Part 1: Taking Control of BIM Before it Takes Control of You (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired September 22, 2015; This webcast has expired

The movement toward building information modeling (BIM) for civil projects is taking hold worldwide. Firms and project managers that have made the leap are reaping rewards by winning new work and managing projects with more efficiency. Owners are making the move to mandate BIM for projects, given better cost controls and improved project quality.
In this Webcast, our presenters will discuss the ways in which BIM has made an impact, and specifically how project managers can advance their work and their careers with the conceptual, analytical and visionary tools that BIM provides. Our presenter will share some of the rewards they’ve seen that have advanced workflows, and outline the approaches improving their ability to deliver projects more quickly with more control on costs.

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Part 1: Dr. Kit Miyamoto Lessons from the Earthquake Zone (Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired July 29, 2015; This webcast has expired

How do countries reduce earthquake disaster risk to achieve maximum resiliency? In the aftermath of major earthquakes, how have different nations overcome the incredible challenges of disaster reconstruction? Are we doing enough to be prepared?

Listen in as Dr. Kit Miyamoto, S.E., CEO of Miyamoto International and a California Seismic Safety Commissioner, shares lessons learned from his personal experience on the ground in the immediate aftermath of major seismic events.  Hear his firsthand accounts from his experiences responding to earthquakes including Gorkha – Nepal 2015, Tohoku – Japan 2011, Christ Church – New Zealand 2011 and Leogane – Haiti 2010.  Learn how government policies can impact the nation’s resiliency.

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2015 A/E M&A Outlook – Industry Consolidation Rolls On ( Archived Webcast)

Originally Aired March 24, 2015; This webcast has expired

Fueled by an improving national economy and design climate as well as a pent-up demand for industry ownership transition, A/E M&A activity has seen a resurgence of buyers and sellers. Whether though global mega-combinations or mid-sized mergers, the underlying structural forces impacting consolidation and competitive positioning remain intact. How will it all shake out? In this webinar presentation, Steve Gido, Principal of ROG+Partners,will assess the current M&A environment, highlight recent notable transactions, analyze valuation trends, and discuss the health of the M&A market heading into 2015.

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Part 2: Enhancing Collaboration to Improve Steel Building Project Efficiency (Print PDH)

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This linear process obviously calls for a lot of data transmittal, interpretation and recast-ing in different formats — it’s a workflow derived from paper-based practices going back decades. And it’s become apparent that the process fails to capture the savings and efficiencies made possible by modern design practices based on 3-D models.

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