Synchro Inaugural User Conference
| Fee | $125 per person |
| Location | Walt Disney World Swan Hotel Florida – USA |
| Date | January 25, 2012 |
| Time | 8.00am to 4.30pm |
In partnership with Construction CPM Conference January 21st - 25th
PROGRAMME
8.00am
to
8.30am
Breakfast
8.30am
to
8.45am
Tom Dengenis, CEO Welcome and Opening remarks
8.45am
to
9.30am
Synchro Overview 'Basics' through a recent case study: presented by Tom Fry, Delivery Services Manager, Synchro Ltd.
- Iteration 1 - Data initialization and linking
- Iteration 2 - Program analysis and optimization
- Iteration 3 - Presentation
9.30am
to
10.00am
Advanced User Case Study Experience 1:
Presented by Rob Owen, Director MACE Ltd
Rob will discuss three examples of challenges confronted by the project planners and schedulers in the UK that were tamed by Synchro Professional. The three projects include a £9bn new capacity nuclear power plant, the EU's tallest building, and a major renovation during continuous station operations at Birmingham New Street Station, one of Britain's largest train station hubs.
Presented by Rob Owen, Director MACE Ltd
Rob will discuss three examples of challenges confronted by the project planners and schedulers in the UK that were tamed by Synchro Professional. The three projects include a £9bn new capacity nuclear power plant, the EU's tallest building, and a major renovation during continuous station operations at Birmingham New Street Station, one of Britain's largest train station hubs.
10.00pm to 10:15am Coffee Break
10.15am
to
10.45am
Advanced User Case Study Experience 2:
Presented by Caleb Linn, PE, PCL Civil Constructors, Inc
Caleb will discuss jobsite management challenges confronted on a major bridge project in Chesapeake, VA. The Gilmerton Bridge Replacement. Learn how to cut job site meeting times in half and synchronise the critical contributions required to complete this complex and demanding project.
Presented by Caleb Linn, PE, PCL Civil Constructors, Inc
Caleb will discuss jobsite management challenges confronted on a major bridge project in Chesapeake, VA. The Gilmerton Bridge Replacement. Learn how to cut job site meeting times in half and synchronise the critical contributions required to complete this complex and demanding project.
10.45am
to
11.15am
Product Overview and Product Release notes for Synchro Release v4.5.
Presented by Stephen Dolan, UK General Manager, Synchro Ltd
The outline will provide a hands on view of our first release scheduled for 2012 (expected in early February)
Presented by Stephen Dolan, UK General Manager, Synchro Ltd
The outline will provide a hands on view of our first release scheduled for 2012 (expected in early February)
11.15am
to
12.00 noon
User breakout session and round table discussions:
There will be 3 breakout tables each concentrating on different topics facilitated by Kirk Olson, Eric Olsen and Rich DeLacy, Synchro Ltd (3 categories of discussion to be announced).
There will be 3 breakout tables each concentrating on different topics facilitated by Kirk Olson, Eric Olsen and Rich DeLacy, Synchro Ltd (3 categories of discussion to be announced).
12.00pm to 1.00pm Lunch Break
1.00pm
to
1.30pm
3 User Breakout Session Reports by category;
presented by Users spokesperson
presented by Users spokesperson
1.30pm
to
2.00pm
Advanced User Case Study Experience 3:
Rich DeLacy & Thai Q. Nguyen, Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
Rich and Thai will discuss as the project super and Corporate BIM director for a major Keiser Permanente hospital in California he manages the project scheduling process and the impacts that Synchro has made on the traditional planning and communications process for the project.
Rich DeLacy & Thai Q. Nguyen, Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
Rich and Thai will discuss as the project super and Corporate BIM director for a major Keiser Permanente hospital in California he manages the project scheduling process and the impacts that Synchro has made on the traditional planning and communications process for the project.
2.00pm
to
2.30pm
Advanced User Case Study Experience 4:
Chris Pechacek, VDC Director, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Chris will discuss VDC innovations and his work with Synchro, which dates back to his work at the Sacramento Airport pursuit at Turner Construction. Chris will present his newest initiative integrating processes in the field at the Kaiser Permanente Oakland Hospital Replacement Project Phase II, a one million-square-foot multi-building complex in a city location that includes a twelve-story 651,463-sq-ft hospital, two-story 34,278-sq-ft central utility plant and the four-story, 229,560-sq-ft hospital support building as well as many public utility and site improvements.
