Description
Innovation is the key to thriving. With the requirements from clients becoming more focused on time, technology, and end results, how can you make sure to deliver? In this class, we will share the results custom development has had for Southland, including metrics on costs and time. We will discuss the needs that led us to custom development and the process of evaluating existing solutions versus custom solutions. Our partnership with Autodesk plus an internal developer enabled us to capitalize on the Revit API more effectively, have fast creation and implementation, and have a seamlessly integrated product. We will touch on process improvement and process re-engineering, in addition to business process automation. With smart buildings and tight schedules, developing a tool that will save time in a single area lets us focus on the higher-risk portions to deliver a better project. Join us to discuss how to determine what solutions would work for you—and gain a few lessons learned.
Key Learnings
- Discover 3 types of business innovation solutions
- Evaluate what processes could benefit from custom development
- Learn how to balance the pros and cons via meaningful metrics for various business processes
- Understand how to reduce risk while exploring innovation and custom tools that help your company compete
Speakers
- ALAndrell LaniewiczAndrell is a Senior AEC Application Specialist for Southland Industries, one of the nation's largest design-build MEP contractors based in Garden Grove, California. After obtaining her Master's in Architecture from the Savannah College of Art and Design, she worked as a VDC Engineer for general contractors for over 5 years. As a VDC Engineer, she worked on 3D coordination, Field Operations, 4D animations, 5D cost models, and more proposals than she can remember. When she joined Southland over 2 years ago, she became a Tier 3 Support Specialist that worked directly with Autodesk to resolve issues, develop workflows, and implement various strategies for improved project delivery. She provides BIM implementation and training for the firm's engineering design software, including Revit, Navisworks, Glue, and more. Andrell is a Revit Certified Professional and has her Certificate of Management in BIM from the AGC of America.
- MBMatthew BoltikMatthew is a Senior BIM Program Specialist for Southland Industies, one of the nation's largest design-build MEP contractors based in Garden Grove, California. He works alongside the engineering and detailing teams to both implement new technologies as well as train on the existing programs that are used in the firm's daily processes. These include Revit, the BIM360 suite of products, Navisworks, and more.