Design Platform Magazine Winter 2014

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AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND’S ONLINE LIBRARY FOR REVIT, AUTOCAD & ARCHICAD MODELS & MATERIALS

Engineering Transformation Governance:

Responding to Change

Solving Design Data Management Issues Best practice product data management with Autodesk Vault

Revit Selection Tools Filter products directly inside Revit

Structured Knowledge Management using Skills Assessments

How analysing and harnessing data improves decision-making for project management

Tips and Tricks

Make the most of Autodesk Revit


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REVIT SELECTION TOOL

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ENGINEERING TRANSFORMATION GOVERNANCE – RESPONDING TO CHANGE

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STRUCTURED KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT USING SKILLS ASSESSMENTS

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REVIT TIPS AND TRICKS

SOLVING DESIGN DATA MANAGEMENT ISSUES

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MANUFACTURER DIRECTORY

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Featured Manufacturers Uridan | Caroma | Knauf | Cedar Sales | Boral | Unisite | Stormtech Real Flame | Clipsal | Weathertex | Unitex | Grate Seal | Crimsafe | AWS



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An extensive range of Caroma products are now available as Revit files.

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Design Content’s Revit Selection Tool for Knauf A2K Technologies’ Design Content has recently developed and released a Revit selection tool, built for plasterboard manufacturer, Knauf. Revit users can now filter and select Knauf products directly inside Revit. The Knauf Revit plugin provides the ability to add over 10,000 wall systems to a project at the touch of a button, directly from within Autodesk Revit 2013 or 2014. Matthew Sheales, Design Content Manager, says A2K’s Revit selection tools are gaining popularity from both designers and manufacturers. “Interest in this selection tool has been incredible. The Knauf plugin is available via Design Content for anyone using Revit. What’s more, A2K Technologies has the ability to build within Revit itself. We offer the selection tool build service to other manufacturers interested in providing their customers with an easy tool to use within Revit.”

Learn more To find out how to obtain a copy of Knauf’s selection tool, or to have your own Revit plugin built, contact Design Content today. DESIGN PLATFORM | 7


Genuine style and innovation with ease Cedar Sales’ unique range of solutions delivers adventurous and innovative profile designs in stunning Western Red Cedar, making it easy for architects and designers to add genuine quality and style to their projects.

Specifying Cedar Sales products is now easier than ever With our inspirational range of architectural cladding, panelling and screening solutions are now available to download as Revit files from designcontent.com.au

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No1 choice for some of Australia’s most celebrated outdoor areas. The majority of Unisite products are on-hand as RevitŽ files. To create an outdoor area that will be enjoyed today and appreciated for a lifetime, download our solutions from www.designcontent.com.au

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Grate innovation.

Design Mark Winner

Australian International

DESIGN AWARDS

Linear drainage for sophisticated designs. Since inventing the Slimline grate system 20 years ago, Stormtech continues to innovate with new, highly efficient drainage solutions and unmatched versatility. Manufactured from Australian stainless steel, Stormtech systems are the perfect balance of style and durability.

Bathrooms + Showers Pools + Surrounds Thresholds + Doortracks Special Needs Access

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Structured Knowledge Management using Skills Assessments In this white paper, we examine knowledge assessment and the benefits and process of using skills assessment for benchmarking in the field of design technology. There is particular focus on the CAD/BIM sides of engineering companies, but the process applies to all facets of business. The examples we refer to in this paper are based on Autodesk environments and processes (e.g. CAD and BIM), but are also applicable beyond this to Adobe, Graphisoft, Bentley and similar packages. We examine the process of analysing and harnessing this data to calibrate goals to build major improvements and measure progress, with one of the most practical and visible benefits of knowledge management being the ability to facilitate decision-making capabilities. We also consider the challenge of overcoming the innate fear of assessments.

