The CADDle Call
Computer-Aided Design & Drafting meets humor and practicality, with a touch of business acumen thrown in for fun. Jim and Rocco, owners of ZenTek Consultants, the premiere U.S. technology consulting firm for the architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing industries discuss the fascinating world of CADD with some humor and honesty. Join them, and their industry-expert guests for CADD- focused tech and biz discussions. Learn more at https://zentekconsultants.net/. Warm Duck Shuffle by arnebhus | https://soundcloud.com/arnebhus
Episodes
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Harvey from SiteDocs to reveal how construction teams are ditching paper, reducing risk, and staying audit-ready with smarter Health, Safety & Compliance (HSC) workflows.
From custom digital forms to real-time dashboards and field-to-office connectivity, learn how SiteDocs helps contractors stay on top of safety documentation, before it becomes a liability.
If your jobsite struggles with ove...
Discover why the construction industry is facing one of the most significant workforce challenges in decades. In this episode of The CADDle Call podcast, we sit down with Steve Hathaway, founder of Construction Software Solutions, to discuss why skilled workers are retiring faster than companies can replace them, how technology and AI can help fill the gap, and what construction firms can do right now to build resilience for the ne...
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 using ZenTek’s ZenBidTracker — the simple, powerful tool designed to help contractors and estimators manage bids, track wins and losses, and improve profitability.
We sit down with Corey to uncover how ZenBidTracker has changed his estimating process, reduced time spent managing bid dat...
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 than just markups. Learn how Bluebeam streamlines collaboration, integrates with Autodesk tools, and even replaces costly CAD seats. Discover real-world tips for improving design reviews, workflows, and communication across construction and engineering projects.
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 Specialist, Dan Coppinger, the mastermind behind ZenBidTracker, to talk about the magic behind software development in the construction world. From idea to interface, Dan shares how AI tools, workflow design, and real-world testing shaped this powerful new pre-construction tracking tool.
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, to explore how GIS integration can transform civil and transportation design workflows. From the strategic partnership between Autodesk and ESRI to the latest tools connecting ArcGIS, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD, we dig into the real-world benefits engineers, designers, and AEC professionals...
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 influential user communities in the CAD/BIM world. From AUGI’s evolution beyond its AutoCAD roots to its new focus on software-agnostic education, collaboration, and innovation, Eric shares insights into how AUGI is supporting design professionals in a rapidly changing industry.
Whether you’re ...
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 making 3D visualization easier and more impactful for infrastructure projects. From improving communication to streamlining design, this episode explores why 3D visualization is becoming a game-changer in the civil industry.
Dan Whitcombe, Manager of Product Management for AutoCAD Desktop Products at Autodesk, is here to discuss the current landscape and future trajectory of AutoCAD. We tackle the misconception that AutoCAD is becoming obsolete in the wake of more industry-specific tools like Revit and Civil 3D, and explain how AutoCAD will continue adapting to serve both traditional and modern workflows in engineering and design.
Dave Knowles, Founder and CEO of TopBuilder, joins us to discuss an under-utilized process in the construction world - Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems - and how they help you grow and nurture your business in the modern world.
Steve Hathaway, Founder of Construction Software Solutions, joins us to discuss using ERP systems in the Construction industry. We'll talk about what ERP is, what it can do, and which systems bring the best benefits to the construction space.
Harlan Brumm, Director of Product Management, Revit Core Capabilities and Collaboration Services for Autodesk, join us on this episode. We'll discuss the cool new tools in Revit 2026 and how to best implement them, as well as the overall focus Autodesk has taken with this rollout of Revit.
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 take a peek under the hood to see where Ramesh is leading his team for the next update.
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.
Rob Herrington, VP of Strategic Partnerships and Market Development at TopBuilder Solutions, joins us as we delve into the concepts of controlling and understanding construction data via Business Intelligence.
Specifically we'll discuss Contractor BI and how its business and data intelligence is really changing the way senior construction management is addressing and controlling all the information challenges that come with runn...
Tim Yarris, Senior Product Manager for Civil 3D, and Ramesh Sridharan, Director of AEC-Building & Infrastructure Design, at Autodesk join us to discuss the latest release of Civil 3D. They'll tell us about the new design tools in Civil 3D 2026, as well as the improvements to existing tools and processes.
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In this episode, we discuss the impacts of recent political decisions regarding tariffs on the costs and capabilities of doing business in the design/build world. These across-the-board tariffs will affect all construction projects, and it's important to start thinking about how it’s going to impact business and what you can do to survive the financial storm.
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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, PlexifyAEC powered by SmarTwin AI, and how it has the potential to be a game changer in the AEC space.
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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 system.
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We have 2 special guests joining us today – Ramesh Sridharan, Director of AEC Building & Infrastructure at Autodesk, and Michael Davidson, Product Manager for BIM/CAD Integrations at ESRI. We’ll be discussing the blending of design and GIS data and processes, and how Autodesk and ESRI are leading that charge. We’ll specifically focus on the tools you can use to integrate GIS data while actively working on DWG design files in to...
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