TT5: Finding Your Value

October 23, 2025

This weekly email is my curated selection of interesting and useful topics related to BIM, design, and technology. I aim to provide you with some good information and a few laughs along the way. So, what did I find interesting this week? Read down to find out!

This week's links all touch on a common thread: how we define and demonstrate our value as AEC professionals in an evolving industry. From building networks of change agents to rethinking traditional job application materials, these articles explore how we can adapt and thrive in our changing professional landscape. Whether you're a BIM manager looking to expand your influence or a design technologist grappling with ethical questions, there's something here to help you level up.

And speaking of leveling up, keep an eye on your inbox over the next few weeks—I'll be sharing some exciting opportunities to expand your skills as we head into the holiday season. Let's get started!

#1: Building Networks of Design Technology Champions

Lionakis ditched the traditional top-down tech rollout and created a network of design tech enthusiasts throughout the firm. Smart move! People are way more likely to adopt new tools when their desk neighbor shows them the ropes.

Click here to read the full article at Knowledge Architecture.

#2: The Death and Rebirth of the Cover Letter

Cover letters in the AEC industry are about as exciting as watching Revit regenerate a complex model. This article on Archinect argues they need a serious makeover to survive in our AI-powered job market and offers some clever ways to stand out.

Click here to read the full article at Archinect.

#3: Finding Your Place in the BIM Role Shuffle

"So what exactly do you do?" If you're tired of explaining your BIM role at family dinners, this article's for you. It breaks down how to articulate your value when your job title sounds like alphabet soup.

Click here to read the full article at BIM Corner.

#4: When AI Meets Architectural Ethics

Proving Ground digs into the messy intersection of AI and architectural ethics. Who's responsible when your AI assistant designs something wonky? These are the questions keeping tech-forward AEC professionals up at night.

Click here to read the full article at Proving Ground.

#5: Why Art Makes You Better at Your Job

Staring at art isn't just procrastination. It actually makes you better at work. This article on Big Think shares the science behind why your museum membership might be your best professional development investment.

Click here to read the full article at Big Think.

That's all from me. Have a great week!

Michael