David Moody, Assoc. AI A
About David Moody, Assoc. AI A
David Moody is the VDC Group Lead at Kajima Building & Design Group, Inc. and the owner of The Bellissima Beverage Cart, with extensive experience in virtual design and construction management.
Professional Background
David Moody currently holds the position of VDC Group Lead at Kajima Building & Design Group, Inc. since 2024. He is also the Owner of The Bellissima Beverage Cart in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, a role he has been in since 2021. Previously, he worked as VDC Manager at JE Dunn Construction from 2020 to 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia, and MetroPower from 2018 to 2020 in the Greater Atlanta Area. His career also includes a stint as Regional VDC Manager at Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC from 2016 to 2018, before which he served the same company as Virtual Design & Construction Coordinator from 2015 to 2016. He has also held roles at Heery International, PHB Group, ITT Educational Services, Inc., Tangentworks, Praxis3, and Geheber Lewis Associates LLC.
Educational Background
David Moody studied Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science degree. His formal education laid a solid foundation for his specialized skills and professional development in the fields of virtual design and construction, as well as architecture.
Technical Expertise
David Moody has a solid background in numerous software applications essential for virtual design and construction. His expertise includes PowerBI, Dynamo scripting, Drone mapping, Laser scanning, Autodesk BIM 360 Applications, Navisworks Manage, Revit (Architecture, Structure, and MEP), Bluebeam Revu, Dropbox/BOX/Egnyte file storage solutions, Microsoft Office suite, and Adobe Creative Suite. He is also an FAA part 107 certified UAV pilot, equipped to leverage advanced technology for field solutions, BIM coordination, Field Layout, and Prefabrication.
Industry Contributions
David Moody has also contributed value to the industry through various roles. He served as a presenter for BIMForum in 2016 and 2017. At Foster4Love, he holds the position of Chairman of the Board in Kennesaw, GA, a role he has occupied since 2017. Additionally, he has mentored and developed younger staff, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and betterment within the industry.
Project and Financial Acumen
David Moody has successfully managed nearly a million dollars in billings while maintaining a positive bottom line for his department. He has overseen a group of nine coordinators delivering VDC support to construction projects ranging from $5 million to over $335 million. His project experience spans various sectors, including government, military special training facilities, healthcare, multifamily housing, automotive, residential new builds and renovations, senior housing, and higher education renovations.