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This Blog is not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, Autodesk, Inc.Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.comBlogger606125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-42469033253061410642020-06-15T16:12:00.002-07:002020-06-15T16:12:53.168-07:00The New Normal.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As the AEC industry starts to emerge from social distancing and the impact that Covid-19 has had on our industry, the way we do business has drastically changed. Do not expect how we do business to go back to how things were done pre- April 2020.</div>
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Social distancing has changed how we engage with our clients and how our projects are completed with a project team that is no longer centred around one "office" location.</div>
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Utilization of Cloud Collaboration, Visualization, and access to data has been thrust upon many design firms is a short period of time, impacting their traditional workflow and processes.</div>
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Now is the time that Design firms need to effectively capture this change in workflow, to maximize the benefits and complete the integration of new processes.</div>
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Now is the time to do this, while the lessons learned are still fresh in people's memories. </div>
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Make this, the new normal.</div>
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<span data-offset-key="36k81-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;">During this challenging time, we must support our industry youth. </span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="683ug-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Students typically use the summer to finance their upcoming education costs, with the current restrictions student employment opportunities are limited, and without employment opportunities their ability to return to school later this year decreases. </span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="dlqes-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The impact that Covid-19 will have on our students will no only be felt by the industry in general, but also by the universities and colleges who will see a decline in returning students. </span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="9tc9c-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Students need to stay connected to the AEC labour market so they can save money for their continued education and gain experience and knowledge related to Digital Project Delivery. Support our industry by hiring a student. </span></div>
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-24258447652580004612020-03-30T11:08:00.000-07:002020-03-30T11:08:27.147-07:00These are Crazy Times!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-5971309676288492522020-03-24T01:00:00.000-07:002020-03-24T01:00:02.784-07:0010 Tips for Working From Home<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Initially, it was a
challenge, and given the current situation with Covid-19 and the need to </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">self-isolate,</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> many design firms are
enabling their staff to work from home.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are my top 10 tips on how to manage
this transition and avoid the pitfalls and challenges of working from home. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Make space<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Set aside a space that will become your office.
Don’t set up on the kitchen table.</span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: black;"> </span>A<span style="color: black;">side from the bad
ergonomics, it’s an imposition on your life outside working hours. If you have
a spare room, that’s great,</span><span style="color: black;"> i</span><span style="color: black;">f not, pick a quiet corner where you can place a desk and
make it your “working hours” space.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Get organized<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Set yourself up as you would previously. Have
the same stationery on hand, your coffee cup, printer, phone etc. Set up your
files and resources</span><span lang="EN-US">. B<span style="color: black;">y being
organized you’ll feel more productive and define the space as a “work”
environment. Research the right tools enabling you to connect with the office
and your colleagues.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Get into a routine<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">When I first started working from home it was
very easy to get distracted and side-tracked with chores around the home…. I
had to do the laundry, the dishes, mow the lawn, water the grass, vacuum…</span><span lang="EN-US"> all <span style="color: black;">ll before I could focus on my work.
Figure out a </span>schedule for when you’re "at work",<span style="color: black;">
and stick to it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Prepare the kids<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Have activities planned and prepared for the
kids the night before so you have a strategy for the day. I understand that
having small children at home can be a challenge! Don’t be so hard on yourself</span><span lang="EN-US"> or them:<span style="color: black;"> this is an adjustment</span> for
all of you. Once<span style="color: black;"> a routine gets established it will
become a lot easier. It’s ok to check on the kids, spend 5 or 10 minutes frequently
making sure “all is ok”. Spending that time is more constructive than you
becoming frustrated. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You might also want to <span style="color: black;">make it clear to
your family and friends that you work during the day and even though you are at
home, it’s not ok to pop by for a chat, or invite you to golf for a 2pm tee
time. They wouldn’t do this while you're at the office so they shouldn’t expect it to be any different now</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that
<span style="color: black;">you are working from home. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Your hours<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Your job may require you to work 8 hours, that
doesn’t mean you have to work 8 hours straight. </span><span lang="EN-US">S<span style="color: black;">pread out your hours </span>in a way that makes sense for
your life<span style="color: black;">. I found this makes me more productive and
relieves some of the pressure of working from home</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Avoid
