James Derek Brown
About James Derek Brown
James Derek Brown is a Sr. BIM Designer at Arup with extensive experience in BIM management and a background in architecture.
Company
James Derek Brown is currently employed at Arup, located at 10370 Richmond Ave #475, Houston, TX 77042. He has been with the company since 2016, contributing significantly to the firm's projects and innovations in his role.
Title
James Derek Brown holds the position of Sr. BIM Designer at Arup. His expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM) has enabled him to manage complex projects and lead the application of industry standards.
Professional Experience
James Derek Brown has an extensive career history in the design and engineering industry. Prior to his current role at Arup, he worked as a Drafter/Designer at SCA Consulting Engineers from 2013 to 2016 and as a Truss Technician at Trussway from 2012 to 2013. His roles involved detailed design work and technical expertise in different aspects of engineering and architecture.
Education and Expertise
James Derek Brown completed his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Architecture from The University of Texas at Arlington in 1970. He has mastered various Revit systems, including BIM 360, design options, scheduling/parameter manipulation, and parametric integration. His proficiency in these systems allows him to handle multiple project models simultaneously.
Achievements
During his tenure at Arup, James Derek Brown served as the primary BIM Manager for three new Texas offices. He developed and applied standards, monitored quality, and facilitated coordination across more than six disciplines. He is interested in advancing the application of generative design through Dynamo and implementing automation systems. Additionally, he aims to integrate LIDAR Scanning, Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR) for enhanced project coordination and business development.