David Rekker of Bluebeam Canada talks with us on “In the Blue”

Show Notes from this episode:

• David Rekker of Bluebeam Canada talks with us on “In the Blue” to discuss a career path that took him from construction to engineering to software and the role that Bluebeam played.
• David’s LinkedIn Profile
• David’s Bluebeam eXtreme Conference 2013 Slide Deck for his presentation titled “Using Revu to Manage LEED Projects” (more details below)
• Bluebeam XCON 2020 Call for Presenters and Conference Info
• MMM Group acquired by WSP
• 30-day trial of Bluebeam Revu – https://orangeblade.com/bluebeam-trial-version/
• The Orange Blade Consultants – a U.S. CAD Company’s Bluebeam Store
• Bluebeam Training Options – https://orangeblade.com/bluebeam-training/

Managing LEED Projects – MMM Group – Bluebeam Extreme Conference 2013

1. 1. Using Revu to Manage LEED® Projects David Rekker, LEED AP BD+C Presenter: Blue and Green Should ALWAYS Be Seen!
2. 2. Background • Enermodal Engineering – Kitchener, Ontario, Canada – Sustainability Consultants – From sandwich boards in the early 80s … … to LEED … … to a multi-disciplinary firm • MMM Group Ltd. – A full service engineering firm
3. 3. Neuro-ergonomics has two major aims: • to use existing and emerging knowledge of human performance and brain function to design such systems for safer and more efficient operation, and • to advance understanding of human brain function in relation to cognitive processes and performance in real- world tasks. − Wikipedia
4. 4. LEED® in 1 Slide • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design • Third-party verified Rating System • Various project types and stages – From Homes to ICI to Neighborhoods • 4 achievement levels based on points • At least 6 areas of Sustainability
5. 5. LEED Sites Water Energy Materials IEQ Innovation
6. 6. Challenges • Multi-disciplinary coordination – Various specialists provide input • Third-party reviews scrutinize all documents – Documentation heavy – Verification during construction • Stakes can be high
7. 7. SDI Concept Reviews Design Doc’n Reviews Shops Compile Submit
8. 8. 1 – Multiple Disciplines • Internal and External • Multiple Drawing Sets and Documents • Each review / re-look costs $$$ • Déjà vu work • Clear Communication
9. 9. LEED Profile
10. 10. Customized Highlights
11. 11. Check Drawing
12. 12. Tool Sets, Colors, Comments
13. 13. Places and Hyperlinks
14. 14. Columns do the Work Custom Column Formula Column
15. 15. Create a Place
16. 16. Comments for Tracking
17. 17. Review is Compiled
18. 18. Detailed Calculations
19. 19. On-the-fly Calculations
20. 20. Double-duty Calculations
21. 21. • Green Building Council auditors • Poor Documentation = Many Questions • Clarity tools – Markups – Hyperlinks • Duplicable methods and results #2 – Quality Documentation
22. 22. LEED Online
23. 23. LEED Online
24. 24. Documentation – LEED Letters
25. 25. Documentation – Submittals
26. 26. Documentation – External
27. 27. Documentation – External
28. 28. Documentation – Updating
29. 29. Documentation – Clarity
30. 30. #3 – Quick and Useful Reviews Product and/or Shop Drawing Reviews • Tracking • Marking up • Comments • Flexibility
31. 31. Old School
32. 32. New School
33. 33. New School
34. 34. Fast School
35. 35. Thorough School
36. 36. VLookup School
37. 37. #4 – Fun Solutions Green Education Other
38. 38. Building Tours
39. 39. Building Tours
40. 40. Personal Kitchen Design
41. 41. Personal Kitchen Design
42. 42. What’s Next for Us? Implementing Sets and Spaces bFX? Company-Wide Solutions • Department Profiles • iPad App Wish List
43. 43. Thank you!