Description
Leveraging BIM and automation can dramatically reduce fabrication costs and time - allowing you to do more in less time and with less waste. The convergence of construction and manufacturing is happening right now, giving you the tools you need to deliver projects faster, with higher quality, efficiency, and safety. Learn how Autodesk partners Allied BIM and MSUITE are using Forge to marry BIM to machine automation to power new fabrication automation tools and services; and are developing techniques that can be applied across many processes and industries.
Key Learnings
- Understand how combining BIM and automation can create efficient fabrication workflows
- Learn how Autodesk partners are using Forge to build new automated fabrication workflows
- Understand how applying the principles of convergence might improve your own processes
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Speakers
- Az JasatAz is Autodesk’s Senior Industry Manager for Industrialized Construction (IC) working on the development and execution of IC strategy. He has been at Autodesk since 2014, his previous role in the Customer Success organization supporting enterprise level AEC customers in realizing value from their partnership with Autodesk. Prior to Autodesk, Az spent 6 years in manufacturing (nuclear, process, automotive) and 14 years in MEP Prefabrication, responsible for prefab strategy, execution and operations. He has a track record for factory start up for MEP prefabrication and led the development of technology solutions to speed up the prefabrication design process and connect data with manufacturing ERP systems. He holds a patent for a safe lifting mechanism for MEP distribution racks and a master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Management from The University of Birmingham.
- Brian NickelMy name is Brian D. Nickel. I am a graduate of Montana State University’s Graduate School of Architecture. I have been an educator for three years at Gallatin College in Bozeman, Montana. I have taught remotely from Boise, Idaho for two years through Microsoft Teams. We leverage VR technology to assist remote learning with Autodesk products. I am passionate and energetic about the use of AEC Technology and educating our future emerging AEC workforce. I have attended several national conferences where I have been a speaker, advocate, and collaborator with our industry. One of my core design principles is a belief that design can only have an impact through immense collaboration with the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The industry can be more successful by working through the design together and breaking free from individual silos. I have completed my NCARB Architectural Experience Program Requirements and beginning to study for licensure. A quote that has defined my career path and that I reflect on every day from Jack Smith, FAIA, my thesis advisor at Montana State University’s Graduate School of Architecture, “Don’t become a tool to the tool.”