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Program: BIM Case Study - Beyond the Basics on the Emory University Psychology Building
When: June 24th, 2008 | 11:30am to 1:30pm
Where: Villa Christina | 4000 Summit Boulevard | Atlanta, Georgia 30319 |
404-303-0133 | Map
Cost: $40 Members | $55 Non-Members | $65 Walk-in
Registration: Registration is available online through 123 sign-up.
SMPS Domain: 1-Marketing Research; 3-Client and BD; 6-Information, Resources, & Organizational Management
Continuing Education Hours:1.5
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a computerized 3-D or 4-D model that stores all project information, such as specifications, drawings, schedules and other documents, to create a virtual project from this continuously updated information. BIM is fast becoming a requirement and necessity on many projects. Clients such as the General Services Administration, Higher Education Institutions and private entities have embraced the technology and are seeking the benefits that this technology has to offer. There is no longer a debate about whether or not to use BIM, but instead how to best make it work.
With the groundbreaking of the Emory Psychology Building in September of 2007, Emory University, Holder Construction, HOK and KSi Engineering embarked on a Building Information Modeling journey. Implementing BIM on this project allowed the team to show department heads each classroom, office and laboratory and allowed the end-users to make real-time changes without compromising budget, schedule or quality.
Don’t miss this exciting program! Join our panel of experts as they discuss their experience with BIM on the Emory University Psychology Building project. They will share their challenges and triumphs with this new technology and will provide some advice and guidance for those planning on implementing it on their next project.
Moderator:
Kurt Swensson
Principal-In-Charge
KSi Engineering
Dr. Swensson is the founder of KSi Engineering, a structural engineering firm with offices in Nashville, TN and Atlanta, GA. Dr. Swensson is active in the American Institute of Steel Construction, the Building Seismic Safety Council and the American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute. He has over 20 years in the structural engineering consulting profession and is licensed in 16 states. Kurt has presented and/or published over 30 papers dealing with structural engineering on a national and international level.
Panelists:
Craig Bullock
Campus Services
Emory University
Craig Bullock graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and has service Emory University since 1993 in a variety of roles including Facility Maintenance Supervisor, Campus Planning Associate Project Manager and now IT / Space Planning / CAD Supervisor.
Paul Hedgepath,
Senior Engineer – Building Information Modeling
Holder Construction
As a Senior Engineer in Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Holder Construction, Paul develops, integrates, coordinates, and manages digital Building Information Models for design, construction, and field use during construction. This incorporates: 3D visualization, 3D collision detection; 4D phasing, sequencing, and scheduling analysis; and 5D quantity, cost, and attribute data extraction. Services also include collaboration with owners, design partners, preconstruction, project managers, superintendents, field BIM coordinators, facilities management teams, and trade contractors. Paul’s combined work experience in pre-construction and BIM, along with a degree in Construction Management bring a comprehensive approach to BIM and project integration.
David Nilsson
Senior Architectural Technician
Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, Inc.
David Nilsson is a Senior Architectural Technician with Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, Inc. A 2000 graduate of the Southern Polytechnic State University School of Architecture, David has been using BIM software for the past five years to deliver a variety of project types. His past experience includes developing and overseeing the Revit implementation strategy for Randall Paulson Architects, Incorporated, as well as working on projects such as The Dozier Center for the Performing Arts and the Mt. Paran Christian School campus. At HOK since 2007, he is currently managing the contract administration phase for the New Psychology Building at Emory University, working closely with Holder Construction.
