{"podcast":{"title":"TRXL","slug":"trxl-889287","podcast_index_feed_id":889287,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/trxl/","website_url":"https://www.trxl.co/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/295f5e04-2ccf-4d9b-9d04-4cc0c0d2c281/59jPnLxxfCUiW_BZVZwlg9xx.jpg","author":"Evan Troxel","episode_count":244,"summary":"TRXL is the definitive podcast on technology and the architecture and engineering professions — and the longest-running. 200+ episodes. Five years. Conversations with the founders, researchers, designers, and firm leaders who are actually shaping how architecture gets practiced. Hosted by Evan Troxel, a licensed architect with over 25 years in AEC, TRXL is built for architects, BIM managers, design technologists, computational designers, and firm leaders who want to stay ahead of where the profession is going — not catch up after it's already moved. Topics include artificial intelligence in architecture, BIM, digital practice, firm culture, design tools and workflows, project delivery, sustainability, and the organizational transformation that follows when the technology your firm depends on keeps changing. Each episode is a long-form, unscripted conversation with guests who are doing the work — not narrating it from the sidelines. Guests have included firm principals, CTOs and CIOs, software founders, researchers, and practitioners from leading firms and institutions worldwide. Ranked in the top 3% of all podcasts globally.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:18:39.901454+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trxl-889287"},"episode":{"title":"213: ‘The Rise of Tech-Driven Leadership in AEC’, with Jonathan Nelson, Nirva Fereshetian, Heath May, and Shane Burger","slug":"213-the-rise-of-tech-driven-leadership-in-aec-with-jonathan-nelson-nirva-fereshetian-heath-may-and-shane-burger","published_at":"2025-11-25T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trxl-889287/213-the-rise-of-tech-driven-leadership-in-aec-with-jonathan-nelson-nirva-fereshetian-heath-may-and-shane-burger","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trxl-889287","url":"https://trxl.co/213","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/65d3d3be-0247-4355-b271-85b15694d96c.mp3","summary":"Jonathan Nelson, Nirva Fereshetian, Heath May, and Shane Burger join the podcast to talk about one of the biggest questions facing our industry: How do design technologists grow into firmwide leaders? What was originally planned as a one-way presentation quickly became a true two-way conversation. Instead of a traditional panel format, we created a space where the audience guided the discussion with thoughtful and challenging questions. The energy in the room elevated the entire session and resulted in one of the most engaging and candid moments of the conference. Joining me on stage are four leaders who all began in design technology roles and now hold significant positions inside their firms: Jonathan Nelson, Global Head of Digital, Populous Heath May, Partner and CEO Elect, HKS Nirva Fereshetian, Principal and CIO, CBT Architects Shane Burger, Chief Design Technology Officer, SOM Together, we explore real pathways into leadership, pivotal career decisions, and how to build credibility inside complex organizations. We discuss what technology adoption conversations look like, how to develop the next generation of talent, how to approach the build versus buy dilemma, and what it takes to secure buy-in for major technology investments. We also talk openly about the cultural friction that continues to challenge firmwide transformation. By capturing and sharing this session on TRXL, we help extend the value and reach of AECtech far beyond the room. These ideas and insights can now be part of a global conversation among AEC professionals and leaders. If you want to understand how design technologists make the jump into senior leadership, what skills matter most, and how the future of practice is being shaped right now, this episode delivers clarity, candor, and inspiration…","meta_description":"Jonathan Nelson, Nirva Fereshetian, Heath May, and Shane Burger join the podcast to talk about one of the biggest questions facing our industry: How do de…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3400,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trxl-889287/episodes/213-the-rise-of-tech-driven-leadership-in-aec-with-jonathan-nelson-nirva-fereshetian-heath-may-and-shane-burger/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trxl-889287/213-the-rise-of-tech-driven-leadership-in-aec-with-jonathan-nelson-nirva-fereshetian-heath-may-and-shane-burger.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}