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MultiCad 2014 BIM Conference - Eastern Cape

AGENDA

EVENT 1
Accredited Pro User Training 
Session 1 & 3 (Full + half day)

EVENT 2
Accredited Student Training
Session 2 (Full day)

EVENT 3
Making IFC Collaboration
work for your projects 
User Group Workshop
Session 4 (Afternoon)

EVENT 4
5D” BIM – Energy
– Real Products –
Real Projects Workshop 
Session 5 (Morning)

Sustainability and
Energy Efficiency
Design Workflows 
User Group Workshop
Session 6 (Afternoon)

YOU ARE INVITED

If you are a Design Professional in the Architecture, Interior Design,
Urban Design, Engineers, Quantity Surveying or Building Product industry, then this BIM Conference is for you.

If you are a Design Student or intern in the Architecture, Interior Design or Urban Design field, then “EVENT 2” at our 2014 BIM Conference is for you. Elevate your skills & open real career opportunities as you meet with professionals!

This event if for professionals and students alike!

At this event you can:

• Learn how to profit from the latest developments in “BIM”.
• Open doors at Accredited Training with other Pro Users.
• Discover new possibilities as you get the most out of “BIM”.
• Tools & tips to automate your SANS204 / Energy Evaluation.
• Meet with professionals and industry leaders.
• Refreshments and Lunch (see details).
  

We are looking forward to see you at this regional event
and expect everyone to benefit from the experience.
Book early! Simply go to the booking form (click below)
Click here to Contact us any time for more info.

2014 BIM Conference - Western Cape schedule

This table below is an overview summary of the scheduled sessions, venues and times for this first
MultiCad 2014 BIM Conference - Western Cape. Please refer below the table for more details and booking form for each item.

 

DATE	12 March 2014		13 March 2014	14 March 2014
EVENT	DAY 1		DAY 2	DAY 3
VENUE	VENUE: Ruslamere Conference Centre, Durbanville	VENUE: TAG443 Campus Old Castle Brewery Woodstock Cape Town	VENUE: Ruslamere Conference Centre, Durbanville	VENUE: Ruslamere Conference Centre, Durbanville
SESSION:     TIME	1. Pro User Training (full + half day) Event 1	2. Student Training (full day) Event 2	3. Pro User Training & Test Continued (half day) (Event 1)	5. Main Event: (Event 4a) 5D” BIM – Energy – Real Products Workshop
09h00	Training Start	Training Start	Training Start	Workshop Part 1
11h15	Morning break	Morning break	Morning break	Morning break
11h30	Training	Training	Training	Workshop Part 2
13h30	Lunch break (meet & greet)	Lunch break (meet & greet)	Lunch break (meet & greet)	Lunch break (meet & greet)
SESSION:         TIME	Pro User Training and test continued.	Student Training continued.	4. User Group Workshop 1 (Event 3) Making ICF Collaboration work for your projects	6. User Group Workshop 2 (Event 4b) Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Design Workflows
14h15	Training	Training	Workshop Start	Workshop Start
16h00	Training Ends	Training Ends	Workshop Ends	Workshop Ends
16h15 +	Q & A	Q & A	Q & A	Q & A

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EVENT / SESSION DETAILS

EVENT 1 (see Session 1 and 3 in table)

Accredited Pro User Training

This Accredited "ArchiCAD Level 3 / 4Training course" (12 Hours) will be presented.
See outline of course content here: www.multibim.archicadtraining.co.za/training/archicad-training
(Full + half day)

VENUE: Ruslamere Conference Centre, 14 Langeberg Road, Durbanville
(see MAP and directions in sections below)

• Safe on site parking
• WiFi internet access
  

Maximum available seats = 60

EQUIPMNT:
Attendees must bring their own:

• Laptop / computer with ArchiCAD 16 or 17 and Adobe Reader installed.
  (setup and startup can be done from 30 minutes before the session starts)
• Head set / ear phones
• Note book and pen
  

Tables, Chairs and electrical plug point will be available for each attendee.
(a limited number of rental units will be available on request)

PRESENTER: Francois Swanepoel (MultiCad Design)

ATTENDEE COST:
SSA Clients*: R 2’050/person (incl. VAT) (after -25% SSA Discount) + Training Coupon
Non-SSA Clients**: R 2’735/person incl. VAT

SESSION AGENDA: Level 3 / 4 accredited courses (test done during Day 2 morning session)

Each of these Level courses has a pre- requisite (L3 = min. 60% | L4 = min. 70%).
Those interested to attend the course must do the “ArchiCAD 16 Practice test” Online Test at
www.graphisoft.com/learning/online_certification and submit a screenshot of their result with their booking.
The booking numbers per level will determine which course we will present at this conference to meet the majority need.
(please contact Francois francois[at]multicad.co.za if you want training on specific aspects).

TEST SUBMISSION and BOOKING CLOSE DATE: 6 March 2014

PROMOTIONS: The first 10 confirmed and paid bookings will get:

• First 10 SSA Clients: R750 discount coupon per attendee for next Accredited training (valid until end of June 2014) or software purchase (valid for trainings by MultiCad 27 June 2014)
• First 10 non-SSA Clients: 1x Quarter SSA fee (valued at +/-R2100) discount coupon per attendee for purchase of 1x ArchiCAD Upgrade + Annual SSA (valid until 28 March 2014)
• Business Card lucky draw.
  

