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BIM Solutions Consultant | Atlanta Georgia

2009-11-10T13:05:00.001-06:00

This position was posted on LinkedIn | BIM Experts Group

BIM Solutions Consultant

Coordinate preparation and distribution of needed literature or materials (case studies, screen shots) for sales presentations.
Gather required information about project scope of work from prospective Customers and Sales Reps.
Facilitate scheduling of pre-sale technical support as required.
Facilitate acquisition of reference materials (drawings/specs/rfps) from prospective client including downloads from ftp sites, project web sites, and ARC reprographers.
Work with Sales and Service Delivery to produce initial pricing using price calculation tools or through other methods.
Work with Service Delivery to synchronize proposed project schedule with ongoing projects.
Assist in preparation of preliminary proposals, quotations and submit to Service Delivery for review.
Prepare and submit final proposal in a complete timely and accurate manner.
Organize relevant materials (drawings/specs/rfps, proposals) into appropriate server folders.
Acquire knowledge of current pricing in order to formulate preliminary quotes.
Maintain record of price calculations, proposal price and final sale price and record into specified systems.
Keep updated electronic and hard-copy database of proposals, quotations, reports, etc.
Work with Sales and Service Delivery to facilitate scheduling of post-sales, kick-off meeting activity.
May take minutes for sales/prospect meetings and other project meetings as required.
Other duties as assigned.

Atlanta-based, Contact/Email careers@rcmsgroup.com to apply.

Architectural CAD Director | Revit and AutoCAD | Canada

2009-11-08T00:10:00.003-06:00

Architectural CAD Director
Revit and AutoCCAD
Vancouver, BC

Overview:

Our client is an international renowned architectural design firm. The incumbent will be the leader and driving force behind all architectural CAD work and standards.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and mentoring of a team of 5-10; including CAD managers and CAD Support staff.
Establish and oversee all Architectural CAD standards and practices.
Coordinate several hundred CAD projects; from very small designs to major architectural projects.
Remaining current on CAD technologies and Building Information Modeling.
Planning and forecasting the needs of the CAD design environment.
Coordinating CAD projects with Project Managers and IT.

Required Skills and Experience:

Leadership and mentoring of a team of 5-10 CAD managers/support staff.
Establish and oversee all CAD standards and practices.
Coordinate several hundred CAD projects; from very small designs to major architectural projects.
Must have 3 years experience with REVIT.
Remaining current on CAD technologies and Building Information Modeling.
Planning and forecasting the needs of the CAD design environment.
Coordinating CAD projects with Project Managers and IT

To apply for this job and to see a listing of all BlackShire positions please review our website:

www.blackshire.com

Or you can send us your resume for this specific position to:

532.blackshire@hiredesk.net

We prefer résumés in MS Word or RTF.

Correspondence to the above email address must include a resume; otherwise the email spam filter flags it as junk mail.
Your understanding in this matter is appreciated.
For general information on this position please call: 604-517-3552.

All applications are treated confidentially. We will not disclose your name or send your resume to any client without first discussing the matter with you. Thank you for applying.

No fee will be charged to any individual seeking or obtaining employment through our company.

Architectural CAD Support Specialist | Revit & AutoCAD | Canada

2009-11-07T17:31:00.000-06:00

Architectural CAD Support Specialist
Revit and AutoCAD
Calgary, Alberta

Position Overview

Working closely with the CAD Manager, this role will be responsible for providing general CAD support to their local team for various design disciplines, including both 2D and 3D work.

Responsibilities & Duties

Provide and supply technical support for all CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit) and internal end users
Ensure that CAD standards and procedures are properly and consistently followed by end users and PM’s
Serve as Model manager on small to mid-size Revit projects
Audit AutoCAD projects on the ongoing basis to ensure file quality (eg. Proper let up of layers, user errors, file set up, file recovery, etc.)
Provide support for plotting and electronic file submissions
Assist in training of internal CAD users
On the project close up ensure the accuracy and proper archiving of the data
Maintain close communication with CAD Manager to ensure that all local office CAD needs are served properly
Coordinate auto CAD and Revit work with other disciplines and consultants
Maintain knowledge on CAD standards, upgrades, etc.

