Description
In this session, we will discuss making the jump from Fabrication CADmep software to Fabrication Parts in Revit software from the point of view of Comfort Systems USA. We will discuss the beginning, the current state, the struggles we encountered, and the future forecast. We will also discuss how this transition has impacted our organization. This session features Revit MEP and Fabrication CADmep.
Key Learnings
- Learn how planning ahead helped us make the change
- Discuss the struggles encountered before and during the transition
- Get an update on how it’s going now—is everyone who made the change happy?
- Discuss where we go from here—looking ahead, beyond tomorrow
Speakers
- KAKevin AllenKevin Allen is currently employed at Comfort Systems USA (CSUSA)—a premier mechanical systems installation and service provider with annual revenue of $1.6 billion—as Director of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Productivity. CSUSA is a national organization with over 7,000 employees and 45 operating companies (some being service only). Currently 26 of these locations utilize virtual design and construction (VDC), with 10 sheet metal fabrication shops, numerous pipe and plumbing shops, and 205 employees utilizing the Fabrication software products on a single database. Kevin is responsible for implementing, training, and advising on best practices for these companies, developing standards within the organization, and providing technology recommendations for the future, along with numerous other tasks.
- WTWilliam TuckerWilliam Tucker is currently working at Comfort Systems USA, a Premier Mechanical Systems Installation and Service provider, as BIM Trainer and Product Specialist. CSUSA is a national organization with 8,000 employees. CSUSA has one Autodesk Fabrication National Database that is shared with 26 companies, 10 Sheet Metal Fabrication Shops and 205 users. William is responsible for implementing, training, and advising on best practices for these companies, developing standards within the organization, and providing technology recommendations for the future. In the past, William has trained and Implemented Autodesk Fabrication CADmep, ESTmep, and CAMduct as well as utilized it as a 3D detailing and coordination package. William has been using Autodesk Products for 30 years. William enjoys helping others utilize the software to its fullest extent.
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