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In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample and Jacob D'Albora sit down with John Price to discuss the evolution of BIM, CAD, and digital transformation in engineering. John shares his journey from a non-traditional start in drafting and design to leading BIM transformation.
He emphasizes the importance of bridging communication gaps between IT, leadership, and engineers, and how learning to "influence without authority" has been crucial in driving technology adoption. From his early days navigating AutoCAD to implementing BIM for the Navy and beyond, John reveals the hard lessons and rewarding moments that have shaped his approach to solving complex problems.
Top Takeaways:
Episode Highlights:
[00:00] – Intro of the episode.
[01:26] – Jeff kicks off the show with John Price
[02:31] – John’s unconventional journey into BIM and engineering
[07:02] – The early challenges of transitioning from CAD to BIM
[17:25] – Data management and avoiding information silos
[27:09] – "Influence without authority" the key to driving change
[34:08] – The role of leadership, IT, and finance in tech implementation
[36:15] – Closing thoughts and wrap-up
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In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample and Jacob D'Albora sit down with John Price to discuss the evolution of BIM, CAD, and digital transformation in engineering. John shares his journey from a non-traditional start in drafting and design to leading BIM transformation.
He emphasizes the importance of bridging communication gaps between IT, leadership, and engineers, and how learning to "influence without authority" has been crucial in driving technology adoption. From his early days navigating AutoCAD to implementing BIM for the Navy and beyond, John reveals the hard lessons and rewarding moments that have shaped his approach to solving complex problems.
Top Takeaways:
Episode Highlights:
[00:00] – Intro of the episode.
[01:26] – Jeff kicks off the show with John Price
[02:31] – John’s unconventional journey into BIM and engineering
[07:02] – The early challenges of transitioning from CAD to BIM
[17:25] – Data management and avoiding information silos
[27:09] – "Influence without authority" the key to driving change
[34:08] – The role of leadership, IT, and finance in tech implementation
[36:15] – Closing thoughts and wrap-up

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