Green BIM:
How Environmental Performance Modeling
is Improving Sustainability
Stephen Jones
Senior Director
McGraw Hill Construction
Leading McGraw-Hill Construction’s initiatives in Building Information Modeling, Interoperability, and Integrated Project Delivery is a high priority for Stephen A. Jones. As MHC’s senior director of business development, Steve also creates alliance relationships in technology and content with major corporations. Steve speaks widely on the implications of these new technologies and processes and in 2007 co-authored MHC’s SmartMarket Report on Interoperability, which has been distributed to over 200,000 industry professionals. He also co-authored the SmartMarket Report on BIM, titled Transforming Design and Construction to Achieve Greater Industry Productivity, which was released in December 2008.
Before joining McGraw-Hill, Steve was a vice president with Primavera Systems, a leading project management software provider to the construction industry. Earlier in his career, Steve spent 19 years in a variety of design and management roles with architecture firms. Most recently he was a principal and board of directors member with Burt Hill, one of the largest architectural/engineering firms in the U.S.
Steve is on the Board of Direction of the buildingSMART Alliance, represents MHC on the Process Transformation Committee of CURT (Construction Users Roundtable), and represents MHC on the AGC (Associated General Contractors) BIM Forum.
Scott Kammer
BIM / Sustainability Integrator
Potter Lawson
With over 10 years of industry experience, Scott has emerged as a leader at Potter Lawson in BIM implementation, training, and project management. Focusing on integration, coordination, and communication with all parties involved, Scott is dedicated to maximizing the benefits of 3D technology and moving forward into this exciting new era of architecture....where technology supports the craft.
Scott shares his vision for an integrated design process with his passion for sustainable design. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Scott is also at the forefront of the sustainable design movement. His most recent sustainable design work includes the Wisconsin Energy Institute on the UW-Madison Campus, as well as the Charter Street Heating Plant Rebuild which includes the conversion from coal burning to biomass boilers.
Kevin Kendellen
Sr. Integrated Construction Coordinator
Mortenson Construction
As a Senior Integrated Construction Coordinator with Mortenson, Kevin Kendellen plays a critical role in the preconstruction, design, and construction phases of projects. Kevin leads and implements the Virtual Design and Construction process utilizing cutting-edge technologies, including Building Information Modeling. Kevin and his team work extensively with designers, subcontractors, and field workers to identify and resolve conflicts and challenges through virtual models before they ever have a chance to impact work flow in the field. From detecting system clashes, to coordinating architectural and construction documents, to guiding prefabrication and installation with subcontractors, Kevin’s proven skills and processes are helping redefine how construction services are coordinated and delivered throughout the country.
With close to a decade of industry experience, Kevin has managed the virtual construction process on a variety of projects where BIM tools and processes have had a tremendous impact on productivity, safety, and quality – all while nearly eliminating field coordination issues. A selection of his Wisconsin experience includes the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Crowne Plaza Hotel in Wauwatosa, American Transmission Company Corporate Headquarters and Operations Center in Pewaukee, Aurora Medical Center in Summit, Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, and the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery in Madison.
Kevin has studied Architectural Studies at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, and Construction Management at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, holds a B.S. in Project Management and is a LEED Accredited Professional.
Bill Napier
Architect and Engineer
Wisconsin Department of Administration
Bill Napier is the BIM Specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Administration providing resources to the State of Wisconsin agencies, consultants and contractors related to BIM implementation. Bill represents the industry sector for state and local government on the Board of Direction for the Building Smart Alliance. Bill has over 30 years experience in planning, design, construction including 20 years with the State of Wisconsin as project manager since 1990. Bill holds two professional degrees, Bachelor of Architecture from Texas Tech University and Master of Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and is a licensed architect and professional engineer in Wisconsin.
Peter Rumpf, LEED AP
Senior Integrated Construction Coordinator
Mortenson Construction
Peter is one of our most accomplished Integrated Construction Coordinators and has worked on many complex projects in his career. As a member of Mortenson’s Integrated Delivery Advancement Team, Peter leads the Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination on our projects. He works closely with all project stakeholders to identify system clashes, coordinate architectural and construction documents, and create 3D/4D models.
Grant Uhlir, LEED AP
Principal
Gensler
Grant is Principal with Gensler and Director of Architecture for the Chicago offi ce. He has been a
practicing architect for 25 years. In addition to Offi ce Leadership, Grant co-leads Gensler’s Mission
Critical Facilities Practice Area, active in the Firm’s Mixed-Use / Entertainment / Retail Practice
Areas, and is responsible for leveraging Firmwide expertise with noteworthy projects around the
world.
Grant is a leader in the architectural community in Chicago. He is active in AIA Chicago, currently serving on the Board of Directors and was the 2009 President. He is a Chicago Architecture Foundation Board of Trustee and member of the Economic Club of Chicago. He has extensive speaking experience, a visiting lecturer at IIT, UIUC, and Northwestern University and is often interviewed by the media regarding his projects, industry trends, and the state of the profession.
For the past two years, Grant has been commuting between Chicago and Shanghai, where he is leading Gensler’s work as Senior Project Director for Shanghai Tower. A project of global signifi cance, Shanghai Tower will be the second tallest building in the world when completed in 2014, and is designed to meet LEED-Gold certifi cation. Locally, Grant’s portfolio includes some of Chicago’s best-known projects: Block 37, the Center on Halsted, Barneys NY Retail Flagship on Oak Street, Whole Foods Market on Kingsbury along the Chicago River, and 600 West Chicago.
David Webster
Application Engineer
MasterGraphics Inc.
David joined MasterGraphics in 2007, and specializes in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering
and Construction) industry. David calls upon his knowledge and experience of industry
standards and practices as well as Autodesk software expertise to consult, train and support
a wide variety of AEC clients.
Prior to joining MasterGraphics, David worked in AEC firms for more than 20 years as an office director, project manager and designer, as well as a CAD standards manager. As a project manager, David was involved in each phase of the architectural design process from conceptual design to construction administration, attributing strong communication skills to his success in satisfying client expectations. David has been using AutoCAD since 1991 and Revit since 2005. During 3 years as a Project Manager for Corporate Design + Development Group, David pioneered the firm’s use of Revit, completing several successful projects while directing their CAD Standards. David has an Associate’s Degree in Architectural Engineering Technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Mass.
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