The CADDle Call

Geotechnical Workflows in Civil 3D & ArcGIS

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Geotechnical and subsurface work has long been one of the most challenging areas for civil engineers working in tools like Civil 3D, but that's ch...

AUGI in 2026: Growth, Community & Innovation in AEC

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the CADDle Call Podcast, Eric DeLeon, President of Autodesk User Group International (AUGI), shares what’s new for 2026 - includi...

AEC Tech Resources That Actually Help

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The CADDle Call Podcast, Jim and Rocco break down the free construction and AEC technology resources ZenTek Consultants has built t...

AI Can’t Be Trusted - Risks of AI in Construction & AEC

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We're kicking off Season 7 with a hot topic! In this episode of The CADDle Call Podcast, Jim and Rocco discuss why blindly trusting AI tools like ...

Autodesk Assistant and AI

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up Season 6 of The CADDle Call Podcast, we are joined by Tim Yarris, Senior Product Manager for Civil 3D at Autodesk, to discuss how Autode...

Controlling Health Safety and Compliance in Construction

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Harvey from SiteDocs to reveal how construction teams are ditching paper, reducing risk, and staying audit-read...

Aging Out the Construction Workforce

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the construction industry is facing one of the most significant workforce challenges in decades. In this episode of The CADDle Call podca...

Real Contractor Results Using Bid Tracking Software

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The CADDle Call Podcast, we’re talking with Corey Watson, Head Estimator at A.S. Jones & Co., about his real-world experience...

Making Effective Use of Bluebeam

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with returning guest Todd Rogers, Senior Associate with Walter P. Moore, to discuss how engineering teams are using Bluebeam Revu for more...

Behind the Build: What it Takes to Develop a Construction App

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what it takes to build a construction-focused app from the ground up? In this episode, we sit down with ZenTek’s Senior Technical Specia...

Add Value to Civil Designs with GIS

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The CADDle Call, hosts Jim and Rocco sit down once again with Michael Davidson, Product Manager for BIM/CAD Integrations at ESRI, t...

The New AUGI

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Eric DeLeon, President of AUGI, to talk about the exciting changes and future direction of one of the most influenti...

3D Visualization for Infrastructure

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The CADDle Call podcast, Sam Lytle, founder of Beyond CAD, joins us to discuss how tools like Beyond Typicals and Civil Engine are ...

AutoCAD - Where It Is and Where It’s Going

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Whitcombe, Manager of Product Management for AutoCAD Desktop Products at Autodesk, is here to discuss the current landscape and future trajectory ...

Importance of CRM for Construction

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Knowles, Founder and CEO of TopBuilder, joins us to discuss an under-utilized process in the construction world - Customer Relationship Managemen...

Construction ERP Systems - Why They're Important for the Construction World

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Hathaway, Founder of Construction Software Solutions, joins us to discuss using ERP systems in the Construction industry. We'll talk about w...

Revit 2026 Release

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Harlan Brumm, Director of Product Management, Revit Core Capabilities and Collaboration Services for Autodesk, join us on this episode. We'll disc...

ReCap Pro 2026 - Looking Under the Hood

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ramesh Sridharan, Director of Reality Solutions for ABI at Autodesk, joins us to discuss the new tools and features in ReCap Pro 2026. We'll also ...

Civil 3D 2026 - Digging into the Details

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Yarris, Senior Product Manager for Civil 3D at Autodesk, is back to help us delve into the details of the Civil 3D 2026 release.

Construction Data Simplified with ContractorBI

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Herrington, VP of Strategic Partnerships and Market Development at TopBuilder Solutions, joins us as we delve into the concepts of controlling and...

Civil 3D 2026 Release

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Yarris, Senior Product Manager for Civil 3D, and Ramesh Sridharan, Director of AEC-Building & Infrastructure Design, at Autodesk join us to di...

Impact of Recent Tariffs on Construction

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the impacts of recent political decisions regarding tariffs on the costs and capabilities of doing business in the design/...

PlexifyAI for AEC

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ken D’Amato, CEO and Founder of SmarTwin, joins us to discuss the growth and future of AI in the AEC workplace. We'll focus on a new tool, Plexi...

