The “Evil BIM” Problem in Construction — Clive Jordan’s Plannerly Story
30 min
Clive Jordan, Co-founder & CEO of Plannerly, shares insights from his 30-year career in the AEC industry, focusing on BIM management, industry challenges, and startup lessons. Discover how he navigated industry resistance, built a collaborative platform, and the importance of trust and simplicity in digital transformation.
What this episode covers
- Evil BIM and industry waste
- Building Plannerly from scratch
- Trust and collaboration in construction tech
Chapters
- 00:00Clive Jordan's Industry Background and Achievements
- 02:03How Technology Can Be 'Evil' in Construction
- 04:44First 90 Days of Building Plannerly
- 07:40Early Industry Feedback and Problem Recognition
- 09:39Translating Industry Needs into Product Features
- 11:31The Power of Simplicity in Software Design
- 14:50Positioning Plannerly as a Management Platform
- 18:12Automating Workflow and Document Management
- 22:06Iterative Development and Customer Feedback
- 25:40Building Trust and Demonstrating Value
- 28:21Advice to Younger Self and Future Entrepreneurs
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