Sep 9 - Microsol Resources to Teach BIM 101 Course at AGC NY

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Microsol Resources to Teach BIM 101 Course at AGC NY

NEW YORK, NY, Sep 9, 2009 - Microsol Resources Corporation, a recognized leader in BIM technology solutions, as well as a leading Autodesk Premier Solutions Provider (PSP) serving the Building and Civil Engineering Industries, is pleased to announce that Jason Dougherty, LEED AP, Director of BIM implementation, Microsol Resources and Ben Ferrer, Pre-Construction BIM Manager, Turner Construction have been selected by the Association of General Contractors NY Chapter as co-instructors to teach the AGC’s BIM 101 course being held on October 22, 2009 in New York City. The course is open to non-members, but AGC NYS members and Microsol Resources customers receive a reduced rate.

This national education program, launched earlier this year by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), will make it easier for construction firms to lower costs and speed construction work by taking advantage of virtual design and construction technology. The first-of-its-kind educational program is designed to give construction professionals a broad understanding of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process.

The new program, known as BIM 101: An Introduction to Building Information Modeling, is the first of six planned courses in the BIM Education Program series. BIM 101 is designed specifically for construction professionals eager to learn the essential concepts of BIM. Those who will also benefit include building developers, owners, managers, supervisors, architects, engineers, and construction product manufacturers. The full-day course will give participants a comprehensive overview of BIM, supported by case studies to help participants comprehend each session’s learning objectives. BIM 101 will introduce important concepts that will be necessary for future BIM courses.

BIM 101: An Introduction to Building Information Modeling

Thursday, October 22 - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Williams Club- 24 East 39th Street, NY, NY
COST:$350 AGC NYS Members & Microsol Resources Clients/$500 Non-members
Attend and earn 8 AIA /CES Learning Units

Session 1- What Is BIM?
- Define common BIM terminology and BIM-related components
- Recognize differences between 2D CAD and 3D BIM
- Describe the evolution of BIM (past, present and future)
- Discuss how BIM is used in collaboration
- Discuss the benefits of BIM to all parties involved
Session 2 - BIM Visualization Uses and Spatial Coordination
- Recognize the basics of the modeling process and model management protocol
- Recognize BIM uses in visualization, value analysis and scope clarification
- Explain the advantages of BIM in regards to spatial coordination
Session 3 - BIM Scheduling, Estimating and Facility Management
- Recognize the advantages of BIM in scheduling and estimating
- Recognize how companies are using BIM in facility management
- Explain the benefits to and lessons learned from companies using BIM
Session 4 - Getting Started with BIM
- Identify challenges for getting started with BIM
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of BIM tools
- Develop a BIM Action Plan
- Use BIM resources provided to further understanding of more advanced BIM concepts and practice

For more information about BIM 101: Introduction to Building Information Modeling contact Brendan Manning at bmanning@agcnys.org.

About Microsol Resources

Founded in 1986 as a reseller of engineering and architecture software, Microsol Resources Corporation is a recognized leader in BIM technology solutions, as well as an Autodesk Premier Solutions Provider (PSP) with offices in New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA. With a professional staff of BIM/CAD Applications Experts focused on supporting the AEC community, and well over 2,500 clients throughout the U.S., Microsol Resources is one of Autodesk’s largest resellers in the United States. Among the services provided by Microsol Resources are Telephone and Onsite Support, Training Services, Implementation Services, Standards Development and Management Services.

For more information, visit www.microsolresources.com.

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