BIMThoughts

In this episode I sit down with Randy Deutsch and talk BIM, education and how technology is shaping the business of Architecture.

Links

Randy Deutsch’s Twitter

BIM and Integrated Design: Strategies for Architectural Practice (Wiley, 2011)

Data-Driven Design and Construction: 25 Strategies for Capturing, Analyzing and Applying Building Data

bimandintegrateddesign.com

architects2zebras.com

datadrivendesignblog.com

THE 7 CONVERGENCES IN CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE

Randy Deutsch AIA, LEED AP is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he is a scholar-practitioner in architectural technology, teaching Anatomy of Buildings, Construction of Buildings, Professional Practice, Comprehensive Capstone Design Studio, and a graduate seminar – Construction Management: Virtual and Real. He is a BIM Strategist, IPD Advocate and lead design architect responsible for the design of over 100 large, complex sustainable projects. His designs and writing have appeared in ARCHITECTURAL RECORD, DesignIntelligence and other periodicals.

Randy is the author of BIM and Integrated Design: Strategies for Architectural Practice (Wiley, 2011,) tracking the social and organizational impacts and collaborative work process of the new technologies on individuals, organizations, the profession and industry, and the forthcoming books, Data Driven Design and Construction: Strategies for Capturing, Analyzing and Applying Building Data (Wiley, 2015), and Convergence: An Integrated Framework for Architectural Practice (Architectural Design, 2016). Randy authored the chapter on IPD in the Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice 15th Edition, and served on the Chicago Architectural Club’s Board of Directors and AIA Chicago Board as Director and Vice President. He blogs at bimandintegrateddesign.com and architects2zebras.com, both featured in ARCHITECT magazine and AIA National website, and at http://datadrivendesignblog.com. He’s led a Harvard GSD Executive Education program on BIM and leadership each summer.

Randy is recognized as a professional thought and practice leader and recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award – Chicago. A prolific social media influencer @randydeutsch, Randy speaks frequently on the subject of BIM, IPD, technology, big data, data driven design, leadership, change management, lean construction, design strategy, construction management, collaboration, issues of interest to emerging professionals and advocacy and support for equality in architecture. Randy keynoted the AIA Large Firm Round Table on Technology in Dallas, TX.

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Part two of our discussion on BIM Project Execution plan Marcello and Carla join me to expand our discussion during part 1.  In this episode we talk more about what is needed in the plan and what you should take in consideration in creating such a plan. This is such a big topic we are going to have more parts to the episode.  We have also created a special page on BIMThoughts.com that is a living outline of what should be included in the plan.  Feel free to leave comments on that page with additions to the plan.

Topics and Links:

When to upgrading the model.

Autodesk Subscription

National CAD Standards

Scope boxes and guide grids in Revit

Dynamo BIM

The Owner’s Dilemma: Driving Success and Innovation in the Design and Construction Industry On Amazon

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In this special LIVE! episode of BIMThoughts we talk with Ryan Cameron, Carla Edwards and Anthony Hauck.  What started out being a discussion with Carla and Ryan about what we learned at RTC, quickly evolved to a discussion with Randy and Anthony about Revit Futures. Anthony, Director of Product Strategy at Autodesk, talks about what may or may not see in Revit’s future. Ryan and I ask questions to dive deeper into what was said during Anthony’s RTC session. We all had a great time chatting about Revit and RTC in the Postal Museum.

We hope you enjoy this episode and learn a bit of what may or may not come in Revit.

Links

Ryan B. Cameron AIA

Autodesk FormIT

Anthony’s Blog Inside the Factory

Anthony Hauck 

Pantone colors

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Bill and Marcello continue the conversation about all the great things we learned and experienced at RTC North America 2015 in D.C.

Links

Dynamo.org

Doug Williams

Bluebeam Revu 30 day trial

Carl Storm

TheBIMsider.com

Oasys Software

Aaron Maller

Steven Taskin

Ruby

As you can guess, we had a great time at RTC this year and can’t wait for next years RTC in Scottsdale Az. I would also like to thank everyone that came up to us and introduced themselves as BIMThoughts listeners.

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Fresh off of RTC North America, this is part one of our RTC recap.   We hope you enjoy part 1 of our RTC Recap.

Show Notes:

RTC North America

RTC North America Schedule

Paul Aubin

Jason Boehning

Stephen Taskin

Site Designer

Aaron Maller

Harry Mattison

Andy Millburn

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Please note: Bill had computer issues, that prevented his audio from being recorded 1/2 way though the episode. In the sprit of the show must go on Marcello and Carla picked up the ball and ran with it.

