Classroom Training – Open Revit Classes

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11.12-13::San Francisco
Revit Architecture Beyond the Basics

11.12-13::San Francisco
Navisworks Fundamentals

11.14-15::Portland
Revit Architecture Beyond the Basics

11.18-20::San Francisco
Revit MEP: Electrical Fundamentals

12.17-20::San Francisco
Revit Architecture Fundamentals

12.17-20::Seattle
Civil 3D Fundamentals

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Classroom Training – Open Revit Classes

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10.24::Portland
Revit MEP Mechanical

10.24::Portland
Revit MEP - Documentation

10.29-31::San Francisco
Revit Architecture Fundamentals

11.5-7::San Francisco
AutoCAD Fundamentals

11.12-13::San Francisco
Revit Architecture Beyond the Basics

11.12-13::San Francisco
Navisworks Fundamentals

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eLearning – Upcoming Classes

Join the Ideate Tech Experts for eLearning – live online classes that provide your entire organization with easy access to premium education. 

10.8.13::Revit 201:
Site Tools

10.10.13::Civil 3D 201:
Working with ReCap

10.15.13::Revit 201:
Worksharing Best Practices

10.17.13::Civil 3D 201:
Intro to InfraWorks

10.21.13::Ideate Software 101:
Ideate BIMLink for RMEP Projects

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

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eLearning – Upcoming Classes

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10.1.13::Navisworks 101:
Introduction to Navisworks Manage

10.2.13::Ideate Software 101:
Revit Auditing with Ideate Explorer for Revit

10.3.13::Civil 3D 101:
Data Short Cuts

10.8.13::Revit 201:
Site Tools

10.10.13::Civil 3D 201:
Working with ReCap

10.15.13::Revit 201:
Worksharing Best Practices

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

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Classroom Training – Open Classes

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Here are a few of the training opportunities Ideate has to offer in the coming weeks:

1.23-25::San Francisco
Revit MEP Electrical Fundamentals
1.28-29::San Francisco
Navisworks Fundamentals
1.30::San Francisco
Revit for Project Managers Workshop
2.4-6::San Jose
Revit Architecture Fundamentals
2.6-8::Portland
Revit Architecture Fundamentals

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eLearning – Upcoming Classes

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Upcoming classes include: 

11.12.12::Navisworks 201:
Clash Detection
11.20.12::Revit 201:
Design Options

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

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eLearning – Upcoming Classes

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Upcoming classes include: 

11.12.12::Navisworks 201:
Clash Detection
11.20.12::Revit 201:
Design Options

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

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eLearning – Upcoming Classes

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Upcoming classes include: 

10.30.12::Revit 201:
Making Titleblocks
11.12.12::Navisworks 201:
Clash Detection

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

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Windows 8 and Autodesk Products

Each time a new operating system arrives, customers ask us at Ideate about compatibility. As some of you know, Microsoft is releasing Microsoft Windows 8 on October 26, 2012.

The new operating system has many changes, a new user interface, and a lot of features that will be geared toward customers using tablets. Also, new computers purchased will be able to be pre-loaded with Windows 8.

QUESTION: Will my Autodesk products be able to run on Windows 8?

ANSWER: An unqualified kinda/sorta! Officially, as of October 22, 2012, Autodesk does not support Windows 8 Operating System. What does that mean?

• It does not mean that you cannot load, or run certain Autodesk products. 
• It means that any technical support questions, whether to Autodesk or Ideate, could not be answered due to an unsupported operating system.

Ideate has done some testing on the consumer preview beta of Windows 8 and found that Revit 2013 would load (after SP2 was installed), however, Navisworks Manage 2013 would only load as far as the splash screen – so definitely user beware. Ideate’s recommendation, for now, is to hold off any production implementation of Windows 8 and Autodesk products.

Stay tuned to this blog and Twitter for further late-breaking news.

