128 posts categorized "Community"

Sweat, Mud, and a Mission: Volunteering in the Peruvian Amazon When Stefanie and I were invited to join a Be The Change Volunteers (BTCV) project in the Amazon, we didn’t hesitate. It was a chance to do something meaningful, with amazing people, in a place few ever get to experience firsthand. We didn’t sign up for comfort—we signed up for purpose. What we didn’t expect was how deeply this experience would stay with us: hard manual work under a jungle sky, dolphins and drones, and a classroom that represents more than just four walls. It represents possibility and hope. Read more →


Happy New Year from Between the Lines and Cascade Technology Consulting! As we usher in 2025, I want to take a moment to thank my amazing clients who helped make 2024 such a fulfilling year. Your trust and collaboration have been instrumental in driving meaningful transformations, and I am excited to continue our partnerships as we move into this new year. Read more →


AEC Hackathons have been incredible and inspiring, leading to the formation of actual industry startups with products born from hackathon-generated ideas. I've personally participated in two events, one in Seattle and another in Copenhagen. If you ever have the chance to participate or even just attend, take it—it's enjoyable and you witness innovation at the very moment it ignites change in the industry. Read more →


I’m leading a panel on AEC Industry Software at AUGI CON 2024 on the 2nd day. This 90-minute panel is not aimed at marketing or sales pitches, nor will it be a debate. Instead, it is designed to be an informative and engaging 90-minute discussion that highlights various perspectives and experiences from industry experts and software developers. Our goal is to provide our live audience, primarily AEC software users, with valuable insights into the evolution of AEC software, its current challenges, innovative solutions, and a look into what the future holds.To ensure the session is as enriching and informative as possible, we are assembling a group of panelists (AEC Software, AEC Startups, and AEC Industry Experts) who can contribute unique viewpoints on these topics. Read more →


On April 26th at 3 pm EST I will be moderating a 1-hour panel discussion of AEC Software with AEC Industry panel members covering AEC industry trends, innovations, and some glimpses on where they think the AEC software industry is going, or should. This panel will be very diverse perspectives and of interest to both end users and those throughout the AEC industry. This isn’t marketing, or sales related, just a fun AEC discussion panel. Read more →


Unpacking the Rose, Bud, Thorn Technique: A Game-Changer for Feedback This approach simplifies feedback into three categories: "rose" for positives, "bud" for potential, and "thorn" for challenges. Ideal for those seeking quick feedback solutions. Read more →


If you could not join us last week for the annual general meeting for AUGI, you can watch the meeting recording. Once a year, AUGI holds its annual meeting with the Board of Directors and the general membership. At this year’s meeting, the year 2023 was reviewed, financial reports were presented, a few guest speakers, and a new vision for the coming year were presented. Read more →


The AUGI Annual General Meeting is next Thursday, Dec 7, at 3:00 EST. Once a year, AUGI holds its annual meeting with the Board of Directors and the general membership. At this important meeting, the year is reviewed, financial reports are presented, and a new vision for the coming year is articulated. All are invited, and encouraged, to attend this open meeting. We hope you will enjoy the chance to see your AUGI leaders in action - hear about the great things that AUGI has accomplished this year - and discover AUGI’s plans for the new year. Read more →


This Virtual Autodesk support assistant, offers tips, automation help, and coached training for Autodesk products. It uses content from the web and learnings abstracted from that to offer helpful info to trouble shoot issues or learn new skills for Autodesk products like AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and Revit. I also created several other assistants including one for SolidWorks and one to give love advice from a Dung Beetle named Lovebug. Read more →


In today's competitive business landscape, companies are constantly searching for that unique edge to differentiate themselves from the rest. While many strategies can lead to short-term gains, there's one tried and true approach that stands the test of time: being an authentic, customer-focused company. But what does that truly mean, and how can businesses achieve this? Read more →