Chapter Organization
Autodesk User Group International United Kingdom (AUGIuk) is led by Directors elected to the AUGIuk Country Chapter Council (CCC). The Directors guides the various programs geared for the benefit of AUGIuk members.
As the worldwide entity that oversees the various country chapters, AUGI relies on volunteers to help manage and run AUGI programs. Volunteers work together in teams to serve the AUGI worldwide community.
Information about becoming a volunteer for AUGIuk and the opportunities currently available can be found on the Volunteering page or by contacting the AUGIk Directors directly.
Whether a CCC Director, an AUGIuk volunteer, or an individual member of AUGIuk, all support the organisation with the aim of exchanging information concerning the use of Autodesk products and related software. This information exchange may take place at the country level via the AUGIuk website or worldwide via access to the websites of other AUGI country chapters.
"The AUGIuk Chapter is not only committed to providing a forum for all Autodesk users to share their ideas, experiences and problems, but there to provide handholding training not generally found in the Autodesk community. It is not the intention of the AUGI to replace ATC's, but to supplement this with a sense of community assistance. Our motto of 'Users Helping Users' is promoted to our membership as a community working together to strengthen each other and the community in general. We trust that you, the user, will benefit from being a member" .
Please see below the AUGIuk CCC Directors who have been elected to serve the AUGIuk membership:
Adam Carter
Director
Role: Forum Manager
Qualified Architect, 25+ years experience designing in / managing: AutoCAD, 3DStudio, Architecture and Inventor. Employer: LloydsTSB, 10 years managing their visualisation, CAD & AEC / CAFM systems – up to 180 users. Previously: private architectural practice; co-running 3DStudio animation houses; company Director for titanium product manufacturing in Russia and production Director for 3D lenticular company with Star Wars Episode 1 licence.
Employer: Lloyds TSB
Term Ends: 14 June 2012
Alan Wooldridge
Director
Role: Web Master
In 1974 I started my career as a draughtsman. I’ve been using CAD since 1976, I’ve written in-house CAD software in HP Basic. My first taste of AutoCAD was version 2.51. In 2000 took on duties of CAD Manager. I’m now an Engineering Manager implementing and blogging about the Revit Learning Curve, and current Chairman of LRUG the London Revit User Group.
Employer: Scott White & Hookins
Position: Engineering Manager
Industry Specialty: Architecture, Engineering & Construction
Term Ends: 14 June 2012
Philip Madeley
Director
Role: Director
Philip Madeley is a professional Land Surveyor with over 30 years experience, although now concentrates on training and consultancy in AutoCAD Map and Civil 3D and has become an Autodesk Approved Instructor. Philip has been a member of AUGI since 2005 and is a founder Board member of AUGIuk and now acts as the International Coordinator for AUGI.
Employer: AIT Spatial Ltd
Position: Director
Industry Specialty: Infrastructure, Mapping & GIS
Term Ends: 14 June 2012
Chris Wilson
Kelvin Donaldson
Director
Role: Secretary
A director of an architectural practice in Edinburgh. For 18 years, we’ve utilised technology as a differentiator, always Autodesk products. My current technical focuses have been progressing Revit and the development of 3D Printing to deliver advanced, physical output from the design process. Passionate about technology and encourages colleagues at every opportunity. AUGI involvement would be a natural extension of that role. I believe that UK users need a dynamic body to identify with.
Term Ends: 14 June 2012
Paul Oakley
Director
Role: Chair Person
Paul is a qualified architect with over 20 year’s industry experience in Architectural Design software. He runs his own consultancy specialising in CAD management, implementation and Autodesk training. Paul has represented AUGIUK at various industry groups, plus both aided in the coordination and instructed at the AUGI Design Academies and CAD Camps. Paul is committed to the growth of AUGIUK.
Employer: Oakley CAD Services Ltd
Position: Director
Industry Specialty: Architecture, Engineering & Construction
Term Ends: 14 June 2012
Paul Napier
Director
Role: Treasurer
My name is Paul Napier. I am 33 years old and have 14 years experience working for various multi disciplinary civil engineering consultants and have been an avid user of various AutoDesk products in particular Civil 3D. One of my main passions is to mentor other users in best practice with regards to draughting and modelling techniques.
Term Ends: 14 June 2012
Neil Jones
Director
My name is Neil Jones and I work for I&H Brown, a civil engineering company specialising in earthworks, ground remediation and development, based in Perth, Scotland. I started my career in opencast coal mining in 1985 where I used the MOSS modelling system before moving to LSS for quantities/designs and AutoCAD LT for drawing production.
I researched available software and I quickly realised the potential that Civil 3D could have in my field so I persuaded the company to invest in the software and now it is the prime tool for progressing my work – I currently run 64bit Civil 3D 2012 under Windows 7x64.
My primary usage of Civil 3D is for wind farm work from progressing the company’s own developments to tender estimation and design of horizontal and vertical access track alignments and crane hardstandings, mass haul earthworks analysis, simple 3D visuals and catchment analysis. The dynamic modelling is a major timesaver as is the ability to easily produce drawings in an integrated package.
Additionally, I give in house training to AutoCAD LT users and have written instruction/procedures notes for various task specific uses.
I have been a member of AUGI for some time and I am also an active member of the Civil 3DUKIE and Autodesk Civil 3D forums. I post and respond on a regular basis (as well as being a forum moderator for Civil 3DUKIE) offering assistance to users who have queries about software usage.
The forums have been a very useful resource when I have run into a problem with the software and generally within a few hours someone has responded and solved my problem.
I think I can bring another perspective to AUGI in terms of use of Civil 3D at the “sharp end” of the industry.
Term Ends: 14 June 2013
Phil Barnes
Director
I am 51 years old and a qualified architect with over 25 years experience working for various private practices and a multi disciplinary Project Management company, where I set up and ran their design studio. I used to run my own consultancy specialising in CAD and systems management, implementing and maintaining systems and standards before being offered a permanent position as Systems Administrator, where we run AutoCAD Architecture2011, 3ds Max Design2011 amongst other packages.
I am passionate about technology and enjoy enabling colleagues to work through encouragement and mentoring. I have been a member of AUGIUK for 5 years and want to help drag the Chapter out of the doldrums it seems to in currently.
Term Ends: 14 June 2013
Gareth Sewell
Director
Gareth Sewell is a qualified Architectural Technician with over 24 years experience. He has worked with numerous architectural practices in setting up and developing CAD systems and procedures.
His early experience covers systems from RUCAPS and Sonata, progressing to system manager, through to AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture and Revit. Being one of the early adopters of AutoCAD Architecture starting with release 2 he has been able to implement procedures to deliver rapid results for companies adopting the software.
His current role involves being a full time project runner and BIM Manager for Devereux Architects tasked with producing projects using a range of software to a high standard. He also develops and maintains the CAD systems.
Gareth has been involved with Autodesk products for over 15 years and has spoken at various events regarding the implementation and use of CAD within the built environment.
Term Ends: 14 June 2013
Paul Munford
Director
I am a big CAD geek. I’m the kind of guy who actually reads those manuals. I enjoy reading the books, websites and Blogs and I’ve even travelled all the way to Las Vegas to attend Autodesk University. I’m proud to say that when my colleagues get stuck, they come to me for answers.
I have decided to create a Blog as a useful tool for all those people like me who use CAD for setting out Joinery. I will post or provide links to the tips, tricks and tutorials that have helped me along the way.
Term Ends: 14 June 2013
