AEC Innovators Circle Podcast | Episode 3: The Future of BIM with Mairéad Gallagher Morgan

Welcome to the third episode of the AEC Innovators Circle Podcast — where industry leaders share their insights on the innovations and technologies shaping architecture, engineering, and construction.

In this episode, host Karl Smith, Global Head of Sales at Creative ITC, speaks with Mairéad Gallagher Morgan, BIM Lead for Europe & Middle East at Grimshaw, to explore how BIM is evolving — and what the industry needs from it next.

Together, they unpack:

-Whether BIM has delivered on its original promise — and where it’s falling short
-How rising pressures such as net-zero, digital twins and model-driven delivery are reshaping expectations
-Why BIM’s next chapter must focus on usability, coordination and connected data
-The importance of diversity, inclusion and mentorship in strengthening the future of digital practice

Whether you work in architecture, engineering, construction, or digital delivery, this conversation offers a clear, grounded look at BIM’s current state — and what it should become for the decade ahead.

The AEC Innovators Circle Podcast is produced and hosted by Creative ITC, the No.1 AEC Cloud Services Provider.

Learn more at https://www.creative-itc.com/

Jump to section:

00:00 - 01:42 - Welcome to Episode 3
01:42 - 04:23 - Mairéad & BIM - The Beginning
04:23 - 08:20 - Is BIM Working For Project Delivery?
08:20 - 12:10 - Building Foundations Through BIM Mentorship
12:10 - 14:30 - Can We Simplify BIM Education?
14:30 - 20:28 - Has BIM Stagnated Or Evolved?
20:28 - 23:23 - How Can AEC Firms Educate Customers Around BIM?
23:23 - 34:47 - How AEC Can Improve Diversity & Inclusion
34:47 - 38:19 - Beyond Terminology - AI, Digital Twins & BIM
38:19 - 44:08 - Can BIM Help Us Achieve Digital Transformation?
44:08 - 49:50 - The Future of BIM - Mairéad's Thoughts
49:50 - 51:08 - Subscribe For Future Episodes

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