The undefined tacit knowledge bank of a company is often the asset that makes the company ‘tick’. As the amount of knowledge increases, the need to formalise the process of knowledge management is increasingly critical. To use knowledge most effectively across multiple teams, processes need to encompass the highly structured areas, as well as the more tacit processes. Historically, the learning process for previous versions of AutoCAD was relatively straightforward, in that a student could attend a fourday fundamentals training course and understand the basics. The more subtle tricks of the trade were expected to be picked up from working with experienced users on various jobs as time progressed. While this worked for some staff, there were too many unreliable assumptions in the

To read the full white paper, simply scan the QR code on your smartphone, or visit www.a2ktechnologies.com.au/news/whitepapers 14 | DESIGN PLATFORM

process of ‘learning by osmosis’. This resulted in an inconsistent skill base for many companies, hindering team efficiency and causing disruption. A2K Technologies identified the flaws in this process, and implemented new programs to ensure our clients’ staff are productive. The process is based on ongoing mentoring, as opposed to expecting a student to absorb an entire package in a few days, as well as a methodical process of skills assessments and audits so the courses are tailored to specific needs. The Knowledge Smart system is used at A2K Technologies to conduct skills assessments for our clients. Knowledge Smart has proven to be an ideal company to partner with, as their evolution of knowledge management follows the same logic. The Knowledge Smart engine provides mature material with flexible customisation options and extensive data extraction tools. This enables A2K Technologies to efficiently tailor assessments to suit specific needs and manage the ongoing process.


The Importance of Benchmarking vs Assumptions Benchmarking is the process of comparing cost, time or quality of specific operations, to establish a measurable standard. This facilitates creation of a business case to address issues, and implementation of best practices to improve performance.

In specialised production environments such as CAD and BIM, an assessment process is required to identify key statistics. Ultimately, the objectives of innovation, competitive advantage, and achieving excellence are derived from setting benchmarks for the project management process, and

enabling the Human Resources team to achieve them. Skills assessments provide the necessary framework to enable business goals to be achieved through data analysis, as opposed to being based on intuition or assumptions. It needs to be emphasised though, that the process will only be effective when the staff being assessed are comfortable to take the assessments without fear of retribution. One of the methods we use at A2K Technologies to counter this is for a subject matter expert to explain the

targeted mentoring and growth path to participants during the initial steps before the assessment. Well-structured analytical skills, combined with experience and knowledge, achieve results. The key to this is recognising that one person will not be enough to successfully implement an effective knowledge management system, and there are significant benefits to gaining external perspectives. The benefits of the process are summarised in the table below.

Internal Benefits

Competitive Advantages

HR Leadership

Project Delivery

• Recruitment and induction • Identify individuals’ strengths and weaknesses • Appraisals and personal growth paths

• Skills resourcing • Risk identification • Promote collaborative working between teams and offices

Culture & Learning/Development

ROI

• Implement better CAD/BIM mentoring • ‘Best practice’ for CAD/BIM development • Share performance data across an organisation

• Efficiencies in time and money • Measure the performance of outsourcing or off-shoring partners • Continuous improvement process

About the Author Sean Twomey, ANZ Consulting Manager, A2K Technologies Sean has 20 years of experience in working with infrastructure and GIS projects. As a civil engineer, he worked on highways and bridges onsite (incorporating survey work as well as contracts) before spending four years in a design office setting up systems for CAD and design (in particular, hydroworks for drainage/ sewer rehabilitation, including data capture).

Within the software industry, Sean has been heavily involved as a subject matter expert for Autodesk’s infrastructure development team. Sean regularly participates in thought leadership forums as well as steering committees, and supports Autodesk’s customisation of software to meet Australian Standards, which was recently showcased at Autodesk University. DESIGN PLATFORM |15


THE compETiTion The Real Flame Architectural Design Award (ADA) for Gas Fireplace was created to foster innovation within the Australian design industry. There are two categories to the competition, designed to encourage participation at all levels of experience. Category 1 is open to all Architects and Designers within Australia and Category 2 which is open to all Architectural and Interior Designer Students. Design excellence complemented by sound research, unique application of product and innovation are the key elements that will be judged.

THE panEl The judging panel is made up of two highly respected designers of long standing who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the competition. Michael Bialek from SJB Architects and Kendra Pinkus from Bates Smart.