Chris Pechacek, VDC Director, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Chris will discuss VDC innovations and his work with Synchro, which dates back to his work at the Sacramento Airport pursuit at Turner Construction. Chris will present his newest initiative integrating processes in the field at the Kaiser Permanente Oakland Hospital Replacement Project Phase II, a one million-square-foot multi-building complex in a city location that includes a twelve-story 651,463-sq-ft hospital, two-story 34,278-sq-ft central utility plant and the four-story, 229,560-sq-ft hospital support building as well as many public utility and site improvements.
2.30pm to 2.45pm Coffee Break
2.45pm
to
3.15pm
Synchro University Relations Programme and Testimonial:
presented by Donald Patrick O'Keefe, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York and Eric Olsen, University Relations Director, Synchro Ltd
Donald will open the discussions to compare past experiences with current experiences of introducing BIM to students in an advanced construction project management course, Donald will highlight the key ingredients needed for successful introduction of BIM in these programs. He will also include future directions to pursue to meet the AEC industries need for a highly skilled workforce.
Eric will highlight the university programme participants and the coming year's activities from our sponsorship at this year's Association of Construction Schools Annual Meeting to our university sponsored Synchro Professional Road Show
presented by Donald Patrick O'Keefe, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York and Eric Olsen, University Relations Director, Synchro Ltd
Donald will open the discussions to compare past experiences with current experiences of introducing BIM to students in an advanced construction project management course, Donald will highlight the key ingredients needed for successful introduction of BIM in these programs. He will also include future directions to pursue to meet the AEC industries need for a highly skilled workforce.
Eric will highlight the university programme participants and the coming year's activities from our sponsorship at this year's Association of Construction Schools Annual Meeting to our university sponsored Synchro Professional Road Show
3.15pm
to
3.45pm
Adopting Synchro Professional and its Companywide Impacts, a Testimonial:
Presented by Neil Gordon & Cathy Morgan, Mortenson Construction
Through Mortenson VDC timeline, Neil and Cathy will highlight how Synchro 4D BIM helps Mortenson IDAT to identify and solve their building problems. From first knowing Synchro to software testing, from solving the issues to implementing it to the entire team, from the past Synchro training to its future testing and training plan, they will provide Mortenson's first-hand experience of using Synchro via various construction projects.
Presented by Neil Gordon & Cathy Morgan, Mortenson Construction
Through Mortenson VDC timeline, Neil and Cathy will highlight how Synchro 4D BIM helps Mortenson IDAT to identify and solve their building problems. From first knowing Synchro to software testing, from solving the issues to implementing it to the entire team, from the past Synchro training to its future testing and training plan, they will provide Mortenson's first-hand experience of using Synchro via various construction projects.
3.45pm
to
4.30pm
Synchro Product Road Map and Closing Remarks:
Presented by Tom Dengenis, CEO Synchro Ltd
User conferences are designed to provide a place to learn from fellow users, share experiences and understand how to get the most from the software. It must also provide a look into the future. In the final session of the programme Tom will take us into the future and see the world through the eyes of the Synchro user in 2020 and then close the day with a few words of thanks to this year's participants.
Presented by Tom Dengenis, CEO Synchro Ltd
User conferences are designed to provide a place to learn from fellow users, share experiences and understand how to get the most from the software. It must also provide a look into the future. In the final session of the programme Tom will take us into the future and see the world through the eyes of the Synchro user in 2020 and then close the day with a few words of thanks to this year's participants.
Free Synchro Webinar Invitation - Joining in Synchro User Conference Online
If you are unable come to Orlando, Florida, USA to attend the Synchro Inaugural User Conference, don't feel bad! We cordially invite you to participate in our "Not to Miss" webinar on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012.
Beginning at 8:45 am (EST), our 8 speakers from the construction industry, together with Tom Fry and Stephen Dolan of Synchro will bring you a virtual experience of the conference.
To register, simply following the link below:
Free Webinar Invitation - Joining in Synchro User Conference Online
Beginning at 8:45 am (EST), our 8 speakers from the construction industry, together with Tom Fry and Stephen Dolan of Synchro will bring you a virtual experience of the conference.
To register, simply following the link below:
Free Webinar Invitation - Joining in Synchro User Conference Online
FEATURES
Lottery for 10 scholarships
All registered Users will automatically be entered in our Lottery for a chance to win 1 of 10 $500 scholarships
All registered Users will automatically be entered in our Lottery for a chance to win 1 of 10 $500 scholarships
Upload your case study for a chance to win!
Call for User Case Study Experience; winners will win automatic scholarship worth $1000 for the conference.
Call for User Case Study Experience; winners will win automatic scholarship worth $1000 for the conference.
