This video is spot on. As a BIM manager for an MEP firm I am surrounded by people not open to too many ideas/changes which makes it really challenging to implement certain things. BIM is an evolving field in which not only you need to learn fast but also master it so you can manipulate it to your specific needs. Thank you 🙏

I've worked as a BIM manager and I must say this video is really spot on. The fact that people don't understand you makes it even harder to get the job done. They even going to start doubting you because you want a long term solution. The board I worked for expected results right away, but that is not what a bim manager is about. They didn't understand and they suddenly ended the contract together with me. Reason was that I didn't met the requirements from role as a BIM manger. Funny fact was that they didn't even know the functions of a BIM manager in advance, they were just starting with it. So I learned a lot from this experience. Try to make them clear what your strategy is and how you work. Create a roadmap for yourself and for the others. Don't stick with one project. Create solutions for al projects, not just a single one. Make em clear no direct results will be happening, this is something that doesn't occur right away. It's all about process management and creating the most optimal data flow for the company (step by step). But you need a good vision in this job, so research is super vital !! Keep up with the latest tech on the market, it's probably the most important thing you are doing. This way you can keep the ship steady in the right direction.

Spot on definition. I am in complete agreement. I think videos like this are very important, because as you mentioned being a BIM manager is a very isolated role, unless working in very large firms with established BIM departments. it can be challenging for a BIM Manager to evaluate yourself, as there are nobody capable of making such an evaluation beside yourself. I believe the pros in general are quite straight forward and obvious to most, but the cons and challenges that comes with the role, not so much. Therefore sharing the principles of the expected challanges is helpful to people thinking about seeking a future in BIM as well as verifying that the frustrations other BIM managers face are mostly similar across the industry. A good confidence boost.

i work as a draftsman for 13 years and i`m moving to canada with hope of being a BIM manager but after this video i started to get concern, I'm 35 years old, if i wanted to evaluate my skills with you it would be 50% of your skills, i dont know whether i`ll be capable or not, though i learn from your videos every day, thank you

Love the video! I relate to a lot of what you are saying. I have been lucky enough to get into a couple companies that had great structures in place, giving you a path for growth, but at the same time allowing you to create your own path into new technologies. I hope to see firms, allowing folks to break from BIM management type roles into roles such as data management, machine learning, deep learning, data science, reality capture, computational design, etc. Each of those disciplines are robust and to truly leverage the power we must have the chance to specialize. Instead of being Jack of All Trades Master of None/Some, this happens a lot in integrated design/build firms, at least from my experience. Part of the problem for some BIM people is wanting to be in everything. Oversimplification of software and tools are a huge reason for lack of investment and growth, which gives you half baked solutions. I do think depending on the company, high level management positions, having a generalist knowledge base is very helpful. There are so many variables. My experience is from firms ranging between 500-1000 which is much different then 200 or 10,000.

Thank you for this beautiful episode. I really like your work and you always mention the most critical points mostly ignored by others. When I watch your series I always feel like we are not alone! :) Please keep up the good work.

Amazing video spot on. I face this issue on daily basis. Specially dealing with people. You can set lot of BIM process but it is people who will be following this process. So you have to manage people as well. I will say it is 50% people management in BIM manager's role

Thank you for sharing this topic. I am not a BIM manager but I work with BIM as an electrical engineer. What I see often is that people in the offices don’t even bother what BIM managers do and and that makes them isolate them selves which I totally understand. Of course everything is a balance there. In the video you spoke about communication and that is one of the most important things in a workplace. I see often that people are going into groups, and that’s okay but it’s important to welcome the isolated people in the groups. At least ask them if they want to have lunch with you whether you are a BIM manager or not! In general just be nice to others except their role and how they are! Great video. Just started to follow you. 👍🏽

Perfect ! I have been faced with some factors mentioned here but, you explained some factors that i have never met and this is amazing!! Thanks a lot

Great video! BIM management looks like a tough position. Meetings, meetings and more meetings

you hit some great topics on here. also i can relate to being a young manager being thrown into management was a shock to me while my pier where field engineers. I also was thrown on a very complexed project a football stadium expansion doubled with an renovation all into one. I would say things you left off is dealing with SHITTY sub contractors. How they can really make or break your schedule with constantly having to cut out their excuses.

I can totally relate to your thoughts Gavin. Well done, in my opinion.

Thank you for this presentation. I am new to a BIM management role moving up from a project architect. Very insightful and can relate to your points.

Great one Gavin, keep it up 👍👍👍

Great video!

Do BIM managers model and drafting at all or all they do is... managing? I love modelling and making drawings and i think i will miss modelling if i become a BIM manager.

Did you ever record a video on unravelling someone else's Revit model. From having multiple reference planes that stick elements together or are hosted by models by others, plus other people's models not having the right survey points, project base points & then not transferring project info as per the BEP? Fun eh?! :-)

In some area where BIM application is not very common, people sometimes think BIM people are just draftman. How do you response to that? Cheers mate. Thanks for all your dedication you put in.

Thanks Aussie..It was enlightening. You mentioned “coding” 😳 Do BIM managers code??? Plus what pc would you recommend for BIM management. Is a Mac with boot camp a good idea?

How about AI and its impact on BIM industry? Don't you think it may takeover BIM jobs ?

If you won't tell and no one tell. about their salaries. Nobody will know when she/he being stolen