BIMvoice

Over the past few weeks, I've had conversations with global leaders from Asia, Europe, and the US.

What they're telling me isn't positive at all.

Here's what I'm seeing:

• Very few BIM jobs in Norway lately
• New BIM graduates unable to find work
• Information management/coordination roles DISAPPEARING globally • Companies cutting budgets globally
• Real estate projects frozen since the Ukraine war, in Norway and many other countries

But here's what really concerns me...

When jobs are scarce and competition is fierce, who gets cut first?

Those who are replaceable. Those whose entire skillset depends on clicking buttons in one software.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: If your skills are controlled by one tool, you're vulnerable.

I learned this the hard way. Nearly 10 years ago, a spreadsheet decided I should lose my job. I was crushed. But it triggered the most important decision of my career.

I promised myself: NEVER AGAIN.

Since mastering open standards and OpenBIM, I've transformed my career 3 times:

Got my first BIM coordinator role
Landed my dream BIM job
Built a global business helping others succeed

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 = 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘁.

When you master IFC and open standards:

✓ YOU own your data
✓ YOU control your skills
✓ YOU become tool-independent
✓ YOU become irreplaceable

While others complain about IFC, smart professionals are using it to bulletproof their careers.

In these turbulent times, with AI threats and geopolitical uncertainties, open standards aren't just nice to have – they're your career insurance.

𝗜'𝗺 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 who want to join my BIMvoice Mastermind this September.

This isn't just training – it's transformation. You'll join a global community of OpenBIM experts who are:

• Getting better jobs
• Starting their own businesses
• Becoming the go-to specialists in their companies

The question is: Will you wait for the next round of cuts, or will you act now?

If you're ready to become untouchable in your career, message me.

Don't be caught unprepared. The signs are clear. The time to act is NOW.

P.S. Every person who invested in mastering OpenBIM has told me it was their best career decision. Not one regret. What are you waiting for?

3 hours ago | [YT] | 0

BIMvoice

You're watching a €1 billion project get coordinated with free software while someone claims it's dead.

That comment hit different because I've spent three years proving the opposite - BonsaiBIM isn't just alive, it's revolutionizing how we work with IFC.

Look, I get the frustration. You download software, hit a wall with documentation, check the forums, and make assumptions. But here's what actually happened when I checked those "ghost town" communities today - posts from this morning, commits from yesterday, Andrej working full-time on development, and Thomas Krijnen (IfcOpenShell founder) himself pushing fixes.

The unstable builds? Updated September 10th. The stable release? August, with another coming in October. The GitHub? Lit up like a Christmas tree with daily commits.

But you know what really matters? This tool handles real coordination workflows on massive projects. Not because it's free, but because it actually works.

Yeah, the documentation needs work. The team knows. They're choosing to fix bugs and build features instead of documenting things that'll change next week. That's alpha development - you build first, document when it's stable.

Here's the thing though - you don't need perfect documentation. Jump in the OSArch - Open Source in AEC forum, ask in live chat, search YouTube, or hell, just experiment. Every single person using BonsaiBIM professionally figured it out this way.

And if you really want structured learning? BIMvoice Academy exists for exactly this reason. We teach IFC workflows from zero to pro because we use this stuff daily on real projects.

The truth? Sustainable construction needs open tools. Every person who figures out BonsaiBIM is one less person locked into proprietary workflows.

So instead of writing comments about ghost towns, join the actual community. Report bugs. Ask questions. Share what you build.

Because while you're questioning if it's still developed, we're building billion-euro projects with it.

1 day ago | [YT] | 6

BIMvoice

If you're spending hours on repetitive IFC tasks or hitting walls with software limitations, this is your wake-up call.

The reality check: Most of us work at surface level with IFC. We click through interfaces, repeat the same manual processes, and accept "that's just how it is."

But what if you could go deeper? What if you understood IFC at the schema level and could automate ANYTHING?

That's exactly what Dion Moult is teaching in this 6-week live cohort.

Here's what you'll master:

Week 1: Python foundations (pre-recorded, optional)
Week 2 live: Native IFC editing fundamentals & schema deep dive
Week 3 live: Hands-on IFC investigation - STEP IDs, spatial hierarchies, material associations
Week 4 live: Advanced filtering, scheduling with IfcCSV, creating entities programmatically
Week 5 live: Geometry manipulation, 4x4 matrices, and yes - drawing a rabbit in a house with code!
Week 6: Live Q&A with Dion

You'll understand how computers see buildings, navigate IFC documentation like a pro, and create construction sequences with pure code.

