Eldad has been involved in Architecture for the past 11 years (since finishing his Architectural Drafting Course). His work ranges from residential (single and multi-level) to commercia projectsl and Master Plans.

Currently Eldad is working at Fairweather Proberts Architects as a CAD Manager, setting up Office and Drawing Standards as well as conducting QA and staff Revit training.

He also teaches a Digital Communication course using 3D Studio Max at QUT (Queensland University of Technology) and is involved with the online community (he is a moderator on Revitcity).

Eldad began using Revit with Version 5.

Andrew is a HVAC services engineer and sustainability consultant within GHD’s Built Environment Group, specialising in the design of innovative and alternative HVAC systems, ESD consulting services and building energy simulation modeling. Andrew has been with GHD’s Newcastle office for 3 years and has been developing the company’s capability in using Revit MEP for the past 18 months alongside their architectural and structural service lines to form a completely integrated BIM solution using the Revit suite. Andrew has also spent considerable time mastering the use of Revit with the IES Virtual Environment software package to perform dynamic energy, thermal and daylight modeling analyses.Outside of the office Andrew can usually be found in the surf on one of Newcastle’s numerous quality breaks.

The principal of Benn Design, Wesley has been using and advocating the cause of Revit for more than 8 years. Benn Design is a full service architectural firm, with projects ranging from houses to high-density residential and commercial development projects. The firm also has a very active drafting and outsourcing group working on numerous retail, commercial, project home, resort, and education projects.

As a director of the newly established AEC Consulting Services Pty Ltd, Wesley works with a wide range of companies providing training and support, implementation and mentoring, custom programming and content creation. He also works directly with Autodesk on Revit development and implementation.

Wesley is a regular speaker at events throughout Australia and overseas, founded and is currently the Chairman of the Revit User Group, Sydney, is an occasional speaker and design jury member at UNSW, and is still hanging onto his wife and two children...

Paul is a structural engineer working for AEC Systems as an Engineering Technical Consultant. He looks at the integration between Revit Structure and Robot Millennium for the structural engineering companies that use the Building Information Modeling technology. He presented at Autodesk University 2007 about that topic after completing the design of a building integrating Revit and Robot. He has an advanced knowledge of Revit Structure and advises clients for implementation, support and training of their staff to successfully move to this new way of working.

Paul has studied in France and the UK before working in New Zealand and finally settling down in Sydney.

Stewart is currently an associate at Russell and Yelland architects in Adelaide. He graduated from the University of Adelaide on 1999 and has been at R&Y for about 7 years. Unlike most CAD users he was initially very hesitant when using 2D CAD systems but found his calling when picking up REVIT about 5 years ago. Stewart has since become the CAD manager of sorts at R&Y as well as being responsible for CAD systems development and training for office staff. When he’s not busy performing his architectural duties he spends his time experimenting with the nuances of REVIT, focusing his attention on the integration of other software into REVIT (SketchUP primarily) as well as developing best practice procedures for using REVIT in an architectural office. Stewart is also a member of the RUGSA group.

Glenn had aspirations to be the greatest home-brewer in history, or at least a rock and roll star! However due to some dreadful evil perpetrated in a past life he was condemned to a career in architecture. Since graduating from the University of Queensland more than twelve years ago, Glenn has held substantial positions with Chetwood Associates (UK), Peddle Thorp (North Queensland), Humphrey & Edwards and Seidler Associates in Sydney. Before, in a moment of complete madness four years ago, establishing his own practice!

Glenn is now involved in projects that range from 15m2 concession fitouts for a well known fashion label to a 50 hectare tourist sub-division in Nadi, Fiji!

He has been using Revit for nearly three years and hasn't looked back. Glenn has come to accept that he'll never be a rock and roll star. But at least occasionally still enjoys a good home-brew!

Steve is currently employed by Altis Architecture Pty Ltd as CAD/IT Manager and has been working in the Architectural Industry for some 15 years. Steve's experience with Revit ranges from high end residential developments, construction documentation of apartment towers, and with Altis's forte in the hospitality industry multi staged RSL, Leagues and Bowling Club developments.

When given any opportunity Steve with his wife and blue heeler 'Bosco' love to jump into there beloved 4wd, leave the rat race and explore this wonderful country of ours..

Chris has been a Revit trainer, educator and author for many years. He moved to Australia from the USA in 2005, and provides training and implementation services throughout Australia and New Zealand exclusively through KarelCAD.

As a structural engineer, John has notched up many years of struggle trying to get previous releases of Revit to do what engineers want. With the release of Revit Structure - he’s a changed man ! With many successfully completed projects ranging in value up to $500m he has no fear of using Revit for any project he comes across.

