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Earn 1.5 LUs at Next Town Hall on Lessons Learned from GSA's 3D/4D BIM Program

  • 1.  Earn 1.5 LUs at Next Town Hall on Lessons Learned from GSA's 3D/4D BIM Program

    Posted 08-29-2011 10:45 AM

     


     

    2011 AIA-TAP Webinar Series

    Award Winning BIM: Lessons Learned from GSA's 3D/4D BIM Program and A Case Study of 2011 AIA BIM Award Winner Chicago Federal Center

    Join us Friday, September 9, 2011 from 10am-11:30am PT / 1pm-2:30pm ET

    Earn 1.5 AIA/CES LU

     

    Since 2005, the AIA Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community has spearheaded an effort to highlight award winning "best of breed" case studies from the profession in the harnessing of Building Information Model (BIM) technology and processes to further design, construction and project excellence.

     

    This 90 minute webinar will highlight that 7 years of exploration of BIM excellence. An overview of the BIM Awards program, a mention of the upcoming 2012 awards program, a more in depth discussion of the U.S. General Services Administration's 3D/4D BIM program, and a detailed case study of BIM enabled Process Innovation from the 2011 Awards.

     

    Schedule (in Eastern Time)

     

    1:00 - 1:15 pm
    Welcome - Introduction of the Webinar - Overview of 7 Years of Award Winning BIM
    Call for 2012 BIM Awards Submissions
    Speakers: Calvin Kam, 2011 TAP Chair + Stephen Hagan, FAIA, GSA, and past TAP Chair

    1:15 - 1:35 pm
    GSA's Award Winning 3D/4D BIM Program
    Update on New Initiatives and Industry-wide Influence
    Speakers: Peggy Yee, GSA + Calvin Kam, GSA + Charles Matta, GSA

    1:35 - 1:45 pm   Q&A

    1:45 - 2:15 pm
    2011 BIM Award Winner: Chicago Federal Center
    Speakers: Richard Gee, GSA + Bob Mauck, Ghafari Associates

    2:15 - 2:30 pm   Q&A + Final Comments

     

    All attendees will be eligible to receive 1.5 LU (AIA continuing education) or 1.5 TU of IDP supplementary education credit. After viewing webinar, participants will be able to:

    Learning Objectives

    1. Learn the history and evolution of BIM as demonstrated by the past 7 years of the AIA/TAP BIM Awards Program.
    2. Learn what public owners are demanding in terms of BIM as demonstrated by process innovation and sustainability enhanced and enabled by BIM.
    3. Learn what BIM can and cannot do in the Practice of Architecture illustrated by a case study of a specific public sector complex in Chicago.
    4. Learn the current state of practice and reality in both interoperable standards and reliable outcomes using of BIM authoring and analysis tools for the project team members (architect, construction manager, BIM model manager, and constructor).

     

    Register now. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

    Receiving Continuing Education Credit

    When registering, you will be asked for your AIA member number which will be used to report continuing education credit after the event. Questions regarding reporting credit can be directed to tamzinhowerton@aia.org.

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    Brian Skripac Assoc. AIA
    Director of BIM
    DesignGroup
    Columbus OH
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