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David Haynes, NCARB, PMP, LEED AP
Ideate Director of Consulting

David is a Registered Architect, Project Management Certified Professional, who previously had his own architectural practice and was President of a commercial design-build construction company for 15 years. A graduate of University of Arizona, he has worked as an Architect, contractor, developer and as a national construction manager for a national retailer. David currently provides business process analysis, virtualization and change management solutions for AEC clients across the United States involved in the design and building industry. Follow David on Twitter: @dhaynestech

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eLearning – Upcoming Classes

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Upcoming classes include: 

10.30.12::Revit 201:
Making Titleblocks
11.12.12::Navisworks 201:
Clash Detection

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

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eLearning – Upcoming Classes

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Upcoming classes include: 

10.30.12::Revit 201:
Making Titleblocks
11.6.12::Revit 201:
Getting Started with Daylighting Studies
in Revit and 3ds Max Design
11.12.12::Navisworks 201:
Clash Detection

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

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eLearning – Upcoming Classes

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Upcoming classes include: 

10.2.12::Navisworks 101:
Introdution to Navisworks Manage
10.9.12::Revit 201:
Getting Started with Presentations
10.30.12::Revit 201:
Making Titleblocks

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

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eLearning – Upcoming Classes

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Upcoming classes include: 

9.24.12::Revit 201:
Stairs and Railings in Revit
9.25.12::Revit 201:
Roof Framing in Revit Structure
10.2.12::Navisworks 101:
Introdution to Navisworks Manage
10.9.12::Revit 201:
Getting Started with Presentations

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

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eLearning – Upcoming Open Classes

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Upcoming classes include: 

6.26.12::Revit 201:Revit Server
6.28.12::Navisworks 101:
Introduction to Navisworks Manage
7.3.12::Revit 201:
Revit Architectural Mode for Consultants

Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in a particular topic. You can interact with the instructor right from your own office, while eliminating travel time. Because the class schedule rotates, you can easily select your topics of interest and choose the day which best meets your schedule.

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Autodesk Navisworks 2013: New Features Focus

Teresa Martin, Senior Application Specialist, Ideate, Inc. reviews the best of the new features in Navisworks 2013.

Autodesk Navisworks 2013 has some fantastic enhancements this year. Two of the best new features are native Revit support (no more exporting via NWC from Revit!) and the display of levels and grids from Revit in a scene view. Both features have been high on user’s wish lists and this year Autodesk’s Navisworks team has delivered. The grids and levels can be turned on per level or all levels and can also be ghosted on levels above or below the designated level. For Navisworks project teams whom have been struggling with this issue by making their own 3D grids in either Revit or AutoCAD, this will be a most welcome feature.

Additional features that are worth a look are as follows:

• Clash results that include locations by level as well as the grid reference.  Further, clash results may be sorted by level, proximity as well as grid location!
• Costs can now be added to scheduled tasks in Timeliner
• Ability to drag and drop search and/or selection sets directly into the task manager in Timerliner!  Huge time savings for creating simulations!
• New Selection Inspector Tool for finding objects.
• Vault integration
• Additional file support for Primavera P6 v8, Archicad 14 and 15 as well as Faro 4.8.

See Ideate’s YouTube Playlist featuring Navisworks and a bevy of the new Autodesk 2013 software solutions.

Don’t forget to look through other great features our Ideate Technical Team has found in the new 2013 releases for Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Structure, Civil 3D, AutoCAD and more: ideateinc.com/2013

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Teresa Martin
AEC Solutions Application Specialist
Teresa is a graduate of Cornell University and has over 20 years experience in the architectural and construction industry. She has spent her career pursuing her interest in 3D modeling and computer-aided-design having worked alternately as a designer, project manager, CAD manager, 3D modeler and educator. Teresa currently develops curriculum and customized content as an Revit Implementation Expert. As a trainer in Revit, Navisworks, and Ecotect, Teresa brings her real-world experience to the classroom.

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Autodesk Navsiworks 2013 Feature Focus - Clash Detective

This feature presentation by Ideate’s Senior Application Specialist Teresa Martin, discusses the changes to the Clash Detective interface in Autodesk Navisworks 2013.  Some of the topics covered are the new API, user interface enhancements, support for level and grid locations for clashes as well as additional selection options provided by the new interface.

Watch the video: Autodesk Navsiworks 2013 Feature Focus - Clash Detective

Don’t forget to look through other great features our Ideate Technical Team has found in the new 2013 releases for Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Structure, Civil 3D, AutoCAD and more: ideateinc.com/2013

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Teresa Martin
AEC Solutions Application Specialist
Teresa is a graduate of Cornell University and has over 20 years experience in the architectural and construction industry. She has spent her career pursuing her interest in 3D modeling and computer-aided-design having worked alternately as a designer, project manager, CAD manager, 3D modeler and educator. Teresa currently develops curriculum and customized content as an Revit Implementation Expert. As a trainer in Revit, Navisworks, and Ecotect, Teresa brings her real-world experience to the classroom.

