Wade Nolan
REGISTERED ARCHITECT
Alabama #7881 3/22/2017
EDUCATION:
Master of Architecture Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012
Bachelor of Environmental Design University of Colorado, 2005
EXPERIENCE:
Senior BIM + VDC Engineer
VDart Inc
January 2023 - Present | Hybrid | Austin, TX
Contract BIM Engineer with Gigafactory Texas factory engineering team. Lead Coordinator to multidisciplinary teams of Architects, Engineers & Contractors. Setup & maintenance of federated models in Navisworks & Revizto. Revit modeling and troubleshooting for Architecture & Engineering teams.
Architecture & Engineering Technical Manager
RAD Technology Medical Systems
September 2021 - January 2023 | Remote
Management of design & construction coordination for modular healthcare construction. Management of Architects & Engineers to verify that architectural, structural & MEP designs meet client required specifications and building codes within the constraints of industrialized modular construction. Revit modeling of modular design concepts as required for prospective clients. Coordination with modular factory to ensure that product meets client expectations. Leading implementation of BIM Collaborate Pro for design coordination. Leading transition of company from Procore to Autodesk Build for project management. Support for client sales during proposals & pre-construction Support during company trade shows and industry conferences.
Virtual Design & Construction Coordinator
Robins & Morton
November 2019 - September 2021 | Birmingham, Alabama
Management of subcontractor BIM coordination, assisting project teams to utilize BIM in the field & during prefabrication, identification of prefabrication opportunities during pre-construction, implementation of improved workflows from design through fabrication. Implementation of BIM 360 Collaborate Pro during coordination process to foster more transparency between project stakeholders & communication of project issues.
Architectural Coordinator
BL Harbert International
June 2019 - October 2019 | Birmingham, Alabama
Coordinating architectural components of complex projects with MEP engineers. BIM modeling for coordination between trades, material estimates & documentation.
Architect
David Baker Architects
March 2019 - June 2019 | Birmingham, Alabama
Architect, specializing in automation of BIM documentation workflows & modular construction.
Architect & Digital Fabrication Manager
GA Studio + BLOX
January 2017 - February 2019 | Bessemer, Alabama
Researched & implemented automated roll forming with a HOWICK machine. Collaborated with Lithuanian software developer AGA-CAD to create an automated workflow from REVIT design to manufacturing documentation & machine code. An error-prone, multi-week, manual process for metal framed walls was transformed into a lean digital fabrication workflow.
Intern Architect
ArchitectureWorks, LLC
October 2012 – December 2016 | Birmingham, Alabama
Graduate Research Assistant
Georgia Tech Research Institute
April 2012 – September 2012 (6 months) Atlanta, Georgia
Department of Energy funded research focused on the development of Photovoltaic Balance of Systems designs, in particular mounting and racking systems. Design tasks included illustration and documentation, prototype fabrication, lab testing, as well as structural analysis and optimization.
Intern Architect
Fuller & Thompson Architects
August 2008 – June 2009 (11 months) Birmingham, Alabama
Project Coordinator for new K-8 Birmingham City School.
Design Development, Contract Documents, 3D Modeling, presentation graphics, etc.
BIM Coordinator / Graphic Designer / Intern Architect
Davis Architects
September 2005 – August 2008 (3 years) Birmingham, Alabama
Intern Architect and Graphic Designer. Implemented firm with REVIT Architecture.
Lead REVIT designer & technical assistant to Davis Architects as well as structural & mechanical consultants.
HONORARIUMS:
First Place
National Concrete Masonry Association Unit Design Competition, 2010
Exhibition at Museum of Design Atlanta
Geometer at Atlanta Beltline Trail, 2011
Exhibition at Advances in Architectural Geometry - Centre Pompidou
Geometer at Atlanta Beltline Trail, 2012
PATENT:
Solar Panel Truss Mounting Systems and Methods
United States US9163861 B2
Issued June 28, 2016
The goal of this design is to provide the most cost-effective racking system for utility scale PV arrays. This system, called the Quad Pod, is predicated on the principles of preassembly to minimize labor cost and ultra-efficient, long-span truss design to minimize material cost. Additionally, both approaches yield significant improvements in installation time and worker safety and comfort.