THE pRiZES Category 1 – Architects and Designers First prize: $5000.00 Second prize: $3000.00 Third prize: $2000.00 Category 2 – Architectural and Interior Designer Students First prize: $5000.00 Second prize: $2000.00 Third prize: $1000.00

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Using Clipsal has become a Reviting experience. Clipsal products have been leading innovation in the electrical industry for over 90 years, so it only makes sense that when a resource like Revit comes along, you will find us there too. To access our extensive Revit library, go to clipsal.com/revit

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Solving Design Data Management Issues The increase in design capability from 3D modelling brought with it an increase in the amount of 3D and 2D design and project data - in addition to office documents, emails, PDFs and image files. This white paper highlights how this design data was managed in the past, how the leaders are managing their data now, and best practice product data management. We also explore how organisations - from the single designer to the workgroup, and then to the entire organisation - can use and benefit from product data management using Autodesk Vault. After over 30 years of CAD design, paper-based archives have all but disappeared from design and engineering departments. Paper production drawings still go to the

shop floor and onsite, however every search through the archive and every change made is undertaken by accessing digital data. Because of this ever-increasing amount of data, it can no longer be efficiently or effectively controlled without a management system. As well as this growth in data, today’s marketplace in Australia and New Zealand is in a constant state of change, and presents common challenges to all designers: • We operate in a collaborative environment where dependency on partners around the world is becoming a key driver to future growth. • There is a need to reduce costs to compete with global competition, whilst reducing time to manufacture. • The need to work smarter rather

To read the full white paper, simply scan the QR code on your smartphone, or visit www.a2ktechnologies.com.au/news/whitepapers 18 | DESIGN PLATFORM

than harder. Value-added time needs to be maximised so an organisation can work to its strengths, and innovate designs to differentiate from the competition. • The need to be flexible and provide customised solutions is a key differentiator for local suppliers when competing against overseas businesses. Using the Autodesk Vault family of products allows designers to meet the above challenges and add value to their clients, thereby ensuring their own profitable growth.


The Importance of Data Management • Process Automation and Change Management.

Effective and efficient data management gives the following benefits to an organisation:

If you want to shorten product development cycles and produce higher quality manufactured goods, while avoiding the complications and expense traditionally associated with data management systems, now is the time to take a look at the Autodesk Vault family of products.

• Accessibility to Data and Maintaining a Single Source of Truth • Teamwork and Collaborative Design • Reduction in Non-Value Add Work • Enterprise Scalability and Office Integration

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At A2K Technologies, we have seen cases where designers and purchasing officers have ordered incorrect custom-built components costing in excess of $12K, due to poor product data management. The cost to implement a product data management system would have been a fraction of the cost of the mistake.

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Often, the argument to not implement a product data management system such as Vault is that the cost of implementation is too high. Too often, organisations wait until an event occurs that wastes a great deal of resources, before considering implementing a data management system.

and engineering change, in addition to storing and centralising data.

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To improve quality, productivity, service and change management, effective data management systems are a must. A sensible approach to data management allows access to, and control of, design data and important related documentation.

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About the Author Niall Smyth, Technical Consultant, A2K Technologies Niall Smyth is a qualified mechanical engineer and has over 10 years’ experience of working in petrochemical, automotive, aeronautical and defence industries. He has specialisation certification in simulation and the product

and factory design suites. Niall’s key skills and areas of expertise include using simulation and data management in digital prototyping to reduce development time and drive product development.

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Engineering Transformation Governance: Responding to Change In this white paper, we invite A2K Technologies’ Senior Solutions Consultant, JC Davis, to share his thoughts, experiences and observations gleaned from 25 plus years’ industry experience in design, engineering, management and thought leadership initiatives. Davis shares his insights and best practice guidelines to assist engineering firms in approaching change in a way that realises maximum adoption, business benefit, and initiative success.

This paper emphasises the need for a true governance system, by explaining the significance of relevant components within a risk and liability framework to position various levels of governance that impact upon the efficiencies of

project execution. It explores three types of governance to achieve this; Corporate Governance, Engineering (or Project) Governance, and Transformation Governance, with practical implications for success in their adoption.

