U.S. CAD: Software, Services, Solutions

Mr. Davis joined Autodesk, Inc. in March of 2007 after spending the last 8 years at WLC Architects, Inc. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. He is now a Technical Specialist and a Revit expert, responsible for pre-sales activities at architecture and engineering firms in the southwest territory: Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Southern California, and Hawaii .

In this class, we will explore how BIM has grown up and evolved over the last 3 to 5 years. We will discuss the business value of BIM for Architecture, MEP Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction, and Owners. In this discussion, we will examine the Autodesk portfolio of products that specifically support the BIM workflow. Then we will have a demonstration of the software solutions that Autodesk provides for BIM. In the conclusion, we will investigate what it takes to "Get to BIM" and the keys to success.

Kyle is a licensed civil engineer with Mitsunaga & Associates. He has designed residential and commercial developments, public works and military projects in Hawaii and South Korea. He has been a CAD manager and system administrator since 2002 specializing in mixed CAD platforms and operating system environments.

Much of the CAD user's day to day work has little to do with AutoCAD, but a great number of us find these tools essential to get their work done. In this session you will learn how to manage a hundred passwords with a single keystroke; transfer and receive large files without clogging your email with attachments; and create, markup and edit PDFs without spending hundreds of dollars on Acrobat.

Mr. Klare is a Technical Specialist in Civil Engineering for U.S. CAD with over 10 years experience in the Civil Engineering industry. Prior to joining the reseller channel, he was a drafter, designer, and CAD Manager with industry experience in flood and geotechnical mapping, as well as residential and commercial site design. Mr. Klare is an Autodesk Certified Instructor and an Autodesk Civil 3D Implementation Certified Expert with expertise in the Autodesk Vault data management solution having implemented Vault with several AEC firms and Government agencies. He regularly conducts seminars on the use of Autodesk technology in civil engineering and provides implementation services, customization, training, and support to civil engineering professionals on Civil 3D.

LIDAR scanning is often used on sites to extract a high definition point cloud of the as-built conditions. This can be used in a million different ways, but here in Civil 3D we will explore how to manage and leverage this data. We can generate valuable site analysis inside of Civil 3D, but we also have the ability to export it to Navisworks for more robust modeling needs. Inside Navisworks we can run clash detection based on tolerances to see where our new design may interfere with the site before the change order is needed. Save time and money, go digital before it hits the field!

Mrs. Hata is a Technical Specialist in Structural Engineering for U.S. CAD with nearly ten of CAD experience, six of them in structural drafting. Currently her main focus is on implementing and educating clients with AutoCAD, Revit Architecture and Revit Structure. She has had production experience with a variety of disciplines including structural engineering, landscape architecture and architecture.

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“They said the CUI was user friendly. They said it was supposed to be easier to use than .mnu’s. Then why am I having such a hard time customizing my interface?” If that’s what you think about the CUI, then come to a class we’ve never had before at CAD Camp. This class will cover understanding the parts as well as how to manipulate and customize your AutoCAD Interface.

Kristina Bollin is a Technical Specialist in Architecture and Design Visualization for U.S. CAD with five years of CAD experience and is an Autodesk� Revit� Architecture and Autodesk� 3ds Max Design Certified Professional. Prior to joining U.S. CAD, she worked as a drafter for the Engineering and Architectural Services Department at Michigan State University, while earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design. She now utilizes Revit Architecture and AutoCAD to create drawings for design development and construction documentation. Additionally, she uses Navisworks Manage for BIM collaboration projects, as well as 3ds Max Design and Autodesk Impression for design visualization. Ms. Bollin also provides training and support on Revit Architecture, AutoCAD, 3ds Max Design, and Navisworks Manage.

Interested in creating compelling visualization images of your designs, but don’t know where to start? In this course, you will learn the difference between the visualization capabilities of Autodesk Revit Architecture, 3ds Max Design, Autodesk Impression, and Navisworks. This, combined with an introduction to the interfaces and a step-by-step guide on how to create a simple rendering in each, will leave you feeling empowered and ready to begin expressing your design ideas visually.

