Ideate Hosts Dual Revit User Group in December

Combined SF and East Bay Revit User Group – Meeting and Holiday Party
With 2011 nearing a close and 2012 right around the corner Ideate would like to invite all our San Francisco and East Bay User Group members and friends to attend a dual year-end gathering and party held at the Autodesk Gallery. Ideate will be thanking all this year’s attendees with a festive holiday lunch and a chance to tour the Autodesk Gallery of innovative projects and displays. Ideate will highlight and thank our many speakers that have presented this year in both San Francisco and East Bay Revit User Group meetings. As we prepare to launch our 2012 calendar we hope you will consider presenting or speaking on a Revit topic. See you on December 13th!

DATE/LOCATION 12.13.11 AUTODESK GALLERY One Market Street Landmark Building, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Taking public transportation to the event is highly encouraged! (Embarcadero BART Station) TIME 11:30am to 1:30pm Special Holiday Lunch and program hosted by Ideate, Inc. REGISTER ONLINE **Registration required. We’ll have your seat reserved and lunch ready.** INFORMATION Email Vince Dattoli or call 888.662.7238 x1020 Email Moe Kress or call 888.662.7238 x4151

Revit User Group: Mission Critical - Navisworks for Architects

Navisworks has long been a tool within the construction space, but Navisworks has tremendous benefits for architects. This benefit is increased when Architects are part of a Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) team. The lecture will provide insights on tools and workflow processes that have been used by architectural firms to decrease headaches, increase communication and dramatically reduce those construction request for information (RFI). Navisworks is a multi-faceted tool and the lecture will provide information on how Architects can leverage this tool for their greatest benefit.

Join moderator David Haynes, AIA, LEED AP, Director of AEC Services for this special Monday user group. David is a registered architect and LEED accredited professional who previously had his own practice and was President of a commercial design-build construction company for 15 years. A graduate of University of Arizona, he has worked as an architect, contractor, developer, educator and national construction manager for solutions - including Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, AutoCAD Architecture and Navisworks - for clients across the United State involved in the design and building process.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Revit User Group: Mission Critical - Navisworks for Architects

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland

Contact: To register click here

Cost: None; this user group open to all. Lunch provided by Ideate, Inc. Registration required. Click here to register.

1.5 CES LUs

For more information: 510/464-3600

Revit User Group: Share and Learn

Enough about us, tell us about you! The July meeting will be an open forum about Autodesk Revit. Whether a beginner or advanced user, or just curious about Revit, please join us to trade questions and ideas. Come prepared to be actively involved in the discussion, exchanging your knowledge and experience with real-life building projects. Bring your best Revit tips, tricks and practices to share with the group.

Ideate Tech Expert Teresa Martin will be on-hand to moderate the discussion, but remember – this is your chance to put the “U” in User Group.

Who Should Attend
Architects, engineers, contractors and project managers committed to the quality of your User Group.

About the Moderator

Teresa Martin – AEC Solutions Application Specialist

Teresa is a graduate of Cornell University and has over 20 years experience in the architectural and construction industry. She has spent her career pursuing her interest in 3D modeling and computer-aided-design having worked alternately as a designer, project manager, CAD manager, 3D modeler and educator. Teresa currently develops curriculum and customized content as an Autodesk Architectural Desktop Certified Expert and Revit Implementation Expert. As a leading Revit trainer for over 5 years, Teresa brings her real-world experience to the classroom.

7/20/10

Revit User Group: Share & Learn

Teresa Martin, AEC Solutions Applications Specialist will lead an open forum about Autodesk Revit. Be prepared to trade questions and ideas and bring your best Revit tips, tricks and practices.

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland

Contact: To register click here

Cost: None; this program open to all. Lunch provided by Ideate, Inc.

For more information: 510/464-3600

Navisworks 2011

Autodesk Navisworks products deliver project review software for 3D coordination, 4D planning, photo-realistic visualization, dynamic simulation, and accurate analysis. You can create a whole-project model by integrating design and construction information, including complex building information modeling - collaborate, coordinate, and communicate more effectively to reduce problems during design and construction. Navisworks is incredibly versatile, a key tool for projects like the UC Davis: Maurice J. Gallagher Hall and Parsons Brinckerhoff: Presidio Parkway.

