The scoring system is based on the average of 5 categories with a maximum score being 10. I was lucky enough to attened 2 of Marcello Sgambelluri’s classes and he is a great speaker. I was able to see any of the other speakers but they must have been great too.

Find out all the details here from the AU Speaker Blog

Announcing our AU 2014 Speaker Award Winners

I’m already looking forward to next year!

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AU only a week away – So here are some Survival Tips

November 25, 2014 The BIMsider

I will start by saying that these are not my Survival Tips (this is my 1st AU, so I will be using them) but they come from a friend, Scott over at the Revit Jedi. So I don’t feel to bad just re-posting his tips.

You can head over to Scott’s blog to see this post AU Survival Tips, or just read it below.

Shaan Hurley recently posted Autodesk University 2014 Survive and Thrive Tips

Here are a few of my own after going to AU… many times….

Good luck requesting a Humidifier for your room… they’re typically all gone by the time you remember. Just keep a glass of water by your bed at night.

Go outside at least once during the day, just to remind you what fresh air smells like.

Take a hand sanitise…. germs are everywhere !!!!

Sleep, trust me you’ll need it.. and I don’t mean during your (my) sessions.

Shaan mentions “static electricity”, this is a great opportunity to ZAP unwary bystanders.

Resist the urge to baa like a sheep during the line up at meal time… and if you do hear a sheep it’s not me!

Wear comfortable shoes, your going to be on your feet all day and walking for miles!

Meet as many people as you possibly can. This makes the AU experience more enjoyable and you can make some great contacts which you can meet net time you go. If you see me stop me and say hi. I’ll give you a Revit Jedi decal.

It’s Vegas, go down the Strip and also go see Fremont Street.

It’s Vegas, enjoy yourself… but remember your there for a conference which you paid good money to attend, don’t waste a day being hung over!

Make the event memorable… however don’t be “that guy” that everyone remember for the wrong reasons.

Travel light. Your packing that c#@!p around with you all day… you really don’t need your laptop!

Sit at a different table during meals and introduce yourself to everyone at the table. Shaan suggests to take lots of business cards…. trust me you’ll need LOTS!

Finally, enjoy yourself !.

It’s a great opportunity to meet people. I learn the most after the sessions when I talk to people.

See you there!

Also don’t forget to sign up for JJ’s and my session.
BM7557 – Real Revit set up and its partnership with a BIM Execution Plan

Now back to actual BIMsider content.

I too have a class being offered at AU this year, and there are 41 seats left (130 filled).

AC6640 – 60 Minutes, 30 Apps, 4 Categories, 2 Much Fun

This class is designed to provide a little fun as we explore some of the apps and add-ins that are out there for Autodesk, Inc., software. While the general flow of this class will be fun, you’ll discover some helpful apps that can increase your productivity as well. The class will cover 30 different apps, which fit into 4 different categories during this 60-minute class. The 4 categories will be: mobile, production, add-ins, and fun.

My class is Tuesday December 2nd 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, South Seas G, Level 3

You can register here

Hope to see you there.

The BIMsider

P.S. there will be free giveaways in my session . I will be giving away 5 copies of the IMAGINiT Utilities for Revit 2015 (or version of your choice 2012 – 2015) on a 12 month stand-alone license.

Just remember to you have to be there to win!

The BIMsider

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Only 3 weeks until AU 2014!

November 11, 2014 The BIMsider

Hello All,

Hard to believe but AU is only 3 weeks away, so if you haven’t signed up yet there is still time.

If you are looking for a Tuesday afternoon class for Autodesk University 2014 (AU 2014) December 2nd – 4th at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, well I just might have one for you…..Mine!

You can sign up for my class by going to the AU site and search for class AC6640 – There are currently 53 spots left (118 seats filled) so about 70% full.

AC6640 – 60 Minutes, 30 Apps, 4 Categories, 2 Much Fun

My class is Tuesday December 2nd 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

You can register here

Hope to see you there.

The BIMsider

P.S. there will be free giveaways in my session . I will be giving away 5 copies of the IMAGINiT Utilities for Revit 2015 (or version of your choice 2012 – 2015) on a 12 month stand-alone license.

Just remember to you have to be there to win!

AU2014, Autodesk, BIM, Fun

Only 10 Seats Left! – Speaking at AU 2014 – 6 Weeks From Today – Updated

October 21, 2014October 24, 2014 The BIMsider

Quick update – Oct. 22/14

Autodesk University has moved my class to a bigger room to allow for more seats. My class now has 209 seats total – 105 seats open, with 104 seats filled.

Hello All,

Autodesk University 2014 (AU 2014) December 2nd – 4th at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV is quickly approaching, only 6 weeks from today I will be speaking.

You can sign up for my class by going to the AU site and search for class AC6640 – There are currently 10 spots left (104 seats filled)

AC6640 – 60 Minutes, 30 Apps, 4 Categories, 2 Much Fun

My class is Tuesday December 2nd 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

You can register here

Hope to see you there.

The BIMsider

P.S. there will be free giveaways in my session – stay tuned for more info!

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Speaking at AU 2014 – 8 Weeks From Today

October 7, 2014 The BIMsider

Hello All,

Autodesk University 2014 (AU 2014) December 2nd – 4th at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV is quickly approaching, only 8 weeks from today I will be speaking. If you haven’t signed up yet there is still time to get in on my class, and the early bird discount of $500 on AU 2014 from Autodesk.

You can sign up for my class by going to the AU site and search for class AC6640 – There are currently 28 spots left (86 seats filled)

AC6640 – 60 Minutes, 30 Apps, 4 Categories, 2 Much Fun

My class is Tuesday December 2nd 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For the $500 discount you need to sign up for AU 2014 before the end of Oct. 19th.

You can register here

Hope to see you there.

The BIMsider

P.S. there will be free giveaways in my session – stay tuned for more info!

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AU 2014 Registration is Open – You should check out class AC6640 (my class)

August 27, 2014August 27, 2014 The BIMsider

Well the registration for AU 2014 in Las Vegas on Dec. 2nd – Dec. 4th is now officially open!

You can register here

If you are still on the fence about going its time to get off the fence and hop to it, as all the good classes with fill quickly. If you are having trouble getting your manager to see the value in you going, why not let Lynn Allen help you with her Convince Your Manager Tool Kit.

Now for the shameless self plug:

If you are looking for a class on the first day, (Tuesday Dec. 2nd) something that’s not to heavy and will let your brain rest a little have a hard first day of learning, then I have the class for you.

AC6640 – 60 Minutes, 30 Apps, 4 Categories, 2 Much Fun This class is designed to provide a little fun as we explore some of the apps and add-ins that are out there for Autodesk, Inc., software. While the general flow of this class will be fun, you’ll discover some helpful apps that can increase your productivity as well. The class will cover 30 different apps, which fit into 4 different categories during this 60-minute class. The 4 categories will be: mobile, production, add-ins, and fun.

The class is on Tuesday Dec. 2nd from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, and the word on the street is that I may even have some SWAG to give away (more on that to come later).

Its only 91 days away!

Hope to see some of you there.

The BIMsider

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