But here's the kicker:

When you join, you also get:
✓ Certificate of participation
✓ FULL access to BIMvoice Academy for 1 year
✓ Private community of 400+ BIM pros
✓ 10 additional courses on Bonsai, IDS, Revit-to-IFC
✓ 1 year of support on your learning journey (within the private community)

This isn't just a course. It's a complete transformation of how you work with IFC.

Who's this for?

• BIM professionals ready to differentiate themselves
• Anyone tired of manual IFC workflows
• Developers wanting to understand building data
• Problem-solvers who want to create custom tools

Small cohort of only 10 students. Classes start next Thursday at 1pm CEST.

Only 2 spots remaining.

💡 Want in? Send me a DM now before they're gone.

Don't wait. By the time you finish thinking about it, the spots will be taken.

This is your chance to learn directly from the creator of Bonsai and transform how you work with IFC forever.

Who's ready to go from IFC user to IFC master? 🚀

2 days ago | [YT] | 2

BIMvoice

What if you could automate 80% of your repetitive IFC tasks?

Stop clicking. Start scripting.

Native IFC editing changes everything. Instead of being limited by software capabilities, you write the rules.

Join Dion Moult for a 7-week masterclass that takes you from Python newbie to IFC automation expert. The creator of Bonsai, teaching you directly.

Your transformation journey:

Weeks 1-2: Master Python fundamentals - the exact skills you need for IFC work
Week 3: Discover what native IFC editing really means and the possibilities it unlocks
Week 4: Dive deep into IFC files - STEP IDs, GlobalIds, spatial hierarchies, material associations
Week 5: The game-changer - filter elements, write schedules, edit properties, create entities, and even draw geometry with code
Weeks 6-7: Direct Q&A access to Dion Moult himself

Picture this: While your team is still clicking through dialogs, you're running scripts that validate entire models, understand MVDs impact, manipulate georeferencing data, and create construction sequences programmatically.

You'll understand the IfcOpenShell core, util, and API structure. Navigate documentation confidently. Create solutions that don't exist in any software.

But wait, there's more:

✓ Certificate of participation upon completion
✓ FULL access to BIMvoice Academy for 1 year
✓ Private community of BIM professionals mastering IFC
✓ Bonus courses on Bonsai, IDS, and exporting from Revit to IFC

Massive value. Small cohort of only 10 people. 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟰 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.

💡 Type "SHELL" in the comments for details on joining this game-changing program.

3 days ago | [YT] | 6

BIMvoice

Why your IFC models are failing you

(and consultants won't fix it)

Here is an uncomfortable truth about Information Delivery Specifications

Many won't like it, few might even feel offended

But if I'm not right, please, prove me wrong.

If you're producing IFC models - and I say this with complete respect - I need to share an uncomfortable truth.

Consultants (architects, engineers, MEP designers, etc) have zero business incentive to implement IDS when clients don't require it.

Think about it:

→ Billable hours model rewards time, not efficiency
→ Traditional deliverables still win contracts
→ PDFs and Excel sheets satisfy current clients
→ Why invest in machine-readable specs?

Here's what actually happens:

Most consulting firms (engineering consultancies, architecture studios, specialty contractors) understand IDS benefits theoretically.

But they struggle to justify implementation costs when clients aren't demanding it.

- Training teams on new workflows
- Updating QA processes
- Restructuring deliverable templates
- Significant investment with no guaranteed ROI

Meanwhile, traditional deliverables continue winning contracts.

The reality:

The IFC models you receive might look perfect in viewers.

But they often lack structured information needed for:

→ Automated compliance checking
→ Asset management integration
→ Energy analysis workflows
→ Regulatory reporting
→ Meaningful data analytics

You're getting digital drawings instead of intelligent building data.

The solution:

Stop hoping consultants/designers will voluntarily adopt IDS.

Instead:

- Convert your project requirements into IDS format
- Make it contractually mandatory before any agreement
- Create market demand for structured information

When IDS becomes a competitive requirement rather than voluntary best practice?

Consulting firms rapidly develop capabilities to deliver structured information.

This transforms voluntary adoption into business necessity.

What do you think about this theory?

Have you considered that consultant (architect, engineer, contractor) reluctance might be purely economic rather than technical?

I know this from talking to many people who work on IFC model-based projects, they still dont use IDS.

The pattern is remarkably consistent across firms and project types.

The technology exists. The standards are mature.

But the market incentives remain misaligned.

PS. Are you ready to shift from hoping for adoption to creating market demand?

4 days ago | [YT] | 0

BIMvoice

What if you could see the environmental impact of your building design changes INSTANTLY?

Not in days. Not in hours. In SECONDS.

I'm going LIVE with Louis Trümpler to show you exactly how IfcLCA makes this possible...

No more Excel sheets. No more manual calculations. No more waiting for consultants to run the numbers.

