Session Type: Pre Convention Workshop
Location
Location: McCormick Place WestRoom Number: 178a
Available Dates & Times
Description
As companies increasingly explore the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) on their projects it is important to be aware of potential opportunities and challenges that exist. This program will explore common terminology and uses, legal issues, implementation challenges and processes, and business opportunities.
Instructors: Thomas Korman, and Lonny Simonian, P.E., P.M.P., Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo
Cost: $150
Speakers
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Thomas Korman
Thomas holds a masters and doctorate in Construction Engineering and Management from Stanford University, where his doctoral research focused on Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) coordination for buildings, and an engineering degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California and is an active member of the American Society for Engineering Educators. His previous experience has included working as an engineer for the Ralph M. Parsons Company and he is a recipient of the CAED Verla and Paul Neel scholarship and is the co-author of several peer-reviewed journal and conference papers.
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Lonny Simonian
Lonny has over 25 years of experience in electrical design and construction engineering. He is an Associate Professor at Cal Poly while concurrently pursuing his PhD degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. His teaching responsibilities have included instructing classes in construction contracts, building electrical systems, building mechanical systems, construction project administration, principles of construction management, project controls, and professional practice for construction project managers, and co-instructing an interdisciplinary Design-Build studio. He is currently working with the Construction Management department to develop a graduate degree program in Construction Management for the university.