Today we are in conversation with Matt Brennan, Assoc. AIA and host of "What the RFI?" podcast.
01:00 – 03:00 | Tools and Tech
The nailer vs. hammer metaphor—and some DeWalt drama.
03:00 – 06:00 | Change Is Hard
Why architects resist new technology.
06:00 – 09:00 | Drawing vs. Modeling
Balancing old-school sketching with digital tools.
09:00 – 11:30 | Learning by Drawing
How hand-drawing builds deeper understanding.
11:30 – 14:00 | AI in Architecture
Using AI tools to speed up early design.
14:00 – 18:00 | Talking to AI
How voice mode and brainstorming with AI are changing workflows.
18:00 – 21:00 | Digital Natives
The next generation’s tech-first approach to design.
21:00 – 24:00 | Building What You Draw
The value of hands-on building experience.
24:00 – 27:00 | School Gaps
What architecture programs teach—and what they don’t.
27:00 – 30:00 | Fear of Falling Behind
Concerns about stagnation in the field.
30:00 – 34:00 | PDFs vs. Models
Should BIM replace traditional contract docs?
34:00 – 39:00 | Model Accuracy
Why BIM still struggles with liability and clarity.
39:00 – 44:00 | The Cyborg Architect™
AI-augmented designers and the future of modeling.
44:00 – 49:00 | Fast-Tracking Projects
How early detailing can shave months off a build.
49:00 – 53:00 | Tendering with BIM
Real-world examples of model-based tendering.
53:00 – 56:00 | Training AI Like a New Hire
How giving AI context makes it a powerful teammate.
56:00 – 59:00 | Tech Is Moving Fast
If you’re not adapting, you’re getting left behind.
59:00 – 1:02:00 | Final Thoughts
Evolving together, with communication at the center.
Go build something awesome!
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01:00 – 03:00 | Tools and Tech
The nailer vs. hammer metaphor—and some DeWalt drama.
03:00 – 06:00 | Change Is Hard
Why architects resist new technology.
06:00 – 09:00 | Drawing vs. Modeling
Balancing old-school sketching with digital tools.
09:00 – 11:30 | Learning by Drawing
How hand-drawing builds deeper understanding.
11:30 – 14:00 | AI in Architecture
Using AI tools to speed up early design.
14:00 – 18:00 | Talking to AI
How voice mode and brainstorming with AI are changing workflows.
18:00 – 21:00 | Digital Natives
The next generation’s tech-first approach to design.
21:00 – 24:00 | Building What You Draw
The value of hands-on building experience.
24:00 – 27:00 | School Gaps
What architecture programs teach—and what they don’t.
27:00 – 30:00 | Fear of Falling Behind
Concerns about stagnation in the field.
30:00 – 34:00 | PDFs vs. Models
Should BIM replace traditional contract docs?
34:00 – 39:00 | Model Accuracy
Why BIM still struggles with liability and clarity.
39:00 – 44:00 | The Cyborg Architect™
AI-augmented designers and the future of modeling.
44:00 – 49:00 | Fast-Tracking Projects
How early detailing can shave months off a build.
49:00 – 53:00 | Tendering with BIM
Real-world examples of model-based tendering.
53:00 – 56:00 | Training AI Like a New Hire
How giving AI context makes it a powerful teammate.
56:00 – 59:00 | Tech Is Moving Fast
If you’re not adapting, you’re getting left behind.
59:00 – 1:02:00 | Final Thoughts
Evolving together, with communication at the center.
Go build something awesome!
CHECK OUT THE PARTNERS THAT MAKE OUR SHOW POSSIBLE: https://www.brospodcast.com/partners
FIND US ONLINE:
-Our website: https://www.brospodcast.com
-LinkedIn: / constructionbrospodcast
-Instagram: / constructionbrospodcast
-TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@constructionbrothers?lang=en
-Eddie on LinkedIn: / eddie-c-057b3b11
-Tyler on LinkedIn: / tylerscottcampbell
If you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening!
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