Episode 26 – Jonathan Sinclair & Benny Huang – Why BIM Alone Isn’t Enough

“Technology is great. It’s adoption that moves the needle.” – Jonathan SinclairIn this episode of Building Stories - The Podcast, powered by Deep Space, we’re joined by Jonathan Sinclair and Benny Huang from Preformance, a specialist construction technology company spun out of Southbase Construction.We dive into their unique journey from the tech world into construction, the origins of Preformance, and the hard truths about why the same digital tools keep falling short, not because they’re bad, but because the adoption gap is real.We discuss:Why construction projects still run on 2D prints despite advanced 3D modelsThe problem with BIM as a line item, and how to reframe its valueHow cost, programme, and quality can all be improved when tech is embedded properlyThe challenge of capturing and passing on project knowledgeWhy real project outcomes must drive innovation, not just toolsThis episode is full of practical insight for anyone trying to make digital transformation actually stick in construction.Key Sections:From Tech to Construction – Jonathan’s Journey – 03:37Why Preformance Was Born Outside the Mothership – 06:02The Problem Isn’t BIM, It’s Adoption – 10:14What’s Holding Back Innovation on Site – 14:10The Knowledge Gap Between Projects – 24:13The Future of AI, Robotics, and Reality Capture – 29:32What Needs to Change in the Industry – 35:11Quick Fire Round – 42:17Building Stories is powered by Deep Space – Mission Critical Construction AI.

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