Teresa Martin - AEC Solutions Application Specialist
Teresa is a graduate of Cornell University and has over 20 years experience in the architectural and construction industry. She has spent her career pursuing her interest in 3D modeling and computer aided-design having worked alternately as a designer, project manager, CAD manager, 3D modeler and educator. Teresa currently develops a curriculum and customized content as an Autodesk Architectural Desktop Certified Expert and Revit Implementation Expert. As a leading Revit trainer for over 5 years, Teresa brings her real-world experience to the classroom.

6/15/10
Revit User Group: Navisworks 2011
Join Ideate Tech Expert Teresa Martin to learn all about the features of Navisworks 2011.
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: To register click here
Cost: None; this program open to all. Lunch provided by Ideate, Inc.

For more information: 510/464-3600

Revit User Group: 3D Printing for AEC

Join Ideate Sales Director John Souza and Application Specialist Rahul Verma to learn about how architects, engineers and contractors can benefit from adding 3D printing to your practice. There are distinct advantages to adding 3D printing as a design tool, especially as a complement to BIM software like the Autodesk Revit portfolio of products. John and Rahul will provide an overview of the available technology for 3 D printing, along with case studies for architectural firms and service bureaus who have implemented the technology successfully, plus specific Autodesk Revit workflows.

A recent article on designbuild-network.com highlighted how firms can boost their efficiency with 3D printing. Click here to view the article.

John Souza, Ideate Sales Director, has a BS in Industrial Technology from San Jose State University, with a concentration in manufacturing. After working in the mechanical design and engineering services fields for 10 years, he started selling CAD software in the mid 90's. John has been selling Autodesk products since AutoCAD release 10 and currently is responsible for the Ideate Civil and Government sales teams.

Rahul Verma, Application Specialist, has more than 12 years experience with Autodesk products. Rahul graduated from San Francisco State University's Multimedia Studies Program with an emphasis in 3D Arts and helps AEC professionals bring their designs to life with visualization software and 3D printing.

5/18/10
Revit User Group: 3D Printing for AEC
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.
Contact: Click here to register.
Cost: None; this program open to all. Lunch provided by Ideate, Inc.
1.5 CES LUs

For more information: 510/464-3600

Revit User Group: Revit + ECOTECT - A 'Green' Relationship

The comprehensive analysis capabilities within Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2010 can help architects and designers evaluate multiple design alternatives earlier in the process. This functionality enables delivery of more energy efficient buildings and sustainable architecture. David Haynes, AIA, LEED AP, Director of AEC Services at Ideate, Inc. will discuss the relationship between the Revit platform (both Architecture and MEP) and Ecotect. This presentation will also cover some of the typical 'design' questions that can be explored in Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2010.

David Haynes is a registered architect and LEED accredited professional who previously had his own practice and was President of a commercial design-build construction company for 15 years. A graduate of University of Arizona, he has worked as an Architect, contractor, developer, educator and as a national construction manager for a national retailer. David currently develops and implements targeted AEC business solutions - including Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, AutoCAD Architecture, Ecotect and Navisworks - for clients accross the US involved in the design and building process.

2/9/10

Revit User Group: REVIT + ECOTECT - A 'Green' Relationship

David Haynes, AIA, LEED AP , Director of AEC Services at Ideate, Inc. will discuss the relationship between the Revit platform (both Architecture and MEP) and Ecotect.

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.

Contact: To register click here

Cost: None; this program open to all. Lunch provided by Ideate, Inc.

1.5 CES LUs

For more information: 510/464-3600

Hey, This Stuff is SO Not in the Manual!

Join Ken Marcus as he shares some less known yet very powerful and useful Revit Architecture Tips and Tricks.

Learn how to set up schedules to show colored fills in cells and the secret for getting rid of the at pesky "inconsistent units" error message when developing formulas using multiple units in Revit schedules. See options for using schedules for keynotes and general notes rather than text and finally, find that one missing box to get Revit to export your Wall finish layers and hatches properly to AutoCAD. We will also be reviewing lesser known functions for Revisions Schedules, View Scales and lesser known tools such as convert lines, grid and level creators and the new keyboard shortcut editor.

Ken Marcus of RFI Consultants Inc. is one of the Bay Area's foremost Revit experts and has been successfully providing firms throughout the Bay Area with training, project support, CAD Management, content creation and implementation services.