To read the full white paper, simply scan the QR code on your smartphone, or visit www.a2ktechnologies.com.au/news/whitepapers

About the Author JC Davis, Senior Solutions Consultant, A2K Technologies JC Davis is an international consulting professional with over 25 years’ experience in the engineering industry developing fit-for-purpose solutions that are agile and expandable for business adaptability and growth. In working directly with clients to evaluate business capabilities and goals, his methodology focus is Engineering Process Transformation. Using a strategic, proven consultative

approach and innovative technologies to achieve overall business objectives, he has worked with organisations in the infrastructure, utility, transportation, mining, water/wastewater and manufacturing industries. Recognised as an industry leader with a significant contribution to the engineering industry, JC has been published in several technical publications and periodicals. DESIGN PLATFORM | 21




tips & tricks

To make the most of Autodesk Revit 01 TOP TECH TIP #01 When developing complex formulas, first use short letters, then change the parameter to its real name. This will also update the formula.

02 TOP TECH TIP #02

entering the dimensions. Type ‘=’ first, then type the formula. This can also be applied when selecting objects and changing temporary dimension values. 03 TOP TECH TIP #03 Sometimes you want Center Line markers on dimensions, and sometimes you don’t. But when dimensioning Families, you don’t really have a choice if you need to select a reference that is considered to be a Center. To get around this, in the Family draw an ‘Invisible’ Detail Line where you want to pick up the non-Center Line dimension as a reference. Then when back in the project, use TAB to highlight and select the Detail Line rather than the Center Line.

When entering length dimensions for modelling walls, lines, moving objects, etc., type ‘10m’ rather than ‘10000’. Revit will translate to mm for you. This also works if you type ‘100cm’ or 32’80” (feet and inches). Also, you can type a formula when 24 | DESIGN PLATFORM

04 TOP TECH TIP #04 Most new Revit users will make a unique Tag for Doors, Windows, Floors, etc, that will all tag a single parameter, such as Type Mark. This is fine if each of these Tags need to look the same graphically, i.e. Font, Size, Linework, etc. But what if all the Tags for the Type Mark all look the same? Instead, try creating a single MultiCategory Tag. This will greatly reduce the Tag family quantities in your content library. By doing this, your content library can contain a separate Multi-Category Tag for commonly tagged parameters such as: • Description • Manufacturer • Mark • Model • Type Mark


05 TOP TECH TIP #05

08 TOP TECH TIP #08

Here’s how to use Revit.ini for structural slab display - add the below syntax to the .ini file to control hidden slab edges.

When creating Families, Type Catalogs provide a means to define Types without the need to enter the Type data directly into the Family.

HiddenSlabEdge = all

But, this now creates a disconnect between the Family (.RFA), and the Type Catalog (.TXT) files. If a user is editing the Family file, they may not be immediately aware that there is an accompanying Type Catalog file.

Below from the help menu HiddenSlabEdge determines how hidden lines of slab edges display in plan views of the ‘structural’ discipline.

Type = string Valid values: All = show all hidden lines for slab edges Itself = show the bearing or hidden edges (default) Other = show the edge intersecting the slab None = show no hidden lines for slab edges)

To help address this, in the Family file define a single Type and label it something like ‘Refer to Type Catalog’. This way the user stands a chance of being aware that the Type data is defined elsewhere! 09 TOP TECH TIP #09

In Revit sheets, the guide grid tool can be used to accurately line up views on multiple sheets. This prevents plans jumping around the page when viewing a presentation. 10 TOP TECH TIP #10

In Revit you can nudge elements in any direction by selecting them and using the arrows on your keyboard. If you hold down shift while hitting the arrow key, the selected element will move by a larger increment. 06 TOP TECH TIP #06

You can quickly expand or minimise all levels of the project browser by selecting the top level element and pressing the Asterisk or Minus key respectively. 07 TOP TECH TIP #07

If you need to share a model outside your office but don’t want to include all views/sheets etc, you can create a view or sheet schedule, and then easily delete what you don’t want by highlighting those rows and selecting ‘delete’ from the ribbon.

BONUS TIP

If you want to equally space items such as columns, you can dimension them with the Aligned dimension type. Once the dimension is placed, click the EQ symbol on the dimension to equally space them.