the “I’ll just finish this” trap. <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It’s a balancing act, there is a time to shut
down the computer and finish for the day. Personally, I have strict hours (I
have no kids at home) so I have a start time in the morning, I stop for lunch
at noon for an hour and I have an “end-time” at the end of the day when I close
the door to my office and I essentially “leave work”.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Enjoy the commute<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">My commute is brutal, down the hall, often
have to wait at the intersection due to traffic (the dogs laying on the floor),
around the corner and park my butt in my chair. When I first started to work
from home, my commute to work reduced by 45 minutes… that’s 90 minutes of the
day that I got back. Take that time and invest </span><span lang="EN-US">it in<span style="color: black;"> yourself</span>: <span style="color: black;">go to the gym,
go for a walk, enjoy breakfast, this is a perk of working from home.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Get dressed<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Seriously. It’s easy to work in your pyja</span><span lang="EN-US">m<span style="color: black;">as but it’s not conducive to a “working”
mindset. Dress the same as if you're going into the office.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Be social<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Even though you work from home, you can still
interact and engage with your colleagues. Video conferencing is the best way to
do this. I use MS Teams for this and it’s a great way to communicate with my
team</span><span lang="EN-US">. W<span style="color: black;">e frequently video
call</span> and this<span style="color: black;"> </span>increases<span style="color: black;"> the connectivity and collaborative environment, similar to
that which you would get in an office environment. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">Enjoy<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">It’s a great privilege to be able to work from
home</span><span lang="EN-US">. Not only can it <span style="color: black;">be a
very productive environment, but also an enjoyable </span>one. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Get yourself set up the right way and enjoy the freedom that working
from home provides!</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-45340908360075610342020-03-23T11:20:00.000-07:002020-03-23T11:20:06.057-07:00Supporting the Architecture and Engineering Design Industry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During these challenging times, we all need
to do our utmost to continue supporting commerce and our economy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fortunately, the Architecture and
Engineering design industry has the provisions to support remote collaboration,
allowing project team members to work from home.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Setting up staff to work from home can be
challenging for firms who have limited knowledge or resources. At AEOS
Consulting, we can help set up your projects and staff, allowing them to
continue production. Be it CAD or BIM projects, the resources are available to
support the continuation of your business.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Call or email AEOS today to discuss how we
can support you during this challenging time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-65462224777204554752020-03-18T00:30:00.000-07:002020-03-18T00:30:04.158-07:00Profitability is a Byproduct of Good Work<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A successful client of ours recently made
this statement during one of our meetings: “Profitability is a byproduct of
good work.” This got me thinking about how businesses approach being
profitable.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In business, there is a high priority to
maintain profitability; without it, businesses do not survive.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, how businesses are profitable can
determine how long they will be profitable. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At <a href="http://www.aeosconsulting.ca/" target="_blank">AEOS Consulting</a>, we can help future
proof your organization by supporting your Growth and Development strategy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quite often we see companies make budget
cuts to resources and limit spending and activities (such as training), all in
an effort to reduce costs and improve profitability. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No.. of course it doesn’t. If the process
is broken, then the action of making further cuts, potentially eliminating the
possibility of making positive change is not going to help! Cuts being made by
large companies in an effort to retain the viability of a business are usually
made too late. These sacrifices - often at the cost of employees - are made in
haste and in an effort - often too late - to stay in business.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Why
does this happen?</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This happens because there is a lack of
foresight and a level of complacency in business operations. We can't afford to
make changes because it will impact our (short term) profitability.” These
statements are a result of fear of change and fear of risk. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As an instigator of positive change, I
often hear rationale such as “we don’t have the budget” or “we can't change how
we currently do things”. Budget is often a big factor, and I understand that
being prudent of expenditure is important for the success of any organization, this
needs to be balanced with the desire for progress and investing in the <i>infrastructure
</i>of the organization. This infrastructure should include investing in the
capabilities of staff as well as process and workflow resulting in improved
efficiency.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The
challenge!</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The challenge for any organization is to
balance the cost of internal development and implementing positive change and innovation
with maintaining a status quo. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At AEOS we typically see three types of
clients: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-US">Type 1: Early Adopters</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Innovative, progressive, recognizes a need to “keep up” with
industry developments to retain market share. Recognizing the need for change
is a key factor.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-US">Type 2: Late Majority</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Less progressive but if made aware of inefficiency can be receptive
to improving process. Recognizes the benefit of improving the skills of staff.
