environmental law publishing company that had a side interest in construction lead publishing.  Next, he turned his attention to the construction industry and launched ConFax Publishing, the first information service to distribute construction sales leads electronically. After Southam Inc. purchased ConFax in 1995, Rick and his partners launched Ingenium Technologies that was focused on software development of information technologies for the construction industry. As Co-Founder and CTO of Ingenium, Rick developed the first successful web-based software as a service (SaaS) application for sales management in the construction industry. This service was acquired by McGraw-Hill and became the industry standard for construction lead management.  Following these successes, from 2011, Rick invested this experience in efforts that led to founding BuiltSpace.  Rick is both the CTO and President of our company, leading both business and technology strategy for us.

This episode Chetna talks to Nicole Mater of Proving Ground ,  about how #AEC professionals can use data as a medium for telling their design stories..!!  Nicole has been at the forefront of R&D, firm operations, and quality assurance efforts throughout her career. Until very recently, she worked as a practicing architect and Lead Designer on a diverse range of project types; most recently focused on arenas, stadiums, athletic training facilities, and international entertainment destinations. She utilizes her breadth of experience to align Proving Ground's product vision to the needs of its user base.  Among her credentials, Nicole holds an M.S. in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University, a Master of Architecture with Distinction from the University of Kansas, and an MBA. She is also an EcoDistricts AP, Fitwel Ambassador, and LEED Green Associate. Nicole is a passionate advocate for Equity in Design and the Profession, and encourages all professionals, but especially Women in BIM, to connect with her. You can find Nicole on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram, where her handle is, for lack of creativity, @nicolemater. She lives in St Louis, Missouri, USA with her spouse, toddler, and beloved Australian Shepherd - who you may or may not hear in the background of this recording.

This episode Chetna talks to Brian Skripac - Director of Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) at Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), Brian is responsible for shaping how VDC brings optimal benefits to design-build’s “whole team” approach to project delivery.

Continuation of the episode E2212.  

Find Part 1 here: https://anchor.fm/thebimstudent/episodes/E2211--GCs-vs-Consultant---Whos-BIM-game-is-better-----Part-1-e1llr0d

Ever since I started this podcast, I have talked to many professionals about their experience, and their BIM adoption journey. Some of those were Project Designers and consultant and some of them were general and specialized contractors. I have realized that many times there is a lot of communication gap between the ones who use the technology to design and the ones who use the technology to construct. So, I thought why not to bring them both together on this platform and address some common concerns I have heard from both side. So today, I invited two professionals One from the GC’s side and one from the Consultants side and see who is slaying their BIM game and what exactly are the hinderances in the path of Collaboration and technology adoption. I will be talking to Yigit Karanfil- DT lead from IN studio and Shawn Lamrock - Team Lead - Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), Construction Operations at Pomerleau

Geza R. Banfai is a Counsel with McMillan LLP, practicing infrastructure – construction law and mediation. He is the recipient of the 2016 Award of Excellence in Construction and Infrastructure Law from the Ontario Bar Association, and was named the 2017 Toronto Construction Law Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in Canada. He is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, and is listed in Chambers Global, Construction – Canada, the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (Lexpert/American Lawyer), Best Lawyers in Canada (Woodward/White), International Who’s Who of Professionals, Who’s Who Legal, Canada and International Who’s Who of Public Procurement Lawyers. In his extensive construction law practice, he has represented participants at every level of the construction pyramid, from negotiating and drafting construction and related contracts (including alliancing and joint venture agreements, and P3 and similar lender-driven arrangements) to claims and disputes of many kinds. His past directorships include the Canadian Construction Association, Consulting Engineers of Ontario and Toronto Construction Association. In addition, he is a member of the Construction Law and ADR Sections of the Ontario Bar Association, the Forum on the Construction Industry of the American Bar Association and the Society of Construction Law. He sits as the ex-officio legal representative on the Canadian Construction Documents Committee, and was chair of CCDC’s IPD Task Force which created the CCDC 30 standard form Canadian IPD contract. He served as a member of the Advisory Group assisting the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General in the finalization and implementation of the new Construction Act. He continues to write and lecture extensively on various issues involving the industry.

Geza R. Banfai is a Counsel with McMillan LLP, practicing infrastructure – construction law and mediation. He is the recipient of the 2016 Award of Excellence in Construction and Infrastructure Law from the Ontario Bar Association, and was named the 2017 Toronto Construction Law Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in Canada. He is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, and is listed in Chambers Global, Construction – Canada, the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (Lexpert/American Lawyer), Best Lawyers in Canada (Woodward/White), International Who’s Who of Professionals, Who’s Who Legal, Canada and International Who’s Who of Public Procurement Lawyers. In his extensive construction law practice, he has represented participants at every level of the construction pyramid, from negotiating and drafting construction and related contracts (including alliancing and joint venture agreements, and P3 and similar lender-driven arrangements) to claims and disputes of many kinds. His past directorships include the Canadian Construction Association, Consulting Engineers of Ontario and Toronto Construction Association. In addition, he is a member of the Construction Law and ADR Sections of the Ontario Bar Association, the Forum on the Construction Industry of the American Bar Association and the Society of Construction Law. He sits as the ex-officio legal representative on the Canadian Construction Documents Committee, and was chair of CCDC’s IPD Task Force which created the CCDC 30 standard form Canadian IPD contract. He served as a member of the Advisory Group assisting the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General in the finalization and implementation of the new Construction Act. He continues to write and lecture extensively on various issues involving the industry.

Annik is a partner at McMillan LLP whose practice is focused on the construction, infrastructure and development industries. A practicing engineer before becoming a lawyer, Annik acts for all industry stakeholders, including general contractors, owners, architects and engineers. She is frequently sought after for her expertise in contract drafting and negotiation and regularly advises her clients on project delivery and administration, contractual allocation of risk, and claims management. Annik also supports clients in obtaining the front-end approvals and permitting necessary for development and construction projects, including official plan amendments, rezoning, severances, minor variances and building permits.