Minimum Requirements

Architectural Technology Diploma/ Architectural CAD Diploma
5+ years experience with drawings and detailing using Auto CAD and 2+ years with Revit
Experience assisting others with CAD
Technical proficiency in CAD software
Experience working on small to medium scale architectural projects
Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Flexible attitude
Capacity to teach and support others on CAD

To apply for this job and to see a listing of all BlackShire positions please review our website:

www.blackshire.com

Or you can send us your resume for this specific position to:

535.blackshire@hiredesk.net

We prefer résumés in MS Word or RTF.

Correspondence to the above email address must include a resume; otherwise the email spam filter flags it as junk mail.
Your understanding in this matter is appreciated.
For general information on this position please call: 604-517-3552

Revit-BIM Estimating | WinEstimator Workshop | Marquette University

2009-11-06T09:42:00.006-06:00

DesignEst Pro | Revit-based Estimating

We spent Thursday morning at Marquette University, as they hosted a Revit-BIM estimating workshop and networking event; featuring Steve Watt, CEO / President of WinEst.

Dr Mark Federle, presented the Marquette's new Construction Engineering & Management program.

Steve Watt demonstrated five different WinEst estimating solutions; that addressed five methods-sources of data that today’s estimator may receive. This also included their DesignEst Pro module which connects directly to a Revit-BIM project file.

Review the complete story and the new WinEst estimating module unveiled at this event:

WinEstimator Revit-BIM Workshop | Marquette University – School of Engineering

BIM Coordinator | Mortenson Construction | Bellevue Washington

2009-11-01T16:41:00.000-06:00

BIM Coordinator | Mortenson Construction | Bellevue Washington

The BIM Coordinator will lead the project coordination effort by ensuring the constructability of projects during design, and by protecting the integrity of design during construction.

Using Building Information Models as a primary documentation medium, the Design Coordinator will augment and/or replace traditional 2-D construction drawings.

The BIM Coordinator is an integral team member within pre-construction and construction. Therefore, they must possess technical knowledge of commercial building design, documentation, and use of 3-D computer aided design software.

Qualifications:

Strong verbal, graphic and spatial communication ability
Self starter with the ability to work independently and within a team
Vigor and desire to learn and development new processes and technologies
Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment
Willingness to create deliverables and meet deadlines as required

Basic Responsibilities:

Manage and facilitate design coordination cross disciplines
Act as the primary point of contact for the management and implementation for 3D technology use
Maintain high level of competency of software through continued use and training.
Train project team members in the management and use of Building Information Models

Create and leverage 3-D models for the following

Support business development
Utilize visualization techniques and tools to assist in design visualization
Perform design assistance and constructability reviews
Incorporate construction means and methods
Integrate with project schedules to simulate project sequencing
Coordinate site logistics, site utilization and underground utilities
Coordinate all project systems and components
Extract quantities to assist estimating and procurement
Communicate layout with survey crews and craft workers
Generate as built documentation to support operations and maintenance

Requirements:

Practical experience with: Revit, AutoCAD/ADT, Microstation/Triforma, and/or Archicad/Constructor
Familiarity with coordination and visualization software such as Navisworks, SketchUp, and/or VIZ/MAX
B.S. or B.A. degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
Prefer a minimum of 3 years in the design and commercial construction industry
Ability to work at various project sites within the Puget Sound Region

We offer incredible benefits (please see our website for details), competitive salaries, and the chance to work on exciting large scale commercial projects.

Are you looking for an employment opportunity with an innovative construction company that can have a significant impact on your life and career?

The Mortenson purpose…To build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society.

Please email alli.burton@mortenson.com with inquiries.

BIM Manager Job | Mortenson Construction | Seattle Washington

2009-10-30T07:36:00.000-05:00

The BIM Manager is responsible for providing input and leadership to the design and/or virtual design and construction process.

Understands technical and planning attributes of specific building types.
Provides meaningful input to the project’s programming and conceptual design activities.
Coordinates design team members and preconstruction services (i.e. estimating, scheduling, project planning, constructability, site utilization, etc.).
When necessary, manages the integrated delivery team’s resources.
Oversees the preparation of models for facilities management.

Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent management and leadership skills
Strong understanding of construction processes
Facilitator of project collaboration and integrated delivery activities
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize
Moderate experience with and demonstrated knowledge of construction costs and financial risks; strong understanding of the things that impact cost
Demonstrated basic understanding of A/E business and client’s business interest.
Experience managing people and processes.
Familiar with contract language – construction and A/E

Basic Responsibilities:

Oversees the production and management of 3D models
Establishes the scope of work for projects
Establishes the schedule and deliverables for integrated delivery services
Oversees construction coordination
Communicates model generated information to project team
Implements 3D technology during construction
Participates in the research and development of new technologies
Internal training
Develops project BIM models
Attends, participates and presents at conferences
Manages others
Business Development support
May lead the Operating Group Integrated Construction team.

Minimum Software proficiencies:

High level of competency with advanced software. (2D and 3D AutoCAD minimum)
Proficiency with Autodesk Architectural Desktop (ADT), Autodesk Building Systems (ABS), Autodesk Revit or Graphisoft Constructor preferred.

Additional Software proficiencies:

Navisworks, Primavera, and 3DS Max or Viz.
Animation experience a plus

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or higher education from an accredited college or university in the team member’s professional field (Architecture, Engineering, and/or Construction Management).
A minimum of 8 years of progressively more challenging commercial construction management experience or equivalent combining education and experience.
Licensure in professional field is recommended.

Please email alli.burton@mortenson.com with inquiries

Mortenson is characterized by its people—honest, hardworking, professional and energetic. Working together, Mortenson team members, through their dedication and integrity, have formed a collaborative relationship with owners, architects, engineers and subcontractors, enhancing the company’s reputation for superior workmanship and performance.

M. A. Mortenson Company continues to perpetuate the principles of its founder and is committed to a business philosophy that is dedicated to trusting relationships, excellence in performing services; workmanship that has enduring character; and meeting customer expectations every time.

Jill Bernhardt | Contract Revit MEP Instructor for Excel2BIM Online Classes

2009-10-26T13:27:00.000-05:00

Jill Bernhardt, contract Revit MEP Trainer-Consultant will provide Excel2BIM’s Revit MEP online & onsite training-consulting.

Excel2BIM posted Revit MEP 2010 online training class descriptions and pricing in early October.

Submit the promotional code provided by Excel2BIM to obtain your best price for Jill's online or onsite Revit MEP services.

Curtainwall Engineering Firm Implements Revit Architecture-3D AutoCAD

2009-10-23T16:59:00.001-05:00

USGNN Press Release | Curtain Wall Engineering Implements Revit Architecture | 3D AutoCAD

Stow, Ohio-based Wheaton & Sprague Engineering Inc. has invested into software and training to incorporate AutoCAD 3D and Revit Architecture into its practice.

"Our implementation of both of these strategic practices is a statement of our commitment to our building envelope expertise, and our desire to further our expertise for the benefit of our clients," says John L. Wheaton, P.E., LEED AP, president of Wheaton & Sprague Engineering Inc.

"We believe that execution of both of these services will continue to improve our position us as a full-service building envelope firm, and will benefit both our building envelope consulting and our building envelope engineering clientele."

According to a company announcement, building information modeling (BIM) software facilitates a new way of working collaboratively between the architect, engineer and individual trades to

create a model with consistent, reliable, design information,
enable faster decision-making and coordination,
better documentation and
evaluate sustainable building and infrastructure design alternatives using analysis to predict performance before breaking ground.

Revit List | Architects-Engineers-Contractors Using Revit

2009-10-13T13:19:00.002-05:00

RevitInside has an enormous global list of architects, engineers, contractors, owners and Revit service providers.

These companies and organizations requested a listing on this Revit-BIM services directory; as they are open to Revit-BIM collaboration with other Revit-based organizations.

So if you find yourself challenged trying to find a Revit-based design, consulting or contracting firm to complement your Revit investment, consider RevitInside as your Revit-BIM services directory.