Cost is a key factor.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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unavailable. Any significant changes to workflow would likely have a
significant pushback from both management (due to the disruption to production)
and staff (it falls outside of their comfort zone). <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Through dedicating time and resources to
internal development you can mitigate not only the impact of disruption to
production but also the cost of falling behind. Progress is an integral aspect
of the organization's Growth and Development Strategy; anticipating and
planning for change is the key, and by doing so you will be in a very good
position to weather any challenges your business may face and see positive
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staff that is happy, within a culture that encourages improvement, profit comes
more easily.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plan for change, anticipate
costs so you can budget for it, and invest in the future profitability of your
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-20835480424676485312020-01-29T01:00:00.000-08:002020-01-29T01:00:13.857-08:00Utilizing BIM for Small Business - BuildEx Vancouver <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please join me on Wednesday, February 12th 2020 at BuildEx Vancouver for a TechCentric Session titled: </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">W11 – Utilizing BIM for Small Business</b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Innovation and Technology; Project Delivery & Management</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How can small to medium-sized businesses utilize Building Information Modelling (BIM) so to play in the same “sandbox” as the bigger corporations?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In today’s built environment economy, having the ability to access and utilize BIM is crucial to the success of any business. This can often be challenging for small and medium organizations due to the lack of resources and budget. However, participating in BIM projects does not necessarily mean small to medium businesses are automatically excluded. Using “off the shelf” tools to take advantage of BIM is a cost-effective (often free) way of these businesses the ability to participate in the Architecture Engineering and Construction BIM / Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) economy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This session will provide attendees with understanding, tips and tricks to allow you to initiate, collaborate, contribute and utilize VDC on BIM projects. We will explore the typical processes when engaging in a BIM project and assess some of the more cost-effective (free) tools available that allow you to participate, contribute and utilize BIM information and data, moving your business forward.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9:45am–10:45am </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">February 12th</span><br />
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-68433228174497846962020-01-27T01:00:00.000-08:002020-01-27T01:00:02.919-08:00From the Smart Project to the Smart City<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join me on February 4th and 5th at the Pinnacle hotel in Vancouver for the 2020 CanBIM Regional Session titled: <b>From the Smart Project to the Smart City</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Integration and Collaboration Across Policies, Processes and Technologies</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the shift towards a low carbon built environment, new technologies, digital
processes, fabrication and efficient assembly methods are transforming the
way buildings are designed, built and operated. The “internet of everything”
– IoT, Big Data and more - is connecting people, systems, buildings and
communities in ways that will disrupt traditional policies, workflows and
relationships. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the procurement, production and operation of buildings
and cities moves from analog to digital, project teams will need to
collaborate fully and effectively.
Join us in Vancouver to learn more about new methods, technologies
and relationships that will impact how we deliver smart, climate-friendly
buildings and cities in the future.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">VANCOUVER</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">February 4-5, 2020 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pinnacle Hotel, Vancouver Harbourfront </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1133 West Hastings Street
Vancouver British Columbia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> #CANBIMVAN20</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For full agenda details click <a href="https://events.canbim.com/sessions/vancouver20" target="_blank">HERE</a></span><br />
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-37839972150815943652020-01-20T01:00:00.000-08:002020-01-20T01:00:04.081-08:00Is your business ready for a New Decade?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Our BIM Maturity Assessment is a comprehensive analysis of your current situation and BIM maturity. Our process involves collecting the relevant information that we need to analyze your project delivery workflow. From this, we establish a baseline of maturity that is used to set target levels of adoption.
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-43263072119498846752020-01-13T08:39:00.001-08:002020-01-13T08:39:50.985-08:00Model Integrity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a simple checklist where the auditor can verify model content and process making sure that the Building Model is constructed in accordance with your standards and project requirements. This checklist is part of a protocol to maintain model integrity. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Verifying Model Integrity periodically throughout the project reduces the risk of incorrect modeling causing misinformation and/or additional unnecessary work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Validation of the model provides a guide to address any potential model issues, the intention being that the recipients of the model know the file is fit for use and will not require additional work to fit within the project framework. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-offset-key="24ck-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A copy of this audit is to be kept on file as well as sent to the BIM Manager upon completion. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's a basic two-page checklist. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-offset-key="5l45e-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Is all text in upper case</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-offset-key="9oor5-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Delete unnecessary Reference Planes and 3D views</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-offset-key="9m1lu-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Purge the "coordination" model</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-offset-key="5jcvu-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Revisions, Site Instructions, C/O’s been completed according to the Standards</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-offset-key="9n17s-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Are Annotation styles consistent with Standards</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-offset-key="26n4b-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Are Dimension styles consistent with Standards</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-offset-key="88nma-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Are Drafting Lines being used where the Linework Tool would be better (and Visa Versa)</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-offset-key="bmv64-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Are Line styles consistent with Standards</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-offset-key="e0qo1-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Is the Level of Detail in the model appropriate for the scope of work</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-offset-key="dnkm3-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Are objects on the Correct Workset</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-offset-key="bm4h9-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Is content approved by Model Manager</span></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-offset-key="aigkh-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Some of these are pretty basic and common sense but it's always good to be able to check it off and know that it's been done. </span></span><br />
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-19420948158034659102019-10-31T00:00:00.000-07:002019-10-31T00:00:04.335-07:00Overcoming Implementation Failure through Change Management<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk23317213"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Toc15978040"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk23317213;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Implementation changes in
software, workflow, and process can be very challenging. One of the biggest
hurdles is overcoming the </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">resistance to change</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Toc15978040;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk23317213;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Resistance to change is
perfectly natural, we typically do not like to change the processes we are
comfortable with, even if we know they can be improved and, in some cases,
actually detrimental to our success. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Toc15978040;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk23317213;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As human beings, we are
typically reluctant to step out of our comfort zones. However, it is only when
we do step out of our comfort zone that we have the opportunity to grow and
develop.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Toc15978040;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk23317213;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a result, managing the
process of change is as important as strategically planning the actual change.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Managing
change is the only way to successfully implement change.</span></span></div>