Just drag your IFC model and get immediate environmental insights.

What we'll cover:

• Live workflows with real IFC models
• Best practices for environmental analysis
• Tips and tricks for your daily work
• How to get started right away
• Your questions answered live

Louis built IfcLCA to make Swiss KBOB environmental data instantly accessible. This is the tool that architects, engineers, and sustainability consultants have been waiting for.

Make data-driven environmental decisions. Right from your IFC models. In real-time.

Want the direct link to join us LIVE?

💡 Just type "LCA" in the comments below! I'll send the link directly to you.

Also, if we're not connected yet, please send me a connection request so I can message you the link!

This is a hands-on session where you'll see exactly how to use IfcLCA in your real projects. Don't miss it!

See you there!

#IfcLCA #OpenBIM #Sustainability #LCA #Construction #OpenSource #LiveStream

5 days ago | [YT] | 6

BIMvoice

Join us for a hands-on workshop where Louis Trümpler demonstrates IfcLCA, a powerful tool that extracts environmental impact data from IFC models in seconds.

What You'll Learn:

• How to get instant environmental analysis from your IFC models
• Live workflows and best practices for sustainable design
• Practical tips for integrating LCA into your daily work
• Q&A with the tool's creator

Perfect for architects, engineers, and sustainability professionals who want to make data-driven environmental decisions without the complexity.

No more Excel sheets. No more waiting. Just immediate insights from your BIM models.

This is a technical workshop focused on practical application. Come ready with your questions!

#IfcLCA #OpenBIM #Sustainability #LCA #BIM

6 days ago | [YT] | 9

BIMvoice

𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗠! 𝟲𝗞 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴!

𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗕𝗜𝗠, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗜'𝗺 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴...

Thank you! Every single one of you who subscribed, every comment you leave, every like you click, it means the world to me. You're not just supporting my work, you're helping everyone else who's interested in openBIM.

This milestone is HUGE for our mission to make openBIM more accessible and practical for everyone.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹, 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁...

If you haven't checked out the 𝗕𝗜𝗠𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 yet, now is the perfect time. We're building something special, a complete training program with courses on Bonsai, IFC, and IDS, plus a private community where we help each other solve real problems.

Just go to 𝗯𝗶𝗺𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 . 𝗰𝗼𝗺 and watch the intro video (it's only 20 minutes, you can speed it up if you want!).

Here's the thing though, our pricing goes up in October, so don't wait.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟯𝟬%, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗙𝗖 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹! 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟬 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟰 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵.

If you want to master practical openBIM and secure your spot, don't wait. Go to bimvoice . com and let's get started.

Thank you for being part of this journey. You're helping us build the future of openBIM! 🚀

1 week ago | [YT] | 8

BIMvoice

I am incredibly happy and proud to be able to share that Condconsult AS ( BIMvoice ) is now an official member of buildingSMART Norge!

For me, this is a natural and important step. Since the start of BIMvoice in 2020, the goal has been to promote the practical use of open standards and remove barriers to effective digital interaction. Becoming part of the foremost professional environment for open BIM in Norway therefore feels like coming home.

Through my work with open source tools and experiences from large projects such as the Follo Line and New Water Supply Oslo, I have seen how essential it is to have a strong community that works for common goals.

A big thank you to Steen Sunesen and the rest of the team at buildingSMART Norway for the warm welcome. I really appreciate the kind words and look forward to contributing with my practical experience to further strengthen the community.

Now I look forward to working more closely with other skilled players to accelerate the use of open BIM in the Norwegian construction industry.

Together we are building a more open and digital future!

1 week ago | [YT] | 13

BIMvoice

Need to split or cut objects in BonsaiBIM?

I've been getting this question a lot lately.

Here's exactly how to do it, step by step: lnkd.in/gpHE-U_H

In this video, I show you three different methods for splitting objects in BonsaiBIM:

The plane method using split along edge for any object type.

Using bisected faces with walls or other IFC elements as cutting tools.

The elegant cursor location split feature that works specifically for walls.

Each method has its place depending on what you're trying to achieve.

The plane method gives you precise control over complex cuts. The bisected faces approach lets you use existing geometry as your cutting tool. And the cursor location split is incredibly fast for simple wall divisions.

What makes this especially valuable is understanding when to use each technique. Some work better for certain object types, and knowing the differences will save you time and frustration.

This is practical BonsaiBIM knowledge that you'll actually use on real openBIM projects.

Watch the video to see all three methods in action and master splitting geometry in BonsaiBIM.

If you want to dive deeper into practical openBIM skills like this, check out the BIMvoice Academy at bimvoice . com.

When have you needed to split objects in your BIM workflows?

1 week ago (edited) | [YT] | 2