Unified Workflow: Using a Revit Model from Design through Construction

Description

Key Learnings

• Identify the appropriate level of coordination required in the 3D model by design professionals
• Learn how to form strategies that help communication between design and field to provide constructability feedback in the design process
• Learn how to create a Revit software model that can be efficiently referenced by contractors to develop coordination drawings
• Learn how to sequence the 3D model level of completion to sync with construction phasing to enhance coordination

Speakers

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  Mike Kilkeary

  Mike Kilkeary received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 1998 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is a senior mechanical engineer with the Mid-Atlantic Division of Southland Industries, one of the nation's largest building systems experts. He spent over 10 years as a consulting engineer working for architecture and engineering firms in Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania before assuming the position he has held for the last 6 years as a design-build engineer at Southland. He is responsible for the design of the mechanical systems, from the inception of a project through construction, using a 3D Revit software model as his key tool for design, construction document production, and field construction coordination. He has been using Autodesk, Inc., products for the last 20 years, and this is his fifth year attending Autodesk University. He is a licensed professional engineer, and he is an ASHRAE member and a DBIA professional.
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  Jason Calcagno

  Jason Calcagno received his BS in mechanical engineering from Clemson University in 2007 and currently serves as constructability leader for the Mid-Atlantic Division at Southland Industries, one of the largest building systems experts in the United States. Prior to his current position, Jason spent 5 years as a design engineer at Southland working exclusively on large-scale design-build projects with stringent coordination and Building Information Modeling (BIM) requirements. His previous roles include design lead, commissioning manager, and coordination liaison. As the current leader of the Coordination department, Jason is responsible for staffing, training, and managing a team of union detailers who perform coordination activities for the current projects under the Mid-Atlantic Division. He focuses his efforts on increasing team performance by streamlining the coordination process, integrating the design and detailing groups, ensuring a high level of communication, and enhancing available software tools.
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  Aja Kiah

  Aja has received her associate's degree for Computer Drafting and Design and is currently working on the completion of her bachelor's degree in Interior Design. With a specialized BIM and engineering knowledge base spanning 9 years from education and working in the AEC industry, Aja is now currently the active BIM Leader in the Mid-Atlantic Division at Southland Industries, one of the nation's largest building systems experts. As a BIM Leader for Southland, Aja is responsible for training the BIM group and design engineers of all skill levels in all BIM related software and strategies, improving upon her stellar presentation skills. For the past 4 years, Aja has been heavily involved in developing and continuously speaking on Southland's Unified BIM Strategy, which streamlines workflows, reduces costs, optimizes appropriate technology, and efficiently manages and shares information. She has been an active attendee at Autodesk University and is also a Revit Certified Professional.