BIM Test Drive Workshop, Dallas

This interactive, hands-on workshop introduces basic Building Information Modeling (BIM) and BIM collaboration concepts. At the conclusion of the session, attendees will understand modeling essentials and the approaches needed for the successful adoption of a streamlined BIM workflow.

Attendees will learn:

• Basic 3D modeling techniques
• The basics of adopting a streamlined workflow
• Different modes of collaboration across the AEC disciplines and to create document deliverables
• How to utilize the BIM Server which allows instant group collaboration within a single project

Coffee and computers will be provided at the workshop location.

About Our Presenter: Monte Chapin, GRAPHISOFT Business Process Leader

Monte J. Chapin has over thirty years of professional design experience in the architecture and construction industry, specializing in high-end residential, multi-family, mixed-use and commercial/retail projects. He integrated GRAPHISOFT ARCHICAD into professional practice in 1991. Nearly 20 years later, he is continually expanding the potential of BIM – Building Information Modeling – using GRAPHISOFT’s renowned BIM solution, ARCHICAD.

Currently, as Business Process Leader at GRAPHISOFT North America, he is engaging new processes of collaborating, coordinating and communicating information and data contained in the 3D geometry of models through interoperability initiatives and exchanges of BIM data using IFC (Industry Foundation Classes). Since 2001, he has been mentoring and teaching ARCHICAD and BIM processes – providing architects, designers, engineers and builders with the knowledge and solutions necessary to leverage the new paradigm of BIM technology.

Monte joined GRAPHISOFT North America in 2008 to advance the concepts of innovative new processes and workflow using ARCHICAD for design, construction and operations, modeling, simulating and analyzing building performance as integrated systems thinking. He is fostering and promoting a shared vision of new mental models and team learning as AEC companies revise business strategies to integrate BIM technologies and processes into their organizations.

Monte currently sits on the Board of Directors of the building SMART alliance. He previously served on the Design Work Group and Project Committee for the NBIMS-US Version 2, and is now serving on the Product Development, Implementation and Market Educations Subcommittees for the NBIMS-US Version 3. Monte is a member of the OmniClass Technology Sponsor Group and OmniClass Development Committee. Additionally, Monte is a participant on the Technical Subcommittee for the AGC BIM Forum.