This webinar provided an overview of key changes and requirements of the CDM 2015 regulations for construction health and safety. It emphasized that CDM regulations represent minimum standards and discussed 10 important points, including the onerous duties of clients, the importance of integration and teamwork, and demonstrating professional competence in health and safety. The webinar was intended to help attendees better understand how to apply the CDM regulations in practice and comply with legal duties.
EMA Architects moved to using Revit from AutoCAD based on positive experiences reported by colleagues. Revit allows them to address construction issues earlier, provide more information to clients sooner, and gain efficiencies. Anthony Erb was able to complete working drawings for one project in two weeks after getting accustomed to Revit, compared to two days for the next project. Revit integrates modeling, documentation, and scheduling in a way that streamlines the design and construction process.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness and well-being.
This webinar provided an overview of key changes and requirements of the CDM 2015 regulations for construction health and safety. It emphasized that CDM regulations represent minimum standards and discussed 10 important points, including the onerous duties of clients, the importance of integration and teamwork, and demonstrating professional competence in health and safety. The webinar was intended to help attendees better understand how to apply the CDM regulations in practice and comply with legal duties.
EMA Architects moved to using Revit from AutoCAD based on positive experiences reported by colleagues. Revit allows them to address construction issues earlier, provide more information to clients sooner, and gain efficiencies. Anthony Erb was able to complete working drawings for one project in two weeks after getting accustomed to Revit, compared to two days for the next project. Revit integrates modeling, documentation, and scheduling in a way that streamlines the design and construction process.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness and well-being.
The National Defence Academy (NDA) is the Joint Services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three services, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force train together before they go on to pre-commissioning training in their respective service academies.
Neo Dimensions Architects is led by Dries Verbeek, who has transformed the company into a thriving business through strategic decisions like adopting BIM software Revit. Revit allowed Neo Dimensions to design buildings more holistically and productively with fewer staff. It also helped the company get ahead of competitors with superior presentations. Dries credits Revit with improving accuracy, design process, and making architecture more of a cost-effective business. He continues advancing the company by getting excited about new technologies.
Barry Kok is an architect who was initially skeptical of adopting Revit but has since found it tremendously helpful for his design process and business. He was self-taught in Revit and found that it allowed him to conceptualize and communicate complex designs much more easily. Revit helped Barry translate his imaginative concepts into functional buildings and demonstrate designs to clients in a way they could understand. This improved client relationships and allowed Barry to pursue more creative designs. Revit also significantly increased Barry's productivity by streamlining design changes and reducing errors, allowing him to complete projects much faster.
This document summarizes a presentation given on the new CDM 2015 regulations in the UK. It outlines 10 key points speakers discussed: 1) Safety in the construction industry has improved significantly since 2007 but it remains dangerous; 2) The Principal Designer role mirrors the previous Principal Contractor role; 3) CDM regulations work alongside other health and safety laws; 4) Laws set a minimum standard and professionals should aim higher; 5) Client duties are significant; 6) Projects require integration and teamwork with the client's needs prioritized; 7) Health issues need repeated review; 8) Professionals must be competent and properly manage projects; 9) Training is available to demonstrate competence; 10) Registering demonstrates meeting defined health and
Samantha Curling upgraded her small architectural firm, Curling Design Services, from AutoCAD LT to Autodesk Revit to increase productivity and handle over 400 future commissions over the next two years. With Revit, she completed plans, sections, elevations, and renderings for a 78-home development in just eight days, a task that previously would have taken her six weeks. Revit allows her designs to be presented to clients in 3D models, and changes can be made instantly throughout the design, improving workflow and the design process. Curling is confident Revit will help streamline her firm's workflow and allow her to focus on design quality.
Interior design firm Manas Design & Detail saw a surge in productivity after adopting Autodesk Revit software. Designers can now create 3D presentations themselves instead of relying on a single graphic artist, tripling the number of proposals from one to two or three per week. This has tripled the company's chances of winning new business. Working in 3D also allows designers to identify and fix design flaws earlier. With technical drawings now automatically updating as designs evolve, the transition from concept to finished project is more seamless. The increased efficiency and proposal volume enabled by Revit is fueling the company's expansion plans.
Sean Couzyn, an architect in Johannesburg, tested Autodesk Revit software and found it delivered significant efficiencies that transformed his practice. The software uses a model-based approach where a single digital model contains all project information. This allowed Couzyn to design 11 residential projects ranging from $300,000 to $1.8 million in just two months, tripling his capacity without increasing staff. Autodesk Revit's ease-of-use and ability to instantly revise designs across all documentation helped Couzyn work more efficiently and securely.
