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Post by Radchenister on Feb 28, 2014 8:38:44 GMT
@toonsi, my ex work buddy did (as in was one of the speakers) the on-line seminar yesterday, another pal was involved in the development of Revit and trialling it in bigger practices (I was trained in it within our little team back maybe 10 years ago) ... but as this is a cycle forum we'll not get into it too much - besides, it's as interesting as drying paint. I'm an ex IT person at a 40 strong office here (fitted that in as well as running projects somehow), I helped transfer the office from an archaic CAD system onto Autodesk when there ... one team was doing 3d modelling, lessons learnt through all this, the tools are still only as good as the craftsman. Sure it's going to be mainstay soon, feels a bit large practice orientated at present - I'm considering it but it's not cheap ... especially as I could instigate a 'cycle to work' scheme !
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2014 9:23:19 GMT
I think it's more an issue atm that CadDuct can be worked better to go from 3d model design to fabrication and include all the flowrates and so forth of piping and ducting without really doing much as the systems have been implemented for years (especially at work as they have their own library which you can use which ties up with our prefab/offsite manufacturing facility).
One of the Cad Coordinators at work's old workmate is now working for Autodesk and has said to us all that similar implementation is coming for Revit mep which will probably give a lot of the older guys the prompt they need to switch over.
But I can definitely see the time saved from using Revit causing Building services to go the way of other industries as currently you have one guy doing all the calcs (design engineer) on a paper markup and the other then drawing the 2D/3D models (Cad), which repeats back & forth until the record drawings are done! To me it all seems a bit mad given in other industries the design engineer does both.
Yeah I'll shut up now too as I'm in danger of hijacking the thread!
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Post by Radchenister on Feb 28, 2014 9:27:59 GMT
I just added more to my post so deleted your quote. It will standardise things, take the actual building innovation and put it chiefly in the lap of the geeks; may work for roll out on some projects but can't see it being all that efficient for bespoke and smaller works.
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Post by Steph on Feb 28, 2014 10:48:28 GMT
Web/graphic designer. I suppose self-employed although haven't had any steady work for a while. Got something coming up over the next few weeks, although might only be a 1-day job. When I have the work I enjoy it, though have been considering looking into something different, most likely some kind of IT/computer support. The only other thing I enjoy as much is cooking but I'm not interested in becoming a chef for several reasons, certainly not at a big pub/restaurant.
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Post by jimc on Feb 28, 2014 11:55:33 GMT
I'm the IT Manager for a computer games company and while I wouldn't do it for free, I do love it and have been here for 11 years. I've worked in IT for years, and landed this job via ex-colleagues. While the tech side of things is much the same, the work environment in the games industry is great - no suits, beer fridays, regular parties, flexi time and working with creative types (that also has its downside ) There are sometimes long days and out of hours work, but that's been the same in all industries I've worked in. Here are our two latest releases. www.housemarqueblog.com/dead-nation/dead-nation-apocalypse-edition-ps4-hits-ps-march-5th/2014/02/27/store.steampowered.com/news/12487/
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Post by richc on Mar 23, 2014 19:42:49 GMT
Beer tester in regional brewery, spend all day drinking beer and listening to Plant Rock. And yes I do like it!
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Post by bennettkaru on Mar 25, 2014 19:20:01 GMT
I'm an analyst for a large financial firm. I love formula's and mucking around in excel, so this is ideal for the reporting we do, but there's also a lot of customer insight i get to do.