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Management requires an understanding of the process involved with change, the
expectations, solutions, impacts, and consequences. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Change is often a complex
and difficult process that requires the knowledge and understanding of how to
successfully implement change to the staff. By diagnosing employee’s resistance
to change and developing an outline of a communication strategy that minimizes
disruption encourages personal development and maximizes employee retention.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk23317213;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk12457440;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leading
successful change requires new ways of thinking and unique tools and skills. Using
the ADKAR method of <b>Awareness</b>, <b>Desire</b>, <b>Knowledge</b>, <b>Ability</b>,
and <b>Reinforcement</b> we can manage the change process.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Managing Change. Image
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk23317213;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ADKAR method outlines each
step of the framework for change:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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need to change </span></span></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Desire </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">to
participate and support change </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Knowledge</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;"> of how
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implement changes to day to day operation </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Reinforcement </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">to
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change process<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
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personal and professional advancement</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk23317213;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Employees
are often resistant to change not because they are opposed to a new method or
process but because no one has made a compelling case for the need for change
and provided them with a safe environment to undertake change.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk23317213;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Effective
communication from the top down is crucial to successful change, staff needs
permission and clear direction for change to be successful.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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on-demand support and regularly scheduled “check in’s” instill a level of
confidence in the staff to continue the implementation process while providing
the confidence to overcome any perceived issues.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-72303030401420863692019-10-25T00:00:00.000-07:002019-10-25T00:00:00.770-07:00What is Aeos?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I often get asked... <i>"What is Aeos?"</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Aeos is a consulting firm
with a focus on improving how the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC)
industry delivery projects to their clients (Owners).</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today’s design firms are
challenged with meeting the evolving needs of their clients. Constraints such as
time and budget are not uncommon and have been the “norm” since…forever..!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today’s clients/owners and
their projects are demanding more, they are demanding efficiency in construction
due to social responsibility combined with the ever-increasing pressure to
economize construction and operational costs. Essentially we have to design, construct,
and operate buildings more efficiently. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Design consultants are
pressured to deliver more with less. Increased complexity of scope due to the demand from clients to be completed in less time, with reduced fees and less staff. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The AEC industry is evolving from a traditional process to one of a
holistic approach in delivering our built environment as opposed to a linear architectural
approach to design. Architects and the entire design team now have work symbiotically
with the entire project team, not only design and construction but also the
owner, supplier, trades, etc. Digital </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Project Delivery has revolutionized the
traditional process of how we design, construct and operate buildings. </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This change has been
instigated by many factors including the evolving use of technology in the
design and construction process, such as Building Information Modeling, sustainability
pressures (social responsibility) and economics.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Aeos has arisen as a result
of this change in the traditional process of delivering design to one
of <i>Digital Project Delivery</i> where workflow incorporating technology plays a crucial role in the day to
day production of the delivery of today’s complex projects. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With the rapid development
of Building Information Modeling (BIM), and the demand for improved BIM
utilization to meet the project demands, design firms are struggling with the
implementation and utilization of BIM. This struggle is exacerbated by the
rapid development of technology and the increasing complexity of projects and
the “forcing” of the use of technology within a traditional process, resulting
in in-efficiency, increased risk, and reduced profitability.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The goal of Aeos is to
provide guidance and support to the AEC industry in improving how we deliver
projects in the age of Digital Project Delivery through managing changes in the workflow required by today's project demands.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our goal is to help firms
successfully deliver projects efficiently, effectively and profitably. We help
design firms become profitable, improve competitive marketing advantage, retain
key staff and design a production workflow that enables them to improve utilization, reduce risk and meet the needs of the project.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Aeos can provide essential
services concentrating on digital project delivery production include;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Digital Practice Consulting</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;">Workflow and Process Analysis </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Project Triage<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">BIM Implementation<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Application Training<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">And much more.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If your organization is struggling
with adapting to a <b>Digital Project Delivery Workflow</b> give </span></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Aeos</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> a call to
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more on our web site <a href="http://www.aeosconsulting.ca/">www.aeosconsulting.ca</a></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">As to the name</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">…. Aeos is the
mythological horse that drew the Sun Charriot along with three other horses
across the sky for the Greek sun God Helios.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The analogy here is Aeos Consulting
helping you succeed in helping drive forward your goals, by bringing together a
team of experts.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-60645867687879667272019-10-23T00:00:00.000-07:002019-10-23T00:00:05.274-07:00Discover the potential of your BIM<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">BIM (Building Information Model) just does not describe the
complex process of today’s process of delivering AEC projects.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BIM is the foundational platform of how we deliver projects
and it’s the basis upon which we build layer upon layer of data and information
often using multiple applications. However, I feel when we talk about BIM were
just talking about the model, we're forgetting about the “I” in BIM, the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Information</i> and the potential of BIM
beyond design and drawing documentation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we talk about BIM the emphasis should be on the information
required to execute and manage a project, this is where the “i” in “B<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I</b>M” is a crucial factor, otherwise, we're
just using BIM as a design tool and underutilizing the vast potential of this
amazing resource. This is where designers are <i>Building Modeling</i> rather
than <i>Building Information Modeling</i>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’ve come across design studios that promote themselves as
being BIM capable only because they're staff is using a 3D Modeling application
to generate a model for the development of construction documentation and visualization,
they are under-utilizing the full potential of the model. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Sure, BIM can help you convey the design intent to your
clients, however, this is a gross underutilization of this powerful tool.</span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Discover the Potential of your BIM”<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Utilize the information within your model to provide value-added
information to your client. Easily automate processes such as schedules,
quantification, design options, building performance elements such as solar
studies, lighting analysis, and heating and cooling effects. All of which is
simply achieved by utilizing the functionality of the application with no other
need for additional software (see ROI on software investment)! This is the “low
hanging fruit” of BIM utilization. It’s the <i>After Design Utilization</i> of
BIM that we can improve upon. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Simple deliverables of data and information to the client
(owner/operator) can provide additional value to the project and your client.