As a Virtual Construction Coordinator with Arup, he has unhealthy interest in the use of Revit (and other competing packages) within the consultancy environment - especially for ifc translation, analysis integration, contractor/design team co-ordination, supply chain co-ordination, construction sequencing, as well as 4d & 5d planning.

With responsibilities for technology trend watching and BIM transition across the global Arup, his views on a successful transition to Revit, return on investment, when to model, what to model, the level of detail, costs, budget, advantages and the subsequent passing of data rich models might even interest some delegates who are not structurally minded too.

Paul is the Revit Structure Coordinator for GHD. Paul has worked for 3 years with GHD as Senior Structural Drafter and had experience with Solidworks before moving towards Revit Structure. One of Pauls role is the development of and assistance in the implementation of Revit Structure throughout the GHD Buildings business.

Clay Hickling has been working with GHD for the past 10 years as a civil and architectural designer/documentor. GHD, being a multidiscipline Architecture and Engineering firm adopted Revit some 3-4 years ago. Clay is currently coordinating the implementation of Revit thru the various parts of the GHD business. This entails training, development and technical support. Recently Clay was involved in the startup of a Revit user group for the South Queensland region. With the motto of working smarter and not harder Clay enjoys sharing knowledge with others. Outside of this envioronment Clay spends as much time as he can on the golf course.

Based in Wellington, New Zealand, Jason has worked for leading architectural practises in both New Zealand and the UK. Jason’s 14-year career in Architecture has seen him working as an Architectural CAD Technician, 3D Visualisation Artist and later as a CAD/IT Manager. Since 2006 Jason has been heavily involved in the adoption of Autodesk Revit into existing design studios and has developed several streamlined workflows to help enable design teams to get the most from this very powerful software application. Jason also writes a regular technology column in the e-newsletter Spe[a]k and was a founding member of the Wellington Revit Users Group, RUGWELL, to help promote the adoption of BIM Technologies in the AEC community in New Zealand.

I am part of the GHD team implementing Revit across architecture and the building disciplines. I am a practicing architect with over 20 years running an architectural firm in the US and have been with GHD for the last 2 + years. I have used Revit since 2000.

Michelle Louw worked for Benn Design in the Architectural, Training and Implementation division for several years. Since then she has found a passion for System Development, Content Creation and Revit® Management. She has worked in national roles for the past two years with Woolworths and now Mirvac Design where she is in the process of overseeing and developing their new National Revit® documentation, content and system standard.

Toby’s is driven to assist architectural firms to successfully implement Autodesk Revit organisation wide as part of their Building Information Modelling (BIM) solution.

He has extensive expertise in overcoming challenges in introducing technology across organisations. As the Revit Systems Manager for Woolworths Limited, He implemented the BIM standards, methodology and workflow, created content, and trained 20 existing personnel as well as 5 external drafting companies (total 100+ people) in these standards.

Toby is the now manager of the Architectural division within AEC Consulting. He currently provides implementation services specifically for Revit as company’s transition from 2D CAD into Building Information Modelling. He teaches Revit students (through AEC Systems) scheduled training and on-site. He provides telephone support for Revit and creates Revit content. He’s having twins in November too!!!!

David is a director of Quantity Surveying firm Mitchell Brandtman. With over 25 years experience in the industry, David has a reputation for a highly professional results-driven approach and has led project teams on some of the firm’s largest and most challenging construction projects. David possesses developed skills that have been gained through establishing and developing IT projects and networks from initial conception to completion.

Chris Needham is the director of C3 Consulting Solutions, a consulting firm specialising in BIM systems development and implementation.

He is committed to both strategic and technical best practice, and enjoys creative problem solving.

He has worked on projects in both Australia and the United Kingdom, using his CAD Management expertise to develop custom systems for numerous offices. Over the last three years, he has helped firms migrate to Revit, and is passionate about exploiting BIM technology to its limit and sharing his findings with others.

He has trained industry professionals across Australia, and taught Revit and AutoCAD at RMIT.  He is a graduate member of the RAIA and Chairperson of the Victorian Revit User Group: REVIC.

Rodd Perey is Design Technology Director at Architectus and has implemented Revit and the change to a BIM culture over the last 5 years. He combines his technology role with running a number of major projects, predominantly hotels, and presently has more than 450 rooms over 3 sites under his purview. Running projects allows him to identify the technological requirements and develop optimised technique, while his knowledge of the potential of BIM is put to good use on his projects.

