About us
C-ville RUG was founded in July 2011 by Bethany Pritchard, a Revit enthusiast and BIM consultant to several firms in Charlottesville at the time. Today she is the Director of Design Technology at VMDO Architects. The group has grown over the years and is managed by a board of directors where Bethany is joined by Sidney Griffin of the University of Virginia (formerly of VMDO), Matthew Kavanaugh of Stantec, William Abrahamson of Grimm + Parker, Robert Glover of Barton Malow and Sal DiPietro of Springpoint Structural.
We are a collaborative group, sharing tips and tricks as well as best practices, processes and workflows for working with Autodesk Revit and related software. Anyone who currently works with Revit or is interested in learning more about it is invited to join our group.
Experienced group members are happy to share their experiences to advise and guide prospective offices considering an upgrade to Revit. You’ll find out what it really takes to make the transition and if you’re ready to take the plunge!
C’ville RUG has consistently provided high quality education and networking opportunities for area AEC professionals from all disciplines. Attendance draws from across Central VA with regular partnerships with Richmond and DC/NOVA BIM groups.
C’ville RUG has hosted national BIM industry leaders and offered a platform for local practitioners to present topic specific expertise while always providing an open forum for peer-to-peer learning on technical solutions, practice management, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies (3D scanning, construction coordination, AR/VR, generative design, energy/carbon design strategies, etc.).
Upcoming events
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Set up a Bridge in ACC and Seamless Topography Modeling with Civil 3D and Revit
Grimm and Parker Architects, 123 East Main Street, Second Floor, Charlottesville, va, USHybrid Event - Click here to join the meeting now virtually.
See time on the right to add the event and teams link to your calendar. If you want a reminder you'll need to set that in the calendar appointment settings (by default it's set to none).Please note we're starting 30 minutes later than usual (12:45) and adding 15 minutes at the beginning and end for additional questions and conversation. Please arrive at 12:45 to discuss questions not related to the advertised topic - that will ensure we can start the main presentation on time (1:00) and use a full hour for the main topic - while still providing an opportunity to help one another out with any BIM issues or challenges!
Special Presentation:
Setting up a Bridge in ACC and Seamless Topography Modeling with Civil 3D and RevitPresenters:
Thesla Collier, Bethany Pritchard and Sidney GriffinSession Description
This session will have two parts. The first half of the session will review what an Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Bridge is, the benefits of using one and demonstrate how to set one up. Sid and Bethany will lead a discussion about the potential for a shift in the industry standard for hosting files for collaborative projects. In the second half of the session Thesla will demonstrate how to create integrated topography by establishing a smooth workflow between Civil 3D and Revit. Attendees will learn how to prepare Civil 3D surfaces, manage data transfer, and build a coordinated topographic model inside Revit that supports design accuracy and multidisciplinary collaboration. The presentation will cover practical steps, common challenges, and proven methods that improve efficiency and reduce rework across design teams.Learning Objectives
- Explain the purpose and benefits of using an Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Bridge and demonstrate how to configure one.
- Learn how to translate Civil 3D surface data into a clean and usable Revit topography model.
- Explore tools and export settings that maintain accuracy during data transfer.
- Improve team coordination through shared workflows for topographic updates.
- Use integrated modeling techniques to reduce design conflicts and streamline project delivery.
AIA Learning Credit CEUs pending approval.
6 attendeesRoundtable Workshop:
Grimm and Parker Architects, 123 East Main Street, Second Floor, Charlottesville, va, USHybrid Event - Click here to join the meeting now virtually.
See time on the right to add the event and teams link to your calendar. If you want a reminder you'll need to set that in the calendar appointment settings (by default it's set to none).Please note changes to the start and end time. We're adding 15 minutes at the beginning and end for additional questions and conversation. Please arrive at 12:15 to discuss questions not related to the advertised topic - that will ensure we can start the main presentation on time and use a full hour for the main topic - while still providing an opportunity to help one another out with any BIM issues or challenges!
Roundtable Workshop:
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AIA Learning Credit CEUs pending approval.
5 attendeesRoundtable Workshop:
Grimm and Parker Architects, 123 East Main Street, Second Floor, Charlottesville, va, USHybrid Event - Click here to join the meeting now virtually.
See time on the right to add the event and teams link to your calendar. If you want a reminder you'll need to set that in the calendar appointment settings (by default it's set to none).Please note changes to the start and end time. We're adding 15 minutes at the beginning and end for additional questions and conversation. Please arrive at 12:15 to discuss questions not related to the advertised topic - that will ensure we can start the main presentation on time and use a full hour for the main topic - while still providing an opportunity to help one another out with any BIM issues or challenges!
Roundtable Workshop:
Moderators:
ModeratorsSession Description
DescriptionLearning Objectives
- First
- Second
- Third
- Fourth
AIA Learning Credit CEUs pending approval.
5 attendeesRoundtable Workshop:
Grimm and Parker Architects, 123 East Main Street, Second Floor, Charlottesville, va, USHybrid Event - Click here to join the meeting now virtually.
See time on the right to add the event and teams link to your calendar. If you want a reminder you'll need to set that in the calendar appointment settings (by default it's set to none).Please note changes to the start and end time. We're adding 15 minutes at the beginning and end for additional questions and conversation. Please arrive at 12:15 to discuss questions not related to the advertised topic - that will ensure we can start the main presentation on time and use a full hour for the main topic - while still providing an opportunity to help one another out with any BIM issues or challenges!
Roundtable Workshop:
Moderators:
ModeratorsSession Description
DescriptionLearning Objectives
- First
- Second
- Third
- Fourth
AIA Learning Credit CEUs pending approval.
5 attendees
Past events
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