I'm not sure i'd do it for free, but it's certainly better than some jobs i've had
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Post by chappers on Mar 26, 2014 13:09:35 GMT
I did 3 years construction management, worked in an architects for a while, then first degree (working in between terms in all hol's with same architect practice); then a year out in practice with the same people as part of the professional experience, then a second degree, a couple of years as a research assistant at the Uni I went to (Cardiff), then back out into the real world for a few more years professional experience, then final professional exams and interviews (legal and ethical queries etc.). It's demanding, sometimes enjoyable but a long slog, a life time's worth; some of the bigger projects I used to do would occupy the whole of your life for a few years (a secondary school for example would take 2 to 3 years). Popular course and career, every single one of the students at the place I tutor has 4 A*'s at A level. The reality of the job is not quite what people think it will be ... the 'design' part is the tip of the ice berg. I wouldn't encourage my kids to do it, they know the reality though so we'll see, as it tends to run in the genes, the role sounds glamorous but things are never that simple . At present anywhere outside London has been massively hit by the recession ... hopefully it will return to better times at some point. Have you not had the pick up in work yet Rad? It was mainly one or two big projects last year, but recently has started to pick up loads with quite a few universities doing refurbs/new buildings and sports centres being the bulk of our work atm. I work as a CAD Operator for a medium/large family owned company in the engineering/building services division (they do a fair few other things as well as engineering!). Basically architects design the actual building, we design all the mechanical & electrical services that go within it. I did my first degree in Music Technology, but there's pretty much no jobs out there unless you know someone/are prepared to work for free for a couple of years so I've went back to what I studied at 6th form for a second degree (Mechanical engineering). I should be finished by the time I'm 26/27 (2/3 years time) and I'm aiming to be in oil & gas as a design engineer through my dad's connections or through being a chartered engineer (I know from experience that it's too much silly money in it not too tbh, plus noone is going into it these days). If I have a job like my dad's in Nigeria (4 weeks on/working over there then 4 weeks off/free time over here), I'll probably try and fill my spare time with cycling and starting up a club night/record label! I work with CAD too! I am a building services CAD design manager at a M&E contractors.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2014 13:45:28 GMT
I'm a Fitter at a gas power station. On my feet all day well most of the time. Too many steps in my job.
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Post by zoltansocrates on Mar 26, 2014 15:13:05 GMT
Lots of m and e on here, involved in air distribution for market leading manufacturer, as with most aspects of the building industry it is soul destroying and I would recommend it to no one Always the first to feel the pinch and the last to recover in construction
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Post by jondxxx on Mar 27, 2014 9:26:08 GMT
After 30+ years as a field engineer in the printing industry I took voluntary redundancy. I now consider myself retired although some of my ex-customers haven't quite grasped the concept so I still do the occasional days work. In a previous life a qualified as a Psychiatric nurse and worked in a mental hospital for a few years. Ideal training for any job in industry. During a recent visit to the dentist I read about an exercise regime called "Get an ar*e like a Brazilian lingerie model" so perhaps a new career beckons.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2014 12:34:52 GMT
I work as a Quality Manager for a global food, home and personal manufacturer. When I tell people that and name the company I often get a blank response . When I mention the brands like Marmite, Dove, Lynx, Persil, Domestos, Sure, Vaseline, CIF, Knorr, Hellman's Mayo, Coleman's Mustard, Ben & Jerrys, Magnum, people get it. I specifically work in supplier assurance and the auditing compliance process. I used to be a quality auditor for the same company which involved European and international travel. This took me to some nice and some not so nice places of our wonderful world. On of the perks is the on-site staff shop. I haven't bought deodorant or clothes washing products in the supermarkets for years (but being a quality geek I can't help looking at our product on the shelves when I am shopping). I've been here just over 15 years, really enjoy my job and would not consider leaving.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 13:33:37 GMT
I work in ecommerce for Matalan in their head office. We recently launched www.sportingpro.co.uk/ and I do a lot of the copy and content for this new venture. I get the opportunity to work with brands such as Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and it's sport related which is a bonus!
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Post by scarborian on Apr 1, 2014 21:05:36 GMT
I'm a consultant in the food retail and hospitality sector working with the same small practice for the last 15 years. Lots of international and domestic travel, varied clients (some pleasant, some not so)and constantly learning new skills and gaining more valuable experience. I enjoy most of it, although the desk-bound days can really get me down (especially if I can't manage a quick spin out in place of lunch!) I feel very fortunate to spend lots of time doing what many (myself included) simply couldn't afford to do on a personal basis - excellent hotels, nice restaurants, food and wine tasting, visiting luxury stores, and rubbing shoulders with the great and the good etc etc, and despite having a tough couple of years in 2012/13, we have survived and things are back on the up. www.fordmcdonaldconsultancy.com
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Post by marcwlms on Apr 2, 2014 23:26:30 GMT
I work as a HR Analyst for the BBC.
Was based in London but now work from home on the Isle of Wight. Mainly crunching numbers on staffing & analysing staff surveys etc.
Started just before the recent scandals so it's not been a dull few years there, it has to be said.
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