On this very special LIVE! episode of BIMThoughts I talk with Wesley Benn and Jim Balding about RTC, Revit, History, Favorite moments, what makes RTC so great, and much more.   Oh and we talk about how they where able to bring the founders of Revit onstage for the keynote address.  Don’t miss the great episode.

RTC Events

Smithsonian Postal Museum

Revit History

Wesley Benn, Bill Debevc, and Jim Balding

 

RTC Mug signed by Leonid Raiz and Irwin Jungreis The founders of Revit!

 

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I am joined by the BIM famous Steve Stafford.  Steve has been a regular on BIMThoughts even though this is the first episode he has recorded with me. It seems that it’s not a BIMThoughts Podcast without mentioning his name. Steve and I talk cars, how he started with Revit, what its like to be a part of RTC and AUGI, what new features we should look out for in Revit 2016, and what it is like to be a full time independent Revit consultant.

Steve on Linkedin

Steve on Twitter

Steve’s Blog

1978 BMW 320/6

AU 2005

CIS

AUGI

AEC Edge

Revit Jobs

Revit Inside

Paul F. Aubin

New in Revit 2016

C4R

Jake behind the wheel of Steve’s BMW 633 CSi

Bill’s Sprite First Look

Bill’s Sprite 2014

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BIM Project Execution Plans

This is Part 1 of an on going series.

We talk about the difference between a BIM Project Execution Plan vs. BIM Deployment Execution Plan and what should be in the plan. Learning what is involved in developing a BIM Project Execution plans, don’t let not being “done” prevent you from creating and using this living document in your projects.

Jamie Farrell Tweet about Bluebeam and DynamoBIM

Bill’s Bluebeam Dataset for RTC North America

Konrad Sobon (Printing with Dynamo )

Jason Boehning Revit Content Manager at CADLearning by 4D Technologies

Spaces in Bluebeam

USC BIM Project Execution Plan.

BIM according to the Internet

Penn State’s BIM Project Execution Planning Guide

Find Templates on the internet

Our Living BIM Project Execution Plan Document (coming soon)

Overcast iDevice app

BIM-Workshops

Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

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I talk with Anthony Hauck, Director Product Management at Autodesk.   Anthony shares his experiences at Autodesk, and how they are making the products we love better. We also talk about adoption of BIM worldwide, performance, and upgrade cycles.

Anthony on Linkedin

Autodesk Building Design Products

Anthony on Twitter

Inside the factory  Anthony’s blog

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In this BIMThoughts podcast episode we talk with Architectural Software Consultant and book author / publisher, Mr. Paul F. Aubin.  We explore his journey thought Architecture, AutoCAD, ADT, Revit, and how he stays a successful Architectural Software Consultant and book publisher.

Paul Aubin books

Lynda 10 day free trial:  www.lynda.com/trial/paubin

Paul’s courses: www.lynda.com/paulaubin

Paul’s Twitter: @pfaubin

Paul’s LinkeIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulaubin

Designing Web Graphics

Autodesk Architectural Desktop: An Advanced Implementation Guide

Makers

Hipsters

Consulting for Architects

RTC North America

BIM-Workshops

Paul’s current book editions, available now:

Renaissance Revit: Creating Classical Architecture with Modern Software

Aubin Academy Master Series: Revit Architecture 2013 and beyond

Aubin Academy: Revit MEP 2014

Aubin Academy Master Series: AutoCAD MEP 2012, 2013 and beyond

Aubin Academy Master Series: AutoCAD Architecture 2011

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Paul F. Aubin is the author of many CAD and BIM book titles including the widely acclaimed: Renaissance Revit, The Aubin Academy series titles for architecture, MEP and Navisworks. Paul is also the author of dozens of Revit video training titles for lynda.com. Paul is an independent architectural consultant who travels internationally providing Revit implementation, training, content creation, and support services. Paul’s involvement in the architectural profession spans over 25 years, with experience that includes design, production, CAD management, coaching and training. He is an active member of the Autodesk user community, and has been a top-rated speaker at Autodesk University, the Revit Technology Conference (RTC) and a national speaker at the BIM workshops for m[any years. His diverse experience in architectural firms, as a CAD manager, and as an educator gives his writing and his classroom instruction a fresh and credible focus. Paul is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects, an Autodesk Expert Elite and an Autodesk Certified Professional. He lives in Chicago with his wife and three children.