Clive Jordan, Co-founder & CEO of Plannerly, shares insights from his 30-year career in the AEC industry, focusing on BIM management, industry challenges, and startup lessons. Discover how he navigated industry resistance, built a collaborative platform, and the importance of trust and simplicity in digital transformation.
key topics
- Evil BIM and industry waste
- Building Plannerly from scratch
- Trust and collaboration in construction tech
Chapters
00:00 Clive Jordan's Industry Background and Achievements
02:03 How Technology Can Be 'Evil' in Construction
04:44 First 90 Days of Building Plannerly
07:40 Early Industry Feedback and Problem Recognition
09:39 Translating Industry Needs into Product Features
11:31 The Power of Simplicity in Software Design
14:50 Positioning Plannerly as a Management Platform
18:12 Automating Workflow and Document Management
22:06 Iterative Development and Customer Feedback
25:40 Building Trust and Demonstrating Value
28:21 Advice to Younger Self and Future Entrepreneurs
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