May 2009
Autodesk has selected Cannon Design, a leading international design firm, to receive an BIM Experience Award in recognition for its use of a building Information modeling (BIM) process and the entire family of Autodesk Revit-based software for all its diverse international projects.
"Since our adoption of BIM back in 2007, when we started using Revit Architecture, Revit MEP and Revit Structure, we've applied BIM on more than 150 projects," said Kenneth Wiseman, AIA, president, professional services, Cannon Design.
"Our extensive experience with BIM has given our firm a strong competitive advantage in the worldwide market in which we compete. To get the most out of BIM we employ the entire portfolio of Revit-based products and Revit-based design information to integrate and coordinate our architectural, structural, MEP, interiors, sustainable design, specifications, cost estimating and construction services."
In addition to Autodesk’s Revit Architecture, Revit MEP and Revit Structure softwares, the design firm also uses other Autodesk software applications to complement its BIM process such as AutoCAD, Ecotect Analysis, Navisworks, 3ds Max Design and Showcase.
"Cannon Design's use of integrated BIM processes and 3D modeling information has allowed them to more accurately design, visualize and simulate a project's performance, appearance and cost," said Jay Bhatt, SVP Autodesk AEC Solutions.
"This helps them provide quality designs, mitigate construction conflicts, and meet their client's budget limitations."
Cannon Design, augmenting their traditional support of their longtime reseller Microdesk, engaged Autodesk consulting services for the move to full BIM adoption. Through the innovative Autodesk Production Assurance program, the Autodesk Consulting team provided a range of services to Cannon Design, including implementation planning, project setup, training, and 'over the shoulder' mentoring.
The BIM process was applied to its Ordos Music Hall project in Inner Mongolia and Buffalo State College Science Building in Buffalo, New York.
Cannon Design is an ideas-based practice ranked among the world's leading international design firms. With projects in 25 countries, the firm employs a staff of 850 located in 17 offices throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as Shanghai, China, and Mumbai, India.
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