Recently Rodd has developed systems to test and develop sustainable design options for some of Architectus major projects, and is a featured Green Leader on Autodesk’s Sustainability Centre Site. He has spoken on BIM, ESD and Revit in Australia and internationally. Architectus are the current recipients of Autodesk’s Revit BIM Experience Award.

Cadway Design was created with the vision to provide accurate and fully coordinated project documentation for our clients packaged in good old fashion personal service. 15 years on and the vision is a reality thanks in part to Revit.  As the IT/CAD Manager as well as a senior designer, Chris Price began using and training others in the use of Revit in early 2001 and has used it on a daily basis since; joining Cadway in mid 2005.  An odd breed, Chris was one of the first complete Revit users not polluted with any preconceptions caused by the use of other 2D CAD software.  He currently holds a Bachelor in Architectural Studies and is completing his final year to obtain his Bachelor of Architecture.  Above all, Chris enjoys facilitating and training other Revit users and aiding their success.  He actively participates and moderates on such forums as Revit City and AUGI under the username Mr Spot where his input is well respected.

Matt is currently the National Technical Manager for Building Information Modeling for AEC Systems, one of Australia’s leading Autodesk Resellers. Having worked for Architectural practices both in London, Melbourne and Adelaide, Matt was the lecturer of Digital Design for the School of Architecture and Design at the University of South Australia from 2001 until 2005. In 2007, Matt joined Woodhead International Architects, one of the largest architectural practices in Australia as CAD Coordinator - Building Information Modeling. Currently located in Melbourne, Matt provides product demonstrations, consultancy services, implementation and training services for the Autodesk Revit platform across Australia, New Zealand and China.

In 1984 Stephen graduated from an international university as a Mechanical Engineer, however, over the past 20 years has discovered his passion in the architectural world. For 8 years, Stephen was a partner in a model-making firm where he built architectural models. Stephen's expertise further lies within a commercial and retail field. He has used various Autodesk products for design, documentation and visualisation to achieve maximum results in his endeavoured projects. Stephen has been a member of the Revit User Group, Sydney (RUGs) since its establishment and has used this as a foundation for his success in Revit today.

Martin Taurer, born 1964, graduated from as an Architect from Technical University Graz, Austria in 1987.
Practicing Architect 1989 - 1999 in Austria, Brazil and Germany,
2000 - 2001 Product Designer for Autodesk in Munich Germany,
2001 - 2002 Product Manager for Revit Technology Corporation, Boston, Massachusetts
2002 - 2007 Product Designer/Product manager for Autodesk Revit in Australia and Japan
2007 to 2008 independent Architect/Consultant
2008 to current consultant for LivingRoomCraftZ Netherlands (www.livingroomcrafts.com)

Melanie has worked at Jasmax for over nine years. She has extensive experience working in various projects across Australasia including projects as wide ranging as retail design to major sports stadiums.

Melanie has worked extensively with Revit since Jasmax was an early adopter of BIM and has been involved from its introduction at the practice. Her current role at Jasmax is Revit and Documentation Manager for the New Zealand Offices and with over 190 staff across the practice, there is not much that she hasn't encountered Revit-wise. Among her many experiences of Revit she lists implementing office standards and protocol as among her many achievements. Melanie is also an active member of the RUGNZ, hosting monthly user group meetings at the Auckland office.

Brendan is the CAD Manager for the Building & Infrastructure Services (BIT) Group at Hyder Consulting and for the past 3 Years has been responsible for implementing the use of Revit MEP within the group. Working closely with other Revit users throughout Hyder, specifically Revit Structures, he has helped with the creation of company standards for Revit use and has also been involved with the creation of MEP family content for all services (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire & Hydraulic) built to Australian Manufactures Standards.

Tim attended the Australian launch of Revit in 2000 (v2) and has been working enthusiastically with the software since 2005. Prior to this he worked on numerous 3D building modeling systems such as Scribe, Computervision, Rucaps, Sonata, Caddsman and Triforma for over 20 years, often working closely with the software developers. As Technology Integration Manager of PTW Architects he is responsible for the switch to BIM from 2D and 3D - working in a hands-on approach including training, project setup, ongoing support and producing Revit documentation.

Originally from the UK Simon moved to New Zealand in 2002

After a five year term with one of New Zealand’s leading Architects, where he lead the implementation of Revit Architecture, Simon moved to AEC Systems, Auckland from where he continues to provide training for all skill levels in Revit Architecture and MEP. Using Revit ‘hands on’ since release 5.1, he also provides implementation and support services in those same fields

Simon has over twenty five years experience in the Architectural and Building Services industry. Since the early 1990's he has been involved in developing and managing CAD and IT Systems for a variety of companies.