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Autodesk Navisworks 2013 Feature Focus - Revit Switchback

This short presentation by Ideate’s Senior Application Specialist Teresa Martin, discusses the new native support added to Autodesk Navisworks 2013 for Autodesk Revit RVT files. Autodesk Navisworks can now import RVT files directly into the interface without the need to export from Autodesk Revit as an NWC file. This will greatly enhance present workflows, especially for big room meetings and on-the-fly field coordination sessions.

Watch the video: Autodesk Navisworks 2013 Feature Focus – Revit Switchback

Don’t forget to look through other great features our Ideate Technical Team has found in the new 2013 releases for Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Structure, Civil 3D, AutoCAD and more: ideateinc.com/2013

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Teresa Martin
AEC Solutions Application Specialist
Teresa is a graduate of Cornell University and has over 20 years experience in the architectural and construction industry. She has spent her career pursuing her interest in 3D modeling and computer-aided-design having worked alternately as a designer, project manager, CAD manager, 3D modeler and educator. Teresa currently develops curriculum and customized content as an Revit Implementation Expert. As a trainer in Revit, Navisworks, and Ecotect, Teresa brings her real-world experience to the classroom.

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Autodesk Navsiworks 2013 Feature Focus - Grids and Levels

This short presentation by Ideate’s Senior Application Specialist Teresa Martin, discusses the new support in Autodesk Navisworks 2013 for grid objects and level  imported from Autodesk Revit. This new feature will improve workflow as users will no longer have to make their own 3D grids for use in Autodesk Navisworks 2013.  Further, when creating clash reports, the clash object’s level and grid location is now included in the report for ease of use by the project team.

Watch the video: Autodesk Navsiworks 2013 Feature Focus - Grids and Levels

Don’t forget to look through other great features our Ideate Technical Team has found in the new 2013 releases for Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Structure, Civil 3D, AutoCAD and more: ideateinc.com/2013

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Teresa Martin
AEC Solutions Application Specialist
Teresa is a graduate of Cornell University and has over 20 years experience in the architectural and construction industry. She has spent her career pursuing her interest in 3D modeling and computer-aided-design having worked alternately as a designer, project manager, CAD manager, 3D modeler and educator. Teresa currently develops curriculum and customized content as an Revit Implementation Expert. As a trainer in Revit, Navisworks, and Ecotect, Teresa brings her real-world experience to the classroom.

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Ideate Tech Team – Top Tier Experts from Ideate Present at Autodesk University 2011

Ideate tech team leader and veteran AU presenter David Haynes says of the AU experience, “Presenting is a privilege. Preparing is a challenge. It is very competitive to speak. In fact, about three times as many apply as are accepted. Once you are accepted, you have five months to prepare.”

As a veteran, Haynes understands what his team experiences. “Anxiety sets in for presenters during the last month prior to AU,” he explains. “The team, in spite of their vast experience and technical expertise, begins self-questioning, ‘Am I ready?’ Speaking in front of hundreds of people can be intimidating, and the post-presentation surveys hold another opportunity for anxiety or relief. The comments can boost your sense of accomplishment or the opposite.”

Haynes would not trade the experience for anything. As he says, “There is simply nothing else like AU in the world. The diversity of attendees from many nations is vast. There is a wide breadth of experience in attendees. There is a lot to talk about and a lot to learn.”

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Multiple Facets of Ground-mounted LiDAR Scanning Process Revealed

The lecture class, “LiDAR Data and Point Clouds: From Scan to Plan with AutoCAD Civil 3D,” presented by Matt Miyamoto, PE, Ideate Infrastructure Application Specialist, was designed for surveyors, engineers or planners who wonder where their data comes from and who want to find out more about the ground-mounted LiDAR scanning process.

The session took a look at tools for LiDAR data collection, presented a discussion on how ground-mounted data is collected, processed, and incorporated into a Civil 3D drawing via AutoCAD Civil 3D Point Cloud functionality, and explored how a Civil 3D Point Cloud object can be used to create an existing ground model for use in design and can be further evaluated in Autodesk Navisworks®. 

Participation was far livelier than Miyamoto anticipated. As an example, one attendee, a university instructor, expressed the intention to – after the session– “scan and model my 640 acre campus.” Another attendee from Canada offered to retrieve a laser scanner from his hotel room so that participants could delve even more deeply into the topic.

Miyamoto noticed that during the question and answer period there were many questions that were topic related but not product related. In other words, attendees were interested in both the cross-functionality of the products and the over-arching technology.

