CASE Expands to the UK and Strengthens Role as BIM Educator

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CASE is pleased to announce the addition of David Light as Director of Implementation and head of a new London-based presence for the firm. Mark Green, who joined the firm in 2009, has taken on the new role of Director of Learning. The launch of the UK office and the firm’s recent appointments signify CASE’s commitment to leading technology innovation through education of the AEC industry.

“With the UK government’s recent BIM requirements on all publicly procured projects, the industry needs as much help as possible to achieve these goals. CASE’s presence in the UK will push these efforts forward.”

“As an admirer of what CASE does, I am thrilled to join such a talented team and to lay the groundwork for the firm’s expansion in the UK market,” said Light. “With the UK government’s recent BIM requirements on all publicly procured projects, the industry needs as much help as possible to achieve these goals. CASE’s presence in the UK will push these efforts forward.”

A BIM specialist and a recognized UK technology industry expert, Light will head the London office and focus his efforts on BIM implementation services and support to current and future clients.

In addition to the UK expansion, CASE is furthering its efforts to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and current design practices through the appointment of Mark Green as the Director of Learning. With over 5+ years of BIM instruction both professionally and academically, Green will further promote and strengthen the firm’s approach to technology education.

“Mark has been an integral part of CASE’s development and growth,” said partner David Fano. “He possesses a genuine interest in the pedagogy of BIM as evident in his training workshops and academic courses. It was a natural step forward to have Mark lead this effort for CASE."

David Light, Director of Implementation

David Light is a part of the AEC UK BIM Standards advisor group as well as one of the co-founders & steering committee members of LRUG (London Revit User Group). Most recently, Light held the position of BIM Manager specializing in Autodesk Revit and Building Information Modeling at HOK London. There he led efforts in the support and development of Revit and BIM technologies where he most notably implemented the firm’s global buildingSMART principles. Light is also a long-term member of the Autodesk Beta community and frequently posts Revit and BIM content on his blog, autodesk-revit.blogspot.com. He is also a huge fan of Star Wars.

Mark Green, Director of Learning

Mark Green joined CASE in 2009 as a Design Technology Specialist and has been an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation since 2008. He has led numerous workshops on BIM and design technology at institutions such as Syracuse University, Taubman College School of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan and most recently the College of Architecture + Planning at University of Utah. He received his Master of Architecture from Columbia University GSAPP.

About CASE

CASE exists where building and technology intersect. We are a Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) consultancy based in New York City. CASE provides strategic advising to building design professionals, contractors and owners seeking to supplant traditional project delivery methods through technology-driven process innovation. We help clients identify, implement and manage the technologies and business practices that enable more effective coordination, communication and collaboration. For more on CASE, visit www.case-inc.com.