Description
This presentation will discuss the ways in which the construction of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights (http://www.cchrpartnership.org/) in Atlanta, Georgia, employed Building Information Modeling (BIM). Due to the fast pace of the project and the complex nature of the design, BIM played a crucial role in coordinating work, driving quality, and keeping the project on schedule. This presentation will address the many ways that project participants used Autodesk, Inc., toolsprimarily Revit software and Navisworks project review softwareduring the project to solve problems beyond coordination between mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) and fire protection (FP). We will include examples of how Revit users can solve geometrically complex problems that are normally left for Rhino software users to tackle, and how you can lay those solutions out in the field.
Key Learnings
- Learn how to coordinate complex building-skin elements using Revit software and Navisworks project review software
- Layout model-based coordination in the field manually or using Point Layout software
- Better plan and solve problems using laser scanning (working in ReCap software, Revit software, AutoCAD software, and Navisworks software)
- Learn how to coordinate complex interior spaces, focusing on quality not clashes
Speakers
- AEAlex EdgarAlex Edgar received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in construction management from the University of Florida, and he has been working in the industry for over 10 years. As a senior engineer in Holder Construction’s Virtual Design and Construction (VDG) Group, Edgar is responsible for VDC activities throughout the lifecycle of a construction project, including business development, preconstruction, and construction operations, and transitioning to facilities management. Edgar has extensive experience with many project types, including data center, aviation, higher education, and corporate office projects.
- DEDavid EppsDavid Epps has been in the construction industry for 19 years and has worked with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and virtual design and construction for 14 years. As a BIM manager David develops, integrates, coordinates, and manages digital intelligent models for design, construction, and facilities use post-construction. For the last several years he has been focusing on integration and consistency of BIM and related technologies across all Holder projects. This incorporates 3D visualization, options and constructability analysis; layout, laser scanning, coordination, and quality assurance /QC; 4D phasing, sequencing, and scheduling analysis; 5D quantity, cost, and attribute data extraction; mobile access of project models and documentation; and facilities management. He plays an integral role in departmental and company training, recruiting efforts, research and development, field integration, and the continual development and refinement of BIM standards and processes.