Alchemy Architects introduced Autodesk Revit in 2005 after losing a project to a larger firm. Revit allowed the small firm to produce concepts just as quickly as much larger practices. The software increased Alchemy's productivity by an estimated 200% and helped level the competitive playing field. Revit enabled Alchemy to efficiently develop branding concepts for several projects in South Africa, including kopi-k@t coffee shops and Vodacom Golf Villages.
Theo van Niekerk & Associates and Ritchie Midgley are civil engineering firms that used Autodesk Revit to streamline collaboration on large projects. Revit's integrated building information modeling allowed changes made in one design to automatically update all other designs. This saved significant time and resources. They used Revit on a taxi holding facility and shopping center project, where Revit's 3D modeling helped secure project approval and address engineering challenges like sloped floors. Revit also reduced drawing creation time compared to traditional 2D CAD tools.
The National Defence Academy (NDA) is the Joint Services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three services, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force train together before they go on to pre-commissioning training in their respective service academies.
Neo Dimensions Architects is led by Dries Verbeek, who has transformed the company into a thriving business through strategic decisions like adopting BIM software Revit. Revit allowed Neo Dimensions to design buildings more holistically and productively with fewer staff. It also helped the company get ahead of competitors with superior presentations. Dries credits Revit with improving accuracy, design process, and making architecture more of a cost-effective business. He continues advancing the company by getting excited about new technologies.
Barry Kok is an architect who was initially skeptical of adopting Revit but has since found it tremendously helpful for his design process and business. He was self-taught in Revit and found that it allowed him to conceptualize and communicate complex designs much more easily. Revit helped Barry translate his imaginative concepts into functional buildings and demonstrate designs to clients in a way they could understand. This improved client relationships and allowed Barry to pursue more creative designs. Revit also significantly increased Barry's productivity by streamlining design changes and reducing errors, allowing him to complete projects much faster.
This document summarizes a presentation given on the new CDM 2015 regulations in the UK. It outlines 10 key points speakers discussed: 1) Safety in the construction industry has improved significantly since 2007 but it remains dangerous; 2) The Principal Designer role mirrors the previous Principal Contractor role; 3) CDM regulations work alongside other health and safety laws; 4) Laws set a minimum standard and professionals should aim higher; 5) Client duties are significant; 6) Projects require integration and teamwork with the client's needs prioritized; 7) Health issues need repeated review; 8) Professionals must be competent and properly manage projects; 9) Training is available to demonstrate competence; 10) Registering demonstrates meeting defined health and
Samantha Curling upgraded her small architectural firm, Curling Design Services, from AutoCAD LT to Autodesk Revit to increase productivity and handle over 400 future commissions over the next two years. With Revit, she completed plans, sections, elevations, and renderings for a 78-home development in just eight days, a task that previously would have taken her six weeks. Revit allows her designs to be presented to clients in 3D models, and changes can be made instantly throughout the design, improving workflow and the design process. Curling is confident Revit will help streamline her firm's workflow and allow her to focus on design quality.
Interior design firm Manas Design & Detail saw a surge in productivity after adopting Autodesk Revit software. Designers can now create 3D presentations themselves instead of relying on a single graphic artist, tripling the number of proposals from one to two or three per week. This has tripled the company's chances of winning new business. Working in 3D also allows designers to identify and fix design flaws earlier. With technical drawings now automatically updating as designs evolve, the transition from concept to finished project is more seamless. The increased efficiency and proposal volume enabled by Revit is fueling the company's expansion plans.
Sean Couzyn, an architect in Johannesburg, tested Autodesk Revit software and found it delivered significant efficiencies that transformed his practice. The software uses a model-based approach where a single digital model contains all project information. This allowed Couzyn to design 11 residential projects ranging from $300,000 to $1.8 million in just two months, tripling his capacity without increasing staff. Autodesk Revit's ease-of-use and ability to instantly revise designs across all documentation helped Couzyn work more efficiently and securely.
Alchemy Architects introduced Autodesk Revit in 2005 after losing a project to a larger firm. Revit allowed the small firm to produce concepts just as quickly as much larger practices. The software increased Alchemy's productivity by an estimated 200% and helped level the competitive playing field. Revit enabled Alchemy to efficiently develop branding concepts for several projects in South Africa, including kopi-k@t coffee shops and Vodacom Golf Villages.
Theo van Niekerk & Associates and Ritchie Midgley are civil engineering firms that used Autodesk Revit to streamline collaboration on large projects. Revit's integrated building information modeling allowed changes made in one design to automatically update all other designs. This saved significant time and resources. They used Revit on a taxi holding facility and shopping center project, where Revit's 3D modeling helped secure project approval and address engineering challenges like sloped floors. Revit also reduced drawing creation time compared to traditional 2D CAD tools.