The 10 Types of Office People in BIM

Tarek Ghazzaoui discusses the 10 types of office people that professionals working in BIM in the AEC field deal with, based on his personal experience.
Our silo mentality is out of control

BIM Cartoons – Don’t deny it.
We have the coolest building lobby.

BIM Cartoons – The struggle is real with some HR people.
You worked all year for these 5 new software features?

BIM Cartoons – Every. Single. Year
BIM Content Management Systems in AEC

Tarek Ghazzaoui discusses BIM content management systems (CMS) for AEC firms and their desired features, types and pros & cons in the industry.
Meet Charlotte, our VP of Change Resistance

BIM Cartoons – Don’t we need one of those?
The 7 Key BIM Topics in Design Contracts

Tarek Ghazzaoui shares the 7 key BIM topics that should be discussed in design contracts for AEC firms between different design stakeholders.
This is not BIM wash Melinda. This is more like a deep clean!

BIM Cartoons – The regrettable reality, sometimes.
What is love? Baby don’t draft me.

BIM Cartoons – Stop drafting. Start modeling.
The alternative corporate hierarchy

BIM Cartoons – The alternative corporate hierarchy.
I told you to clear your cache Mark, not your cash!!!

BIM Cartoons – The PM’s misunderstanding of the BIM manager.
Your building doesn’t work in real life. But it’s beautiful, isn’t it?

BIM Cartoons – The architect’s vs structural engineer’s design.
2022 new year resolutions

BIM Cartoons – New year resolutions.
10 Lessons my Dog Taught Me about Trust

Tarek Ghazzaoui shares some trust lessons that he learned from his experience with his rescue dog, Stella, that are applicable in the BIM and the AEC industries.
Can you help me with programming? 0111001 01100101 01110011.

BIM Cartoons – BIM terminology on the same page.
That’s not what I meant by “digital twins”

BIM Cartoons – BIM terminology on the same page.
BIM Organizational Structures 101

Tarek Ghazzaoui discusses BIM organizational structures, why they’re important, the industry roles and structures based on personal observations.
The alternative BIM hierarchy

BIM Cartoons – The alternative hierarchy of some BIM teams.
Can you please sync now? Vat should I sync about?

BIM Cartoons – Can you please sync? Vat should I sync about?
Did you waterboard the new hire? You mean “onboard”?

BIM Cartoons – Did you onboarding the new hire on BIM? As in, waterboard with BIM?
A Glimpse into the World of BIM Training

Tarek Ghazzaoui shares his experience about training, why train, training evaluations, modes, types, categories, groups and target audience.
For the fourth time, can you relinquish BIM model elements please?

BIM Cartoons – Can you please relinquish elements in the model, for the 4th time?
John just joined our engineering team. His speciality is blaming the architect.

BIM Cartoons – John recently joined our engineering team. His specialty is blaming the architect.
BIM is like tax collection. If you don’t go to it, it will come to you.

BIM Cartoons – BIM is like tax collection. If you don’t go to it, it will come to you.
All About the Level of Development (LOD)

Tarek Ghazzaoui discusses what Level of Development (LOD) is, why we need it, where to specify it, why it is beneficial and the use of LOD in the UK versus the USA.
BIM Cartoons: Memes About BIM Are Coming

Tarek Ghazzaoui announces, BIM Cartoons™, a new satirical cartoons initiative about BIM, and discusses its vision, its topics and its publishing schedule.
The Current Challenge with BIM Executives

Tarek Ghazzaoui discusses the current challenge with BIM executives, root causes, potential solutions and his personal experience.
About Securing BIM Buy-in from Leadership

Tarek Ghazzaoui discusses how to secure BIM buy-in from leadership, why it is important, the levels of buy-in, the buy-in process and personal anecdotes.
The 3 Traits of Effective BIM Professionals

Tarek Ghazzaoui discusses the measures of BIM effectiveness, its results, the 3 traits of effective BIM professionals and his top 5 nightmare BIM professionals.
The BIM Industry’s Global Dilemma

Tarek Ghazzaoui discusses the BIM industry, current issues, the global dilemma, the solution, a case study and some his final thoughts.
The BIM Execution Plan: A Gross Anatomy

Tarek Ghazzaoui discusses what BIM Execution Plans (BEP) are, why they are important, the do’s and don’ts, the top 5 pitfalls and Q&A’s about BEPs.
Your BIM Holy Book: The BIM Execution Plan

Tarek Ghazzaoui discusses what BIM Execution Plans (BEP) are, why they are important, the do’s and don’ts, the top 5 pitfalls and Q&A’s.
BIM Careers: My Blog and Podcast

Tarek Ghazzaoui discusses the launch of BIM Careers, topics, publishing schedule, blog contributors.