AS the principal of Benn Design, Wesley has been using and advocating the cause of Revit for more than 6 years. Benn Design is a full service architectural firm, with projects ranging from houses to high-density residential and commercial development projects. Wesley works with a distributor in demonstration, training, implementation and support, works with Autodesk on Revit development and implementation, and has active businesses in staff recruitment, production outsourcing, and content creation.

Wesley is the founder and Chairman of the Revit User Group, Sydney, is an occasional speaker and design jury member at UNSW, and apparently has a wife and two children.

Stewart is currently an associate at Russell and Yelland architects in Adelaide. He graduated from the University of Adelaide on 1999 and has been at R&Y for about 5 years. Unlike most CAD users he was initially very hesitant when using 2D CAD systems but found his calling when picking up REVIT about 3 years ago. Stewart has since become the CAD manager of sorts at R&Y as well as being responsible for CAD systems development and training for office staff. When he’s not busy performing his architectural duties he spends his time experimenting with the nuances of REVIT, focusing his attention on the integration of other software into REVIT (SketchUP primarily) as well as developing best practice procedures for using REVIT in an architectural office. Stewart is also a member of the (recently) newly formed RUGSA group.

Glenn had aspirations to be the greatest home-brewer in history, or at least a rock and roll star! However due to some dreadful evil perpetrated in a past life he was condemned to a career in architecture. Since graduating from the University of Queensland more than twelve years ago, Glenn has held substantial positions with Chetwood Associates (UK), Peddle Thorp (North Queensland), Humphrey & Edwards and Seidler Associates in Sydney. Before, in a moment of complete madness four years ago, establishing his own practice!

Monumentum are now involved in projects that range from 15m2 concession fitouts for a well known fashion label to a 50 hectare tourist sub-division in Nadi, Fiji!

Monumentum have been using Revit for nearly two years and haven't looked back. Glenn has come to accept that he'll never be a rock and roll star. But at least occasionally still enjoys a good home-brew!

As Design Manager for Kell & Rigby Builders, Bill’s focus is to maximise the buildability and construction effectiveness of a project while maintaining and enhancing the original intent of the Design Architect. 

His passion lies in fixing a ‘broken’ industry and he sees BIM as the central enabler in removing the barriers between project team members.

After graduating from Newcastle University with First Class Honours in Architecture, Bill started wading into the 3D CAD world in 1995 to model and document architectural projects for visualisation and construction.

For several years, he led a team of modellers and graphic designers at HPA / Mirvac using 3D CAD to provide material for architectural design review and marketing.

Adrian Esdaile is an architect with over 10 years experience in a wide variety of fields. He has many years experience with Autocad, and has been using, and enjoying, Revit for the past 3 years. He specialises in design presentation, rendering and information technology systems. Adrian currently works for Walter Barda on residential and hospitality projects ranging from houses to resorts and yacht clubs.

Steve is currently employed by Altis Architecture Pty Ltd as CAD/IT Manager and has been working in the Architectural Industry for some 15 years. Steve's experience with Revit ranges from high end residential developments, construction documentation of apartment towers, and with Altis's forte in the hospitality industry multi staged RSL, Leagues and Bowling Club developments.

When given any opportunity Steve with his wife and blue heeler 'Bosco' love to jump into there beloved 4wd, leave the rat race and explore this wonderful country of ours..

Bruce is an architect who trains, demonstrates, supports and implements Revit for Karel*Cad, ( one of Austalia’s largest Autodesk distributers ) as well as attempting to run his own architectural practice  ( and usually not succeeding ). He is active in the international Revit community since becoming a moderator in the Zoogdesign forum, then with Autodesk Users Group International AUGI ).

Some people know him as beegee.

Bruce also has his own blog ( well, who doesn’t ) called Revitalize. (http://revit-alize.blogspot.com/.... )

If he has any spare time ( … his wife will tell you he never has ) he could be found riding his motorbike or even hiking in the mountains.  Ahh, the dream.

As a structural engineer, John has notched up many years of struggle trying to get previous releases of Revit to do what engineers want. With the release of Revit Structure - he’s a changed man !

As a Virtual Construction Coordinator with Arup, he has unhealthy interest in the use of Revit - and other competing packages - within the consultancy environment - especially for ifc translation, analysis integration, contractor/design team co-ordination, supply chain co-ordination, construction sequencing, as well as 4d & 5d planning.