When More Is Too Much

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the issues that can come along with overly complex design/build software systems that try to accomplish everything in one ...

Autodesk & ESRI - Blending Design and GIS

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We have 2 special guests joining us today – Ramesh Sridharan, Director of AEC Building & Infrastructure at Autodesk, and Michael Davidson, Produ...

The McDonaldization of AEC Software

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The McDonaldization of AEC software refers to the concept that out-of-the-box software is the most efficient way to work. But the problem is this conc...

The Great Software Lie

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The AEC industry has reached a tipping point where the flood of new systems, apps, and updates is starting to kill efficiency rather than improve it. ...

Intelligent Estimating

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we kick off Season 6 of The CADDle Call podcast, we are joined by Matt DeBasio, estimator and construction technologist at P. Agnes Construction Ma...

Getting What You Want Out of Procore

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you didn't already know, ZenTek Consultants is a Certified Procore Consultant. In this final episode of Season 5, we discuss how a Procore consulta...

Autodesk and ESRI - Perfect Together

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have two special guests joining us today: Ramesh Sridharan, Director of AEC - Building & Infrastructure at Autodesk and Michael Davidson, Produ...

BricsCAD v25: What's New

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BricsCAD v25 was released in October and Julie Keverian, North America Technical Manager at Bricsys, joins us to discuss the new intelligent and user-...

"Beyond Typicals": 3D Visualization for Civil Designs

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Rogers, BIM Manager at Walter P. Moore, joins us to discuss "Beyond Typicals", a new tool for 3D roadway and intersection visualization that can ...

Life Hacks for Design Build

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss simple configuration setups you can make in your current software to improve work performance.

Civil 3D 2025 Update 1

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Yarris, Senior Product Manager for Civil 3D at Autodesk, joins us to discuss what's included in the Civil 3D 2025.1 update, some new processes...

Shortage of Skilled Technology Experts

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Studies suggest that as much as 60% of the AEC workforce will retire by the end of the decade. This will be a major issue for firms already struggling...

Matterport - Changing the Built World

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Cox, Senior Channel Account Manager at Matterport, joins us to discuss scanning and how Matterport plays a vital role in taking scans to the nex...

Our 200th Podcast Episode: How ZenTek Consultants Got Here

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've been doing The CADDle Call podcast for a little over 4 years now! In this episode, we're sharing insights into ZenTek Consultants as a f...

Civil Site Design Software: What are the Alternatives Today?

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we discuss the major and up-and-coming players in the Civil Design software marketplace, along with the pros and cons of their tools.

Roadway Design Challenges

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss roadway design, how AutoCAD Civil 3D and Civil Site Design each work in different ways, and which one tackles the lengthy design ...

Civil Site Design - A Better, Faster Way to Design

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Andrew English and Andrew Banson from Civil Site Solutions in Australia join us to discuss Civil Site Design, a plugin for Civil 3D, ...

AI for the Civil Design World

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the benefits it brings to the civil design world. We'll also provide insight into 2...

AutoCAD Civil 3D - It is Enough?

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every system and workflow on the planet can be improved and AutoCAD Civil 3D is no exception, even though it's the most popular tool for civil design....

Make Use of Better Survey & Site Design Tools - Without Changing Your CAD System

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a never-ending concern in the industry - you want to be better, faster and more efficient at design, but don't want the headache of changing your...

Civil Site Design - Where It's Headed

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Special guests Shane O'Rorke and Andrew Banson from Civil Survey Solutions join us to discuss Civil Site Design & Stringer Topo. They'll explain t...

Stringer Topo V23 - Why Every Survey Firm Needs It

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cyndy Davenport, Civil Tech Lead at ZenTek, joins us to discuss the newest release of Stringer Topo - V23. We'll talk about how it's different from ot...

Civil Work – What goes into site and road design

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's podcast deals with the realities of site and road design processes. We'll discuss the best ways to start a design and the different tools ...

AutoCAD Civil 3D - Is It Enough?

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While AutoCAD Civil 3D is still the king in the civil design world, it's always good for us to look for ways to improve functionality to make our ...

