Revit Server Survey - Closes April 20, 2011

Autodesk has opened a survey about the Revit Surver. The survey is intended for BIM Managers, Project Managers, IT staff, and other individuals that would primarily setup the Revit Server network in a firm.  It is NOT intended for end-users of Revit Server.   Please take 10-15 minutes to fill out the questionnaire and give us your thoughts.   In addition, please feel free to forward the link to other firms or staff that have implemented or are considering implementing Revit Server. 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RevitServerSurvey

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BIM Manager Position - Tampa Fl

The PBSJ Corporation and its subsidiaries, PBS&J and Peter R. Brown Construction, Inc., joined Atkins, the world’s 11th largest design firm, on October 1, 2010. We share a long-standing reputation for technical excellence and providing the most cost-effective and carbon-conscious solutions for clients. We have 120+ years of combined experience and have the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to all of our clients’ needs at local and national levels. US-based PBS&J was founded in 1960 and provides design, program management, environmental science, and construction management services to private and public clients. The PBS&J Architecture group seeks an energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter to join our Tampa staff as a CAD Designer. In this role you will be involved on projects related to Revit and Bently BIM production for architectural and engineering consultant services. The ideal candidate must be proficient in using Revit, Navisworks, and Bently BIM. The ideal, motivated candidate can expect to work on a wide variety of projects both large- and small-scale. Typical duties and responsibilities of this position are: • Uses CAD system to enter the required data, such as precise measurements and commands, in order to generate designs, construction drawings, renderings, report graphics or other digital images. • Develops, organizes and prepares a variety of highly complex layouts, drawings and designs from written or verbal specifications, or from rough or detailed sketches and/or drawings made by technical professionals, converting paper documents into computerized files. • Produces various design options on the screen or on hard copy. May include technical professionals' verbal instructions or ideas to assist in resolving a design concept not yet completely defined. • Provide clash detection on projects • Review models • Train other project staff on appropriate use of Revit • Uses CAD to design, redesign, modify or otherwise edit existing design. • Performs other such duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Requirements

The appropriately qualified candidate will have the following core competencies and required experience: • A Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field is preferred • A minimum of 5 years of Revit experience • A working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, and Bently BIM Candidates are encouraged to apply at www.pbsj.com/your_career to requisition #13959. We provide a proactive approach to the career development of our employees, a flexible compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership; automotive insurance options; Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) plan. PBS&J is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

GSA - Sustainable Facilities Tool Search:

GSA is releasing its latest sustainability initiative, the web-based Sustainable Facilities Tool, to help government and industry personnel identify and prioritize cost-effective, sustainable strategies for small projects that do not normally engage workplace consultants or designers.

The Sustainable Facilities Tool's focus is on workplace projects of less than 10,000 square feet.

Sustainable Facilities Tool

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