Volume 4 - Number 6 | Summer 2008

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  EDITOR'S NOTES
It was inevitable that building information modeling and green building practices would eventually merge. Autodesk has acquired three green building modules to add to its arsenal of BIM tools. With more and more municipalities and the federal government requiring sustainable features and LEED certification, it’s only a matter of time until the other BIM vendors follow suit. John Jurewicz offers a look at the three platforms now under the Autodesk umbrella in this month’s BIM feature.

Also this month, Larry True provides helpful tips on how to approach computer training. Whether you’re implementing a company-wide change or one within a single department, his advice can save you time and money.

Finally, we present a Primavera how-to article by consultant Doug Findley, who explains the ins and outs of Primavera’s Organization Breakdown Structure.
  IS BIM JOINING THE GREEN MOVEMENT?
By John Jurewicz of ASPTIP.COM
Autodesk is leading the way towards greener integration for BIM platforms. John Jurewicz presents an overview of the latest add-in modules.
  ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL: TRAINING TIPS FOR COMPUTER USERS

By Larry True
If you’re in the market for a new software system, make sure you tailor your training to your team’s ability to learn. Otherwise, you’ll pay for a system that sits un- or under-used.

 

 
  BREAKING DOWN PRIMAVERA’S OBS
By Doug Findley
Primavera’s Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS) is an oft-ignored tool. Doug Findley, a senior consultant with High Bridge Associates Inc., explains how to use it and make it work for you.