While working with a team of amazing construction professionals, and some industry leading VDCers, on a $1.1B project at LAX, John has a varied list of responsibilities under the umbrella of VDC, including: Managing the BIM 360 Design Collaboration environment with 400+ architects, engineers and trade contractors in a single cloud based model environment, design & construction model coordination, 4D scheduling, model to field workflows & QA/QC using RTK GPS, Total Station, and Laser… Show more While working with a team of amazing construction professionals, and some industry leading VDCers, on a $1.1B project at LAX, John has a varied list of responsibilities under the umbrella of VDC, including: Managing the BIM 360 Design Collaboration environment with 400+ architects, engineers and trade contractors in a single cloud based model environment, design & construction model coordination, 4D scheduling, model to field workflows & QA/QC using RTK GPS, Total Station, and Laser Scanning, pull scheduling, and other jobsite technology deployments. Show less

Gilbane’s Director of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) responsible for VDC activities on projects throughout the company. In addition to an operational role, John also was responsible for the hiring, development, and mentoring of VDC professionals within Gilbane.His work includes the AIA BIM TAP award winning Maricopa County Court Tower. John is the recipient of numerous internal awards, as well as a 2011 winner of BD+C Magazine’s 40-under-40 award.His involvement with CM… Show more Gilbane’s Director of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) responsible for VDC activities on projects throughout the company. In addition to an operational role, John also was responsible for the hiring, development, and mentoring of VDC professionals within Gilbane.His work includes the AIA BIM TAP award winning Maricopa County Court Tower. John is the recipient of numerous internal awards, as well as a 2011 winner of BD+C Magazine’s 40-under-40 award.His involvement with CM at-risk & design/build construction projects over his time with Gilbane amounts to over $4B in construction value. Show less

Teaching undergraduate students in Construction Management about Virtual Design & Construction through real-world hands-on applications. From site logistics plans, quantity takeoffs, modeling for constructability reviews, 3D MEP coordination and visual scheduling, the students learn the practical uses of VDC tools in the AEC industry.

Worked on projects ranging from system-wide replacement of network hardware, complete facility relocation to server troubleshooting, upgrades and replacement.Also responsible for leading the development of the IT infrastructure to support the VDC department, complete with understanding the software tools to custom-built computers designed specifically with VDC use in mind.

70 workstations, 7 servers......and a couple of mechanics visiting websites they shouldn't.

I started out in the field (like my father, grandfather and great grand father). With a broom, then a hammer, finally graduating one auspicious day to a gasoline powered chop saw... I don't think my great grandfather had one of those though.