The construction industry must evolve in search of new and improved ways to deliver projects safer, better, faster and cheaper. By combining the technology-enabled tools of Building Information Modeling (BIM) with a more integrated and collaborative approach to project delivery such improvements are more possible than ever before.

We, as an industry, must all embrace and exploit these concepts, tools and techniques to improve the service we offer our clients and to maintain our competitive advantage and general relevance. This webinar will highlight the current industry momentum surrounding these topics and will provide attendees with the proof that it is time for all of us to get on board and start living in the BIM and Integrated Project Delivery world (IPD).

At the end of this 90-minute webinar with Bret Tushaus, Director of Information Technology at Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA), you will have learned:

• A comprehensive overview of BIM and IPD
• The benefits and possibilities that surround BIM and IPD
• High level information on how a firm can get started in a BIM and IPD enabled world
• Where you can see some immediate ROI

Consumers of capital construction projects are raising their expectations and want projects that are delivered safer, better, faster and cheaper. In addition, the economy is squeezing the margins for AEC firms and as a result design teams need to do more with less to maintain a competitive advantage and financial success. The concepts, tools and techniques that surround the world of BIM and IPD are exactly what is needed to meet these new industry demands and allow firms to thrive in a more challenging economy.

Topics include:

• Why we are where we are – the momentum of BIM and IPD in recent years
• The essence of IPD – why is IPD relevant, what does it really mean and how can my firm benefit?
• The “big ideas” of BIM and how they can be applied to real world projects
• Case studies: The relevant BIM related tools and techniques along with a more collaborative approach to delivery played out in real world projects
• Where the momentum surrounding these topics is taking us
• How to get your firm on board and become part of the rethinking, reinventing & reevaluating

Who should listen:

• Architects
• Engineers
• Contractors
• Building product manufacturers/vendors
• Facilities management
• Real estate and property management
• Academia from design and construction management programs

Bret Tushaus
Directory of Information Technology
Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA)

Bret Tushaus joined Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) in 1995 after receiving a Masters of Architecture Degree from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. With his architectural background and technological knowledge, Bret transitioned into EUA's IT Manager in 1998. In 2001 Bret was appointed to the Director of Information Technology position and became a Vice President. As an integral part of the firm’s strategic development and business operations, Bret oversees all the technological aspects of EUA. This includes IT infrastructure and related functionality as well as usage and strategy for design and building information modeling tools and applications. In addition, Bret is instrumental in guiding EUA through its transition to an AEC industry governed by Integrated Delivery methods.

Bret and the EUA often present this topic to professional organizations, potential clients, industry partners and schools and universities. EUA sponsors and facilitates a 9 credit course each fall at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning entitled Building Information Modeling and Integrated Delivery Studio that is intended to introduce and immerse graduate level students into the concepts and tools surrounding BIM and IPD.

EUA as a firm has been pushing the BIM world since around 1999 and prides itself on being progressive with the tools and techniques it applies to project delivery. In 2010, EUA launched a new line of business offering design application consulting services within the industry. More information can be found about this at http://www.eua.com/consulting/da/?page_id=2 as well as general information about EUA at http://www.eua.com/overview/index.cfm.