The post-class surveys revealed how the presentation would affect participants going forward and what they anticipated next:

“Consider this technology more in my work.”
“Incorporate LiDAR into all my projects.”
“Not become so intimidated by LiDAR survey.”
“Start using point clouds for large surface data sets.”
“I learned the different workflows and capabilities of Civil 3D that I will explore once I get home.”
“Promote using point clouds to my clients (I am a reseller).”
“Present to the office another method of accurate data collection to think about.”

Among the roughly two dozen completed surveys, three indicated they felt that the session was targeted to students on a level lower than their current expertise. The majority indicated that the class was right in line with what they hoped to learn.

“Matt was very well prepared and his presentation really showed the capabilities the class was advertised to show.”
“Good presenter, knowledgeable and professional.”
“The speaker did an excellent job of covering the material and demoing the workflows.”
“Best and most useful class I attended at AU. Speaker obviously has a passion for the subject and used the time allotted well.”

Courses Taught at Ideate: Civil 3D Fundamentals, AutoCAD Fundamentals, AutoCAD Beyond the Basics, AutoCAD Update, Navisworks Fundamentals

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Ideate AEC Application Specialist Ron Palma presented two classes. One class, “Shop Drawings in Revit: What? It Can Do That?” focused on helping attendees create shop drawings of their designs using the new Parts, Assemblies, and Assembly drawing tools in Revit Architecture and Revit Structure 2012. The other, “2D to 3D: Transitioning Documentation from AutoCAD to Revit,” a special AU Unconference Session, provided an open discussion on moving documentation from the 2D AutoCAD realm to the 3D Revit world.

Parts and Assemblies Class Fills Lecture Hall

The Parts and Assemblies class was designed for AU attendees who need to create shop or assembly drawings of building materials within Revit Architecture or Revit Structure. Attendees included architects, designers, interior designers, engineers, detailers, contractors, and construction modelers. The class focused on the new Part and Assemblies tools, and covered how the tools work with practical applications in various scenarios. Initial signups included 190 students, and attendance exceeded that number with nearly 200 on hand for the presentation. Attendee survey comments tell the story:

“Great job. Loved that the material in Revit was presented real time. Great speaker and easy to follow along.”
“Great presenter. Solid information.”
“I loved this class. Presenter is gold. Where was he all this time???”
“I was only taking this class because there wasn’t anything that sounded better. After attending, this turned out to be the most important and informative class I’ve had. Great presenter.”
“The speaker did a great job illustrating many avenues to utilize the new tool.”
“Very good class, with lots of questions and interaction with the participating class members.”

Animated Unconference Session Provides Ample Individual Attention

Within the open discussion “unconference” format – only introduced to Autodesk University in very recent years – Palma served as moderator and discussion director. The smaller, highly interactive session focused on the transitions required in the move from 2D documentation to 3D documentation. Additional topics included making use of BIM in the structural engineering documentation process, presenting designs and documents in new ways beyond the traditional 2D views, and involving other BIM team members in the integrated project delivery (IPD) process.

About 20 participants arrived ready for a lively discussion, engaged Palma’s expertise and left survey reports with comments such as:

“I enjoyed the interaction with other professionals in the industry with similar problems.”
“Great Class/Discussion!!!”
“I love this format. Best class.”

Courses Taught at Ideate: Revit Architecture Fundamentals, Revit Architecture Beyond the Basics, Revit Architecture Families, Revit Architecture for Project Managers Workshop, AutoCAD Fundamentals, AutoCAD Update, AutoCAD Architecture Fundamentals

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Cross-Utilization Strikes a Chord in How Suite It is!

Up for discussion in the presentation of Ideate Senior Application Specialist Teresa Martin were Autodesk Revit, 3ds Max Design, Navisworks, and Quantity Takeoff. The session, entitled “How Suite It is! Leveraging Autodesk Design Suites from Schematic Design to Construction,” focused on using Autodesk Design Suites to leverage workflow processes from the humble napkin-sketch beginning to a construction model through post-occupancy.

By its very nature, suites was a complex teaching assignment in the tightly constrained format of AU. Martin adhered to the topic by focusing on the reasons behind the bundling and pointed out the advantages inherent in having design suites.

The class was scheduled at an eye-opening 8:00 a.m. on day two of AU, and about 90 showed up ready to explore suites. During the question and answer period which lasted about 15 minutes, attendees had a range of queries including “What classes should I attend next,” “How can I find out more about Autodesk Sketchbook designer and/or Showcase,” and “Is the Sketchbook designer available on the IPad?” Additional questions pertained specifically to Navisworks and its interface with Revit. Teresa answered all, and regarding Navisworks she discussed the switchback feature along with some other settings to answer specific questions.

