This document provides information about a networking event hosted by Microdesk to discuss transitioning to building information modeling (BIM). The event featured a presentation by Clarke Morrison from Microdesk on keys to a successful BIM implementation. Morrison discussed benefits of BIM such as increased collaboration and efficiency. Morrison also demonstrated Insight 360, a cloud-based energy simulation tool, and rendering tools. Microdesk provides BIM consulting and training services to help architecture, engineering and construction firms adopt BIM.

2. Transitioning to BIM
Cape Cod Networking Event | Clarke Morrison

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About Microdesk
• AECO Industry Consulting Firm since1994
• 11 locations nationwide + 1 in UK
• 100+ AECO Consulting Specialists & Software Developers

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Our Partners

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• BIM Implementation Specialist
• 12 years of AEC Experience
• BIM and Cloud Technology Expert
• Revit Certified Professional User
• AutoCAD Authorized Instructor
• Sketch Up Certified Instructor
Architectural
Consultant
Clarke Morrison

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Key Takeaways
 Understand the keys to a straightforward
and successful BIM implementation
 Learn how to maximize your investment
in design technology, by leveraging tools
like energy and daylighting analysis, live
rendering, and quantification
 Hear about the latest mobile & cloud-
based tools, helping all stakeholders
access your projects
 Hear from local architectural firms who’ve
successfully implemented BIM for
residential and small projects

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What is Building Information Modeling?
In General:
A technology driven approach developed by
Autodesk for the AEC industry to effectively
create an accurate 3D building model and
underlying database for use throughout the
entire building lifecycle.
Autodesk defines BIM as:
An intelligent 3D model-based process that
equips architecture, engineering, and
construction professionals with the insight and
tools to more efficiently plan, design,
construct, and manage buildings and
infrastructure.
BUILDING
INFORMATION
MODELING ARCHITECTS
MEP SYSTEMS
ENGINEERS
BUILDERS
OWNERS
STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERS

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Benefits of Implementing BIM
 Collaborate with more consultants, since Revit is the industry standard
 Increased efficiency:
• No back & forth between multiple platforms for 3D and documentation
• Model-based workflow means changes are propagated through all views
• Reduction of menial tasks like tagging, renumbering views and sheets
 Win more work – some projects have a BIM requirement; clients see BIM use as
an attractive asset/skill. At least 70% adoption in U.S.
 Provide a better product: give your clients a better-coordinated design before
construction; help clients visualize their building better
 Make the design process more fun for your staff!

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Benefits of BIM – for Residential
 Single tool, from schematic massing through construction documents
 Enhances ability to provide client understanding of the design throughout the life
of the project
 Provides designers with a better understanding of building geometries and
relationships, and possible conflicts by constructing the project in 3D first
 Helps provide contractor with clarification, making construction admin easier
 Potential to coordinate all aspects of a project in one location – from site design
to furniture, and everything in between

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Leveraging Technology

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Insight 360: Energy I Daylighting | Solar Analysis

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Insight 360: Energy I Daylighting | Solar Analysis
 Insight 360 is a cloud-based energy simulation service that supports sustainable
design.
 It provides whole building analysis – simulate energy use in your building; includes
daylighting, heating & cooling loads, and solar analysis
 Architects can approach the design process with understanding of the elements
that lead to better building performance outcomes throughout the building lifecycle
 This service is free with the purchase of a Revit or FormIt Pro license with
Subscription.

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Insight 360: Energy I Daylighting | Solar Analysis
 Whole-building energy analysis – energy use, daylighting, solar analysis
 Minimal user input yields accurate results – OUTPUT driven, not input
 Multiple simulations run at once; find out which design decisions have the
biggest impact
 Seamless integration between modeling tools and energy analysis – all
within Revit
 Become better informed about your design
 No learning curve – easy to incorporate into current workflow
 Help your clients understand your decisions, and make their own
 Provide more value to your clients
BENEFITS

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Insight 360: Energy I Daylighting | Solar Analysis
Illuminance renderings study the amount of light that falls on a surface. The
Autodesk 360 Cloud Rendering service allows you to simulate daylight at any time
of day and year, in plan or 3D perspective views.
Daylighting for LEED quickly calculates levels of light per room, and shows graphic
results in any view. It automatically creates room schedules to show which rooms
fall within the required threshold for level of light.

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Insight 360: Energy I Daylighting | Solar Analysis

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Rendering: Cloud | Live

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Rendering

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Rendering

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Mobile + Cloud Tools

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Questions?
I can share this Power Point if people are interested!

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Keys to Successful BIM Implementation
 Buy-in from the top!
 Create a Revit template that matches the graphics and quality of current CDs
 Proper training, coordinated with project work – timing!
• Project manager & principals
• Production users
 Pilot project: no such thing as the “perfect pilot” but… pick the best team for the
project, and accept that a typical schedule won’t be met
 Project mentoring: learn in the context of your projects; stay billable while
training; establish good habits from the start
 Build a good library – components, details, schedules…

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Microdesk Training & Professional Development
New Program Features:
• Workflow-based learning paths
• Online & classroom training options
• Essentials training on core BIM technologies
• Introduction on new cutting-edge design tools
Upcoming Classes:
• Dynamo for Revit
• Revit for Project Managers
• AutoCAD Essentials
• Revit Architecture Essentials
• Civil 3D Essentials for Engineering
• Construction Pre-Bid Path
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24. Upcoming Webinars & Events
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Join us to learn the latest tools and tips to help adopt BIM for civil infrastructure projects.
Director of Consulting, Kevin Phillips, will share his experience working with clients, large
and small, to implement BIM using Autodesk Revit. Sr. Technical Evangelist, Peter
Marchese, will demo the dynamic 3D model-based application, Civil 3D, and InfraWorks
360, a cloud-based technology used to connect, analyze and share project data. Hear how
implementing BIM has helped firms cut cost, reduce waste, and win more projects.
01/10/2017 1:00 PM - 01/10/2017 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Join us to learn how facility management teams such as the Denver International Airport
and New York New Jersey Link are embracing BIM for facilities management. Learn
the parameters and tasks throughout project development, such as who will be
responsible for tasks, and when specific task should occur within design, construction,
and/or operations. Plus see a demo of the newest BIM to FM tool,
Microdesk’s ModelStream. Linking Autodesk Revit to IBM Maximo, ModelStream enables
operations and facilities management teams to quickly access BIM data. BIM data and
asset data can be completely integrated and accessible for your operation team, helping
them make smarter decisions with a single, integrated view of your facility!
01/17/2017 1:00 PM - 01/17/2017 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Bridging the Gap: BIM to Facilities Management
The Future is Now: BIM for Infrastrucutre and Engineering Success

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