In this episode, we talk with Paul O’Carroll, founder of Arcol, a startup on a mission to become the Figma of the AEC industry. Paul shares his journey from growing up in construction to leading a company redefining how architects, engineers, and contractors collaborate in the digital age.We unpack the vision behind BIM 2.0, exploring how Arcol is building a web-based design platform that connects feasibility, collaboration, and design freedom, all in one space. Paul also discusses the role of AI in shaping constructability and automation, and what it takes to build a startup in one of the world’s most complex industries.Tune in to discover how Arcol is reimagining the design process and what the future of BIM might look like.Paul O’Carroll | https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-o-ca...Try Arcol | https://www.arcol.io/Learn more @ArcolTech ATN HOST | Oliver Thomas | https://www.instagram.com/olly____t/ATN MASTERCLASS | https://archi-tech.network Introduction and Personal Updates Hello Paul The Journey to Archol: Background and Inspiration Understanding Archol: The Elevator Pitch Focus on Feasibility: Why Start Here? Balancing Freedom and Automation in Design Collaboration as a Core Value The Technology Behind Archol Target Audience and Adoption Trends Navigating the BIM 2.0 Landscape Navigating Competition and Value Creation Product Development and User-Centric Design The Move to New York and Accessing Talent AI Integration in AEC and Future Trends Entrepreneurial Journey and Fundraising Insights Future Developments and User EngagementEnjoyed the video? Be sure to like, subscribe, and share for more insights into the intersection of the Metaverse and Architecture. Don't forget to hit the bell icon to stay updated on our latest content.Like our new wall art? check out our collaborator Zaglono here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaglono/Website: https://www.pared.art/artistas/zaglono/Join the conversation on our social media platforms:INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/architech.n...LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/arch...TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@architech.net...EVENTS | https://linktr.ee/architech_network#Arcol #BIM2.0 #Architecture #AEC #ATN #AIinDesign #BIM #architechnetwork #architecture #podcast