The survey comments summarize the responses of attendees:

“As a general overview of the purpose and value of the multiple platforms that a Design Suite offers, the presentation did a superior job demonstrating the viability of the cross-utilization of each.”
“…small video glitch. Otherwise great show.”
“Excellent topic and well taught.”
“Good to think about using some of these tools in smaller bites to help ease people into Revit.”
“Interesting and informative! Thanks Teresa!”
“Presenter was very good.”
“She gave me insight as to why the suite packages are offered. She sold me the value to my firm. Thank you.”
“Showed me how I can use other programs effectively. This is what I/we need to enter the wonderful world of BIM. Well done!!!!”

Courses Taught at Ideate: Revit Architecture Fundamentals, Revit Architecture Beyond the Basics, Revit Architecture Families, Revit Architecture for Project Managers Workshop, Navisworks Fundamentals, Green BIM Basics, Ecotect Fundamentals, BIM for Contractors
 

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Lean Processes Session Challenges Industry Pros to Rethink Next Steps

David Haynes, AIA, LEED AP, and Ideate Director of Consulting, approached his session, “Adopting Lean Processes in BIM,” with a goal to present the leading edge of an industry wave and provoke thought. While many AU presentations address hot topics such as new solutions and new case uses for familiar solutions, Haynes prefers to peer just over the horizon and explore emerging industry ideas and trends. Spirited controversy and animated discussions result, and the Lean session was no exception.

Haynes’ session posed a number of premises. One is that the contemporary recession has changed and will continue to change the AEC industry. Haynes contends about the emerging economy, “The way you went into the recession is not the way you will come out. AEC design teams who go Lean will make headway. Those who do not are in greater danger of falling behind and not catching up.”

In the past, according to Haynes, “Architects only wanted to create designs so glorious that their customers would weep. Now, design no longer entails the Building Information Modeling (BIM) luxury of ‘we did it because could.’ Architects are charged with designing what the customer wants and is willing to pay for.” Haynes adds, “As Architects, many of us were educated to believe that architecture is a solitary vision. Then we encounter Lean practices and the need for collaboration. Lean Design’s premise is that no one mind is better, that the consensus brings together what the best of the collective mind can devise.”

Since BIM has given architects, engineers, and contractors new tools and revised workflow processes, it is easy to imagine that higher profits naturally result. In truth, some firms readily realize gains with BIM while others find gains elusive.

The session, designed for business owners and firm principals, explored ways the success of Lean practices, primarily from the manufacturing world, can translate to the service-oriented world of architecture and engineering for increased profitability, greater efficiency, and a better total “design and build” experience for the client.

Haynes fully anticipated that his session would be perceived as edgy. What surprised him was how many among the healthy turnout – 120 or so attendees on the final day of AU – acknowledged a sense of change underway in the industry. Some wanted even greater depth of discussion than the session format allowed. One attendee left a post-class comment related to having hoped for more exploration into Six Sigma, a specific aspect of Lean practices in which stable and predictable process results are achieved, and quantifiable financial returns can be measured.

Another attendee also indicated a desire to delve deeper into the topic by saying, “Like many seminars there is an assumption a project is very straightforward. I would like to see how Disney might attempt this.”

The question and answer period extended for a full 20 to 25 minutes, with participants entering into their own cross-discussions facilitated and moderated by Haynes. As Haynes says, “There was no snoozing. And afterward, people stayed to talk.”

Survey comments indicate how engaging the session turned out to be:

“Good and timely presentation.”
“Great class.”
“Have David back!”
“A good reality check on our profession.”
“I have decided the speaker is my new mentor.”
“…the speaker was compelling and knowledgeable.”
“This was of great value to me.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed it.”
“One of the best explanations of implementation and practical Lean process I’ve heard. Many only talk about construction and manufacturing side benefits and processes. Thank you.”
“This is the best class I have ever attended at AU.”

Consulting Services with David and Ideate: to architects, engineers, contractors and owners in transforming design technology solutions. David is the Ideate Technical Team leader.

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Classroom Training – Open Classes

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12.14-16::Portland
Revit MEP Electrical Fundamentals
12.14-16::San Francisco
AutoCAD Fundamentals
12.19-20::San Jose
Navisworks Fundamentals
1.3-5::San Jose
AutoCAD Fundamentals

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