My thanks to colleague, Eric Olson, BIM Manager at ESD in Chicago; who passed this on to Jill Bernhardt of BIM Bulletin who shared it me.

In my humble opinion, the 2009 BIM SmartMarket Report | The Business Value of BIM Process demonstrated the value of BIM Training as Critical to Obtaining a larger, positive ROI.

In other words, it is valuable to all parties if your "complete" project team is working in Revit.

You made the Revit-BIM investment; training, equipment, software, staff, consulting, etc. Consider building your team with others that have made the same investment; to improve all of your "bottom lines".

Thanks to Steve Stafford for providing this collaborative website.

Revit MEP Online Training Class Pricing & Descriptions| Excel2BIM

2009-10-13T11:47:00.000-05:00

Excel2BIM announced promotional pricing and class descriptions for Revit MEP 2010 Online Training Classes today.

Revit Architecture 2010 Online Training Class | $795

2009-10-08T09:31:00.003-05:00

We released our Excel2BIM, Revit Architecture 2010 Online Training Class Pricing yesterday;

http://excel2bim.com/revitbim/?p=725

$795.00 / person for Revit Architecture Fundamententals Class | 21 Total Class Hours

$795.00 / person for Revit Architecture Intermediate Class | 21 Total Class Hours

$1,490.00 / person when you purchase both classes | 42 Hours Total class Hours

This is a limited time promotion; use this link to review details.

Online Revit Architecture Training Classes | $795.00/person

3D Laser Scanning + Hybrid BIM-3D CAD + Revit Structure = Dairy-Meat Process Food Plant Solution

2009-09-30T13:40:00.000-05:00

Revit-BIM Playbook - Excel Revit-BIM Engineering Services

I defined the unique-internal collaboration of our 3D Laser Scanning-Survey, Process Engineering and Industrial-Food Groups in this collection of articles from my Revit-BIM Playbook Blog.

3D Laser Scanning Assists Structural Review of Meat Processing Plant Roof Structure

Hybrid BIM-3D CAD Builds Owners Dairy-Food Processing Operations

Defines the value that our dairy-meat process food plant owners receive; when we use a Hybrid-BIM 3D CAD / Revit design process. The 3D laser scan-point cloud above; is from a meat process plant in Oklahoma.

Excel Engineering 3D Laser Scanning | October 28-31 | Worldwide Food Expo Chicago

Our 3D Laser Scanning Engineers will demonstrate the value of this process on the convention floor of theThe Worldwide Food Expo in Chicago in October.

Blogging Civil 3D | Doug Benoit PE | Back in the Saddle Again

2009-09-24T20:53:00.002-05:00

Doug Benoit PE is blogging Civil 3D again at Alignex in Minneapolis.

Check out Doug's latest pictorial tutorial;

Civil 3D Site Grading & Apply to Entire Length

Doug is a Civil 3D expert and we blogged our individual blogs at our previous employer for the last 4 years.

Great to see you "back in the saddle again."

Cheers!

Best Practices Revit Linked-Imported Files

2009-09-22T10:47:00.000-05:00

Revit-BIM Playbook blog, features 20 Top Tips on Best Practices for Revit Linked-Imported Files

We featured Revit Clinic's Top 10 Linked-Imported Files Tips and then added 10 more tips from our Excel Engineering's Revit-BIM Standards Manual.

Excel Engineering Adds to Revit Clinic Top 10 Linked-Imported Files Tips

Revit-BIM Playbook Blog Launches | Excel Revit-BIM Engineering Services

2009-09-03T09:34:00.000-05:00

I am now authoring Excel Engineering's new blog; Revit-BIM Playbook

Excel Engineering Corporate Headquarters | Fond du Lac Wisconsin

You can access Excel Engineering's Revit-BIM Playbook Blog using one of these two URLs

http://revitplaybook.com/ OR http://bimplaybook.com/

I also have a Revit resource webpage posted on the Squidoo community web site; which you can access using this URL:

http://squidoo.com/jobcaptain

If or when you require Revit-AutoCAD training, consulting or implementation services; I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your needs and provide your organization with an economical proposal that meets your needs.

