In this episode of Brewing with BIM, Jordan Bullock, Joseph Whitney, and David Campbell sit down with Nicole Campbell, a seasoned construction professional from Mascaro Construction. Nicole shares her journey from project engineering to mastering BIM workflows in her current role. With over a decade of experience, she offers insights into concrete modeling, gap modeling, and data visualization, as well as her innovative use of Assemble, Revit, and Excel templates to solve complex construction challenges.
The conversation dives deep into the challenges of constructability, quantification, and cost tracking, emphasizing the importance of data integration in modern construction. Nicole also shares real-world anecdotes, like tackling a temporary shoring issue on a steep hill at the University of Pittsburgh, and how visualization tools helped save the day. From pioneering machine control workflows to crafting Excel templates that streamline data manipulation, Nicole’s expertise shines as she navigates the intersection of technology and construction.
0:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
0:48 Welcoming Nicole Campbell: From Pittsburgh to BIM Expertise
2:01 Nicole’s Career Journey: From Project Engineer to BIM Specialist
4:29 Challenges of Modeling Concrete and Gap Modeling
7:17 The Role of Rebar and Formwork in Construction Models
10:11 Leveraging Assemble for Quantification and Cost Tracking
13:42 Excel in Construction: Nicole’s Innovative Templates
17:26 Addressing Workflow Challenges in Assemble and Revit
20:01 Machine Control and Civil 3D: Innovating on a Mega Project
23:27 Tackling Temporary Shoring Issues at the University of Pittsburgh
26:07 The Power of Data Visualization in Construction
27:39 Thriving in Chaos: Problem Solving in Construction
28:08 Wrapping Up: Solving Assemble and Excel Challenges