Brian Smith

About Brian Smith

Owner. Licensed Architect specialized in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) with extensive experience in design technology management and training. Proven record of success in achieving measurable savings and quality improvements.My vision is to use BIM as a tool to unify all project stakeholders. AEC firms have measured their value by their projects and their people for many years. Design and Construction Management is the art and science of assigning the right people to the right projects and supporting them so that they can be successful in their work. BIM Management adds value to an AEC firm through sensible application of Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) processes and BIM technology to achieve the firm’s business goals.I both thrive in and am continuously seeking opportunities in which I can do one or several of the following: • BIM / VDC Direction, Management, and Implementation• Integration and translation of 3D laser scan data into intelligent 3D models• Development of.NET Plug-Ins for AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Revit (especially with connectivity to Microsoft Access and SQL Server)• Planning and Implementing Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM)/ Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS)• Advanced solutions for Microsoft Access and SQL databasesCore Competencies & Technical Skills: Team Leadership / Mentoring / Training, BIM, VDC, Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, BIM & CAD Automation, Technical Documentation & Reporting, VBA for MS Office, Visual Studio.net, IT & Database Management, Project Management, Microsoft Access Database Specialist, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite

Experience

1. Lead Cad Bim Specialist

   The Foth Companies

   Apr 2019 — Present · Green Bay, WI, US

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture

  1981 — 1983

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, Architecture

  1975 — 1979

Skills

• 3d Visualization
• Cad
• Microstation
• Visual Studio
• 3d Studio Max
• Visual Basic for Applications (Vba)
• Building Information Modeling (Bim)
• Architectural Drawings
• Design Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sustainable Design
• Construction
• Construction Drawings
• Team Leadership
• Bim
• Autocad Architecture
• Architectural Design
• Project Management
• Sketchup
• Technical Documentation
• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Revit
• Residential Design
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Design Research
• Drawing
• 3d
• Training
• Sharepoint
• Virtual Design
• Navisworks
• Aia
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (Mep)
• Mep
• Autocad
• Bentley Microstation
• Architectures
• Leed
• Submittals