TOPICS OF CONVERSATION - "Real World Problems – Real World Revit Solutions: Model Management"
This November 2008 RevitDC session is a special panel discussion on issues common to most Revit users. This unique panel session will highlight issues encountered by some of the most experienced Revit users in the Washington DC area. They will be sharing real-life examples of how using and implementing Revit in their firms caused them to change and behave differently about how they produced their work.
This structured problem/solution format will chronologically frame the issues, as they would naturally occur, in using Revit on projects in a design firm. The panel members will provide their perspective on how they approached and dealt with the common issues for Revit users faced when working in a modeled environment.
Some of the topics discussed will include the proper setup and use of the correct template as a critical first step to a successful Revit project, how to manage data between several disciplines and still maintain modeling accuracy, the principles of file linking, exchanging data between linked files and how to avoid and resolve conflicts with design teams by work division between Revit users.
This session will be repeated at Autodesk University on December 3 at 3:00pm in session number AB214-3. |
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6:00 - 6:30 Networking
Food and drink will be served.
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6:15 - 6:40 Introduction - Jeff Gravatte, CADD Microsystems, Inc.
RevitDC Organization
2008 Meeting Dates and Topics |
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6:30 - 8:00 Panelists:
Elizabeth Chodosh
Elizabeth served as the Digital Design Coordinator for KlingStubbins' Washington office where she was responsible for training and coordination the of Revit software and AEC practice technologies, as well as actively participated in the development of KlingStubbins' standards and best practices for BIM. She recently relocated to Phoenix, Arizona where she continues her involvement in Revit and AEC technology implementation in practice.
Gary T. McLeod
Mr. McLeod is Associate Director of BIM for Cannon Design, an international architectural, engineering, and interior design firm. He is active with firm-wide development of BIM Training, Implementation and Best Practices, the monitoring and evaluation of evolving industry trends in BIM technologies and methodologies, and aligning corporate and industry practices with local project teams, management, and workflows. He has specialized in interior architecture for more than 10 years until recently focusing full time on Building Information. Mr. McLeod serves on the Advisory Board of Revit DC, one of the nation’s largest Revit users groups where he has also been a presenter. He is a registered architect and LEED Accredited Professional.
Galen S. Hoeflinger
Mr. Hoeflinger is an Associate Architect at Ayers/Saint/Gross with nine years of experience. Mr. Hoeflinger has been in the forefront of Building Information Modeling software technology since 2000 and has been an active contributor to the movement of integrating BIM into the A/E industry, including a founding member of the RevitDC Executive Board. He has spoken and discussed with numerous facets of the A/E industry, including representatives from the federal government, as to how BIM can be of benefit to them.
Nathanael Renfro
Mr. Renfro is the BIM Manager in the Mid-Atlantic office of SHW Group. He has been working with integrating BIM into the practice of architecture for over six years and is an early adopter of Autodesk Revit starting with version 4.0. During the past five years he has worked to integrate the processes of design and construction by applying BIM methodologies. Nathanael holds a Masters of Architecture degree from The Catholic University of America.
Derek Wood, LEED AP
Derek is a Project Designer in the Architecture Studio at FOX Architects. Current projects include corporate build-to-suit structures and building renovations with additions of new floors through the transferable development rights process. He is directing FOX Architect’s BIM initiative and is leading FOX Architect’s transition to the Revit platform. He is coordinating staff training and is developing firm-wide BIM practice standards. Derek is a Founding and Advisory Board Member for the Revit DC User group since its inception in 2004. Derek has given presentations and is published on the use of Revit and BIM. |
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8:00 - 8:30 Social Networking
Network and talk with presenters and other attendees. |
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