Enjoy both the Revit JobCaptain and Revit-BIM Playbook blogs; your comments are always welcome.

You can access this blog, Revit JobCaptain using this URL; http://revitjobcaptain.com/

Cheers!

2D Draftsman Needs 3D Training | How to Choose Software?

2009-08-29T10:58:00.009-05:00

An experienced 2D CAD draftsman; asked this question in the LinkedIn Group, 2D and or 3D Top CAD Experts

"I have been caught in the 2-D world of drafting. I am self-taught and my last job was for a glass company, where I did only two-dimensional drafting. I know that I have to expand my horizons and pick up some 3-D training somewhere. I have contacted the local community college and they seem to be promoting two different learning tracks.

1) Autodesk 3-D Studio Max and/or
2) Form-Z

I have heard of the 3-D studio Max but have never heard of Form-Z. I am trying to decide what to do? I know that I need some sort of training but can not reach a decision on my own."

Here's my contribution to his discussion

I agree with Brian, determine your field first AND review your potential client base AND "what 3D applications they are they using?"

Look beyond "the community college"; I would think there are a few other schools providing 3D classes; that are best suited to transition from 2D production drafting; especially night classes.

I taught part-time, 19 semesters at 2 local (40 mile radius) tech colleges. We always did market analysis of what classes the local companies needed and what other schools were providing.

Max and FormZ have a limited niche market base. Max has equipment costs and immense training requirements.

Always interview your instructors-trainers (tech school or consultants) and their "real world" background.

My students always completed my classes with a working portfolio of projects; that they could show their employers. I taught night classes for 4 hours/night. 95% of my students were coming back to school; to transition their careers with their current employer or looking for jobs.

I worked closely with our Campuses Academic Advisers and the outlying tech/community colleges. So stop and meet these people in your area. They are also connected with the school's job placement office and the local job force network. They will know "Who is hiring and what software they using?"

Even as Columbus is a big area, you may need to consider relocation, attending better schools at a distance or you may be able to provide remote 2D/3D CAD services to several companies. Look who can use your services and what software- training positions you to meet the broadest market.

2D CAD is not dead, but its market value is fading. That's why Autodesk offers their 3D products (i.e. Revit) as Suite Bundles. You get their 3D product (i.e. Revit) and AutoCAD for a fraction of the price. this allows you to learn and earn at the same time.

Since 1987, I've taught 2D/3D CAD/BIM to more than 3,000 students (architects, engineers, & technical folk) in markets all over the United States.

Your software training choice and training should complement your application experience; manufacturing, building & construction, civil engineering, surveying or mapping.

When I provide commercial software (Revit) training, I always encourage companies to have a project(s) ready to apply the software training. Make sure you have a project to apply your training.

"If you don't use it, you lose it."

I transition software, training and implementation into their schedule over a 5-7 week period of time; which provides them more time to absorb/apply the new 3D processes.

Typically, an employer/client will assess your application skills equal or greater to your software background. That's value you've earned by field experience; which is value you bring to your employer or clients.

Cheers!

Texas Adopts BIM for State Facilities | Design-Construction

2009-08-10T15:50:00.006-05:00

Austin, Texas - The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC), the agency within the State of Texas that oversees the state’s real estate development as owners and operators of state facilities, today announces its adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for state design and construction projects.

For over a year, the Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) division within TFC has diligently worked to standardize the use of BIM for its future projects. FDC is responsible for overseeing the design and construction of state facilities throughout Texas.

Currently, FDC manages 125 projects valued over $500 million, in addition to maintaining the Facilities Master Plan. In an effort to promote workflow efficiency, streamline productivity and increase the return on investment for the State of Texas, FDC has adopted and encourages the use of BIM’s digital design technology. (View complete article)

A video describing TFC’s adoption of BIM can be found on their website at: http://www.tfc.state.tx.us/communities/facilities/prog/construct/bim.wmv

Contact: Mike Blackwell
TFC Marketing and Communications Specialist
(512) 463-4237/(512) 791-9189
Michael.blackwell@tfc.state.tx.us

Related Article

Wisconsin Requires BIM | New News?

