This is the side of BIM that doesn’t show up in glossy case studies.

Kaila Puckett walks us through what it was like to inherit someone else’s models mid-stream: A pile of models, no clean permit set, and a scope that’s more guesswork than clear direction. Welcome to "The Zip File Zone"

Kaila shares how she reset the mechanical design to match Oxford Engineering’s standards, kept the project moving without going off the rails, (see what I did there?) and where she now knows she should’ve pushed back harder. The conversation hits on burnout-by-bad-data, asking better questions up front, and knowing when the smart move is to walk away. Plus: a little love for Dynamo, and why Ozzy's “Crazy Train” is exactly the right walk-up song for this kind of chaos.

Check out more about Oxford Engineering

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oxford-engineering-mep/

Website: https://oxford-engineering.com/

#ClashCounseling #podcast #BIM #VDC #ConstructionCoordination

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What happens when you build an entire MEP model on bad assumptions? Chaos. 😅

In this episode, Gary Cowan (Head of Digital Construction, Kane Group - Ireland/UK) shares a wild project story full of panic stations, rework, and hard-earned lessons that shaped his approach to BIM today.

From verifying the size of beams by hand, to managing full-cycle BIM with AR/VR and point clouds, Gary brings insight, humor, and some serious wisdom to the table. Plus—we talk EDM, Revit plugins, and why being “the DJ of digital construction” is the ultimate analogy.

If you’ve ever hit clash after clash, fought bad data, or just needed a reminder to put your collar up and own your craft—you don’t want to miss this one.

#ClashCounseling #podcast #BIM #VDC #ConstructionCoordination

Check out the Kane Group

Website: https://www.youtube.com/@kane4106

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garycowan83/

Gary's Walk out Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/3CPhCNH8rV1czzGSmXm9TH

DJ Gary's Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ydabwVUekIgQKdbjm0pzU

BIM/Revit Add-ins Gary cannot live without:

Autodesk Coordination Issues - https://help.autodesk.com/view/COLLAB/ENU/?guid=Design_Collab_Revit_Issues_Addin

DiRoots - https://diroots.com/

Pyrevit - https://pyrevitlabs.notion.site/

Dynamo - https://help.autodesk.com/view/RVT/2024/ENU/?guid=RevitDynamo_Dynamo_for_Revit_html

Check out Gary's AU2023 theatre talk here: https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/article/achieving-cutting-edge-mep-design-with-xr-2023

Special thanks to our sponsors:

BIM Technology Management – We make BIM work for you! https://bimtm.com/

RFI Outfitters – Because half-assed plans deserve full-assed gear! https://rfioutfitters.com/

In this episode - Jacob Markut, Director of VDC at DeAngelis Diamond digs into the real-world chaos of BIM coordination, MEP workflows, and construction management. From long lead materials and prefab pressures to why projects feel “late on day one,” Jacob shares hard-earned lessons every GC, trade partner, and BIM professional needs to hear.

Expect BIM horror stories, coordination wins, and practical insights on how early VDC involvement can transform project outcomes. Whether you’re in MEP, GC leadership, or project management, this episode delivers the clash counseling you didn’t know you needed.

#ClashCounseling #podcast #BIM #VDC #ConstructionCoordination

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Jacob Markut and His Role

02:43 The Challenges of BIM Coordination

05:25 Navigating Project Delays and Prefabrication

08:03 Real-World Nightmare Scenarios in Construction

10:33 Proposed Solutions for Industry Challenges

13:32 Tools and Final Thoughts

Check out DeAngelis Diamond

Website : https://www.deangelisdiamond.com/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/deangelisdiamond/

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/deangelis-diamond-construction-inc-/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/deangelis_diamond/

Jacob's walk out song: Twisted Sister We're Not Gonna Take It

BIM/Revit Add-ins Jacob cannot live without:

Bird Tools Batch NWC Exporter - https://www.birdtools-developers.com/index.html

FlyPaper Coordination Tool - https://flypaper.com/

Special thanks to our sponsors:

BIM Technology Management – We make BIM work for you! https://bimtm.com/

RFI Outfitters – Because half-assed plans deserve full-assed gear! https://rfioutfitters.com/