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Jon Arnott

Director · Adeptus Digital

Founder of Adeptus Digital. Architect-turned-BIM and digital leader advising AEC practices on strategy, automation and AI.

Current role
Director
Practice
Adeptus Digital
On the podcast
1 episode · 2025

The story so far

The path behind Jon's work.

Jon Arnott is the founder of Adeptus Digital, a consultancy that helps architecture, engineering and construction teams work differently through BIM, automation and AI. He trained as an architect, graduating around 2006, before moving into the technology side of the profession.

He led one of the earliest BIM implementations in Scotland, delivering NHS healthcare projects on Revit at a small practice, then took on BIM coordination and management roles at larger studios including Scott Brownrigg and Broadway Malyan. He later joined an AEC computational-design and software startup before founding Adeptus Digital, where he advises practices on digital strategy, software implementation, process improvement and bespoke automation.

Cover artwork for Revit Rookie to Digital Leader: Jon Arnott's Path to Adeptus

Episode 0241 · Architecture Social · 53:47

Revit Rookie to Digital Leader: Jon Arnott's Path to Adeptus

BIM did not arrive neatly. For many practices, it was messy, resisted and learned by people willing to get uncomfortable with new tools before everyone else had caught up.

Inside the conversation

6 moments to start with
  1. 01

    00:00 · Introduction and personal journey

  2. 02

    01:19 · Early career and transition to BIM

  3. 03

    03:42 · Challenges and evolution in BIM implementation

  4. 04

    12:56 · Strategic thinking and overcoming resistance

  5. 05

    21:08 · Transition to consultancy and new opportunities

  6. 06

    26:43 · The entrepreneurial mindset

Profile in brief

The work and context behind Jon's conversation.

Current role
Director
Practice
Adeptus Digital

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Meet the practice behind the work.

Adeptus Digital is a consultancy for the AECO industry delivering BIM, automation and AI strategies, tools and software for the built environment.

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    The reality of starting a business

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