Frank Moore has over twenty years� management and staff experience in the development, implementation, and sales of Computer-Aided-Design, Document Management, BIM and Engineering Information Management Systems. He has held various positions within Autodesk over the course 20 years. Prior to this Frank started his CAD career at Computervision. In his current role at Autodesk, Mr. Moore is a Senior Subject Matter Expert, working in business development focusing on owners for the AEC Solutions Division. His major focus is working with Autodesk�s strategic customers in helping them solve their business problems with the appropriate mix of technology and process improvements. A large part of this effort in the last few years had been in the area of BIM (Building Information Modeling). Specifically Frank has been working extensively with the GSA, the US Army Corps of Engineers and other owners in providing technical guidance to their ongoing BIM programs. Having started his career as a design engineer, he adds a practical background to his expertise in current software technology and products. During his tenure at Autodesk, Frank Moore has developed a reputation as one of the chief trouble shooters for Autodesk in the field. In addition to his broad knowledge of AutoCAD, and Autodesk�s vertical solutions, Frank is recognized as Autodesk�s expert on license management software deployment, interoperability and the emerging area of downstream BIM (Building Information Modeling) applications like COBIE and FM Handover.

Listen from Autodesk Building Information Modeling experts and learn how the General Services Administration (GSA) and the United U.S. Army Corps Engineers (USACE) is currently on a very aggressive roadmap for the long-term system wide commitment to adoption of BIM to increase efficiency, building omissions and sustainability and save on costs and taxpayers money.

Government BIM Programs & Mandates
     • GSA BIM
     • Other Agencies
     • Drill down on USACE
Other Owner BIM Efforts
USACE Application of BIM
Leveraging BIM Data beyond Design & Construction
     • COBIE – Construction Operation Building Information Exchange
     • As-Built Models, FL Handover, Field BIM with Vela Systems

Mr. Davis joined Autodesk, Inc. in March of 2007 after spending the last 8 years at WLC Architects, Inc. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. He is now a Technical Specialist and a Revit expert, responsible for pre-sales activities at architecture and engineering firms in the southwest territory: Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Southern California, and Hawaii .

Everywhere we go we are reminded of the importance of sustainable design and the need to reduce our environmental impact. Today we will talk about retrofit and renovation and how renovation can be extended for building sustainability through energy retrofits. Then we will talk about why we’re looking at this opportunity now and what it holds for the future. We will discuss the concerns you might have regarding energy efficiency and retrofit, and the solutions that Autodesk can provide to support these new opportunities. Then we will dive into the retrofit workflow demo that will show you how Autodesk solutions can be used for these retrofit opportunities. Finally we will conclude with what this all means to you.

Veronica Lamb is a Technical Specialist in Architecture for U.S. CAD with eleven years experience in the architectural industry and an Autodesk� Revit� Architecture Certified Professional. Prior to joining the Autodesk reseller channel, she was an AutoCAD� instructor at the Delaware Technical and Community College and has served as a CAD technician in a variety of architectural firms. Ms. Lamb has experience using AutoCAD on a variety of residential and commercial projects and more recently has utilized Revit Architecture to complete construction documents on both domestic and international resorts and residences. She regularly conducts seminars in the use of Autodesk technology in Architectural design and provides implementation services, customization, training, and support on Revit Architecture.

Learn the basics of creating families in Revit Architecture. This course is suited for individuals with little to no experience with families. Attendees will walk away with the ability to create parametric 2D and 3D components for use in their Revit projects.

Mrs. Hata is a Technical Specialist in Structural Engineering for U.S. CAD with nearly ten of CAD experience, six of them in structural drafting. Currently her main focus is on implementing and educating clients with AutoCAD, Revit Architecture and Revit Structure. She has had production experience with a variety of disciplines including structural engineering, landscape architecture and architecture.

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Learn the basics of creating families that are useful in Revit Structure. This course is suited for individuals with little to some experience with families. We will cover the basics of Revit families and get into creating families to make you more efficient with Revit Structure. Attendees will walk away with the ability to create parametric 2D and 3D components for use in their Revit projects.

William is an MEP Technical Specialist with Autodesk. He got his start as a plumbing designer with a consulting engineering firm in Seattle, where he worked on a high-end, national department store chain account. During his sixteen years in the industry, he has gained experience doing power and lighting, HVAC, as well as architectural design. William has worked in several disciplines within the AEC industry, including O&M design work on a major pharmaceutical account for Johnson Controls, Inc., as well as plumbing and piping design coordination for a major mechanical contractor in Kansas City where he also currently resides.

So you want to get started on creating families, or perhaps you’ve already dabbled in it but now you have some questions you need answered before you go on. Well you’ve come to the right place! I will walk you through the basics so you can learn how to make Revit families and feel comfortable taking on that task. I will also field any questions you bring too. Go to my blog Revit Family Jewels and on the Revit Family Creation Guides link download the Families Guide (and the Model Content Style Guide too if you need it). Review the Families guide and if you can, try the tutorials before you come so that you’ll be asking all the right questions.

