About the Authors

Don Bokmiller is a BIM manager at Clark Nexsen Architecture and Engineering in Norfolk, Virginia. He has worked in the AE design industry since 1996 when he started out as a CAD technician in the electrical department. He eventually became one of a few CAD managers as the company grew, while also participating as an electrical designer on several projects. When Revit Systems came along, he participated in the Autodesk Beta program and has continued to do so for each release. His current position is to optimize the company’s use of Revit MEP. Don has also worked as an application specialist for Inlet Technology, an Autodesk reseller, where he supported clients of various sizes and company structures on their use of Revit MEP. He has taught classes and given presentations to local engineering organizations. Don is an AUGI member and attends Autodesk University whenever possible.

Simon Whitbread, Revit and CAD implementation specialist, started using Revit at release 5.1. He has over 25 years of experience in the building services and architectural industries. Since the early 1990s, he has been involved in developing and managing CAD and IT systems. Since moving to New Zealand in 2002, he has led the implementation of Revit Architecture at JASMAX, one of New Zealand’s leading architectural practices, and more recently he has been providing support and training for Revit MEP, Revit Architecture, and AutoCAD to companies in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, and Dubai. Simon enjoys spending time with his family, is a member of AUGI, Twitter, and the organizing committee for the Revit Technology Conference (RTC).

Joel Londenberg is currently the BIM manager for ACH Mechanical Contractors, an HVAC contractor operating throughout Southern California. He has been an independent training and implementation consultant specializing in Autodesk Revit MEP, and has many years of experience with leading MEP design for a wide range of projects. He has also worked with several major HVAC equipment manufacturers to develop their Revit content for distribution.