1/19/10

Revit User Group: Hey, This Stuff is SO Not in the Manual!

Join Ken Marcus as he shares some less known yet very powerful and useful Revit Architecture Tricks and Tips.

Time: Noon -1:30pm

Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.

Contact: 510/464-3600

Cost: None; this program open to all. Please RSVP.

1.5 CES

For more information: 510/464-3600

Revit User Group: You're Proposing That?!

As a Design Review Commissioner for the City of Lafayette Bill Marquand, AIA sees a lot of conceptual design work cross his desk. In striving to make his own Revit projects communicate a “looseness” more suited towards the Design Review process Bill has developed several techniques that he has agreed to share with us at the upcoming East Bay User Group. Bill is currently employing a combination of Revit, Photoshop and hand-drawing to develop his presentation documents and is interested in discussing with the group other methodologies.

Architects and Designers interested in representing their Revit projects during the early design phases in a way that emphasizes design intent, over detail, are encouraged to attend.

Bill Marquand, AIA is a residential, commercial and preservation architect with broad experience in different building types. He has specialties in zoning “Lamorinda” as well as in Building Information Modeling. He is well versed in drawing production and computer modeling on Autodesk’s Revit software. In the late nineties Bill founded the Maybeck Foundation, which launched restoration projects totaling 20 million dollars and have just recently been completed.

10/20/09
Revit User Group: You're Proposing That?!
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.
Contact: To register click here
Cost: None; this program is open to all. Lunch provided by Ideate, Inc.
1.5 CES/LU

Curtain Wall Forum

All Curtain Wall aficionados and detractors should take part in this moderated discussion regarding this powerful tool and how it meets (or doesn't meet) reality. Shruti Harve, AEC Application Specialist from Ideate wills tart the meeting off with a few intriguing uses of the curtain wall tool and then moderate and open discussion with the audience.

Shruti Harve holds a Mater of Science degree in Architectural Computing from University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom and is a LEED accredited professional. Her experience includes working in architecture and construction firms in India and the United Kingdom as well as structural engineering firms in the Bay Area providing design, 3D modeling and drafting services.

7/21/09

Revit User Group: Curtain Wall Forum

All Curtain Wall aficionados and detractors should take part in this moderated discussion regarding this powerful tool and how it meets (or doesn't meet) reality.

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.

Contact: To register click here

Cost: None; this program is open to all. Lunch provided by Ideate, Inc.

For more information: 510/464-3600

Cut Revit Content Management Costs and Increase Productivity

Revit is a productivity tool of unprecedented proportions. Employing Revit to its fullest potential leads directly to better designs, lower construction costs, greater productivity, more manageable timelines, fewer RFIs and changes, and most of all better buildings. When architects and engineers achieve greater productivity and quality in less time, they profit more.

However, without proper controls, the cost of creating and managing your Revit content can be very significant. Join James A. (Andrew) Arnold, Product Manager, AEC/O SmartBIM Solutions for Reed Construction Data, for an enlightening presentation on shaving the costs of content management.

Who Should Attend
This presentation is intended for the CEOs, Partners, CFOs and BIM Managers of firms using Revit.

About the Presenter
James A. (Andrew) Arnold currently serves as Product Manager, AEC/O SmartBIM Solutions for Reed Construction Data, where he manages the SmartBIM Library and SmartBIM QTO, presently in development. Previously, Andrew served as VP Products for Tectonic Partners, a start-up that was acquired by Reed in 2008. Earlier in his career, he worked for Vertex Design Systems, a start-up where he managed the design and rollout of the Vertex Detailer, an architectural detailing tool, and Electronic CADalogs, product selectors and configurators developed for building product manufacturers. He has also consulted to large property owners in the Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) area. Andrew received his Ph.D. in 2000 from the Department of Construction Management, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, where he was a research assistant at the Center for Integrated Facility Engineering (CIFE). He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Environmental Design, University of California at Berkeley.

6/16/09

Revit User Group: Cut Content Management Costs & Increase Productivity

Learn how to use Revit to its full potential to achieve better designs, lower construction costs, greater productivity, more manageable timelines, fewer RFIs and changes and better buildings.

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.

Contact: To register click here

Cost: None; this program open to all. Lunch provided by Ideate, Inc.

