BIM Symposium

Wednesday, November 19

This is one-day symposium explores the business and practice of Building Information Modeling. Sponsored by the BSA’s BIM Roundtable.

B02 BIM Symposium Breakfast and keynote: The Future of BIM Performance
8:30 - 10:00am

Join us for breakfast to start this day-long BIM Symposium. Our keynote speaker for "The Future of BIM Performance" is Dominic Gallello, CEO Graphisoft (current), former VP Autodesk Asia, former EVP Autodesk Solutions Group and former EVP at Macromedia.

One of the biggest issues facing architectural firms who design large and complex buildings is performance. Dominic Gallello will present the case that there will be more hardware and software technical innovation that architects can take advantage of in the coming 12 months, than what has been available in the past 10 years. This session is for principals, BIM Managers and architects responsible for executing large and complex projects, especially where design teams are scattered across the office, across the country or across the world.

B20 Extending your practice through BIM: marketing and additional services
10:30am – noon

With evolving changes in process, increases in pre-construction services, and a new array of tools and capabilities in your firm, changes in service offerings and marketing will lead you to the next level. Some of these changes may cause a decrease in your firm’s previously offered services, but some changes open new and interesting opportunities. We cover a range of topics, including: what these changes are and how they affect your current service offering; what additional types of services you can offer; and how the BIM process and tools can help you market your firm successfully.

B49 Beyond the firm: collaboration, consultants, and integrated practice
1:30 - 3:00pm

We use case studies to examine real-world examples of BIM collaboration, integrated practice, and the roles of consultants. What are the areas of practice where collaboration is being used? What are the realities today of successful collaboration with BIM models? What are the benefits to the architect, consultant, contractor, and owner? We answer these questions and more in this practical session.

B69 BIM implementation: social and process changes
4:00 - 5:30pm

BIM brings with it changes to the processes firms use in the design and production of architectural projects. However, equally important are the changes brought about by BIM that affect how we collaborate with colleagues outside and within our own firm. We address several central topics including: the key process changes that can be expected in your firm; the social changes brought on by increased need for collaboration; the impacts on your schedule, team structure, and fees; and how institutions are preparing students for this environment change.

B89 BIM and the firm: past, present, and future
6:30 - 8:00pm

We explore BIM in projects of the past, present, and future. The past was about object-based design which didn’t come to fruition. When, if ever, will model-based delivery catch on? Using case studies of current and future projects, we address several topics, including: how firms currently focus on the connection of the visualization model to documentation; how BIM may affect the way builders and designers work together; how owners’ expectations are changing – whether time and money are the driving factors; how building life-cycle issues, such as sustainable design, may drive the change; and the realignment of roles.

The package cost for the symposium is $325 if you register before October 24 and $365 if you register after that date (this is a significant savings over the individual workshop costs). However, you may choose to register for one or more individual sessions by selecting the individual workshops in the a la carte section of the online registration site or under section 3 on the paper registration form.