Join Mr. Chung as he walks through a Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company project using BIM and IPD, which involved in house and outside management. This journey will take you through pre construction modeling, conflict resolution, scheduling, quantity take offs and the bottom line ROI. This is a great course for the “need to know” information that goes into virtual construction.

Tobin Halim is an Associate at Group 70 International, Inc. and serves as the IT Director/BIM Manager for the office with more than 13 years of professional experience in the application of computer technology to architectural design. He has a broad technology knowledge including creating databases linked to AutoCAD and Archibus/FM as well as creating and maintaining the overall office network infrastructure.

This class will walk you through the steps as well as best practices for creating an office project template to manage a fast track project. In a fast track project environment, you do not want to maintain more than one Revit model due to various Submittals, such as Foundation Permit, Foundation Bid, Building Permit and Construction Document Sets. Your task is to track all changes made after various submittals.

Kristina Bollin is a Technical Specialist in Architecture and Design Visualization for U.S. CAD with five years of CAD experience and is an Autodesk� Revit� Architecture and Autodesk� 3ds Max Design Certified Professional. Dawn Ouchi is a Technical Specialist with Revit� Structure and AutoCAD� for U.S. CAD of Hawaii with nearly ten years of CAD experience and an Autodesk� Revit� Architecture and AutoCAD� Certified Professional. Veronica Lamb is a Technical Specialist in Architecture for U.S. CAD with eleven years experience in the architectural industry and an Autodesk� Revit� Architecture Certified Professional.

You open a .dwg, and need to make a choice – Show Proxy Graphics, do not Show?. Now what do you do? Join us as we go over some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to Revit and AutoCAD issues. We’ll also have time for a short Q & A and tackle some of the best asked questions.

William is an MEP Technical Specialist with Autodesk. He got his start as a plumbing designer with a consulting engineering firm in Seattle, where he worked on a high-end, national department store chain account. During his sixteen years in the industry, he has gained experience doing power and lighting, HVAC, as well as architectural design. William has worked in several disciplines within the AEC industry, including O&M design work on a major pharmaceutical account for Johnson Controls, Inc., as well as plumbing and piping design coordination for a major mechanical contractor in Kansas City where he also currently resides.

Can you imagine just taking a few digital photos of a building, and by day’s end, having a digital prototype – a model of that building in your computer – ready to be used not just as a performance benchmark of that building but as an energy model? Can you imagine taking that model and translating it instantly into an eQUEST or Energy Plus model, rather than having to spend days developing it from scratch in eQUEST or Energy Plus? Well, if you can’t, don’t take it personally – like you’re not too imaginative or something – you just haven’t been to my class yet!! So come and see how you can do rapid energy modeling from your desk in a morning, rather than spending days in the field with a tape measure.

Mr. Counts is CEO of U.S. CAD with over 18 years experience in the Civil Engineering industry. Prior to becoming an independent consultant and later starting U.S. CAD, he studied Civil Engineering at California State University, Long Beach and worked for two different civil engineering firms in Southern California as a designer and staff engineer. Since 1994, Mr. Counts has trained thousands of civil engineers, designers, drafters, and survey professionals on the use of Autodesk Civil technology. He has also taught at various colleges and technical schools and regularly conducts seminars on the benefits of Autodesk technology in civil engineering and has provided implementation services, customization, and training on AutoCAD, Land Desktop, and Civil 3D.

During lunch we will be moderating an interactive Q & A session Building Information Modeling and BIM's interaction with Sustainable Design and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Learn how these green initiatives will enable you to stay competitive at this critical time in the design industry while meeting new industry regulations and criteria. We will have industry professional that have implemented BIM available to answer specific question that you might have about the process, benefits and huddles that arise with this technology.

Dawn Ouchi is a Technical Specialist with Revit� Structure and AutoCAD� for U.S. CAD of Hawaii with nearly ten years of CAD experience and an Autodesk� Revit� Architecture and AutoCAD� Certified Professional. Kristina Bollin is a Technical Specialist in Architecture and Design Visualization for U.S. CAD with five years of CAD experience and is an Autodesk� Revit� Architecture and Autodesk� 3ds Max Design Certified Professional.

