2016 AGC Design and Construction Technology Conference - Handouts/Lab Exercise Files

The handout and exercise files for the 2 lab classes given at the 2016 AGC Missouri Design and Construction Technology Conference on November 3rd, 2016 can be downloaded from the following link.
The classes were titled "Navisworks Manage: Clash Detection 101" and "Bluebeam Revu: PDF Tools for the AEC Industry".  If you have any questions on the material presented, please shoot us an email at stlouisrug@gmail.com.

2016 AGC Design and Construction Technology Conference Handouts

2016 AGC Missouri Design and Construction Technology Conference

The  6^th annual AGC of Missouri - Design and Construction Technology Conference is rapidly approaching and there is a fantastic line up of local and nationally recognized speakers to bring you an entire day of learning and networking opportunities!  By attending this conference, you can soak up all the design and construction technology your heart desires!

 

The conference is on Thursday, November 3rd, 2016.

Location:  Orlando Event and Conference Center
                 2050 Dorsett Village Plaza
                 Maryland Heights, 63043

Popular sessions will include:

·        Keynote speakers from General Motors and The Ohio State University dealing with ROI and BIM Implementation

·        A WUSM Campus Renewal Project Update highlighting the technologies used during construction

·        Bluebeam hands on lab session (Presented by STLRUG members)

·        Virtual Reality hands on lab session (you get to make something and use Google Cardboard)

·        Navisworks hands on lab session (Presented by STLRUG members)

·        Moving your business solutions to the Cloud (Office 365 vs. Google Business)

·        Plangrid Case Study

·        Lean Construction practices as they related to design and construction technology

·        A panel of AECO professionals discussing the ever popular question, “What does design-assist mean to you?”

·        IT budgeting and the Evolving Role of IT in our industry

·        And more!!

The conference begins with registration and breakfast at 7:30am and ends at 5pm after a 1 hour networking reception.  Registration gives you access to both opening and closing keynote sessions, your choice of 12 educational presentations, an exhibitor hall full of vendors that deal with construction technology workflows, rapid fire demonstrations, plus breakfast, lunch, and happy hour! 

If you can’t attend, please feel free to pass along to someone who may be interested.

Here is a link to the conference website:  http://www.agcmo.org/Design_Construction_Technology_Conf

Here is a link to information about the conference sessions:  http://www.agcmo.org/conference_sessions

Here is a link to register:  https://www.agcmo.org/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=110316BIMX&WebsiteKey=708684a5-efcc-4443-925f-08672231c877

 

STLRUG - September 2016 Learning Event - Revit 2017 New Features

Come and check out all of the cool new features of  Revit 2017!  From updated, enhanced Text Editing, and calculated values in Tags, to Global Parameters and MEP Fabrication Tools, Revit 2017 has a lot of new features to offer.  We will explore and showcase some of these new features in this session.  Come one, come all, bring a friend and your questions! 

The Event will be held on Thursday, September 22nd 2016 from 5:30PM till 8:00PM.  Networking and Appetizers at 5:30PM and Learning Event starts at 6 PM.

The Knowledge Cafe' (2907 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood) is our meeting spot for the event. Hope you can join us!

Click here to RSVP to the event!

 

http://knowledgestl.com/
 

 

STLRUG - May 2016 - Learning Event - Shared Coordinates 101

UPDATE
The Video for the May 2016 Shared Coordinates STLRUG meeting has been uploaded and can be viewed by clicking this link.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1ICJr6RgzRjbGVWbFMxMkJaVjQ

Have you ever wondered how to coordinate real world Civil coordinates with your Revit models? Does the term "Shared Coordinates" in Revit confuse you? Then this session is for you!  Come join us as we explain the overall concepts of Shared Coordinates in Revit and demonstrate several examples of how to setup Shared Coordinates for several different Project types. Come one, come all, bring a friend and your questions! 

The event will be held on Thursday, May 19th 2016 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm.

Appetizers and Networking at 5:30pm, and the Learning Event starts at 6:00pm.

Christner Inc (168 North Meramec Avenue, Suite 400) is our meeting spot for the event. There is surface parking up the ramp and to the rear of the building.

 

Click here for a link to the RSVP.

STLRUG February 2016 Happy Hour Event

Come join us for the first STLRUG event of 2016!  Bring your topic ideas for Learning Events that you would like to see in 2016.  Come and relax for a minute and lets catch up!!!
Event is from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Schneithorsts Restaurant & Bar (1600 South Lindbergh Boulevard) is our meeting spot for a night of fun and networking.
Happy Hour is from 4:00-6:30 PM with $5 appetizers and $4 beers!

RSVP to the event here.

Come one, come all and bring a guest.

STLRUG - November 2015 Learning Event

Come join us!

The St. Louis Revit Users Group November 2015 Learning Event is scheduled for November 19th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities.

5 Star Burgers Restaurant (312 S. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122) is our meeting spot.  Seiler Design Solutions is our sponsor for this event and a Buffet dinner and drink will be provided. (Alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase)
FYI - The Event is from 6PM to 9PM.   Learning session will begin around 6:30.

 

The topic for this Learning event is: “Databased Design”

William Carney, ASI Technology Director at Leidos Engineering and Brian Myers, BIM Manager at Alberici will give a presentation on  a method of design leveraging the Revit Database throughout the design process to improve the efficiency of common workflows by maintaining live data flows. The presentation will focus on exporting the Revit model database using the Revit DB Link and using Microsoft Access to input external information, edit the Revit model directly from outside the software, and generate formalized reports. After the presentation Brian and Bill will demonstrate several workflows utilizing this method of working.
Click here for a Promo Video of what will be covered at the Learning Event!

 

Click here for a link to the RSVP site for the event!

 

Thanks to our great sponsor for this event!

 

2015 AGC Design and Construction Technology Conference - Class Materials

The St. Louis Revit Users Group was involved in several presentations at the 2015 AGC Design and Construction Technology Conference held in St. Louis on November 5th, 2015.  The Lab Exercise Files and Handouts from the sessions can be downloaded from the links below.

Revit Troubleshooting Session

Navisworks Manage Essentials