Government authorities such as Infrastructure can utilize BIM for city planning,
strategic development, asset management and much more (Smart Cities). Direct to
fabrication is becoming more common and soon BIM submissions to authorities will
be commonplace.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the industry matures so does the need of our deliverables,
our <b>BIM Maturity</b> needs to keep inline with the growing needs and demands
of our industry, if we don’t keep up, we fall behind and then it becomes more
challenging to catch up.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Its time for a new acronym.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“It’s not BIM, its Digital Project
Delivery”<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Personally, I’ve been using the term “Digital Project” to
describe the whole process of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">design,
performance analysis, cost analysis, visualization, construction sequencing, pre-fabrication,
building operation and maintenance and asset management</i>…etc.. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Phew!</i></b>
This entails a lot more than just the collaborative design process we refer to
as BIM.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The point I’m trying to make is that the AECO industry is growing
and evolving rapidly, new technologies, processes, and uses of BIM are becoming
apparent every day at every level demanding a higher utilization of Building
Information Modeling. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Look at ways you can improve on the utilization of your BIM, and
see your business grow!</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-63849493896285699462019-08-12T13:54:00.000-07:002019-08-12T13:54:00.127-07:00Digital Innovation and Delivery<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">UBCO and CanBIM welcomes you to Kelowna, the heart of the beautiful Okanagan for this
opportunity to meet and hear AECO technology leaders and senior management
executives who are driving business value through adopting digital innovation
strategies that are transforming how we deliver projects.</span></span><br />
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #c45238; line-height: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Digital
Innovation and Delivery <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Digital
innovation is fast becoming the cornerstone to drive business value in many
owner-design-construction – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners and
Operators (AECOO) organizations. It is changing how the industry documents,
fabricates and constructs both public and private sector project and is crucial
to not only understanding how these changes impact the AECO. This workshop
provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the current state of the
industry regarding digital project delivery and the use and impact that
technology plays throughout all aspects of the industry.</span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #c45238; line-height: 120%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">8:45 – 9:00</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Welcome Address – Scott Chatterton,
CanBIM Director<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">10:00 – 10:45</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Helen Goodland - </span></span><i style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Coalescing
innovation in Canada’s construction industry</span></span></i></span></div>
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Outcomes Across the Construction Continuum – An Owners Perspective</span></span></i></span></div>
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Center Building) 3272 University way, UBC, Okanagan, Kelowna BC</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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Building Information Model (BIM)? And how confident you are in the integrity of
the data and model accuracy when sharing your BIM with others on the project
including the client?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Model confidence can vary according to the skills of your
project team, specifically your <i>model content developer’s</i> skills and
abilities in being able to meet what the <u>project demands</u>. These factors
greatly impact the level of model confidence you may have and the Level of Development
(LOD) of the BIM as required. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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require a high level of complexity and data management such as hospitals,
industrial facilities, high-rise buildings, etcetera. Having a high level of
model confidence is critical to any organization wanting to mitigate risk
(which is everyone). <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><b>Skill.</b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> The ability and
knowledge to build the model accurately and confidently. An accurately built
model (built in accordance to the required LOD) provides confidence in the
model and the data. A poorly constructed model with missing elements,
inaccurate assemblies, poor modeling standards, and practice, does not instill
confidence in your model. Modeling skills can be addressed by assessing your
staff's abilities and addressing weaknesses in skills and knowledge (skill gap
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best practices provide your staff with guidance and direction. Integrating
standards into the workflow will guide the project modeling team in how to
model accurately and establish a level of consistency across the organization.</span></li>
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modelers and great standards are not enough. To stand behind your product you
need to be able to verify that you meet a minimum quality standard. A process
of verification through checklists needs to be implemented, also critical is
the assurance that the flow of Information meets the intended recipients, a
clear workflow can facilitate both requirements. A QAQC process should be
integral to the project delivery workflow. Often a project may have its own project
specific QAQC requirements which should be taken into consideration.</span></li>
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Requirements. </b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;">What the project demands should be figured out early in the
project and well documented as part of the <i>Project Execution Plan</i>. Caution
should be taken to not <i>over model</i> or <i>under model, </i>both will impact
not only the quality of the project but also the profitability of the project.</span></li>
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high level of model confidence. From the junior modeler to the CEO, <i>Model Confidence
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I wrote a post a couple years ago on Model Integrity and developed a checklist for checking your BIM. Model integrity is becoming more crucial as projects are becoming more complex and model data integrity is a crucial aspect of deliverable quality.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">BIM Integrity is a topic I will be writing more on soon, so keep posted! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have recently revised this list so I'm re-posting this topic.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This checklist is part of a protocol to maintain model integrity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">T</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">his is a simple checklist where the auditor can verify model content and process making sure that the Building Model is constructed in accordance with your standards and project requirements. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Verifying Model Integrity periodically throughout the project reduces the risk of incorrect modeling causing misinformation and/or additional unnecessary work.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Validation of the model provides a guide to address any potential model issues, the intention being that the recipients of the model know the file is fit for use and will not require additional work to fit within the project framework. </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This checklist allows for issues to be tracked and resolved in a timely manner as they arise.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">An <i>Audit</i> should be carried out periodically throughout a project to verify model content integrity by the Project Model Manager as well as by the BIM Manager.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A copy of this audit is to be kept on file as well as sent to the BIM Manager upon completion.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's a basic two-page checklist. </span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here's a sample of some of the items:</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is the Project Information Data completed</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Has True North and Project North been established and used correctly</span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is the Standard Project Browser being used properly</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Complete spell check (you will be surprised)</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is all text in upper case</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Delete unnecessary Reference Planes and 3D views</span></span></span></div>
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<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Purge the "coordination" model</span></span></span></li>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Revisions, Site Instructions, C/O’s been completed according to the Standards</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Are Annotation styles consistent with Standards</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Are Dimension styles consistent with Standards</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Are Drafting Lines being used where the Linework Tool would be better (and Visa Versa)<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Are Line styles consistent with Standards</span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is the Level of Detail in the model appropriate for the scope of work</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Are objects on the Correct Workset</span></span></div>
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<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Is content all approved by Model Manager</span></span></li>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Some of these are pretty basic and common sense but it's always good to be able to check it off and know that it's been done. I'm sure there is much more, please feel free to send me your comments and I'll post them to this blog for everyone to view.</span></span></div>
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-78874408252960211932019-07-22T16:09:00.000-07:002019-07-31T08:56:01.693-07:00What’s your Workflow?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Recently I’ve
been working on updating my <i>production workflow documentation, </i>this is
the documentation of the workflow required to deliver architectural projects,
specifically Building Information Model (BIM) projects. A workflow is a roadmap
that anyone can follow at any point on the path to project delivery, providing
information through a graphical workflow diagram, associated documents, and
resources for each phase of project delivery. It is a very clear, precise
document that provides staff with a clear understanding of what they need to do.
By providing clarity, direction, and purpose the results are improved job
satisfaction, increased production (utilization) and greatly improved risk mitigation
due to improved quality and clarity of tasks. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">An effective workflow is extremely valuable. However,
it is only valuable if it is being utilized, communicated, enforced and kept
current to meet the rapidly evolving demands of your clients and the industry.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A <i>workflow</i>
is an essential tool for any design process, however, I rarely see clear production
workflows being used within the AEC industry. This may be because the main
focus is on the Architecture of the building and communicating the design
intent to the client rather than the production of the Architecture. As a <i>production
focused</i> person I’m more interested in how we deliver the design as part of
our contractual obligations, our deliverables are fairly consistent, therefore
our process and workflows are also fairly consistent. Sure, each project is a
prototype and has its own unique set of circumstances and requirements, but the
process of production is common and can be based upon the same workflow
framework. This lack of workflow framework is where many design firms lose
profit and greatly increase risk.<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;">The Solution:</span></u><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"> Spend time
looking at your workflow, go through each <i>step by step</i> process from
procurement to handover. You already have the information as you are already
delivering projects, it just requires clarification, documentation, and fine
tuning so your workflow can perform better.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A high performing workflow <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>= A high performing project team<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Your workflow
should include the tools you need to accomplish a task or deliverable, this
would include the forms, checklists, documents, best practices and execution
plans that clearly describe the expectations and outcomes (deliverables) at
each phase, and, importantly, clarification on the project team roles and
responsibilities so your team know the “<i>who, what and when</i>” of a
project. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Successfully implementing
a workflow requires a <i>change in culture</i>, it demands effective
communication and total buy-in from leadership, otherwise, it is doomed to
failure. Implementation of an effective workflow requires a sense of <i>urgency</i>
by all for it to be adopted successfully and therefore secure your successful future
if it is maintained and enforced effectively. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Changing Culture by Changing Workflow<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Make
your workflow clear and easy to follow, make the resources current and readily
accessible. Experience has proven that <i>if it doesn’t work…change it</i>. Often
I find that there are too many processes that do not work and too many redundant
resources inhibiting success, typically they’re too complex, ineffective or
simply out of date. That doesn’t foster change, it inhibits change.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This process is
not simple and takes planning, time, effort and investment, but it’s an
investment in the sustainability and continued viability of the organization. Recently
I’ve chatted with a number of people struggling with this in our industry and I
often hear the comment <i>“we're losing our key performers”, </i>and <i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i>“<i>our best people are leaving, even if
we offer an incentive package to stay</i>”, what remains are those that are complacent
and are quite happy to maintain the status quo… a process that is broken. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-87337025046077762092019-07-15T00:30:00.000-07:002019-07-15T00:30:05.208-07:00Where Has Our Sense of Urgency Gone?!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-US">Are we so <b>risk-averse</b> that we are
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<span lang="EN-US">We analyze, assess, review, meet, discuss,
email, meet again, document… all in the name of due diligence. And then we promptly
fail on implementation. We spend so much time and effort ensuring that our next
step is the right one we actually fail to take the step! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This is due to the lack of <i>Urgency</i>!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Without a sense of <i>urgency,</i> we lack
passion, inspiration, energy and we fail to inspire in others a sense of <i>urgency</i>.
