HARRISBURG, Pa. – On Thursday,  June 14, Mid Atlantic BX (MABX) is offering a webinar, “Transitioning to BIM? Here’s what you need to know,” hosted by Autodesk Evangelist, Lynn Allen.

Lynn Allen, Cadalyst columnist and Autodesk Technical Evangelist, speaks to more than 30,000 users worldwide each year. For the past 18 years she has written a monthly column in Cadalyst magazine called "Circles and Lines" and is the voice behind the popular Cadalyst videos – “Tips and Tricks with Lynn Allen.” 

During the hour-long webinar, Allen will provide information helpful to companies making the move to Building Information Modeling. Many architecture, engineering and construction firms throughout the Mid-Atlantic region have already adopted  BIM or are in the process of doing so. According to a recent report from Pike Research annual worldwide revenue for BIM products and services solutions will grow from $1.8 billion in 2012 to almost $6.5 billion in 2020.

According to Allen, making the move to BIM is a great decision – but not everyone in your company may agree with you. This MABX webinar allows you to join Allen as she takes you through the fundamentals needed to win over your workforce and put you on the road to a successful BIM implementation. She will cover the following topics during this webinar:

·         Understanding the fears of your workforce

·         Setting the proper stage for the existing CAD users

·         Selling the benefits of BIM at both the corporate and personal level

·         Guiding users through the turbulent times

·         Tips to ensure smooth sailing during the conversion process

Allen started using AutoCAD® software with Release 1.4, over 20 years ago, and taught at the corporate and collegiate level for 13 years before joining Autodesk.  A sought-after public speaker with a unique comedic style, Allen is always one of the highest rated speakers and host of Autodesk University®. The author of three AutoCAD books, her latest is entitled AutoCAD Professional Tips and Techniques.

The webinar starts at 11 a.m. on June 14. The cost is $20 for Mid Atlantic BX members, and $40 for non-members. Contact Megan Roby, megan@midatlanticbx.com or visit www.midatlanticbx.com for more information.

Founded in 1938, Mid Atlantic BX is a trade association dedicated to connecting the construction industry. With its products and service offerings, MABX supports the business development efforts of its members and promotes the growth of the construction industry. MABX provides real-time, online access to thousands of regional new construction projects annually, along with project blueprints, specs, addenda, bid lists and other pertinent bidding documents.

From online, industry-specific services to the Construction Buyers Guide, Construx magazine, industry-specific training seminars and networking events, Mid Atlantic BX connects the construction industry from project concept through completion.

For more information about the Mid Atlantic BX, please contact Nate Pigott at 717.234.3255 or nate@midatlanticbx.com. Also, visit our website at www.midatlanticbx.com.