Autodesk University 2006 - Facilities Management Track:
FM11-1: Make FM Part of Your AutoCAD® World
Instructor: Shaun Bryant - STJ2 Constultants Ltd.
Class Description: This session focuses on how a computer-based FM system can enhance your AutoCAD facilities drawings. We’ll demonstrate how easy it is to implement an integrated FM system with your existing AutoCAD drawings and data. We’ll present insights into how to prepare your existing drawings for the move to an FM system and how to link them to that system. We’ll also demonstrate the benefits and productivity gains that can be achieved. This session is for intermediate and seasoned AutoCAD users who have yet to move to an integrated FM system. Users of any version of AutoCAD who want to enhance their understanding of proprietary facilities management systems and AutoCAD will benefit from this in-depth session. Some prior experience of facilities management will be helpful.
FM12-1: Facility Management Handbook
Instructors: Bob Fahlin - Autodesk, Inc.
Class Description: This session is designed to be a primer for all those involved in the management of the facility environment. Attendees will review a summary of issues and challenges that face today’s facility professionals. Learn how to manage space occupancy and allocation information. Understand how facility infrastructure can impact the workplace. See how Autodesk is helping facility management professionals step up to the challenges with world-class solutions and advanced technologies.
FM22-1: Digging Deep into Databases [Part 1]
Instructors: Scott McFarlane - Geotropix, Inc.
Class Description: This session takes a holistic approach to the topic of database integration with AutoCAD. Rather than focusing only on the tools (such as dbConnect), we will examine all the issues that you are faced with when integrating a CAD system with a database system. You will learn the fundamentals of database design and SQL, and study real-world examples that show how important these skills are to the success of your application. This session will also explore how development environments, such as VBA, can be used to extend the built-in features. We will combine this knowledge with the use of AutoCAD and dbConnect to develop a complete application from start to finish.
FM24-1: From Blue Line to Bottom Line Using Autodesk® FMDesktop
Instructors: Matt Davoren - CADD Microsystems, Inc.
Class Description: The technology aspect of facilities management is critical to maintaining an organization’s infrastructure to support the overall business objectives, but where do you get started? This is a crucial part of a facility manager’s strategic plan. By utilizing Autodesk newest solution, FM Desktop, your company can avoid the classic mistakes and post-implementation blues that can occur when a maintenance plan for people and systems is not in place. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about technology’s role in making you better in Facility Management.