In this inspiring episode of the Women in BIM Podcast, host Marie Grieve, Global Vice Chair for Women in BIM, is joined by Susan Brattberg, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer of Global eTraining, for a thoughtful conversation on the power of lifelong learning, bold decision making and building a values driven digital business.

Susan shares her journey co-founding Global eTraining alongside her sister, reflecting on how her upbringing, family values and early exposure to education shaped her passion for learning. As Global eTraining approaches its 18th anniversary, Susan opens up about how 2020 and the COVID lockdown became a pivotal moment for both her family and the business, redefining priorities and reinforcing the importance of flexibility, empathy and resilience.

The discussion explores the intentional choice to operate a fully remote workforce long before it became the norm, highlighting the cultural, personal and client focused benefits of this approach. Susan also offers practical advice for those who may feel overwhelmed by training and professional development, encouraging listeners to embrace learning with confidence, curiosity and courage

As the conversation closes, Susan reflects on her proudest achievements and shares empowering words of wisdom for the Women in BIM community, urging listeners to never stop learning, to trust their instincts and to never be afraid to be bold in shaping their careers and the digital future of the industry.

Differing digital maturity levels and the value they bring to projects across Europe is the discussion topic of the latest Women in BIM podcast. Women in BIM Global Vice Chair, Marie Grieve invited BIM specialists to give their perspective on digital maturity across Germany, Ireland, Poland and Portugal.

Monika Filusch, CEO, FRESCON, Mariel Guiterrez, Principal Architect & BIM Strategist, marielgutierrez and Cláudia Antunes, Executive Director, StratBIM spoke about their views on BIM in each region, how things have changed in the past five years, particularly with the introduction of a BIM Mandate in Portugal. The key words that are mentioned repeatedly are: education, collaboration and communication. Listen to the full podcast to hear what these key areas mean for the construction sector across Europe and it might not be what you expect!

In this episode of the Women in BIM podcast, WIB Global Team Member, Henry Fenby-Taylor speaks with Melissa Woolford, Founder and Director of the Museum of Architecture, about her journey from working at Zaha Hadid Architects to creating playful, thought-provoking public exhibitions like the Gingerbread City and Nature’s Architects Trail.

They explore how creative engagement can make architectural issues accessible, inspire future careers, and connect communities to the built and natural environments.

The conversation also delves into skills development, career diversity in the built environment, and the need for fresh approaches to attracting and retaining talent in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.