WORKFORCE & EDUCATION


AGC BIM Training Modules Helping Meet Member Needs


By Kendra Bilo, AGC of California Training and Education Coordinator


AGC of California recently hosted


AGC of America’s Building Infor- mation Modeling (BIM) Education Program virtually. One of several training offerings delivered through the AGC Training Exchange, the BIM course was developed in conjunction with leading BIM practitioners, technology firms and educators. It is designed to prepare construction professionals at all experience levels to successfully implement BIM on a construction project. Te virtual training class met two


times a week from mid-July and finished in mid-August. We had a chance to talk with a participant in the training sessions, Keturah Jordan from W. Bradley Electric, Inc., to find out more about her experience.


Kendra Bilo: What problems were you trying to solve with the BIM Education Program?


Keturah Jordan: Seeing the shift within our company from a 2D-based


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New CEO Granite Construction


appointed former Chief Operations Officer Kyle T. Larkin to the position of company president and principal executive officer, following the retirement of former President and CEO James H. Roberts. Larkin, 49, joined the Watsonville,


California-based company in 1996, and since February has been responsible for day-to-day operations as executive vice


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environment to one with more of a 3D demand began to take place and the need evolve our CAD/BIM department became clear. I needed to confi- dently explain this new process to my co-workers and assist them in under- standing the benefits. I felt I had a good grasp on the concept of BIM process, but I knew there were still large gaps in my understanding.


Kendra Bilo: How has the information from the BIM Program helped solve those problems?


Keturah Jordan: Now that I have a better understanding of the BIM process, I can articulate the needs of my department. I can determine what issues must be addressed and when, anticipate what software we need, and I can plan for the appropriate training for myself and my co-workers.


Kendra Bilo: What have you been able to achieve (or plan to achieve) since partici- pating in the BIM Program?


Keturah Jordan: Since the BIM Program I have started creating a BIM implementation plan for my company.


president and chief operating officer. His promotion to president was effective September 22, 2020. Larkin held a variety of positions of successive respon- sibility within the company, including serving as senior vice president and group manager from 2017 to 2019. Roberts is expected to remain


with the company for a period of time as chief executive officer emeritus, reporting directly to Larkin, to aid in a seamless transition.


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Keturah Jordan


I am excited to be laying a solid foundation for the future of BIM within our company.


Kendra Bilo: What is the main reason you recommend the BIM Program?


Keturah Jordan: I recommend this program mainly because there is nothing else available quite like this. It is a thorough study of BIM as a process. It was beneficial to individuals across industry disciplines and experience levels which even within the classroom setting, fostered an environment of teamwork and comradery.


Kendra Bilo: How has the information from the BIM Program impacted your career?


Keturah Jordan: Te BIM program has given me a level of confidence I had been lacking for a while. It has both validated and re-ignited my passion for my chosen career. I have gain so much knowledge but more importantly, I’ve developed empathy for those who are experiencing similar challenges. Tis allows me to be a better team member, mentor, and leader in my field.


MEMBER NEWS


longtime employee John Mathias to general superintendent. A long-time


construction veteran, Mathias joined Blach in 2012 as a superintendent with a diverse portfolio of innovative, complex projects. He was initially responsible for managing and super- vising day-to-day activity on individual construction sites. Now, as general superintendent and a key member of the company’s newly formed Field Opera- tions Management Team, Mathias oversees all Blach’s superintendents.


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