1 CES/LU

For more information: 510/464-3600

Detailing Show and Tell

Join the AIA East Bay Revit User Group in May for an open discussion around the topic of detailing. We are actively seeking a few participants to present their problems or successes related to detailing within Revit. Please consider sharing your experiences with the rest of the group at this meeting.

New and seasoned Revit users interested in 2D or 3D detailing are encouraged to attend.

If you are willing to spend 5-10 minutes presenting a specific problem or success related to your collaboration experiences please contact glynnis.patterson@ideateinc.com.

5/19/09

Revit User Group: Detailing Show and Tell

Share your problems or successes related to detailing within Revit. Presented by Ideate, Inc.

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.

Contact: To register click here

Cost: None; this program open to all. Lunch provided by Ideate, Inc.

1 CES/LU

For more information: 510/464-3600

What's New in Revit Architecture 2010?

Join us to learn more about the new features and benefits in Autodesk Revit 2010. Find out which "wishlist" items have been added and get a recommendation on what to review more closely.

All Revit Architecture users interested in learning more about what 2010 has to offer should attend.

Presented by Teresa Martin, graduate of Cornell University with over 20 years experience in the architectural and construction industry. She has spent her career pursuing her interest in 3D modeling and computer-aided design having worked alternately as a designer, project manager, CAD manager, 3D modeler, and educator. Teresa currently develops curriculum and customized content as an Autodesk Architectural Desktop Certified Expert and Revit Implementation Expert. As a leading Revit trainer for over 5 years, Teresa brings her real-world experience to the classroom.

4/14/09

Revit User Group - What's New in Revit Architecture 2010?
Learn about the new features and benefits in Autodesk Revit 2010. Find out which "wishlist" items have been added and get a recommendation on what to review more closely. Presented by Teresa Martin, leading Revit trainer for over 5 years.

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.

Contact: To register click here

Cost: None; this program open to all. Lunch provided by Ideate, Inc.

For more information: 510/464-3600

Revit in Residence

Housing design presents many unique opportunities for Revit to flex its muscles: detailed cabinetry and trim, mirrored or multiple unit plans, and complex pitched roofing to name just a few. This Revit User group we will be holding a panel discussion around all things residential and how Revit is supporting or frustrating that process.

Who should attend? New users are encouraged to come and ask questions. Panelists will include Lavenson Design, MVE Partners - other seasoned architects, designers, engineers and contractors are encouraged to volunteer to be on this panel and share their experiences. Come join this lively discussion!

3/17/09

Revit User Group: Revit in Residence

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.

Contact: To register click here

Cost: None; this program open to all. Lunch provided by Ideate, Inc.

1 CES/LU

For more information: 510/464-3600

Revit Families 101

Join us on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 for a Revit User Group.

In response to the high demand for information on using Revit's powerful family editing tools, Shruti Harve, LEED AP and AEC Application Specialist at Ideate, will moderate a discussion on the basics of using the family editor. Shruti will also talk about using and modifying existing families and outline the process of converting DWG symbols (blocks) into basic Revit parametric families. New and nearly new Revit users are encouraged to attend this user group.

1/20/09

Revit User Group: Revit Families 101

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm

Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland .

Contact: Ideate--To register click here.

Cost: None; this program open to all. Lunch provided by Ideate, Inc.

1 CES/LU

For more information: 510/464-3600 or events@aiaeb.org.

Revit User Group: Seek Your Revit Content

Join us on November 18, 2008 at the AIA East Bay Chapter Offices from 11:30am - 1:30pm. Lunch will be provided by Ideate, Inc.

Does your Revit Library live on the network? How much content do you use "out of the box" versus created in-house? Have you developed a naming convention for your families, types, and/or parameters? How are those conventions monitored? Join us in November as the East Bay Revit User Group discusses the many issues surrounding content management for our Revit-based applications. Nancy McClure, Ideate Application Specialist, will moderate this discussion. Come prepared to share your best practices or frustrations with your colleagues.

In addition to our moderated discussion, the November meeting will include a short presentation by Jun Shim. Jun is the Autodesk Product Manager for Autodesk Seek which an online source for building prodcut information that delivers rich, high quality 3D models, 2D drawings, visual images, and product specification data to the desktops of engineers, architects and designers. Try using Seek before the meeting...type "workstation" ito the Content Search Online toolbar in the upper right hand part of your Revit 2009 application and then filter on RFA files types.

