Revit Rookie to Digital Leader: Jon Arnott's Path to Adeptus

BIM did not arrive neatly. For many practices, it was messy, resisted and learned by people willing to get uncomfortable with new tools before everyone else had caught up.

Stephen Drew speaks with Jon Arnott about going from Revit rookie to digital leader, building BIM capability, launching Adeptus Digital and thinking about the next wave of AI-led change in architecture and construction.

The conversation covers:

• How Jon moved from traditional practice into BIM and digital leadership
• Why implementation is as much about people as software
• What it takes to move from employee to consultant and business owner
• How AI may affect architecture, construction and consultancy work
• What younger professionals can learn from leaning into technical change

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and personal journey
• 01:19 Early career and transition to BIM
• 03:42 Challenges and evolution in BIM implementation
• 12:56 Strategic thinking and overcoming resistance
• 21:08 Transition to consultancy and new opportunities
• 26:43 The entrepreneurial mindset
• 27:52 The reality of starting a business
• 34:40 The role of consultancy in architecture
• 38:13 Moving into entrepreneurship
• 42:27 The future of AI in architecture
• 50:18 Advice for aspiring architecture professionals
• 52:27 Conclusion and final thoughts

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Personal Journey
• (01:19) - Early Career and Transition to BIM
• (03:42) - Challenges and Evolution in BIM Implementation
• (12:56) - Strategic Thinking and Overcoming Resistance
• (21:08) - Transition to Consultancy and New Opportunities
• (26:43) - Unpacking the Entrepreneurial Mindset
• (27:52) - The Reality of Starting a Business
• (34:40) - The Role of Consultancy in Architecture
• (38:13) - Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
• (42:27) - The Future of AI in Architecture
• (50:18) - Advice for Aspiring Architects
• (52:27) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts