![]() When I first began working here, we were already using AutoCAD. What made you want to partner with Autodesk on your projects? – Chad Demick, BIM Manager, Control Air Enterprises There is a level of efficiency with working from the cloud because our precon department, or anyone who needs the data, can access data from anywhere. We’d like to continue working from the cloud because there is a level of protection there. Plus it’ll help the rest of my team get their data into the cloud. There’s a slew of tools available with Autodesk Build that will really help streamline my workflow. Speaking of Autodesk Construction Cloud products, why are you excited about implementing Build over the next few months? It took less than five days to move everything into Autodesk Docs, which is the secure environment we need. ![]() Instead of being down for a month, we were able to get everyone working on the cloud while IT focused on getting the rest of our data off the internal servers that were hacked. This became particularly important when, unfortunately, we had a data breach and ransomware attack. And then cloud-based computing has been revolutionary because now we’re able to centralize our work and access our files quickly. It can be extremely daunting to find the right one. We’re in what I call a “technology hurricane” because there are so many products available. The biggest challenge, to be honest, is looking for the right technology. What are the biggest challenges you face in your role? How does technology help you overcome those challenges? Essentially, time will help the role become more widely accepted. This may also help address why new technology is needed, and improve the way that technology is viewed. Not in a bad way, just that as time evolves, I think executives and companies are going to have a better understanding of what it takes to do the detailing, drafting, modeling, and all the other BIM-related steps to complete a project. Since starting this role, I realized people don’t always understand the job we’re doing or what it takes to complete it. – Chad Demick, BIM Manager, Control Air EnterprisesĪs construction evolves, how do you see the role of BIM Manager changing? Having the opportunity to be there for them and vice-versa has helped us all pull together, and help each other in times of need. The thing I’m most proud of is the relationships I’ve made with the people I work with. But pushing through and finishing the job is something that stands out for me.Īlongside building that early confidence, the thing I’m most proud of is the relationships I’ve made with the people I work with. There was fear and doubt that I wouldn’t be able to detail the project by myself. There are many things I am proud of, but the very first job I did I detailed on my own. ![]() What is your proudest accomplishment in your career at Control Air Enterprises? Why? I did that for around two or two and a half years before I was asked to take the BIM Manager position. I worked there for 12 more years until I became the sheet metal detailing manager. Then, on that same project, I had the opportunity to detail the sheet metal that needed to be installed in an outside air shaft.Īfter that, I got invited to join the detailing department and became a detailer. For that project, I needed to dimension every single hanger on a seven-story hospital. With Control Air I was able to work at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in the office and started doing detailing. In both cases, I was working on lab and hospital projects. Then, in 2006, I started working for Control Air in the field. I went on to spend seven years out in the field with a company called Western Air. But I started out working as a Local 105 Sheet Metal Worker. In high school, I was interested in drafting and blueprints. Walk us through your career and what led you to becoming BIM Manager. I specialize in sheet metal but work as the BIM Manager now. One division, Optimum Energy Design (OED), will design buildings too. Our company has several subdivisions such as new construction, tenant improvement, insulation, service, and our sheet metal shop. Tell me a little bit about Control Air Enterprises and what you specialize in.Ĭontrol Air Enterprises is an HVAC & Plumbing contractor that focuses on designing and installing multifaceted systems across multiple market sectors in California. We recently sat down with Chad to talk about his journey in the industry and his role at Control Air Enterprises. Through that, he has found the importance of understanding each role, how it fits into the larger goal, and what it takes to get the job done. Starting out as a Local 105 Sheet Metal Worker, Chad Demick has grown from working in the field to becoming BIM Manager at Control Air Enterprises.
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