What it is like to work at a Digital Tech Company within the Built Environment?

Built environment technology roles can give BIM-minded architecture professionals a different career path beyond traditional practice.

Stephen Drew speaks with Rob Wood and Sarah from Glider about digital careers, BIM, information management, remote working, company culture and what it is like to work inside a built environment technology company.

The conversation covers:

• How BIM experience can lead into digital technology roles
• What makes a built environment tech company different from practice
• Why remote working and flexibility can shape company culture
• How information management and data tools support projects
• What candidates can show when applying for digital built environment roles

Read the episode on Architecture Social: Working in Built Environment Tech

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to built environment technology careers
• 05:00 Moving from BIM interest into digital roles
• 10:00 How Glider differs from a traditional architecture practice
• 15:00 Remote working, flexibility and company culture
• 20:00 Team travel, meetings and working across locations
• 25:00 Learning mindset and moving into unfamiliar digital work
• 30:00 Data, information management and digital tools
• 35:00 Hiring, CVs and where to find Glider

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