New York City Department Of Buildings To Keynote Event On NYC Building Information Modeling (BIM) Site Safety Guidelines

NEW YORK, May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Microdesk, a leading provider of business and technology consulting services to help firms successfully plan, design, build and operate land and buildings, today announced that it will host "Setting the Standard," a panel discussion and networking event, on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 from 7:30−10:30 AM ET at The Times Center in New York, NY. The session will focus on an increasing trend in New York towards the adoption of technologies and processes that enable smarter building, and will feature a keynote from Christopher M. Santulli, PE, Assistant Commissioner for Engineering and Safety, New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB).

In his keynote, Santulli will announce the NYC DOB's release of new BIM guidelines that will set a citywide standard for project delivery with the goal of increasing efficiencies and ensuring a safer, more sustainable New York. He will also discuss how the new BIM Site Safety Submission Guidelines and Standards will enhance coordination between contractors and inspectors, ensure faster approvals and improve the overall quality and safety of construction.

In addition, the event will feature an informative industry panel discussion with the following speakers:

• James P. Barrett, Integrated Building Solutions, Turner Construction Company
• Joseph G. Mizzi, President, Sciame Construction
• Aaron Gonzales, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP+BDC, Director of BIM Services, Plaza Construction
• Michael DeLacey, President, Microdesk

Panelists will explore the role BIM has played in delivering several major New York projects, including the World Trade Center Redevelopment Transportation Hub and MTA Fulton Street Transit Center, as well as the benefits contractors have realized through the process.

"Building owners and agencies are increasingly driving the adoption of BIM by issuing guidelines that standardize the project delivery process, and New York City is leading the way," said Microdesk President, Michael DeLacey. "The NYC DOB's BIM Guidelines represent a new and innovative approach that looks to BIM as a means of better managing safety throughout construction and operations and maintenance."

Interested in attending to discover how organizations can prepare to meet the BIM project delivery requirements for the City of New York?

Register for "Setting the Standard" here: http://www.microdesk.com/nycbim.

Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Time: 7:30 - 10:30 AM ET
Location: The Times Center, 242 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036

About Microdesk

Microdesk is a design technology consultancy that combines the leading software tools from Autodesk, Oracle, Google, Adobe and ESRI, with the latest methods, including Building Information Modeling and Virtual Design & Construction, to provide business and technology consulting services to help firms successfully plan, design, build and operate land and buildings. Microdesk is a member of the Autodesk and ESRI Developer Networks, a leading Autodesk and Oracle Primavera partner, and operates Autodesk, Oracle and Google Authorized Training Centers. Microdesk has 11 offices nationwide, located in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, California, New York, Pennsylvania, Chicago and Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.microdesk.com.

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