11/18/08
Revit User Group/ Seek Your Revit Content
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Cost: None, this program is open to all. Please RSVP .
1 CES Lus
For more information: 510/464-3600

Revit User Group: Revit Successes and Challenges for Multi-Family Residential Projects

The Harrison Street Senior Housing project, located on a corner lot in downtown Oakland, is a 73-unit affordable senior housing project. The project construction includes a ground-level concrete podium with five stories of wood frame construction above. Members of the Harrison Team from Pyatok Architects will discuss the approach, success, and challenges of using Revit to model this multi-family residential project.
Date: October 21, 2008
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.
Cost: None; this program open to all. Lunch provided by Ideate, Inc.
1 CES/LU

For More Information: http://www.ideateinc.com/events/index.html

Revit User Group: Rendering Roundtable

Revit User Group: Rendering Roundtable

Join the East Bay Revit User Group members on Tuesday, June 17 at 11:30 am as they present examples of their rendering work followed by a roundtable discussion on best practices for rendering in Revit. Ideate will also give a quick overview on Autodesk's visualization tools including mental ray®, the new rendering engine inside Revit. Co-Sponsored by AIA East Bay

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Freddy Vasquez at 415/814-5539
Cost: None; Lunch will be provided by Ideate, Inc.
1.5 CES/LU

For more information: Freddy Vasquez, at 415/814-5539

What's New in 2009 Autodesk Solutions

On Tuesday, May 20 from 9:15 to 3:15 Ideate will host the new 2009 Autodesk Solutions feature powerful tools to immediately impact your design process and your business, enabling you to experience your designs before they are real. Join us at one of our ‘What’s New in 2009 Autodesk Solutions’ events and see how these tools increase productivity, reduce errors and save valuable time.

Throughout May Ideate is hosting multiple events across Northern California, Nevada and Oregon. Experts from the Ideate team will present their favorite new features in select 2009 Autodesk Solutions including:

Revit Architecture
Revit Structure
Revit MEP
Civil 3D
Map 3D
AutoCAD

Seating is limited at each event so please select the product(s) you have the most interest in. Registration is required for each presentation.

More information: 888-662-7238 x 6892 or marketing@ideateinc.com

Time: 9:15am-3:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Freddy Vasquez at 415.814.5539
Cost: None; Lunch will be provided by Ideate, Inc.
To register: http://www.ideateinc.com/2009products/

For more information: Freddy Vasquez at 415.814.5539

Revit User Group: Play Nicely Or Learning To Share In An IPD World

On April 18 at 11:30 the Revit User Group will present: Play Nicely Or Learning To Share In An IPD World. Faster, more accurate and more easily shared information, available to all members of the design+build team is the ultimate goal in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).

In April we are bringing together members of the East Bay Revit User Group from the construction, architecture and engineering professions to speak about using Revit to collaborate. Bring your workflow related questions and best practices to this panel-format discussion. Presented by Ideate, co-sponsored by AIA East Bay

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street , Oakland
Contact: Freddy Vasquez at 415/814-5539 www.ideateinc.com
Cost: None; Lunch will be provided by Ideate, Inc.
1.5 CES/LU

For more information: Kellie Hewlett, Program Coordinator, 510/464-3600

Revit User Group: Can Revit be Customized?

Tuesday, March 18 at 11:30am

If you're seeking an answer to this question or have a few good customization tips to share with colleagues, be sure to catch the next Revit User Group. Our meeting will begin with an open discussion about ways to customize and back-up your Revit work environment. We will be sure to touch on shortcuts, scripts, and the revit.ini file. Bring your best tips!

The second half of this meeting will be presented by Ben Bishoff, Software Developer with Ideate, Inc., who will discuss the Revit Application Program Interface (API) and demonstrate Ideate's free Revit Explorer tool. The Revit Explorer can be used to create detailed selection sets, find hidden DWGs, and audit family standards.

Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
Contact: Freddy Vasquez at 415.814.5539
Cost: None; Lunch will be provided by Ideate, Inc.
Click Here for Registration
1.5 CES/LU

For more information: Freddy Vasquez at 415.814.5539