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EVENT 2 (see Session 2 in table)

Accredited Student Training

This Accredited "ArchiCAD Level 3 Training course" (8 Hours) will be presented.
See outline of course content here: www.multibim.archicadtraining.co.za/training/archicad-training
(Full day)

VENUE: TAG443 College, Postal Suite A001, No.6 Beach Road, Old Castle Brewery, Woodstock, Cape Town
(see MAP and directions in sections below)

• Street parking

Maximum available seats = 25

EQUIPMNT:
Attendees must bring their own:

• Students mey bring their own Laptops with ArchiCAD 16 or 17 and Adobe Reader installed. (not required)
  
• Head set / ear phones
• Note book and pen
  

Studio Computer with ArchiCAD 16 or 17 and Adobe Reader will be available on campus.
Tables, Chairs and electrical plug point will be available for each attendee.
(a limited number of rental units will be available on request)

PRESENTER: William Laubscher (Graphisoft SA)

ATTENDEE COST:
Students: no cost to TAG443 or UCT Students

SESSION AGENDA: Level 3 accredited courses.

Each of these Level courses has a pre- requisite (L3 = min. 60%).
Those interested to attend the course must do the “ArchiCAD 16 Practice test” Online Test at
www.graphisoft.com/learning/online_certification and submit a screenshot of their result with their booking.
The booking numbers per level will determine which course we will present at this conference to meet the majority need.
(please contact Francois francois[at]multicad.co.za if you want training on specific aspects).

TEST SUBMISSION and BOOKING CLOSE DATE: 6 March 2014

PROMOTIONS: The first 10 confirmed and paid bookings will get:

• ArchiCAD Goodie bag.

For all attendees:

• Entry for the "1 Year Sponsored Scooter" offered by TotalCAD Solution Centre
  (download the poster and rules below)
  
• Lucky draw.
  

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EVENT 3 (see Session 4 in table)

In this session we will be brain-storming the subject of "Making IFC Collaboration work for your projects" in an informal and interactive workshop. Everyone may contribute, share ideas and ask questions.
User Group Workshop
(Afternoon)

Making IFC Collaboration work for your projects

VENUE: Ruslamere Conference Centre, 14 Langeberg Road, Durbanville
(see MAP and directions in sections below)

• Safe on site parking
• WiFi internet access

Maximum available seats = 60

EQUIPMNT:
Attendees must bring their own:

• Laptop / computer with ArchiCAD 16 or 17 and Adobe Reader installed.
  (setup and startup can be done from 30 minutes before the session starts)
  
• Head set / ear phones
• Note book and pen
  

Tables, Chairs and electrical plug point will be available for each attendee.
(a limited number of rental units will be available on request)

PRESENTER: Francois Swanepoel (MultiCad Design) and André Strauss (Graphisoft SA)

ATTENDEE COST:
SSA Clients*: No cost (R90/person - Tech Support Coupon = R 0.00)
Non-SSA Clients**: R 650/person incl. VAT

SESSION AGENDA: Making IFC Collaboration work for your projects:

• What is IFC and when do you use it
• Practical Tips-&-Tricks for IFC workflows and best practice in ArchiCad
• Practical Tips-&-Tricks for handeling IFC files from consultants
• Questions and Answers

BOOKING CLOSE DATE: 6 March 2014

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MAIN EVENT 4

Session 4a (see Session 5 in table)

5D” BIM – Energy – Real Products – Real Projects

In this session we will be discussing the subject of what BIM is and how it is applied in practice. We will also look at how far / wide BIM can "reach" into the life cycle of an Urban and Building design project. There will be time to ask questions with each item on the agenda below.
Workshop
(Morning)

VENUE: Ruslamere Conference Centre, 14 Langeberg Road, Durbanville
(see MAP and directions in sections below)

• Safe on site parking
• WiFi internet access

Maximum available seats = 100

EQUIPMNT:
Attendees can bring a note book and pen (no computer are needed for this session).

PRESENTER:

• Special Guest: Ferenc Matyas (International Sales Manager, Graphisoft Int.)
• André Strauss (Director, Graphisoft SA) and
  
• Francois Swanepoel (MultiCad Design Solutions)
• MultiCad Panel members (see Agenda below)
• Shawn Hopkins (Smart-XA Tools)
  

ATTENDEE COST:
SSA Clients*: No cost (R90/person - Tech Support Coupon = R 0.00)
Non-SSA Clients**: Guests = R 0.00 (or Non-SSA Clients** R90/person - Tech Support Coupon = R 0.00)

SESSION AGENDA: 5D” BIM – Energy – Real Products – Real Projects Workshop:
1. Opening and welcome (Francois Swanepoel)
2. What is “BIM”, “BEM”, 3D to 6D? – an overview (Francois Swanepoel)
3. Graphisoft vision and the future of ArchiCAD (Ferenc Matyas)
4. Graphisoft SA vision and initiatives, Channel structure and services (André Strauss)
5. ArchiCad Showcase & Key client and workflow reviews

