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Alice Santman

Alice Santman

Superior, CO, US

 

About 

My passion is to live and work in creative AEC environments as it relates to IPD Programming and BIM technologies.  Architecture is my first love and I have been involved with the building and design of everything from high-end custom homes, health care facilities to waste waster treatment plants for more than 20 years.

Understanding the role BIM plays in our everyday design lives and tying this directly to the IPD methodology is critical to a successful project.  We are no longer just designing a model in a singular design software.  We are the leaders to creating and nurturing a collaborative design environment.  This requires many platforms between often times many different vendors, to communicate.  The software is merely the tool; Communication is the key to the successful programming, designing, building and ultimately project completion.

BIM is traditionally Building Information Model.  In my world it is so much more: Building Information Management, Business Information Management – The constant is always the Information.  

My goal is the constant development and progression of BIM technologies and IPD integration in the Architectural arena beyond just building 3D models and adding information to the parametric building blocks of said model.  The challenge is the communicating the Information to all team members throughout the project life-cycle.

My strengths to accomplish my lofty goals:

  • Autodesk: Revit, Collaboration for Revit, 360 Docs, Civil 3D, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Buzzsaw
  • Graphisoft: ArchiCAD, BIMx
  • Database: SQL, MS Access, C#
  • IT Systems: Server builds, maintenance, customized end-user systems, Citrix, Google Apps
  • Graphic: Adobe Design Suite, Visio

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Davis Partnership Architects, Denver, CO, US, BIM Manager

Intrgrate BIM technologies of Revit, Collaboration fro Revit, design integration platforms of Fuzor and thh Autodesk 360 applications int the Davis project workflow. Training of staff on new platforms. Collaborate with IT group for smooth installations & roll-out. Migration to could platforms

Apr 2015 - current
 

Brown and Caldwell, Golden, CO, US, Regional BIM Manager

Work with regional counterparts on company wide BIM implementation
Migration to new document management system
Revit integration aNnd implementation

Nov 2013 - Mar 2015
 

Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, Denver, CO, US, BIM Manager

Develop business plan and BIM Road Map for migration to Bentley systems.
Coordinate and develop training of existing staff on Bentley products
Interview and bring on new BIM savvy staff for integration assistance
Redefine and implement new 2D Cad requirements and workflows

Jun 2011 - Nov 2013
 

Bhh Partners Architecture & Planning, Breckenridge, CO, US, Project Manager, Cad/BIM Manager

Develop and integrate cad processes utilizing 3D modeling workflow between SketchUp and Autodesk environment.
Work 1-on-1 with clients in the design, development and construction administration of residential and mixed-use projects.
Marketing with Principal to acquire new clientele.
Training and support of staff on Revit implementation

Mar 2005 - Oct 2010
 

Zehren Architects, Avon, Colorado, Job Captain

Brought on to assist in development of lodge renovation project, 30,000 + SF addition with Penthouse units added atop existing structure
Oversee OAC meetings, project development, design assignments with team

Sep 2002 - Apr 2005
 

ACS Design Consulting, Breckenridge, CO, US, Business Owner, Architectural Design & Consulting

Open and operate design, consulting and drafting company in Summit County Colorado.
Acquire clientele through visually advanced 3D and animation tools
Presentation of projects to municipal planning and design review boards
Develop projects from Schematic Design through Construction Documentation
Provide CA services as needed per project
Partner with local Architect & Engineer firms in project development needs and modeling

Mar 1996 - Aug 2001
 

Education 

University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, US, Bachelors, Graphic Arts

Graphic Arts degree with emphasis on presentation graphics and illustration.

Aug 1984 - May 1988
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills