Listen "02 BIG BIM, BIG ZAi, BIG Everything: with Finith Jernigan, FAIA Emeritus"
Episode Synopsis
In this Café ZAi session, Kimon Onuma meets with Finith Jernigan, author of BIG BIM little bim, for a fast-paced, insightful conversation on the state of architecture, BIM, and the rise of AI. They revisit the early promise of BIM, the persistent challenges of a document-driven industry, and how today's AI boom is echoing the same misconceptions and missed opportunities.Finith shares the origin of the "BIG BIM" idea, reflects on its relevance nearly two decades later, and makes a strong case for why architects must embrace complexity, not resist it. If you've ever asked why the industry hasn't evolved faster, or where it's heading next, this 20-minute discussion is packed with hard truths and forward-thinking clarity.Finith Jernigan FAIA is a seasoned and results-oriented Senior Executive and Thought Leader with more than 30 years of success in the architecture, engineering, construction, ownership, and operations (AECOO) industry. Leveraging extensive experience designing buildings from an information management perspective, he is a valuable asset for companies seeking advice on managing all their assets (including financial, properties, and people) for organizational success. His broad areas of expertise include change management, strategic business planning, process re-engineering, and construction management.Connect with Finith here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/finith/
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