Automating Corridor Creation in AutoCAD Civil 3D

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the process of designing roads and corridors in AutoCAD Civil 3D. In particular, we're focusing on Corridor EZ - a plu...

Construction Scheduling Tools

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Construction scheduling is one of the most important functions in the construction industry, but many firms still struggle with it. In this episode, w...

Using Microsoft Excel for Estimating

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss how construction firms and building product manufacturers can use Microsoft Excel as part of their estimating workflows.

Benefits of Working with Trade Associations

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle Hart, the Regional Director of Membership Services for the Eastern PA chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors joins us today. We'l...

The Catch 22 in AEC

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When AEC firms are busy, they don't have the time to train or develop their staff and processes. When they're slow, they can't afford to. ...

Autodesk ReCap 2025

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ramesh Sridharan, Director of Reality Conditions at Autodesk, joins us to discuss important updates to Autodesk ReCap 2025. We'll also touch on ne...

BricsCAD Lite: Not Like Other "Lite" CAD

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Swearingen, Implementation Specialist at Bricsys, joins us to discuss the features within BricsCAD Lite and the benefits of using it in your CAD...

Supporting Construction Field Staff

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss supporting construction field staff with the technology, training, and support they need to get their work done as efficie...

Changing CAD Systems - The Trifecta of Terror

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just the mention of changing CAD systems inspires fear among CAD managers and users. But, with CAD license prices skyrocketing the last few years, it&...

Digital Dashboards: Why We Need Them

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the concept of digital dashboards and what they provide. This very powerful concept can save time on tedious tasks and eve...

Autodesk 2025 Has Dropped

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, Autodesk released its Autodesk 2025 product line. Tim Yarris, AutoCAD Civil 3D Product Manager at Autodesk, join us to discuss the cool new ...

AI for Construction

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ken D'Amato, CEO and founder of SmarTwin AI™, joins us to discuss the benefits of AI for construction and how it can positively impact construct...

Custom Estimating Systems in Construction

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt DeBasio, Construction Technologist at P. Agnes, is with us to discuss the construction industry's need for custom, or purpose-built, estimati...

"The Intentional Engineer"

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Perry, leadership and development expert as well as the host of "The Engineering Career Coach" podcast is here to discuss concepts in h...

Bluebeam Features You Need: Export to Microsoft 365 Tools

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we focus on how you can export data from Bluebeam Revu to Microsoft 365 tools like Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

Connecting PDF and CAD Data

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's markups, as-builts, submittals, or even printing CAD design files to a PDF, there's a struggle when it comes to sharing informati...

AI for the Design World

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Rogers, BIM Manager at Walter P. Moore, joins us to discuss artificial intelligence in the design world. We'll talk about how AI can fit into...

This Month in Design Build: Wage Theft in Construction

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the latest news on how construction firms are being given heavy fines from the US government due to "intentional wage...

2D CAD Work: Thriving or DOA?

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is 2D CAD still being used in the design/build industry? Join us as we discuss what we're seeing today and the long-term prognosis for 2D CAD work...

Procore - Making it Work

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David Mills, Construction Technical Specialist at ZenTek, joins us to discuss Procore and how you can make it work in a real-world environment.

Enterprise Software vs Smarter Workflows

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of using large enterprise software systems versus developing simplified workflows that can help staff wo...

Software Partnerships: Working Together for the End User

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Swearingen, Implementation Specialist at Bricsys, is here to discuss the relationship between software partners and developers, and, most import...

Bluebeam Features You Need in Your Life: Publishing

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Publishing a pdf in Bluebeam is not the same as printing a pdf. In this episode, we discuss the options available for publishing multiple files that c...

Technical Training Options

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Training is not a "one-size-fits-all" solution for AEC firms. In this episode, we discuss the different types of technical training options ...

ReCap Wrap Up

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We wrap up Season 4 of The CADDle Call podcast with Ramesh Sridharan, Autodesk Product Manager for the Infrastructure team. He joins us to discuss the...

"Just-in-Time" Technical Support

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the idea of getting employees help with software and processes at the moment they need it. While the concept is simple eno...

