Brok Howard, NCARB, AIA, CSI, CDT, LEED GA
Experience
Technical Account Manager
dRofus
September 2015 – Present | San Francisco
Primary point of contact for existing and new customers regarding implementation and use of dRofus.
Leads implementation, training and customer relations for North America and South America.
Develops training and education material for the training and support of dRofus.
Firmwide Design Technology Specialist
HOK
November 2013 – September 2015 (1 year 11 months) | San Francisco
Provides expertise and/or advisement to project teams for implementation of advanced design technology techniques. Acts as a leader and mentor by coaching and motivating project team members in the use of advanced technologies and to support Design Technology Managers throughout the firm. Primary focus is on dRofus implementation on a firmwide level.
BIM Manager
HOK
June 2011 – November 2013 (2 years 6 months) | St Louis
Main support resource for project teams for design technology implementation. Administers workflow and technical training for the office and project teams.
Lecturer
Washington University in St. Louis
2007 – 2012 (5 years)
Introduced first BIM related curriculum at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts Graduate School of Architecture .
Interior Architectural Technician
HOK
May 2010 – June 2011 (1 year 2 months)
Responsible for coordination of BIM workflow and best practices. Worked closely with project architect to put together all forms of documentations from early schematic to final documentation requirements. Progressively lead the Interiors group to try new technology that impacted efficiency, collaboration, and motivated team members to want to learn more.
Associate
Arcturis
February 2007 – May 2010 (3 years 4 months)
Architect in training with established expertise in Building Information Modeling. Support BIM workflow from conceptual design through project completion while assigned to various projects. Appreciative eye for design while detail oriented on constructability. Responsibilities have ranged from project management, construction administration, document coordination, construction detailing, and visualization deliverables.
Lab Monitor at Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts
Washington University in St. Louis
2003 – 2006 (3 years)
Responsible for managing the workings of the computer lab. Developed work schedule for other lab monitors. Created and coordinated printing schedule at the end of each semester for the availability of all the studios.
Intern
Kohl Gramigna & Associates Architects
1996 – 2001 (5 years)
Worked with project architects to develop construction drawings in all stages of design.
Skills
BIM
Architectural Design
Design Research
Architecture
dRofus
Revit
3D visualization
Organizations
Construction Specification Institute Greater St Louis Chapter
1st Vice President, Communications Chair, Chapter Webmaster
June 2012 – November 2013
Construction Specification Institute Greater St Louis Chapter
2nd Vice President, Past Professional Director, Chapter Webmaster
October 2008 – June 2012
Construction Specification Institute
FY 2012-2013 Brand Revitalization Task Team, FY 2010-2011 Emerging Professional Task Team
October 2008 – March 2013
Construction Specification Institute North Central Region
Region Communications Committee Chair
September 2010 – November 2013
Young Architects Forum St Louis
Past Chair 2008-2011
January 2006 – June 2011
Building Enclosure Council St Louis
Founding Member
2007 – 2010
National Institute of Building Science BuildingSMART
Member
2010 – Present
BIM Council of St Louis
Founding Member, Steering Committee
August 2012 – November 2013
American Institute of Architects St Louis Chapter
Member
2006 – Present
Certifications
Registered Architect – Missouri
Missouri Division of Professional Registration
April 2012 – Present
Construction Document Technologist
Construction Specifications Institute
March 2009 – Present
Education
Washington University in St. Louis
Master of Archtiecture
2003 – 2006
Iowa State University
Bachelors of Liberal Studies
2000 – 2003
Testimonials
Tony Raya
Project Architect at HOK
I worked with Brok for a few years in the HOK St. Louis office. Brok has an extensive knowledge of tools used for BIM and Newforma. Not only is his knowledge extensive, he possess great communication skills, people skills, is very responsive and patient. He has been a key member in the success of many projects.