His views on a successful transition to Revit, return on investment, when to model, what to model, the level of detail, costs, budget, advantages and the subsequent passing of data rich models might interest some of the delegates at Shoal Bay....

Gary is currently employed by Glanville Architects, with 11 years experience in commercial, industrial and residential building work. Three years ago, Gary became the CAD Manager in co-ordinating the implementation of Autodesk Revit as the standard in CGA.

Gary has led documentation teams at CGA on many of the larger scale projects which have passed through the office. Gary has been a member of the Revit User Group, Sydney (RUGs) since its establishment.
Gary was a speaker at the inaugural Revit Conference in 2005.

James Lacey is a specialist Information Technology and Communication Systems Project Engineer with Umow Lai Enginuity. Working as a building services consultant he has developed a passion for building technology, both as a feature of the final product and as a tool to assist with the building process. While James is currently in his infancy with regard to using REVIT (6 months), he has been charged with planning and leading an implementation program for REVIT systems. The program is expected to be completed by mid 2007 (quite ambitious given that REVIT Systems has not been officially released in Australia yet). Umow Lai Enginuity are currently trialling the new REVIT Systems product through its application to projects of suitable size and content.

Michelle Louw works for Benn Design in both the Architectural and Training/ Implementation division. Michelle started her design career as a restaurant designer in South Africa, later venturing into retail design, furniture design and now finally residential architecture. She has been working on Revit for 2.5 years and delivers the beginner and advanced training courses in Revit software offered by AEC Systems. Apart from continuing hands on documenting in the Architectural Division, Michelle also consults with clients who require on-site or project specific guidance and training.

Toby Maple has worked and played in a number of different occupations; Butchery, Ski Resorts, Postal Delivery, Backpacking & the Construction industry. He has over 15 years experience in retail, resort, time sensitive services, project management and BIM implementation. The last 5 years have been in the construction industry, initially as Project Manager for a residential renovation, then as a Draftsperson for 3 differing Architectural firms in the residential, office fit-outs, commercial and educational arenas. He has been using Revit since 2002. Currently Toby is working in Retail Design & Construction as a Design Manager, implementing Revit into Australia’s leading Supermarket chain – Woolworths Limited. He also has time (somehow) for his own residential design company - Maple Designs.

Daniel has been employed by Glanville Architects following architectural graduation in 2003.

Daniel has been extensively involved in the documentation of Corpus Christi High School, Stages 1 & 2. In addition to educational projects, Daniel has been involved in commercial projects such as Medical Specialist Centres and numerous residential projects.

Daniel was a speaker at the inaugural Revit Conference in 2005.

Steve has been a Revit user since early 2002, since just before Autodesk purchased Revit Technology Corporation. He's been a fan of the product since 2000 when he first saw it. In May 2005 he formed Stafford Consulting Services to support firms who are using or intend to use Autodesk Revit products. Prior to doing this he worked with Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo providing technical support/training and project support to teams using Revit. He has been active as a part of the Revit user community since Zoogdesign's Revit community started and helped when they joined AUGI. He currently serves as the Revit Forum Co-Manager along with Chris Zoog. Steve writes a blog with a focus on Revit called RevitOpEd (www.revitoped.com). He can be contacted via email: (staffordconsulting@cox.net)

Stephen is currently employed with Leffler Simes Architects, Sydney as a Senior Project Designer. In 1984 Stephen graduated from an international university as a Mechanical Engineer, however, over the past 20 years has discovered his passion in the architectural world. For 8 years, Stephen was a partner in a model-making firm where he built architectural models. Stephen's expertise further lies within a commercial and retail field. He has used various Autodesk products for design, documentation and visualisation to achieve maximum results in his endeavoured projects. Stephen has been a member of the Revit User Group, Sydney (RUGs) since its establishment and has used this as a foundation for his success in Revit today.

Originally from the UK Simon moved to New Zealand in late 2002 where he took up his post at JASMAX in Auckland.

Simon has over twenty years experience in the Architectural and Building Services industry. Since the early 1990's he has been involved in developing and managing CAD and IT Systems for a variety of companies.

Simon is currently part of a team who provide CAD and IT support to 150 staff in both Auckland and Wellington.

Using Revit since release 5.1, Simon has been a strong driving force behind its implementation at JASMAX. As Revit Manager Simon is responsible for training staff and the implementation and support of Revit Building. Amongst his other daily tasks, he maintains and supports other CAD software currently in use at JASMAX.