Bluebeam Features You Need in Your Life: PDF Packages

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the PDF Packages feature in Bluebeam Revu - what it is and how to use it. We'll go over the process of creating a PDF ...

Autodesk Service Providers - What Do They Do?

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into who Autodesk Service Providers are, what they do, how to find them, and how they differ from Autodesk Value-Added Resell...

BIM vs 3D Models

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, we discuss the difference between Building Information Models and 3D Models, as well as determining which one you need.

Live from the GBCA Tech Expo

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's our first ever live podcast broadcast! We're coming to you from the GBCA Tech Expo where we're talking with hosts and attendees about...

2024 Autodesk Overview

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Yarris, AutoCAD Civil 3D Product Manager at Autodesk, joins us to provide a year-end wrap up on the 2024 release of the Autodesk Civil/Site progra...

BricsCAD V24 is Here!

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Keverian, Bricsys North American Technical Manager, is back with us to share the new and exciting tools in the latest BricsCAD V24 release. We&#...

3D Scanning - It's More Than You Think It Is

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, we discuss digital scanning of facilities and sites and, more importantly, all the things you can do with the data once you h...

Practical Application of Remote Work in the AEC Industry

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss how remote work ties into the design build industry and the practicality of making this type of work available to employee...

Bluebeam Features You Need in Your Life: Templates

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Increase your efficiency and consistency on all construction projects by using Bluebeam Revu templates. In this episode, we discuss the importance of ...

Importance of CAD Standards

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CAD Standards have an impact on every design you create. In this episode, Cyndy Davenport, Civil Tech Specialist at ZenTek, joins us to discuss the be...

Procore - A Field Users View

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Mills, Technical Specialist at ZenTek Consultants, is here to discuss how to best use Procore in a practical field-focused construction workflow...

BricsCAD V23 - Why You Need it in Your Office

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Keverian, North American Technical Manager at Bricsys, is back to discuss the newest features in the BricsCAD V23.2 update and how you can incor...

Training Your Staff: What's the Right Answer

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss ways firms can properly handle technical training in this busy design/build environment. We'll look into how the focus...

This Month in Design Build

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss a few of the new and exciting things that have happened in the design build industry recently.

GIS Data - Linking Autodesk and ESRI

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ramesh Sridharan, Product Manager of Infrastructure at Autodesk, is back to discuss the growing partnership between Autodesk and ESRI. In this episod...

Benefits of Adding BricsCAD to Your Design Environment

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss using more than one CAD system in your firm and the benefits of doing so. In particular, we're focusing on the busines...

Bluebeam Features You Need in Your Life: Spaces

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the benefits of using the Spaces feature in Bluebeam Revu.

Construction Estimating with Bluebeam Revu

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're using Bluebeam Revu for just marking up documents or viewing pdf files, you're missing out on its most powerful feature - creating e...

Subscription Licenses - Benefit or Burden?

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of software subscription licenses and the effect they are having on the AEC industry.

Building Better Employees

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the design/build industry, technology and work conditions are becoming tighter companions. Making sure your employees have the tools, skills, and t...

This Month in Design Build

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss recent news and how it affects the design build industry.

MEP & BIM

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Robison, President of Design Master Software, joins us to discuss MEP requirements in BIM and how these can be handled using BricsCAD. We'll...

CAD Management - Not Just About CAD

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your CAD skills can make you a super user, but they won't really make you a manager. In this episode, we discuss what's required on the manage...

Autodesk ReCap Pro 2024 - What's New

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ramesh Sridharan, Product Manager for Autodesk Infrastructure, is back to discuss the new features and functions in ReCap Pro 2024. He'll also pro...

We're Open in Canada

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our new subsidiary in Canada is now open and Steve Fahie, President of ZenTek Consultants CA, is here to discuss how we can help Canadian firms.

Bluebeam Features You Need In Your Life: Overlaying Documents

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this monthly feature, we discuss the benefits and practical use of overlaying documents in Bluebeam Revu.

Collaborate for Civil 3D

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Milford, Autodesk Senior Product Manager for Civil Infrastructure, joins us to discuss the benefits of Collaborate for Civil 3D and how the too...