January 7, 2014, Tony worked directly with Brok at HOK
David Baldacchino
Design Technology Manager – Texas & Florida
I have known Brok for a little over a year and he has been a great resource. He makes himself available to share his knowledge and insight, which undoubtedly leads to very rich discussions about workflow and creative use of tools. I look forward to continue working with him in his new position to strengthen our dRofus implementation and to juggle our thoughts when they get stagnant from time to time!
December 9, 2013, David worked directly with Brok at HOK
Soran Sulaiman
Project Architect at HOK
Brok is a great BIM Manager with strong technical knowledge and great social and communication skills. He helps with finding better and more efficient ways to resolve the issues. Overall, Brok has been a great resource.
November 18, 2013, Soran worked directly with Brok at HOK
Stephanie Spann
PE, LEED AP, Past Chair of SEI St. Louis
Having worked with Brok Howard for the past two years, I have found to him to be a major source of education and guidance for building information modeling (BIM) and BuildingSMART related work. He is knowledgeable about the software, the modeling processes, and end usage of model in such a way that if often did not matter that he had an architectural background but guided engineering efforts. He provides clear instructions and expectations and manages his time well to help as many individuals as possible. He is an enjoyable colleague with leadership ability founded on excellent technical skills.
November 18, 2013, Stephanie worked with Brok at HOK
Lecturer
Washington University in St. Louis
Paul J. Donnelly FAIA PE LEED AP
Design Principal at Paul J. Donnelly Architecture + Engineering LLC
I’ve worked with Brok at both HOK and Washington University in St. Louis. He’s a terrific colleague and an extremely gifted architect in the area of performance-based design. His skills related to BIM are second to none, and he has been a tremendous asset to our profession in both practice and the academy.
September 12, 2012, Paul J. worked directly with Brok at Washington University in St. Louis
Don Koster
Architect | Senior Lecturer at Washington University in St. Louis
Brok is very knowledgeable in the field of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Architectural design and production and has proven to be an excellent teacher of both the shared principles of BIM and the specifics of REVIT. He provides clear and organized presentations that make complex programs digestible and provides excellent individual support.
September 12, 2012, Don worked directly with Brok at Washington University in St. Louis
Interior Architectural Technician
HOK
Robert Muehlenbrock, CSI, CDT
Outside Sales Representative at Crown C Supply
Brok represents the next wave of leadership within the architectural community. It has been a pleasure to work with him as a board member for the Greater St. Louis Construction Specification Institute Chapter. His ongoing commitment and dedication to the growth and support of our association is invaluable. Brok’s work in helping to launch our new website supports our association’s efforts to create an online brand and marketing strategy. Brok is extremely enthusiastic about his work and profession and I recommend him without hesitation.
April 6, 2011, Robert was with another company when working with Brok at HOK
Greg Cuddihee
Principal at COLAB design practices
brok has the most well thought out deliveries from technical comprehension to the construct. he is an exceptional value to any team. i was pleased to have worked with him and hope to cross paths again.
January 6, 2010, g worked directly with Brok at Arcturis
Dick Brinson
Sr. Project Architect at Arcturis
Brok is a very positive asset to any team and strives to expand his knowledge base and implement new ideas to make the team function as a single unit. His personal pride in providing “his best” at every task encourages others “to raise the bar”.
December 23, 2009, Dick worked directly with Brok at Arcturis
Lab Monitor at Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts
Washington University in St. Louis
Richard Viehmann
Director of IT at Washington University in Saint Louis Sam Fox School
Brok was an exemplary employee. He was hard working and was very well at being self-motivated. He would be an asset to any team and or project.
January 4, 2010, Richard managed Brok at Washington University in St. Louis
Intern
Kohl Gramigna & Associates Architects
John Gramigna
Vice President at Kohl Gramigna & Associates Architects
Brok is a skilled young Architect, adept at both the design and technical aspects of the profession. He is active in his profession, eager to serve. Brok is a strong proponent for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and has developed his skills in this rapidly advancing technology.I can strongly recommend a relationship with Brok.
January 4, 2010, John managed Brok at Kohl Gramigna & Associates Architects