Video | Revit Structure to Inventor Via iCopy

2009-08-10T15:08:00.010-05:00

Autodesk's, Rob Cohee provides another short video; where he imports a Revit Structure model into Autodesk Inventor, demonstrating the use of Autodesk Labs iCOPY.

Related Article:

Revit-Inventor-Revit Model Exchange Video

Daniel Hughes | Revit BIM Manager-Consultant | Excel Engineering

2009-08-09T19:40:00.015-05:00

I'm pleased to announce that I will be joining the Excel Engineering team on Monday, August 17th; as their BIM Manager | BIM Consultant.

Excel Engineering is an employee owned, full service architectural-engineering firm with

architectural design services,
structural engineering,
building systems | MEP engineering,
civil engineering & surveying,
process engineering,
light gauge steel framing and
Excel Technologies: IT / office and web-based integration services
licensing in 40 states.

Excel Engineering Inc has been working on the Revit-BIM platform for about 18 month; transitioning from AutoCAD Architecture (formerly Architectural Desktop). They are also current to the Civil 3D platform and now own 3D Laser Scanning technology.

I had the opportunity to provide Excel Revit training and implementation transitioning in 2008.

As Excel Engineering's BIM Manager, I'll be collaborating with all departments, project managers, consultants, contractors and clients to transition the BIM process further into the project acquisition and delivery process.

As Excel Engineering's BIM Consultant, I will continue my roles of providing national Revit training, consulting and implementation.

This will initially include the following Autodesk products;

Revit Architecture,
Revit Structure,
Revit MEP,
NavisWorks,
AutoCAD Architecture
Civil 3D and
AutoCAD

The BIM Consultant responsibilities, has been a work in progress for more than 7 weeks. It will require a couple blog articles to define this role and respective services.

This will eventually require a "cast of specialty trainers-consultants" to provide national training, consulting and implementation for the Revit, Navisworks and Civil 3D platforms.

A pretty exciting, large adventure begins on August 17th.

I'll provide my contact information in a future article. Cheers!

Virtual Construction Coordinator | Revit-NavisWorks-3D AutoCAD | Los Angeles CA

2009-08-07T16:11:00.006-05:00

Job Title:

Virtual Construction Coordinator
(Corporate title – Project Engineer /Assistant Project Manager)

Location:

LAX - Los Angeles, CA

Job Description:

The Virtual Construction Coordinator will be responsible for creation and implementation of Building Information Models (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) methodologies for LAX Bradley West Gates and Core.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Generate BIM models and train on-site staff and subcontractors on BIM technology
Understand, promote, and implement Virtual Design and Construction processes and technologies.
Provide advice and direction on whereby technologies can be used
Run interference detection to detect design clashes to assist project team with coordination process
Collect and process various 2D documentation and 3D models for design coordination
Assist in preconstruction design visualization, costing, and planning
Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in the development and management of the virtual construction schedule
Work on-site to update the models to reflect as-built conditions
Assist the project team with model visualizations
Manage and use BIM modeling software (e.g. Autodesk Revit Suite, NavisWorks, Synchro)
Manage and use coordination, scheduling, programming, file sharing and collaboration platforms
Evaluate current and future software
Provide internal training and create user base on your job site

Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of construction processes
Software experience with Revit, NavisWorks, 2D and 3D AutoCAD, and Synchro
Experience with and knowledge of construction costs, schedules, and financial risks

How to apply:

Please send resumes to careers@walshgroup.com.
Put "LAX VDC Coord Attn Dan Klancnik" in the subject line.

Kawneer | Visa Lighting | USG Walls | Free Revit Family Download

2009-08-05T15:10:00.010-05:00

Building Product Manufacturer's Revit Families-Components

What happens when 7,000-10,000 blog visitors download a single building product manufacturer's free Revit families and components; in one year?

First, the building product manufacturer (and their respective products) become well known in the Revit-BIM community of architects, engineers, contractors and facility owners.

Second, the building product manufacturer's Revit families-components are used in the designers' Revit models and are used to create the respective construction drawings.

