Revit Training – This week was a big step towards my employers embracing (Building Information Modelling – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_information_modeling), 6 of us had 3 days intense training in Autodesk’s software REVIT (http://www.autodesk.co.uk/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=452932 and id=14645193) which is used for the production of BIM.
The REVIT training lasted for three full days and was undertaken in our Manchester Office and was provided by CADLine (http://www.cadline.co.uk/) our preferred CAD suppliers.
During the training it became evident that REVIT will help us immensely with the production of our drawings, especially the school refurbishment that we undertake for many of our clients. REVIT will not only speed up our drawing production but will also enable us to add more functionality to the models.
Can’t wait to make in-roads into converting some of our existing drawings to show the governing bodies of the schools.
We are also now well into the program to roll out the recently signed EBA (Enterprise Business Agreement) with Autodesk which will give us all with access to all the CAD and BIM software we need across the group globally. Watch out for more information as we progress this.
My current role as UK CAD Manager has grown slightly to include Asia, Europe, and the Middle East so there is plenty of work for me to get my teeth into.
Manchester United played Fulham in the 4th round of the FA Cup on saturday and I elected not to go, this is all mainly down to me not enjoying the game as much as I used, which in turn has led me to seriously think about not renewing my season tickets next season, which is a shame as I had them for the past 24 seasons. United won and now face Reading in the 5th round at Old Trafford.
Have I ever told you how proud of my children I am, No? Well just read the next couple of lines and if it doesn’t come through that I am proud of them all well I am so proud I could burst at times. Love them all.
Drew my eldest lad should have been in Paris this week with his girlfriend Fran but due to the weather they didn’t make it. Maybe one day Drew.
Sam my daughter has had the survey reports back on the house that her and her boyfriend Matt are looking at buying, however they have also found another house that may well suit them better, choices and decisions for the pair of them, I’m sure they’ll make the right choice.
Lewis my middle son has this week secured a day a week work experience at the Radisson Hotel (http://www.radissonblu-edwardian.com/manchester-hotel-gb-m2-5gp/gbmanche/) as a Chef, well done Lewis maybe one day you’ll be the Head Chef there.
Joshua the youngest apart from a stroppy teenager has this week come home with an award from school for his hard work and dedication which we are all incredibly pleased with.
Harry my grandson has now almost seen off whooping cough only to find that it has been replaced by croup! poor lad, he’s not had an easy start to his life, but he sure knows how to fight.
Michele is fit and well and is one of the strongest women I know, not everything goes the way she wants but she certainly stands up for herself. You go girl. I love you stronger each day x
