ARCHICON 2015

Sharing his experiences in the implementation of new BIM processes at Fulton Trotter Architects, Nathan will share concepts that should be considered by business owners and BIM Managers in the implementation and roll out of BIM processes in their businesses.

Rob’s presentation focuses on the need to look beyond traditional architectural deliverables to meet your future clients needs. He will look at the drivers for change and the changes made within Bond Bryan Architect’s business. He will talk about how Bond Bryan Architects are changing, the challenges they face, but also the benefits they are seeing.

Cameron has led MBMO’s ArchiCAD workflow development to areas where they see the benefit of 1:1 modelling. MBMO are seeing great benefits from their extensive modelling including 3D documents included as part of their detail packages. Moving forward they are investigating BIM briefing software dRofus and how that can benefit the quality of their information.

Daniel is a recent ArchiCAD convert from Revit. He is also charged with the implementation of ArchiCAD at Image Building Group. He will discuss his experiences in the transition from Revit to ArchiCAD and his journey in the development of Image Building Group’s templates and base working files.

Webber Australia provide a unique service to Building Contractors in Australia. Their world leading use of ArchiCAD together with BIMX Docs, OPENBIM connectivity with 4D & 5D BIM BIM software Vico and quality checking in Solibri Model Checker. Colin will share some of the techniques they are using to get the most out of ArchiCAD and BIMX Docs.

Automated drawing outputs have gotten significantly easier with each version of ArchiCAD. In this presentation Jared will explain how the smart use of Attribute management, especially the use of Pensets and Building Materials, can automate documentation directly from the model and push the limits of traditional 2D aesthetics.

Michael will share several techniques that can be embraced to handle design options in ArchiCAD. These techniques can be used by Volume Builders for Facade Options, or Architects when they need to present multiple schemes to client’s for presentations.

One of OPENBIM’s quiet achievers, Matthew will share his knowledge in preparing ArchiCAD files with suitable data to collaborate in IFC with Engineers and Quantity Surveyors. These fundamentals are important for all ArchiCAD users to begin to embrace and implement in their workflows.

Fulton Trotter Architect’s in house GDL Guru will share techniques to build a simple GDL Object step by step. He will also provide direction on where to find the best free GDL Training online to boost your GDL scripting skills to get more from ArchiCAD.