It’s not as scary as you think. Once you’ve done a project or two in Autodesk® Revit®, it’s natural to start working together towards Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and BIM. This class will walk you through the steps of sharing models from Civil Engineers all the way to Contractors with Civil 3D, Revit platforms and Navisworks. Bringing tried and true experience, we will cover the topics you need to know for your office in-house workflow, but also cover what happens for other consultants on your team to ensure a smooth process to BIM. After all, it’s not all about you anymore.

Mr. Davis joined Autodesk, Inc. in March of 2007 after spending the last 8 years at WLC Architects, Inc. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. He is now a Technical Specialist and a Revit expert, responsible for pre-sales activities at architecture and engineering firms in the southwest territory: Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Southern California, and Hawaii .

This class is specifically for Project Managers, although any member of a project team including interns to principals (and everyone in between) can benefit from this discussion and demonstration. In this class we want to explore the understanding of the PM role in Revit projects. Then we will investigate the differences between CAD and BIM. Next we will discuss setting expectations for Revit projects, and how to communicate the technology for the entire team. Finally we will review best practices to follow as PM's execute their Revit based projects. Throughout the discussion, we will be demonstrating techniques in Revit Architecture.

Veronica Lamb is a Technical Specialist in Architecture for U.S. CAD with eleven years experience in the architectural industry and an Autodesk� Revit� Architecture Certified Professional. Prior to joining the Autodesk reseller channel, she was an AutoCAD� instructor at the Delaware Technical and Community College and has served as a CAD technician in a variety of architectural firms. Ms. Lamb has experience using AutoCAD on a variety of residential and commercial projects and more recently has utilized Revit Architecture to complete construction documents on both domestic and international resorts and residences. She regularly conducts seminars in the use of Autodesk technology in Architectural design and provides implementation services, customization, training, and support on Revit Architecture.

Learn how to create advanced families and components in Revit Architecture. This course is suited for individuals with experience in creating families and working in Revit Architecture projects. Attendees will walk away with the ability to create advanced parametric 3D components for use in their Revit projects.

Mr. Wagner has more than 10 years of experience in the design and architectural industry. He applies his knowledge of the life cycle of the built environment as Architects Hawaii Ltd.�s first BIM Manager. He has trained and fostered 39 AHL staff members into becoming proficient Revit users; recently, one principal participated in his new Revit for management pilot training. Since becoming heavily engaged in implementing Revit and focusing AHL�s efforts into the BIM process, he has managed and maintained more than 21 projects utilizing Revit. Of those, two are currently undergoing construction, three are in CD design phase, 12 in DD, four in SD/Preliminary design, and the numbers are growing every day. These projects have proven that Revit is the right tool for our industry�s new age. Some have been completed with the success and measure of information they might not have seen before this process. Mr. Wagner is passionate about BIM, and aspires to educate others on this process and how all aspects of the building industry can benefit from it. Mr. Wagner sits on the committee and is a contributor to the National BIM standards.

Grasp the power of the sun!... or at least simulate it to learn the sun’s impact on your designs. Aaron Wagner from Architects Hawaii Ltd will demonstrate how to get your project into Ecotect, from Revit or from scratch, and then show you how to achieve a daylight simulation you can trust. Attendees will learn the Revit to Ecotect workflow as it applies to daylighting. You will learn the difference between DXF, gbXML and from-scratch simulations to give you an idea of how to best approach your studies. Finally we’ll see how to manipulate the sun, project location and analysis grid to get the simulated results you need.

Mr. Klare is a Technical Specialist in Civil Engineering for U.S. CAD with over 10 years experience in the Civil Engineering industry. Prior to joining the reseller channel, he was a drafter, designer, and CAD Manager with industry experience in flood and geotechnical mapping, as well as residential and commercial site design. Mr. Klare is an Autodesk Certified Instructor and an Autodesk Civil 3D Implementation Certified Expert with expertise in the Autodesk Vault data management solution having implemented Vault with several AEC firms and Government agencies. He regularly conducts seminars on the use of Autodesk technology in civil engineering and provides implementation services, customization, training, and support to civil engineering professionals on Civil 3D.

Use the intersection object in Civil 3D to leverage huge time savings and flexible design options! This revolutionary object has greatly reduced the design time and can even standardize your design based on agency specifications. We will dig into this object and explain how this can be used in a typical project workflow. We will flex cross-slopes, adjust curb returns, model turn lanes, build hammer heads, and blended intersections all within the length of this session. Now that is time savings!