Our Revit tips and tricks are brought to you by A2K Technologies’ Technical Consultants, and are created to help you make the most of your Autodesk software. Tips are regularly updated on our website, at http://www.a2ktechnologies.com.au/support/tech-tips-tricks

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Airport Doors 03 9971 1444

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Apex Masonry

Austral Bricks

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www.australbricks.com.au

Architectural Window Systems Pty Ltd

AWS - Elevate

AWS - Thermal HEART

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BabyRhino

B&D Doors

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Blucher Australia

Boral Bricks

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www.blucher.com.au

www.boral.com.au/bricks

Boral Concrete

Boral Plasterboard

Boral Roofing

www.boral.com.au/concrete

www.usgboral.com

www.boral.com.au/rooftiles

Breezway

Cedar Sales

Clipsal by Schneider Electric

www.breezway.com.au

www.cedarsales.com.au

www.clipsal.com

Combined Metal Industries

Corinthian Doors

Crimsafe

02 9673 7100

1800 688 188

www.cordoors.com.au

www.crimsafe.com.au

1800 812 321

1300 305 980

07 3847 0500

08 9309 1303

www.combinedmetalind.com.au

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1800 811 222

07 3281 4222

1300 134 002

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Criterion Industries

Dado Australia

Daikin

www.criterionindustries.com.au

www.dadoaustralia.com.au

www.daikin.com.au

03 9355 0700

07 5549 0504

1300 368 300

Aluminium Composite Facades

Elmich

02 9648 2073

Enware Australia 02 8536 4000

EuromaxÂŽ composite panels are stong, rigid, lightweight, versatile, and extremely workable. They can be cut, grooved, folded, and rolled with intricate designs being achieved on CNC machines, greatly increasing the feasability of your facade design projects.

Euromax

CDX Group are direct suppliers of the Euromax Aluminium Composite Panels 03 8331 3333 and specialize in composite design and fabrication using CNC technology. www.cdxgroup.com.au

www.elmich.com.au

www.enware.com.au

www.cdxgroup.com.au

Fantech

Fernco

Geberit

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www.fernco.com.au

www.geberit.com.au

Gerard Roofs

Grate Seal

GWA - Caroma

www.gerardroofs.co.nz

www.grateseal.com.au

www.caroma.com.au

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0800Â 244 737

02 9450 0766

0418 659 511

02 9889 7866

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Manufacturer Directory

GWA - Clark

GWA - Dorf

GWA - Fowler

www.clark.com.au

www.dorf.com.au

www.fowler.com.au

GWA - Irwell

GWA - Stylus

Hawko

www.irwell.com.au

www.stylus.com.au

www.hawko.com.au

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Helioscreen

Holyoake Industries Pty Ltd

www.helioscreen.com.au

www.holyoake.com.au

IFE Elevators

Knauf

Miami Stainless

www.ifeaustralia.com.au

www.knaufplasterboard.com.au

www.miamistainless.com.au

1300 766 319

08 9201 0351

IFE ∙ Knauf ∙ Miami Stainless ∙ Moddex ∙ Quantum Energy

03 9551 5022

1300 724 505

1800 022 122


R-Z Moddex

Quantum Energy

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www.quantumenergy.com.au

Real Flame

Rheem

1800 663 339

03 8706 2000

02 9699 7444

132 552

Real Flame ∙ Rheem ∙ Rheem Edwards ∙ Samsung ∙ Sentaur ∙ Solatube ∙ Stormtech ∙ Stramit ∙ Superior Screens ∙ Trend Windows ∙ Unisite ∙ Unitex ∙ Uridan ∙ Victaulic ∙ Waterless Solutions ∙ Weathertex ∙ Wet Solutions ∙ Woodworkers

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www.rheem.com.au

www.rheem.com.au

Samsung Australia

Sentaur

Solatube

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www.sentaur.com.au

www.solatube.com.au

Stormtech

Stramit

Superior Screens

07 3803 7361

1300 766 799

www.stramit.com.au

www.superiorscreens.com.au

02 9763 9700

02 4423 1989 www.stormtech.com.au

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Manufacturer Directory

Trend Windows and Doors

Unisite

Unitex

www.trendwindows.com.au

www.unisite.com.au

www.unitex.com.au

Uridan Waterless Solutions

Victaulic

1300 742 842

1800 040 080

www.watersave.com.au

www.victaulic.com

www.weathertex.com.au

1300 552 102

13 72 74

1300 368 603

03 9768 4900

Weathertex

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Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.