Building Innovation: The Podcast
Building Innovation: The Podcast is the official podcast of the National Institute of Building Sciences. It will bring to the mic a wide array of stakeholders, providing a holistic view of what is happening in the built environment. The podcast
will help raise awareness about industry challenges as well as educate the industry on emerging innovative solutions. It also will feature NIBS’ work and that of our
eight volunteer bodies, which includes seven councils.
NIBS convenes subject matter experts to support advances in building science and technology and explores research-based innovations for the built environment.
Episodes
14 episodes
A Building Official’s Perspective on Digital Transformation
In this episode of the Building Innovation Podcast, host Johnny Fortune is joined by John (JC) Hudgison, MPA, CBO, CFM, Construction Services Center Manager and Chief Building Official, City of Tampa. They discuss the importance of digital tran...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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39:10
NBIMS-US™ Series Part 4: COBie
In the final episode of the four-part National BIM Standard-United States® (NBIMS-US™) series, host Johnny Fortune sits down with TJ Meehan, Vice President of Technology Solutions with CADD Microsystems. They discuss the
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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36:50
NBIMS-US™ Series Part 3: BIM Use Definitions
In the third episode of the four-part series on the National BIM Standard-United States® (NBIMS-US™), host Johnny Fortune is joined by Dr. Ralph Kreider, CEO and Founder of Building Better. They delve into Dr. Kreider’s involvement in the devel...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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44:56
NBIMS-US™ Series Part 2: BIM Execution Planning
Last week, the National Institute of Building Sciences’ Building Innovation podcast launched the first episode in a four-part series on the National BIM Standard-United States® (NBIMS-US™). Episode 1 covered the new module for Project BIM Requi...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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33:55
NBIMS-US™ Series Part 1: Project BIM Requirements
The National Institute of Building Sciences’ Building Innovation podcast is back for a second season! Host Johnny Fortune is kicking off Season 2 with a four-part series on the National BIM Standard-United States® (NBIMS-US™), which will roll o...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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38:22
Smart Cities and the Metaverse: Exploring the Opportunities and Impact on Our Industry
The latest episode of the National Institute of Building Sciences’ Building Innovation podcast, hosted by Johnny Fortune, highlights industry leader, author, and speaker Paul Doherty. This episode explores smart cities and the metaverse, highli...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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41:03
Integration of GIS, BIM, & Digital Twins
The latest episode of the National Institute of Building Sciences’ Building Innovation podcast, hosted by Johnny Fortune, highlights industry leader, Marc Goldman, Director of AEC Industry Solutions with Esri. Marc discusses the intersection of...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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35:07
Mental Health Crisis in Construction
The latest episode of the National Institute of Building Sciences’ Building Innovation podcast, hosted by Johnny Fortune, discusses the mental health crisis in the construction industry and introduces the initiative Get Construction Talking. Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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39:30
The Intersection of AI and Building Sciences
This episode of the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Innovation podcast, hosted by Johnny Fortune, features industry experts Jay Kline, Roger Grant, and Kimon Onuma. The discussion revolved around the intersection of artificial ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:04
2023 NIBS Awards Recipients
Every year, the National Institute of Building Sciences recognizes built environment leaders for their notable contributions to this vast and growing industry. In this episode, host Johnny Fortune speaks with some of the 2023 award recipients –...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:53
Industry Trends from a Change Agent Perspective
In this episode of the Building Innovation podcast, host Johnny Fortune is joined by Salla Eckhardt, Vice President of Innovation, OAC Services. Eckhardt provides a fresh take on empowering women in a predominately male industry, through the le...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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35:05
Emerging Technologies in the AECO Industry
This month, join podcast host Johnny Fortune and Kimon Onuma, President of Onuma Inc. and trailblazer in architecture and technology. Onuma is also the founder of BIMStorm, an international event that brings industry organizations into a virtua...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:06
Digital Transformation in the Built Environment
Please join our host Jonny Fortune as he speaks with Adam Matthews, Head of Global Digital Transformation, Connected Places Catapult this month. Mr. Matthews shares a global perspective of how digital technology standards for the built en...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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31:10
Overview of BIM and the National BIM Standard
Join NIBS podcast host Jonny Fortune and Penn State Professor of Architectural Engineering Dr. John Messner as they discuss why BIM (Building Information Management) is so important to the industry and the built environment, and provide an over...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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32:39