Description
Key Learnings
- Distinguish between State Plane and Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate systems
- Set up a project for aligning coordinate systems between multiple-trade BIM models
- Create and align to a shared coordinate system in AutoCAD and Revit-based software
- Establish survey control for an improved model-based layout workflow
Speakers
- SLShannon LightfootAs a BIM Manager for McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Shannon is responsible for management and implementation of McCarthy's BIM/VDC initiatives within the Central Division, including establishing BIM/VDC strategy, training field personnel, monitoring BIM project execution, providing support for BIM process improvements, and performing research and development on new BIM technology. My main focus is to help project staff gain efficiency, improve quality, and increase productivity using BIM technology. In the field Shannon gained critical knowledge of the construction industry, and its means and methods as a Project Engineer. This knowledge allows him to provide the best solutions to project challenges.
- WPWilliam PalmgrenWilliam Palmgren, BIM Professional Services Manager with TOPCON Positioning Systems, Inc. and Construction Professional, works with new product research and development, workflows, equipment design, testing, training, and technical support. William has over 20 years of experience in the commercial and semiconductor construction industry starting with hand detailing and layout to 3D modeling, BIM Manager and Project Manager. He has always strived to leverage technology to improve BIM to Field through design, fabrication and installation practices. He has had success doing this through use of multiple Autodesk products and 3rd party applications, Total Stations and 3D Scanning equipment.
- ZCZach CrumalZach Crumal currently works for Autodesk as a Product Support Specialist for Autodesk Point Layout. Formerly with Get The Point (GTP), Zach worked as Lead Sales/Support/Training for Construction and MEP firms across the country. He has worked as a BIM Specialist for Saunders Construction in Colorado and currently lives in Denver. He has his B.A in Architecture from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
- Shayne HamelGraduated from the University of Oregon in 1998. Lead developer with Quote Software, Inc. from 1998 to 2009, developing MEP estimating software. Co-Founded Get the Point, LLC in 2010, developing leading edge Construction Layout software which was acquired by Autodesk in 2013 and released Autodesk Point Layout and BIM 360 Layout to the BIM markets soon after.