Lessons Learned from GSA's 3D/4D BIM Program and Case Study of Chicago Federal Center (free webinar)

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

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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.

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).

Presentations

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

2011 BIM Award Winner: Chicago Federal Center
Richard Gee, GSA
Bob Mauck, Ghafari Associates

Resources

View the AIA/TAP YouTube Playlist of Past Webinars
Download the 2011 AIA/TAP BIM Awards Brochure