This session will focus on The Ohio State University's transition from AutoCAD based floor plans to Revit based building models. This effort has resulted in 32+ million sq ft of Revit based models, developed over the last 9 years, with the goal of developing 37+ million sq ft when complete. This session will cover the initial project work where standards and processes were designed and will discuss the “why” of the conversion along with outcomes. The evolution of those standards and processes during the project’s maturation will also be discussed. This session will further describe how Ohio State has handled the challenges of managing a large portfolio of models by improving processes and using technology solutions to drive efficiencies into the building and maintenance of their models. Attendees will receive an overview of the various software tools Ohio State uses to build and maintain their models, along with the lessons learned after 9 years of developing Revit models.
Joe Porostosky is the Director of Facilities Information and Technology Services (FITS) at The Ohio State University (OSU), where he maintains 38 million square feet of space drawings and data, along with providing leadership to facilities-related data and document systems, including OSU’s Enterprise GIS. With a background in technology management, Joe has managed the FITS Team for the past 11 years, providing an active and strategic leadership role within the university and redefining the way his group works by using technology in new and inventive ways. As the leader for the BuckeyeBIM (Building Information Modeling) Initiative, Joe has led OSU in the adoption of BIM for existing buildings and for design and construction to improve the university’s overall decision-making processes and management of buildings. Joe holds a BS in computer science and an MA in public policy and management from OSU.
This session will focus on The Ohio State University's transition from AutoCAD based floor plans to Revit based building models. This effort has resulted in 32+ million sq ft of Revit based models, developed over the last 9 years, with the goal of developing 37+ million sq ft when complete. This session will cover the initial project work where standards and processes were designed and will discuss the “why” of the conversion along with outcomes. The evolution of those standards and processes during the project’s maturation will also be discussed. This session will further describe how Ohio State has handled the challenges of managing a large portfolio of models by improving processes and using technology solutions to drive efficiencies into the building and maintenance of their models. Attendees will receive an overview of the various software tools Ohio State uses to build and maintain their models, along with the lessons learned after 9 years of developing Revit models.
