The BIM Technician in 2025 with Josip Bandur
A Reality Check for the Digital Construction Industry
Show notes
Step into the Digital Construction podcast for a candid conversation with Josip Bandur, a BIM leader with over two decades of experience. Josip shares his deep passion for the craft of drafting and offers a raw, honest perspective from the trenches of project delivery. He dives into the worrying decline of drawing standards, linking it to intense pressures on timelines and budgets, and highlights how the shift to 3D models can sometimes compromise the final documentation quality. You'll hear Josip's take on the crucial role of technicians, the industry's growing mentorship gap, and the hidden costs of heavy reliance on outsourcing, which he argues suppresses local talent development and fuels burnout. As a unique leader who remains deeply involved in the doing, Josip champions authenticity, adaptability, and open communication to foster an environment where quality truly comes first. Tune in for his invaluable insights into leadership disconnects, the escalating number of RFIs, and what it truly takes to deliver exceptional projects in today's fast-paced environment.