Without inspiration people become complacent, lackluster becomes evident in their
production and deliverables, efforts to implement new initiatives become half-hearted
attempts that are doomed to fail at launch or at best, very poor participation
and adoption.</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">We start initiatives such as implementing a
new process or introducing new software and by the time we have completed the
“due diligence,” we've lost momentum, enthusiasm and the sense of urgency, all
of which are critical to the success of implementation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I’m not encouraging anyone to start an
initiative without looking into the details before jumping in with both feet,
you do have to make sure it’s the right fit. However, far too often I see
initiatives or implementations fail because there is no sense of urgency,
meetings get pushed, information is slow to come in and development of a
comprehensive report can take months. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I am advocating for speeding up the process
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<span lang="EN-US">With today’s evolving technology its
prudent not to agree to a long-term commitment, if you are not planning to review
your position again in 12 to 18 month you are doing yourself, and your company
a dis-service (that’s another topic). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Research, review, ask for recommendations
and make a decision, then initiate. It will succeed only if you have the belief
and the enthusiasm to fully implement the initiative…with your sense of <i>Urgency</i>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-41222392436690123132019-07-10T00:00:00.000-07:002019-07-10T00:00:01.596-07:00Efficiency in the AEC Industry – Going Beyond BIM<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry need to realize efficiency in delivery and production, the current in-efficiencies result in poor project performance, loss of profits and increased risk.
There are three distinctly separate entities that must come together to perform the function of delivering our built environment projects; A: the Client, B: the Designers, and C: the Constructors. All of which are operating as separate entities, yet entangled at the demand of the project.
Some project delivery contract types try to “facilitate” collaboration, but essentially the same can be achieved with the right guidance, thorough simple willingness to collaborate from all stakeholders.
The industry is demanding innovation, this has been proven time and time again by the adoption and integration of technology over the past decade. The rate of change required to maintain not only market participation, continued profitability and even competitive advantage is increasing rapidly.
The industry is due for a change, not only are our clients demanding changes in time and cost but also social responsibility and market demands for sustainable, cost-effective buildings are ever increasing.
Today's customers are more in tune with their needs and wants, which has a significant impact on today’s built environment market. BIM has certainly facilitated this evolution in the AEC industry, improving the design, collaboration, project management, and construction processes, however, the next revolution is upon us. It is time for us to meet the needs.. no, the demands… of our customers. Much like how the smartphone has evolved since 1992 from a personal communicator to today’s intelligent devises, our built-environment needs have evolved from “dumb” building to one that now interacts and meets the technological expectations of today's generation. This is evident in the growing interest and popularity of Smart Cities.
Silos are crumbling, disciplines are relying on the exchange of information and data from all aspects (some yet to be defined) of the project delivery process. Cross collaboration and engagement starts earlier than ever before in an effort to meet the clients demands of time, budget and intelligent deliverables.
Now is the time to dive deeper into Building Information Modeling, and “mainstream” the already capable functionality and utilization of the Building Information Mode beyond the simple model and data used for construction. This wealth of information is traditionally left on the table after construction, and subsequently underutilized by the client.
Today there exists a wealth of programs, utilities, technology and applications that can utilize the BIM during and beyond design, construction, procurement, operation and maintenance, utilizing data that is readily accessible as a result of the design and construction process.