Third, the building product manufacturer is contacted for custom Revit content and/or additional information regarding their product line. The client is calling them and they are now in the project.

Fourth, the building product manufacturer's website becomes busy providing visitors Revit families-components while surrounded by the manufacturer's total web sales-support communications:

product brochures,
installation details / drawings,
email sales-product support,
construction & maintenance support details,
product distribution capabilities,
warranties and specifications,
product sample requests forms,
material & color selections,
perhaps texture maps for rendering-presentation.

Fifth, the building product manufacturer's Revit families-components can be considered for use in construction projects that require BIM (Revit) deliverables. (GSA, State of Wisconsin)

What about those 7,000-10,000 visitors I previously mentioned?

Those numbers are based on my blog articles for each of these 3 building product manufacturers; using Google Analytics.

Remember, I'm just one blogger that featured these 3 manufacturers on my blog...how much free advertising | industry recognition did they enjoy from other bloggers?

USG Walls - Revit System Families

Kawneer Curtain Wall - Revit System Families

Visa Lighting - Revit Component Families

I have assisted and trained building product manufacturers with the creation-marketing-publishing of their products in Revit Architecture and Revit MEP.

Franchises and facility-property developers have benefited from my Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and training for creating-publishing their standard store fixtures-equipment for use in Revit

Contact me if you would like to discuss additional business-value points that you can bring-add to your company with content built in Revit. These are my top five.

It may surprise you, that maybe 1/2 of your Revit-BIM manufacturer product content, does NOT need to be 3D.

Updated Visa Lighting Link 08/22/2009

Managing Your Business | Architectural Record | 10 Future A/E/C Trends

2009-08-04T14:32:00.007-05:00

Architectural Record | Principals Report

Go to Complete Article | Future of the A/E/C Industry: 10 Trends

"The challenge is not about short-term survival in today's economy. It is about thinking and planning for the long-term success of your firm," said Raymond F. Kogan, AIA, in a presentation at the American Institute of Architects national convention in San Francisco.

Kogan pointed out that we don't need predictions - we need projections and imagination. He outlined the 10 trends that he states will affect the AEC industry.

1 . Demographics.
Demographics can be accurately anticipated and are the foundation for many other forecasts. To some extent, demographics drive everything...

2. The markets.
The question is, "What will more people living in different places continue to need?" Kogan asked...

3. Technology.
The biggest new technology, building information modeling (BIM), will initially be driven by sophisticated owners and contractors, who have the most to gain and will be influenced by larger trends in project delivery...

According to a survey by the American Institute of Architects,

35 percent believe BIM will be an industry standard in three years;
51 percent believe BIM will be an industry standard in more than three years;
86 percent believe BIM will ultimately bean industry standard. Resistance is futile, the survey added.

4. Your projects.
Integrated project delivery is an approach that integrates people, systems, business structures, and practices into a collaborative process that harnesses the talents and insights of all participants...

5. Your people.
Architecture firms will face a skills shortage as the population trends see smaller employment pools, since 33 percent of the A/E/C workforce is older than 50...

Go to Complete Article | Future of the A/E/C Industry: 10 Trends

6. Your leaders.
If a firm is short on money, it can borrow; if it's short on work, it can market, but being short on leadership is not something that can be fixed easily...

7. The industry.
The retirements of boomer principals will drive the consolidation of firms, and the separation of leadership from ownership will be a major obstacle...

8. The environment.
There will be increasing pressure to incorporate sustainable design into all projects and adopt sustainable business practices, now called corporate social responsibility (CSR)," Kogan said...

9. The world.
Globalization will be both an opportunity and a threat, but it cannot be ignored...

10. Your future.
Successful architecture and engineering firms will plan for the future, and for their futures...

What strategic decisions will your firm face?
What major trends and drivers do you see as probabilities in your firm's future?
What will trigger those trends?
What effect will those trends and drivers have on your firm?

Go to Complete Article | Future of the A/E/C Industry: 10 Trends

Autodesk Subscription | More Licenses Than Staff?

2009-08-03T12:07:00.002-05:00

The economy is down and so is the head count in your office — and as a result, you don't need all the CAD seats you needed a year ago.

