Services • 7fold

Service Offerings

Provide Bespoke Technology Solutions

Group Workshop

Bring one of our experts to your firm to host a technical, interactive training session either virtually or in-person.

We have trainings ready on demand and can be available with as little as 48 hours notice if hosted virtually. We prefer to tailor sessions to the needs of your firm, so by giving a 4 week lead time will allow us to work with you to curate content specific to the skills your firm wants to grow in.

Play-by-Play Tutorials

Self-paced interactive video tutorials that guide a designer through a workflow end to end on their own time. This format is a go-to style that compliments a holistic resource strategy ensuring consistency across the team and being available as a reference any time of day.

Train the Trainer Coaching

Guide in-house technical staff how to be the main point of contact to implement & integrate workflows to practice answering day to day immediate questions. Depending on the firm size, this can be providing support & insight for existing Design Technology (DT) leaders or nurturing staff passionate about technology to be better positioned to answer DT questions.

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Develop BIM Execution Plan

What is a BIM Execution Plan?

A BIM Execution Plan or “BEP” for short, is a technical document acting as a single source of truth for technology on a project. It carries critical information to align the entire project team from the architect to consultants to general contractor to subcontractors to the owner.

Why do I need a BEP on every project?

Given the vast amount of technical information required to develop & deliver a project, no one can remember everything all the time. The BEP acts as the bedrock reference to align technology on the project. To name a few, this includes the level of development (model fidelity), metadata required and certified by which party, the stack of tools and versions used, and how data is exchanged between parties. A BEP is essential to set deliverable expectations and required for projects that include model and data deliverables above & beyond a conventional drawing set.

It’s worth refining a starter BEP for each Practice Area in your firm to streamline getting the critical pieces of information in place before the project kicks off.

The contents of a BEP tend to be dry for the reasons described above. To ease getting the team up to speed on the workflows, we recommend to also compliment the BEP with a Playbook that documents how to meet the delivery requirements. See “Develop a Custom Technology Playbook” below for more.

Develop Custom Technology Playbook

What is a Playbook?

A “Playbook” is the term we use to refer to a collection of workflows documented in a clear, compelling way for designers to understand. Often using a mix of video tutorials, infographics, and interactive PDF’s to convey each step in the workflow.

Why do I need a Playbook?

This colors in the lines of requirements set forth in the BIM Execution Plan so it makes sense for every designer responsible for each aspect of the deliverable.

Priority is focused on documenting workflows not already well-established in the team. If a team member understands the process, the playbook can refer to that person instead of itemizing each step for certain portions of the work.

Software Evaluation

Get Our Perspective

We develop a complete report documenting the value proposition of a single software or comparing similar software providers within a similar category.

We work with you to understand your firm goals & technology initiatives first so our findings relate to your broader strategy. Our report is formatted in terms of investment strategy and firm change management for digital transformation. By working with us you can be sure you’ll get a broad, in depth perspective across what is current & cutting edge in the industry.

We come into each evaluation with fresh eyes and curious hearts so you can rest assured our findings are specific to your project’s goals.

Client Experience + Recommendation

"Tim went the extra mile for us. He dug into the details, leveraged his ample Revit experience and provided a deliverable that was on point. We especially appreciate the eye towards graphics and professionalism in everything that he does. Thank you, Tim!"

“Tim’s visionary approach as a Regional Design Technology Lead for the Southwest region resulted in a multifaceted education plan, creating community engagement, enhancing technology and sustainable design integration within our design process, and consistently delivering fresh and engaging content. With his exceptional organizational skills, professionalism, and excellent communication, he would undoubtedly bring immense value to any team lucky to have him on board.”

“Tim is an amazing asset, and I would love the opportunity to work with him again. He takes initiative and is thoughtful, creating S.M.A.R.T goals to achieve tangible outcomes. Tim led Design Technology for our Southwest Region. He envisioned a multifaceted education plan to improve sustainable integration within our design process, set it into motion, and continuously nurtured the initiative to deliver fresh, relevant, and engaging content. Tim is smart, patient, an active listener and good communicator. He is engaging and drew people in to advance their knowledge of design technology software. He is giving of his time, and committed to helping others advance a shared mission. I highly recommend Tim and feel he would be a great addition to any culture.”

“I had the pleasure of having Tim as a colleague for nearly three years. In this time, he was a key part of initiatives that furthered design excellence at Gensler through advocating and teaching the use of advanced computational and sustainable design tools. We also co-hosted a monthly round table that brought together practitioners from all over Gensler to discuss how we can work better in the 21st century. Tim’s energy and willingness to jump in with both feet, regardless of the challenge, is inspirational. Anybody trying to build a team where design technology is key to success – give Tim a call and see where it takes you!”

"I have worked with Tim professionally in the past few years as colleagues [at Gensler], and his expertise has always been valuable in the team. It’s great news for the industry that Tim is making his wealth of knowledge available to everyone, and I would not hesitate to recommend 7fold to anyone interested."

Other Client Experiences

“I had the privilege to work with Timothy Halvorson at Gensler, where his expertise in design technology truly stood out. Timothy’s knack for simplifying complex concepts into digestible, accessible ideas made him an invaluable asset. His technical prowess was matched by his professionalism and ability to present his work with clarity and precision. A natural innovator, Timothy’s contributions consistently elevated our design processes and outcomes. I wholeheartedly recommend Timothy; his refined skill set, coupled with his positive demeanor and can-do attitude, make him an exceptional addition for any team he joins.”

“Tim brings 110% positive enthusiastic energy to every project I’ve worked with him on. He’s never afraid to try new things and loves learning the most cutting-edge technologies & workflows. He’s also passionate about sharing those lessons and leading teams to successful solutions. He produced excellent deliverables under tremendous pressure on high profile projects while keeping the real-world constructability and project requirements in focus. I’m excited to see what the next chapter brings.”

“Tim’s knowledge in design technology sets him apart in the architectural profession. In addition, his passion in sustainability and data driven design throughout all stages of the design process, in a variety of platforms, makes him a unique asset for studios that seek Net Zero Carbon as their goals. Tim’s extensive BIM expertise and experience positions him to work and help manage large or mega scale projects with a borderless global reach. Finally, his positive attitude, dedication, and mentoring qualities help grow the next generation of design technology leaders.”

“Timothy is one of the most dedicated, diligent and hardworking people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He has great organizational skills, professional, personable and an excellent communicator. He would bring value to any organization fortunate enough to have him on their team.”

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