Costa Mesa, Calif. April 29, 2008 -- U.S. CAD, the Western U.S.'s largest provider of computer-aided design (CAD) services and products, will present Autodesk workshops and seminars and exhibit sustainable design solutions as part of its Silver Sponsorship involvement in the Ecobuild America and AEC-ST conference, May 19-22, 2008 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim Calif. U.S. CAD will exhibit next to global design solutions leader Autodesk, and will feature sustainable design solutions with an emphasis on Green Building and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. U.S. CAD will exhibit at booth No. 309.
U.S. CAD will be a Silver Sponsor at the Ecobuild America and AEC-ST Conference May 19-22 in Anaheim, Calif.
The Western U.S.'s largest Autodesk reseller, U.S. CAD will present the entire Autodesk track of training at the show. These comprehensive sessions will feature the Autodesk 2009 design solutions that bring green design ideas to reality faster than ever. Participants can learn what's new in AutoCAD® 2009 and attend industry breakouts on the latest Autodesk applications for architecture, civil engineering, interior design, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), structural engineering and geospatial solutions. Industry experts will demonstrate how these advanced Autodesk solutions support the decision-making process in such critical areas as low-impact design, sustainability and project coordination. Following is a list of the seminars and workshops U.S. CAD will offer, including the times and presenters:
Tuesday, May 20
9 a.m.-noon (workshop): Using REVIT® Building: Get the Results You Need - Daniel Hebert, U.S. CAD vice president, building solutions
9 a.m.-noon (workshop): Using Civil 3D®: Quantity Takeoffs, Get the Volume Right - Melanie Santer, U.S. CAD civil engineering technical manager
1:30-4:30 p.m. (workshop): Using REVIT® MEP: Information to Reduce Confusion - Carlos Orona, U.S. CAD application engineer, building solutions
1:30-4:30 p.m. (workshop): Using REVIT® Structure: Hear What Works - Daniel Hebert, U.S. CAD vice president, building solutions
Wednesday, May 21
8:30-9:30 a.m. (seminar): AutoCAD Product Overview: What You Need to Know - KaDe King, U.S. CAD training director
10-11 a.m. (seminar): Autodesk Design Visualization: See it before it is Built - Steve Bennett, U.S. CAD application engineer, media and entertainment
4-5 p.m. (seminar): The Revit Road to BIM: Boost Your Skills - Daniel Hebert, U.S. CAD vice president, building solutions
8:30-9:30 a.m. (seminar): Autodesk Add-on Technologies for Energy and Structural Analysis - Carlos Orona, U.S. CAD application engineer, building solutions
Thursday, May 22
10-11 a.m. (seminar): Technology and Sustainable Design Solutions from Autodesk - Daniel Hebert, U.S. CAD vice president, building solutions
3-4 p.m. (seminar): Purpose-Built Solutions from Autodesk - Danny Counts, U.S. CAD CEO.
About the Ecobuild America and AEC-ST Conference:
This important event, welcomed by Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, is comprised of Ecobuild America - focused on sustainable, green, and high performance solutions for the built environment, and AEC-ST - science and technology for architecture, engineering, and construction. The Ecobuild America and AEC-ST conference is held in cooperation with Green Mechanical Council™; Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP); U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce; and buildingSMART™ Alliance. Autodesk has signed on as a Gold Corporate sponsor joining Silver Corporate sponsors U.S. CAD and SG Blocks. Visit www.ecobuildamerica.com or www.aecst.com for complete event information.
About U.S. CAD:
Based in Costa Mesa, Calif., U.S. CAD, Inc. (formerly L.A. CAD) is a major provider of computer-aided design (CAD) consulting, training and support services, and Autodesk software solutions. Specializing in the civil, mechanical and architectural design, building-engineering and geospatial industries, the company provides technical expertise and customized training to deliver superior customer solutions. Customers value U.S. CAD's quality instruction from Autodesk Approved Instructors, and its flexible training options, including modular mobile training labs. With Autodesk Authorized Training Centers at its Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, San Diego, Honolulu and Guam locations, U.S. CAD has become the Autodesk provider of choice for many of the West's leading CAD-related companies. For more information, visit http://www.uscad.com.
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