But your CAD software is on a subscription plan, and you know if you let subscriptions lapse, your company could pay a heavy price to reinstate those seats once you're in growth mode again.

At the same time, when your budget is already tight, can you justify maintaining subscriptions for software you don't use?

Cadalyst writer, Nancy Spurling Johnson addresses this business case in her July article

"As Software Subscriptions Lapse in Down Economy, Autodesk Clarifies Policies"

The good news is, you have options — but now is the time to take stock of your software and plan for the transition back to a higher seat count.

Autodesk Policies

Bill Griffin, vice-president of the Americas Channel Sales at Autodesk, recently spoke with Cadalyst to clarify his company's subscription program and how customers can best manage their software licenses.

He are the Subscription Categories | Scenarios you may be reviewing.

Lapsed or no subscription.

Any customer on the current release of an Autodesk product can add subscription at any time...

Legacy customers.

Customers using software versions that are so old that Autodesk has retired the products and no longer supports them - for example, AutoCAD R14-2006...

Other Options to Consider

If you're looking at reinstating software seats down the road, you might be in luck if the timing is also right to move to a 3D solution...

Network Licensing

One option to examine is network licensing, in which a company owns a number of stand alone software licenses, convert them to network licenses that can be checked out and in by staff as needed...(see below)

What Is Software Asset Management?

Autodesk provides free tools to take stock of your software licensing scenario; located on Autodesk's, Software Asset Management web page.

Autodesk Assistance Program Benefits

The relatively new Autodesk Assistance Program offers free software and training and discounted certification to the unemployed.

Companies that hire program participants can benefit too — by saving 25%-43% when purchasing the software that the new employee was using through the program...

Review Nancy's complete July article;

"As Software Subscriptions Lapse in Down Economy, Autodesk Clarifies Policies"

Non-Digital BIM | Videos | Richard Meier's Model Gallery

2009-08-01T13:35:00.016-05:00

This is a 3 part video series by Architectural Record titled;

Firms in Focus: Richard Meier, "A Visit to Richard Meier's Model Gallery"

Richard Meier recently opened his model gallery to the general public. We stop by to discuss with him his approach to model-making...

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Revit-BIM | Senior Healthcare Project Architectural Designer-Medical Planner

2009-08-01T09:04:00.010-05:00

Position: Senior Healthcare Project Architectural Designer / Medical Planner Job

Location: Sacramento, California 95815

Compensation:

$90,000 - $$120,000 base salary DOE plus medical, dental, and retirement benefits package

Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Two or three weeks accrued paid vacation, major holidays, one week accrued sick leave
Time-and-a-half paid approved overtime
401K and Profit Sharing Plans

Duration: Full time long term direct hire career opportunity

Our client, a nationally top ranked Architectural Design & Planning firm specializing in large scale Healthcare Hospital and Medical Center facility projects is actively seeking a technically skilled, professional, and passionate Senior Architectural Designer / Medical Planner to join the Sacramento, CA office.

Ideal and most qualified Senior Architectural Designer / Medical Planner should possess a bachelors or masters degree in architecture from an accredited university (or closely related field); 7 or more years of architectural industry work experience; state of California Architect License (preferred); and considerable to significant architectural project experience pertaining to Healthcare Hospital or Medical Facilities. Great candidates will have past project experience working on OSHPD regulated projects.

This Senior Architectural Designer must be skilled and experienced in all architectural project phases from initial concept to completion and occupancy. Must have experience that includes conceptual design and programming, schematic design, design development, construction document production, consultant coordination, client interaction, construction administration, etc. Proficient working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Architectural Desktop is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of Revit-BIM software is a plus.

As a member of this firm this Senior Architectural Designer/ Medical Planner will be a large contributor to the design, programming and planning of large scale multi-story hospital and medical facility projects throughout the state of California.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate and entirely confidential employment consideration please email resume to Architectural Division Lead / Hiring Manager, James Cameron at jcameron@johnsongroupinc.com.

James Cameron
Architectural Division Lead / Hiring Manager
Phone: (916) 479-7083
Email: jcameron@johnsongroupinc.com