Description
Key Learnings
- Learn how to successfully get a less-tech-savvy team up to speed and correctly capitalize on software for the task at hand
- Learn how to address modeling scope gaps
- Learn how to address language and culture barriers with outside consultants
- Learn how to break down the "we don't need BIM" attitude
Speakers
- Cliff RaganCliff is a VDC Engineer for AECOM Hunt, the Construction arm of AECOM. He works out of the AECOM Hunt Innovation Center based in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is responsible for BIM implementation in all aspects of the construction progress including business pursuits, design assist, pre-construction, construction, and closeout. Cliff is also responsible for all 360 Field training for the company across the nation. With 15 years of experience in the AEC industry including Construction Laborer, Revit Specialist, Mechanical Designer, and BIM Project Manager, Cliff's experience gives him a unique understanding of all aspects of the construction of a building from design to completion. He is a Certified Professional in both Revit MEP and Revit Architecture. Cliff is also a certified UAS Pilot and flies for AECOM Hunt and helped develop AECOM's strict safety guidelines and processes for flying drones within AECOM. He is also experienced in laser scanning and uses it on many projects.
- Andrew CooperAndrew is a VDC Project Manager for AECOM Hunt, the Construction arm of AECOM. He works out of the AECOM Hunt Innovation Center based in Indianapolis, Indiana where he is responsible for the BIM needs of many projects, such as coordination, laser scanning, and UAS. Andrew started his career in 2003 at an architecture and engineering firm designing every aspect of projects from civil to MEP. He later moved to an engineering firm where he designed a variety of facilities ranging from pharmaceutical labs to engine manufacturing plants. Andrew most recently made the jump from the design side of the world to the construction side working on multiple projects such as sports venues, airports, hospitals, hotels, and condominiums. Andrew has gained insights on coordination and other valuable lessons while working on a variety of projects such as Allison Transmission, AM General, Cummins, Eli Lilly, Little Caesars Arena, Miami Dolphins, Philips Arena, USTA Louis Armstrong Stadium, New York Islanders UBS Arena, Tennessee Titans, JFK Terminal 6, Four Seasons Nashville.