The Podcast Roundup – Episode 017 – Apr. 22nd – Apr. 28th, 2018.

The BIMsider’s favourite Podcasts, Vodcasts and Videos from the world of AEC and BIM – for the week of Apr. 22nd – Apr. 28th, 2018.

I’m going to start this week’s Roundup off with a post from Micheal Kilkelly on the ArchSmarter YouTube Channel about Cooking with Dynamo.

Cooking with Dynamo – Introduction (Recipe 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & Conclusion)

2) Podcast – From AEM Postcast

Ep. 05 – How Serious Labs and Skyjack Reinvented VR Operator Training, with Jim Colvin and Brad Boehler

Summary from Podcast website:

“When it comes to heavy equipment operator training, we’ve heard for years that there’s no substitute for hands-on learning. But a new virtual reality training platform, developed by Serious Labs with the help of Skyjack, is allowing trainees to get that “hands-on” experience on aerial work platforms without ever having to leave the ground. In this episode, Serious CEO Jim Colvin and Skyjack President Brad Boehler discuss how this technology partnership could revolutionize the industry. “

3) Podcast – From the Getting Simple Podcast

Running away from centralized and addictive technologies with Peter Boyer

Summary from Podcast website:

“Hello, and welcome to The Getting Simple Podcast. In this episode, Peter Boyer (@ptrbyr) talks about his efforts to run away from notifications and centralized technologies toward decentralized, encrypted-by-default alternatives; and also about self-driving cars, being in relation with nature, addictive technologies, uses of machine learning for design, and a lot more.”

4) Podcast – From Brittanie of Constructrr

Understanding the Building Information Modeling Paradigm Shift

Summary from Podcast website:

“Michael DeLacey, Principal and Co-founder at Microdesk assists Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner/ Operators (AECO) companies in overcoming the challenges of integrating technology into the planning, design, construction and operations and maintenance process specializing in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM).”

5) Video – From Danny Bentley YouTube Channel

DynamoBIM Python Beginner’s Guide how to change family type

Summary from TouTube Channel

“Change a Revit family type using Dynamo Python.”

6) Podcast – From The ConTechCrew

The ConTechCrew 116: Pre-Con with Stewart Carroll from Beck Technology

Summary from Podcast website:

“This week’s episode of The ConTechCrew features special guest Stewart Carroll, President & COO of Beck Technology, to talk about the advances in pre-construction. Tune-in to hear just how close Stewart came to being an olympian. (It will make you want to scream!) Other topics this week include a spirited debate over whether or not The Crew would be caught dead in a pair ofSnapchat AR shades, a tasty controlled collapse gone wrong, Disney’s plan to up the VR ride experience, and more!”

7) Vodcast – From the JBKnowledge YouTube Channel.

ConTech Tuesday: Raken Time Card

Summary from YouTube Channel:

” Rob McKinney, the ConAppGuru, reviews Raken’s time card app and discusses how it can change the construction industry! Learn more at https://www.rakenapp.com/“

8) Video – From PDUG YoutTube Channel

Drexel Talk – April 24

Summary from YouTube Channel:

“KieranTimberlake’s BIM Specialist Petr Mitev and Ballinger’s Daniel Howard give an introduction to using Dynamo for architecture and interiors work.”