The gender pay gap is a persistent challenge that reflects how we, as a society, value the contributions of men and women in the workforce. In Australia’s Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, this disparity is particularly pronounced, with women significantly underrepresented in the field and often facing barriers to advancement. As a proud member of the AEC community, I…
Managing change effectively can significantly impact your company’s growth and success, whether it’s minor adjustments or major overhauls. Outcomes can vary significantly – some changes succeed while others fail. Similar to individuals facing challenges and undergoing transformative experiences in life, organisations also encounter complexities, uncertainties, and resistance during change processes. The first step in navigating organisational change is differentiating between…
Journal scripting once offered a quick fix for converting Revit model and family units; it helped speed up the process, but it had the habit of failing on certain family types or dialogue boxes. To tackle this, I developed an add-in, which I shared on revit.com.au; which both overcame the errors that caused the journal to stumble, and was also…
Sometimes, days just don’t go as they’re planned. Short Version What did you get up to on the weekend Ryan? “Oh, I repaired a waterblock in my desktop PC” Long Version I have a few hobbies, mostly extensions of things I was interested in when I was younger, but with a little more disposable income, sometimes the money spent on…
Are you interested in data science but unsure if it’s the right career path for you? One of the best ways to find out is by exploring the subject through some of the excellent free courses offered by some of the world’s top universities. Whether you’re just curious or seriously considering a career in data science, these free resources from…
An old colleague shared this fantastic Excel file with me when I needed to bulk rename files. Our IT policies didn’t allow us to install useful tools such as Better File Rename. The Excel file contains VBA macros that list folder contents and rename files, and it has now become my go-to method to bulk rename files as you can…
“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success“, authored by psychologist Carol Dweck, offers profound insights into our professional lives through its dichotomy of fixed and growth mindsets. As part of my Master’s thesis, I examined this concept in great detail, since our mindset can affect everything we do, from how we react to feedback to our willingness to take on new…
I was asked about a problematic Revit model with 57,000 purgeable material assets. “Just purge them”, you say, but the problem is that even using a shift+click to select the assets locked up the user’s Revit for around 30 minutes while Revit thought about its life choices. I had experience previously purging elements using the performance advisor, but that doesn’t…
Over the Christmas break, our streets were transformed into a canvas of festive lights. Towering inflatables and synchronized lights set to holiday tunes offered a dazzling spectacle. A herd of inflatable dinosaurs was particularly memorable. The commitment to spreading festive cheer was unmistakable, with homeowners keen to share their passion for decoration, reminiscent of their inner Clark Griswold. A personal…
ChatGPT exploded onto the scene around a year ago now, by now you have surely heard of it, but if you’re a little unsure as to what it is, ChatGPT is an AI model designed to generate detailed text responses. The quality of these responses heavily depends on how well the prompt is crafted. A good prompt requires clear, specific…