Dawn Ouchi is a Technical Specialist with Revit� Structure and AutoCAD� for U.S. CAD of Hawaii with nearly ten years of CAD experience and an Autodesk� Revit� Architecture and AutoCAD� Certified Professional. Veronica Lamb is a Technical Specialist in Architecture for U.S. CAD with eleven years experience in the architectural industry and an Autodesk� Revit� Architecture Certified Professional.

Higher expectations of clients, tighter deadlines and budget constraints. How does your company meet these challenges? When your office is ready or in many cases, required, to submit a fully integrated model, being prepared for and aware of industry trends is vital. Knowing how the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and BIM process works will lead to your success as well as the entire project team’s success. This class will expose how you can rise above your competition by keeping up with industry trends, and how your team members should be prepared for sharing models between Architecture and Engineering disciplines to ensure a smooth process.

Mr. Davis joined Autodesk, Inc. in March of 2007 after spending the last 8 years at WLC Architects, Inc. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. He is now a Technical Specialist and a Revit expert, responsible for pre-sales activities at architecture and engineering firms in the southwest territory: Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Southern California, and Hawaii .

In this class, we will first take a look at existing industry challenges and trends in the construction industry. Then the discussion will focus on Building Information Modeling (BIM) and what it means for contractors and general contractors. Next, we will discuss the value of BIM for construction and why it's important to your business. After covering some customer success stories and hearing how contractors are accomplishing more with BIM, we will conclude with how to get started in BIM for Construction, and demonstrate the Autodesk software solutions for you.

Tobin Halim is an Associate at Group 70 International, Inc. and serves as the IT Director/BIM Manager for the office with more than 13 years of professional experience in the application of computer technology to architectural design. He has a broad technology knowledge including creating databases linked to AutoCAD and Archibus/FM as well as creating and maintaining the overall office network infrastructure.

This class will walk you through the steps for creating a Comprehensive Interior Design Package using Revit Architecture. The focus will be on best practices for creating a furniture family whether is a 2D or 3D and create parameters for all Artwork and Furniture so it can be scheduled for Furniture Placement List, Line Items Summary, and Specification. Topics covered will include project setup, Revit model file linking and more.

William is an MEP Technical Specialist with Autodesk. He got his start as a plumbing designer with a consulting engineering firm in Seattle, where he worked on a high-end, national department store chain account. During his sixteen years in the industry, he has gained experience doing power and lighting, HVAC, as well as architectural design. William has worked in several disciplines within the AEC industry, including O&M design work on a major pharmaceutical account for Johnson Controls, Inc., as well as plumbing and piping design coordination for a major mechanical contractor in Kansas City where he also currently resides.

Yah – dis is da answer… Come join me and everyone else who wants to have a cool hour of unboring fun (yes, really, I am going to actually make an MEP presentation, fun and not boring). We’re going to look at just what the capabilities of Revit MEP and AutoCAD MEP are, where they overlap each other, on what projects you would employ one or the other on, etc. Did you know that if you are using AutoCAD right now, I could sneak your AutoCAD out and replace it with AutoCAD MEP, you would do tons more, faster, and more accurately, but still work with it just like you did with AutoCAD? Did you know when you buy Revit MEP, that AutoCAD MEP comes with it? If you didn’t know these, then you need to join us for an hour and learn even more than that, and I get to show you some cool picks & clicks too!!

Kristina Bollin is a Technical Specialist in Architecture and Design Visualization for U.S. CAD with five years of CAD experience and is an Autodesk� Revit� Architecture and Autodesk� 3ds Max Design Certified Professional. Prior to joining U.S. CAD, she worked as a drafter for the Engineering and Architectural Services Department at Michigan State University, while earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design. She now utilizes Revit Architecture and AutoCAD to create drawings for design development and construction documentation. Additionally, she uses Navisworks Manage for BIM collaboration projects, as well as 3ds Max Design and Autodesk Impression for design visualization. Ms. Bollin also provides training and support on Revit Architecture, AutoCAD, 3ds Max Design, and Navisworks Manage.

You don’t have to be a visualization expert to create compelling renderings and animations of your civil projects. The Dynamite VSP Plug-in for 3ds Max Design provides a user-friendly purpose-built design visualization workflow for civil engineers. Learn how to easily add content such as signage, vehicles, road striping, bridges, and plants to your projects. See how you can take advantage of the powerful rendering capabilities of 3ds Max Design to validate your design in context and communicate your ideas visually.