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Learning Corner

How to Learn Revit Structure on your own

Advancement Corner

When should you get your PE (or SE)?  The time is now!

SE Dynamics by SE Solutions

(www.FindYourEngineer.com)

Written by:

Lisa Willard, E.I.T.

Brian Quinn, P.E.

 

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SE Dynamics Volume 1, Number 5, December 18, 2008

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND BEST WISHES FOR A HEALTHY AND HAPPY 2009 FROM SE SOLUTIONS

LEARNING CORNER

How to Learn Revit Structure on your own.

In recent newsletters, we have spoken about the importance of learning Revit Structure, and being knowledgeable with this software because your company may see this skill set as one that differentiates you from other engineers.  If you are interested in learning Revit Structure on your own, Autodesk does have a 30 day trial of Revit Structure available here at no charge, and there are many companies that provide self-paced training documentation.  

(If the link above does not work, cut and paste the URL below)

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=8447173

We attended Autodesk University 2008 in Las Vegas, and one key resource that we found is the ASCENT Center for Technical Knowledge.  ASCENT has a Revit Structure 2009 Fundamentals course that is a very extensive training program for Revit Structure.  This course is intended to be taught over 24 hours, and you can order a personal copy for a self-paced training opportunity.  For approximately $81 you can receive the complete Instructor Kit, which includes the Instructor Notes, Student Guide, and Exercise Disk.  Contact Ann-Marie Guadagno at (866) 527-2368 to place an order, and if you mention that you learned about ASCENT from SE Solutions, you can save $6 on your order.

ADVANCEMENT CORNER

When should you get your PE (or SE)?  The time is now!

Are you wondering when you should take the exam to get licensed as a PE or SE?  The answer should be, as soon as you are able.  Once you have completed the necessary work experience that your state requires, it is a good idea to put together your application for licensure.   A link to a complete listing of state boards is available here.

(If the link above does not work, cut and paste the URL below)

http://www.ncees.org/licensure/licensing_boards/

Many engineering firms prefer to have all their engineers licensed as soon as possible, and in some cases, promotions or title changes occur only after the test has been passed.  In this economy, where you might find yourself with less hours to work, now might be a good time to focus on taking and passing these exams.

Lisa’s Note:  I just passed the PE (Civil) exam, ten years after graduation.  I wish I had taken it earlier; as soon as I was able.  I had more free time back then, and the studying wouldn’t have cut into family time.  I’m glad that I finally filed all the paperwork, went to the review courses, studied on my own, and saw my “goal” completed.  But it sure would have been nice to have this all out of the way 6 years ago!

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