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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: April 13, 2010
Allaire named Building Information Modeling manager at Walsh Bros.
Walsh Brothers Inc. has appointed Michelle Allaire, LEED AP to the Walsh Bros. staff in the role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) manager. As the BIM Manager, Allaire will serve as the primary lead on all of Walsh Bros.' Virtual Construction efforts, including implementing and directing the BIM workflow of projects from initial concept through completion. She will serve as a resource for field personnel and oversee the incorporation of BIM on all Walsh Bros.' projects.
Allaire comes to Walsh Bros. from Bovis and brings 10 years of BIM management experience in the construction industry. Allaire is skilled with utilizing Revit and Navisworks, among other BIM tools, to successfully produce and catalog accurate project models and quantity takeoff, create logistics and safety plans, project utilization models, and for mechanical coordination. Allaire will be instrumental in working with design partners and owners to develop effective solutions to complicated challenges and budgetary constraints while identifying value engineering opportunities through the use of 3D tools. Richard Walsh, president and CEO of Walsh Bros. said, "We are thrilled to welcome Michelle and know she will serve as a valuable asset to Walsh Brothers in exceeding the expectations of our clients. Michelle's appointment to the role of BIM manager serves as a testament to Walsh Brothers' commitment to providing cutting edge technological service and support to our clients."
Allaire's prior involvements include projects for: the Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University, EMC Corporation, Children's Hospital, and Baystate Health Systems. Allaire is a graduate of the Wentworth Institute of Technology where she received her Bachelor's of Science in Construction Management as well as an Associate's degree in Architectural Engineering.
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