• Architecture: Greg Wright Architects (TBC) long history with high volume of ArchiCAD licenses (17) with dominant Teamwork workflows: interview by (Francois Swanepoel)
• Architecture: COA Architects (confirmed) short history with medium volume of ArchiCAD licenses (7) currently Solo projects only: interview by (Francois Swanepoel)
• Urban Design & Town Planning: Matthew Gray (confirmed) very long history with low volume of ArchiCAD licenses (2) intervie by (Francois Swanepoel)
• Structural Design Engineers: Silverline Group (confirmed) short history with low volume of ArchiCAD licenses (1) intervie by (Francois Swanepoel)
• Project Data Management: “K-rith Tower – from 3D model to BIM” (TBC) (by André Strauss and Francois Swanepoel and William Laubscher) www.archicadsa.org/2013/04/03/k-rith-tower-from-3d-model-to-bim
• Localized ArchiCad Tools: Graphisoft SA and Large Architects present the launch (or pre- launch) of the “Smart-XA Tools for ArchiCad” (by Shawn Hopkins).
  
• Sustainable Design: EcoDesigner STAR background by (Francois Swanepoel and Jean de Beer) Note: this will be a basic introduction with the detail in the next session (item 9).

6. MultiCad vision and services (Francois Swanepoel)
7. Questions and Answers

BOOKING CLOSE DATE: 7 March 2014

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MAIN EVENT 4

Session 4b (see Session 6 in table)

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Design Workflows

In this session we will be brain-storming the subject of "Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Design Workflows" in an informal and interactive workshop. Standard Compliance and Rational Design processes for SANS204 /
NBR "Part XA" will be compared in the context of BIM. Everyone may contribute, share ideas and ask questions.
User Group Workshop
(Afternoon)

VENUE: Ruslamere Conference Centre, 14 Langeberg Road, Durbanville
(see MAP and directions in sections below).

• Safe on site parking
• WiFi internet access

Maximum available seats = 100

EQUIPMNT:
Attendees can bring a note book and pen (no computer are needed for this session).

PRESENTER: Francois Swanepoel (MultiCad Design) and Graeme Sher (Structatherm Consulting)

ATTENDEE COST:
SSA Clients*: No cost (R90/person - Tech Support Coupon = R 0.00)
Non-SSA Clients**: R 650/person incl. VAT

SESSION AGENDA: Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Design Workflows ("BEM") :

• What is “BEM” and when do you use it
• Energy Efficiency in Buildings: A background of the legislative requirements.
  
• Practical Tips-&-Tricks for “BEM” workflows in ArchiCAD
• EcoDesigner and EcoDesigner STAR workflows and best practice
• Practical Tips-&-Tricks for sending IFC / GBXml files to consultants
• Questions and Answers

BOOKING CLOSE DATE: 7 March 2014

VENUE DETAILS

Ruslamere Conference Centre

Ruslamere Conference Centre, 14 Langeberg Road, Durbanville, Cape Town
Website: www.ruslamere.co.za

TAG443 College

TAG443 College, Postal Suite A001, No.6 Beach Road,
Old Castle Brewery, Woodstock, Cape Town
Website: www.tag443.co.za

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General conference and venue notes

• Confirming your booking implies acceptance of the following conditions and notes.
• All bookings must be confirmed before or on the date set for close of bookings (see event details for dates).
• After completion of the online booking request form on this website, MultiCad will issue an invoice for all bookings together with a final event agenda (where applicable). 
• A bookings is only confirmed after completion of the booking form; receipt of proof of payment (where applicable) as well as uploading of "IT", "Tech Support" and/or "Training Coupons" (where applicable or requested by MultiCad).

1. The "IT COUPON" is required from all SSA Clients attending any session of this conference. 
2. The "TECH-SUPPORT COUPON" is required from all SSA Clients attending Event 3 (session 4), 4a & 4b (session 5 & 6) of this conference. 
   
3. The "TRAINING COUPON" is required from all SSA Clients attending Event 1 (session 1 & 3) of this conference. 
4. The "ONLINE TEST RESULT" is required from everyone attending Event 2 (session 2) of this conference.

• SSA Clients* as refers in the above relates to SSA Clients who receive their quarterly or annual SSA invoices from MultiCad Design Solutions. Non-SSA Clients** as refers in the above relates to non ArchiCAD users and SSA Clients who receive their quarterly or annual SSA invoices from other Graphisoft SA Resellers.
  
• Inquiries for your booking can be e-mailed to [email protected]. 
  
• Cancellation of a booking must be faxed to 086 515 4965 or e-mailed to reach [email protected] not less than 1 day before the booking close date.
  
• All bookings cancelled before the booking close date will attract a non-refundable handling fee of 25%.
• All invoices will be C.O.D. and interest of 2% per annum above current prime rate (local currency) at that time will be charged on any overdue amounts.
• Parking at all venues will be used at attendees own risk.
• Use of computers, laptops and other devices or equipment will be at attendees own risk.