The demand is there, expectations of clients are growing as they understand the benefits of utilizing this wealth of readily available information. Our job, as industry participants and representatives, is to embrace this revolution and not let the fear of change prevent us from continued participating in this exciting, evolving industry.</span></span></div>
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-75502112909831745792019-07-04T11:09:00.000-07:002019-07-04T11:09:57.385-07:00Addressing Affordable Housing Crisis Through Digital Innovation and Technology<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges facing Canadians today is affordable housing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To address this issue cities will require commitment, investment, and perhaps most of all, innovation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The design, construction and operation industries, which have been built on traditional workflows, are poised for disruption. New technologies, digital processes, fabrication and efficient assembly methods are no longer on the horizon, but are already showing us we can design, construct and operate the housing and infrastructure we need, not only faster and cheaper, but more sustainably as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us in Toronto to learn more about new methods and technologies that will impact how we deliver affordable housing and cities in the future.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CanBIM announces that registration is now open for the CanBIM Regional Session where we will address </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the Affordable </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Housing Crisis Through Digital </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Innovation and Technology</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This event will be held at the Toronto Hyatt Regency on September 25th and 26th 2019. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For further information visit the CanBIM Events web site:<a href="https://www.canbim.com/canbim-future-events" target="_blank"> HERE</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Registration is now open: Click <a href="https://www.regonline.ca/registration/Checkin.aspx?EventID=2566997" target="_blank">HERE</a> to register</span><br />
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-17753125902293096692019-01-30T15:22:00.002-08:002019-01-30T15:32:29.167-08:00CanBIM Regional Session - Vancouver, February 2019<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-line;">Come meet me at </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" style="background-color: white; color: #187aad; cursor: pointer; font-size: 14px; outline: none 0px; white-space: pre-line;" tabindex="0">#VANBIM19</a><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-line;"> CanBIM Regional Session; </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-line;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-line;">Digital Innovation - Driving Business Value in Design, Construction & Operation, in Vancouver on February 6th and 7th </span><a href="http://ow.ly/qif630nwfzA" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="background-color: white; color: #187aad; cursor: pointer; font-size: 14px; outline: none 0px; text-decoration-line: none; white-space: pre-line;" target="_blank">http://ow.ly/qif630nwfzA</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Digital innovation is fast becoming the corner-stone to driving business value in many design-construction-owner organizations. Whether digital innovation is enhancing, transforming or reinventing business models and operations, it is well established that investing in digital innovation is fundamental to success. Organizations across the real estate and construction supply chain - from owners to suppliers - are adopting digital strategies that leverage such disruptive technologies as cloud-based collaboration, IoT, automation/robotics, AR/VR, machine learning/AI, to improve productivity, quality and customer experience. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our Vancouver Session will host technology leaders and senior management executives who are driving business value through adopting digital innovation strategies.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://ow.ly/qif630nwfzA" target="_blank">Register Here</a></span><br />
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Scott Chattertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193678982747957231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5758535376251163380.post-64447189440566634842018-12-21T23:59:00.000-08:002019-01-30T15:31:33.068-08:00Season's Greetings and Happy Blog Reading<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As we come near the end of another year I would like to thank you for participating in my Blog, whether as a reader or a commentator. I appreciate your input and the value you place on reading what I'm compelled to write... either my opinion or a helpful tip ;-)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For those of you who are long-time readers, you would have noticed two changes over the recent years. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>One</b>; the slowing down of blog postings</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Two</b>; the changing of the trend of "helpful Revit tips" and "how too's" to more on the topic of BIM management and leadership</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This Blog has evolved over the past 8 years (or more) as my career in the AEC industry has also evolved. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I first started this Blog, initially titled "The Revit Jedi", as a method to share information and knowledge as part of my role as Autodesk Certified Instructor. It served a great purpose in informing my students and a broader audience of novice Revit users and evolved into topics on Building Information Modeling in general including BIM utilization and process, hence the title change to BIM Jedi in 2015. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I write this on December 21st 2018, Winter Solstice has just passed (in Canada) signifying the changing of seasons. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I too feel it is time for a change. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The BIM/Revit Jedi has served me well. From my Blog statistics, it has also served and informed others from around the world including Australia, UK, France, Ukraine, Netherlands, Spain, and Africa, to only name a few.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Earlier this year I reached the milestone of over 1 million page views over 585 blog postings and at it peaks over 30,000 page views per month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Reaching this milestone planted the idea of retiring this Blog, I may have an oppertunity to pass the "BIM Jedi" on to a new generation (<span style="font-size: x-small;">Padawan BIM Jedi</span>) and re-invigorate the content back to the original intent of sharing BIM knowledge while broadening the scope to applications that further utilize BIM. I'm still working on it ( ;-)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>I am not Retiring</i> (<span style="font-size: x-small;">I can't afford to do that!</span>) I do plan on writing more on the topic of Leadership and Process and posting to either a new Blog or more frequently to my LinkedIn profile. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I hope you can follow my journey into this next chapter and evolution of not only my progress but also that of the BIM Jedi.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thank you for reading and I truly hope you gained some helpful information on your journey to becoming a BIM Jedi Master.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sincerely,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Scott Chatterton</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Formerly known as the BIM Jedi</i></span><br />
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