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. Using Revu to Manage LEED® Projects David Rekker, LEED AP BD+C Presenter: Blue and Green Should ALWAYS Be Seen!
- 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. 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. 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. LEED Sites Water Energy Materials IEQ Innovation
- 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. SDI Concept Reviews Design Doc’n Reviews Shops Compile Submit
- 8. 1 – Multiple Disciplines • Internal and External • Multiple Drawing Sets and Documents • Each review / re-look costs $$$ • Déjà vu work • Clear Communication
- 9. LEED Profile
- 10. Customized Highlights
- 11. Check Drawing
- 12. Tool Sets, Colors, Comments
- 13. Places and Hyperlinks
- 14. Columns do the Work Custom Column Formula Column
- 15. Create a Place
- 16. Comments for Tracking
- 17. Review is Compiled
- 18. Detailed Calculations
- 19. On-the-fly Calculations
- 20. Double-duty Calculations
- 21. • Green Building Council auditors • Poor Documentation = Many Questions • Clarity tools – Markups – Hyperlinks • Duplicable methods and results #2 – Quality Documentation
- 22. LEED Online
- 23. LEED Online
- 24. Documentation – LEED Letters
- 25. Documentation – Submittals
- 26. Documentation – External
- 27. Documentation – External
- 28. Documentation – Updating
- 29. Documentation – Clarity
- 30. #3 – Quick and Useful Reviews Product and/or Shop Drawing Reviews • Tracking • Marking up • Comments • Flexibility
- 31. Old School
- 32. New School
- 33. New School
- 34. Fast School
- 35. Thorough School
- 36. VLookup School
- 37. #4 – Fun Solutions Green Education Other
- 38. Building Tours
- 39. Building Tours
- 40. Personal Kitchen Design
- 41. Personal Kitchen Design
- 42. What’s Next for Us? Implementing Sets and Spaces bFX? Company-Wide Solutions • Department Profiles • iPad App Wish List
- 43. Thank you!