The “Evil BIM” Problem in Construction — Clive Jordan’s Plannerly Story from AEC Tech Journeys with Mayur Mistry

The “Evil BIM” Problem in Construction — Clive Jordan’s Plannerly Story

29 minutes Posted Jun 17, 2026 at 4:30 pm.

Clive Jordan's Industry Background and Achievements

How Technology Can Be 'Evil' in Construction

First 90 Days of Building Plannerly

Early Industry Feedback and Problem Recognition

Translating Industry Needs into Product Features

The Power of Simplicity in Software Design

Positioning Plannerly as a Management Platform

Automating Workflow and Document Management

Iterative Development and Customer Feedback

Building Trust and Demonstrating Value

Advice to Younger Self and Future Entrepreneurs

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Clive Jordan, Co-founder & CEO of Plannerly, shares insights from his 30-year career in the AEC industry, focusing on BIM management, industry challenges, and startup lessons. Discover how he navigated industry resistance, built a collaborative platform, and the importance of trust and simplicity in digital transformation.

key topics

Evil BIM and industry waste

Building Plannerly from scratch

Trust and collaboration in construction tech

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