U.S. CAD Specializes in implementing Autodesk BIM technology for architects, engineers, contractors, and owner/operators. We utilize a 4-phase structured approach to technology implemenation. Please review the below structured approach and the benefits of implementing technology the right way.

Project Management Approach, Methodology, Scope and Deliverables
The objective of the U.S. CAD Project Manager is to provide the client with project administration, guidance and coordination for all phases of a project in order to ensure that implementations are conducted in a well disciplined and consistent manner.

U.S. CAD's project management process is a managed structure that identifies key phases with tasks, milestones and resources that are associated with quantifiable deliverables.
Project Administration
Project Administration is an ongoing action on the part of the U.S. CAD Project Manager through-out the life cycle of the implementation.

The U.S. CAD Project Manager is the primary support contact for the client throughout the duration of a project. This person will assist the client in identifying pilot project(s), project tasks, assigning proper resources and setting up the project schedule. The U.S. CAD Project Manager will address any project questions and concerns as well as provide continuous project updates through onsite visits, phone calls, emails and project deliverables such as the project schedule.

Projects, tasks, milestones and resources are all managed through Microsoft Project in conjunction with project documents that may include Statement of Work, Project Estimates, Task Orders, Action Items Lists, Timesheets, Reports and Task Sign-offs.

Delivery of project documentation to customer is ongoing throughout the lifecycle of the project and will occur through either hard-copy delivery or email.

Customer should identify an individual such as a Project Manager or Project Administrator to be the internal key point of contact for all communication with the U.S. CAD Project Manager. This individual will be responsible for assisting in project coordinating efforts such as identifying tasks, resources, milestones and coordination with project team members. All project deliverables will be provided to the Customer Project Manager or Project Administrator.

BIM Technology Implementation

U.S. CAD's BIM Technology Implementation process follows the Consultative Method developed by Autodesk Consulting and adopted by U.S. CAD as part of the Technology Implementation Expert Program. The Consultative Method is a set of best practices developed by Autodesk to create a flexible, scalable, and repeatable consulting process to implement Autodesk technology. The Consultative Method provides a structured, repeatable process to develop a comprehensive implementation plan, implement that plan, and confirm the desired outcome of the Technology Implementation.

The Four Phases of the Consultative Methodology: 
Assess Phase – Gather and analyze information on customer's corporate culture and company goals; existing people, processes, and workflows; and the goals for implementation.

Plan Phase – Develop a comprehensive Implementation Plan detailing: What work will be performed, who will perform the work, and when will the work be performed?

Solve Phase – Carry out the Implementation Plan including: software installation and optimization, key-user and end-user training, project mentoring. the solve phase includes executing against the statement of work developed from the plan phase

Confirm Phase – Evaluate the success of the Implementation and plan for the future including: Ongoing training, mentoring, and support needs; and the process of adding new users, updates, and upgrades.


The Benefits of this Structured Approach
1. Reassure customer that the perceived risks of deploying new software and changing long-vested workflows are manageable.

2. Set clear expectations and realistic goals for the Technology Implementation.

3. Identify potential problems early in the process, and allow U.S. CAD and customer to take steps to resolve them.

4. Minimize the "productivity dip" through proper software configuration, timely training, and regular project mentoring.

5. Maximize the eventual productivity gains by helping customer realize the full power of Autodesk technology.