Virtual Design & Construction / Building Information Modeling
I'm an experience VDC/BIM professional who knows the benefits of the process and can clearly explain them to you. Just ask me how these services can benefit you, your company or your project, I'd be happy to talk with you about it. I'm passionate about VDC/BIM and eager to share the benefits.
Projects at a glance...
Little Caesars Arena - Detroit, Michigan University of Notre Dame-Campus Crossroads Project - South Bend, Indiana Manufacturing Facility - Chesterton, Indiana Marian Medical Center - Santa Rosa, California Banner Baywood ED - Mesa, Arizona Wild Horse Casino & Casino - Chandler, Arizona St. Joseph Reg. Med. Center - Mishawaka, Indiana -see expanded project information below- A comprehensive list is available upon request. |
Web & Graphic Design
Since a very early age, I've had pencils, colored pencils, pens, paper, rulers, protractors, erasers and all the usual tools an artist uses not far away. My grandfather was a natural artist and a carpenter and those talents rubbed off on me from the time he was young. It is because of these talents and my grandfather's strong influence, I attended school for graphic design and continues sharpening those skills today.
Projects at a glance...
M.O. Graphics - New Lenox, Illinois AMW Packaging Supply - Phoenix, Arizona Precision Wall Systems - South Bend, Indiana Northern Lights - Phoenix, Arizona Hayden Run Animal Lodge - Hilliard, Ohio Decision Dynamics - Vienna, Virginia Hot Rod Innovators - New Paris, Indiana SWC Band - Elkhart, Indiana Gateway Properties - Elkhart, Indiana Granger Family Dentistry - Granger, Indiana Pool Tables Plus - Elkhart, Indiana Garden Homes, Inc. - South Bend, Indiana Gerald's Body Shop - New Paris, Indiana Weiss Homes - South Bend, Indiana Foundation Mortgage - South Bend, Indiana Hahn Walz & Knepp - South Bend, Indiana Holladay Properties - South Bend, Indiana Holladay Construction - South Bend, Indiana -see expanded project information below- |
Photography
You can tell a great story from behind the lens of a camera. From the time I was a young child, I had always had a camera at his disposal. Although not a professional photographer, I do have a good eye for great photographs and when to pick up the camera and start snapping pictures. Check out the portfolio page for some of my work.
Projects at a glance... Sporting Events - Various Locations Private Events - Various Locations Chicago Blackhawks Parade - Chicago, Illinois Lighthouse - Michigan City, Indiana Millennium Park - Chicago, Illinois |
Virtual Design & Construction / Building Information Modeling
Project Name: University of Notre Dame Campus Crossroads Project
Location: Notre Dame, Indiana (South Bend) Cost: New Construction Academic/Student Life Buildings (800,000 SF) Role: BIM/VDC Manager/Project Manager Responsibilities: Conducted coordination from footings/foundations to roof, updated coordination schedule, assisted with management of field installation according to coordination, managed other coordinators (subcontractors and internal). Oversee contracts for surveying, badging system and signs. Also responsible for site graphics such as site logistics, 3D and presentation graphics. |
Project Name: Little Caesars Arena
Location: Detroit, Michigan Description: New sports arena for the Detroit Redwings and Detroit Pistons Role: BIM/VDC Manager Responsibilities: Led coordination efforts for the entire scope of the arena and support buildings. Troubleshooting issues, managing trade partners and leading coordination meetings were a large part of my responsibility. |
Project Name: Urschel Laboratories
Location: Chesterton, Indiana Description: New Construction Manufacturing Building (400,000 SF) Role: BIM Manager Responsibilities: Conducted coordination from footings/foundations to roof, updated coordination schedule, assisted with management of field installation according to coordination, managed other coordinators (subcontractors and internal) |
Project Name: St. Anthony Memorial Chesterton Health Center
Location: Chesterton, Indiana Description: New Construction Medical Building (52,000 SF) Role: BIM Manager Responsibilities: Conducted coordination from footings/foundations to roof, updated coordination schedule, assisted with management of field installation according to coordination, managed other coordinators (subcontractors and internal) |
Project Name: Marian Medical Center
Location: Santa Maria, California Description: New Construction Medical Building (236,000 SF) Role: BIM Manager Responsibilities: Conducted coordination from footings/foundations to roof, updated coordination schedule, assisted with management of field installation according to coordination, managed other coordinators (subcontractors and internal) |
Project Name: Banner Baywood Emergency Department
Location: Mesa, Arizona Description: Emergency Department Addition (54,000 SF) Role: BIM Manager Responsibilities: Conducted coordination from footings/foundations to roof, updated coordination schedule, assisted with management of field installation according to coordination, managed other coordinators (subcontractors and internal) |
Project Name: Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino
Location: Chandler, Arizona Description: New Const. Medical Building+Addition (255,000 SF) Role: BIM Manager Responsibilities: Conducted coordination from footings/foundations to roof, updated coordination schedule, assisted with management of field installation according to coordination, managed other coordinators (subcontractors and internal) |
Project Name: Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
Location: Mishawaka, Indiana Description: New Construction Hospital (650,000 SF) Role: BIM Manager Responsibilities: Conducted coordination from footings/foundations to roof, updated coordination schedule, assisted with management of field installation according to coordination, managed other coordinators (subcontractors and internal) |
Web & Graphic Design
"Chad was very creative and hit the mark perfectly."
-Dan Brekke, CCIM; President; Gateway Properties
-Dan Brekke, CCIM; President; Gateway Properties
Photography

Chicago Blackhawks 2013 Training Camp - South Bend, Indiana
Compton Family Ice Arena - University of Notre Dame
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/5.6
Exposure time: 1/200 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-400
Focal length: 200mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop
Compton Family Ice Arena - University of Notre Dame
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/5.6
Exposure time: 1/200 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-400
Focal length: 200mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop

Kelly & Jordan Wedding Reception - Warsaw, Indiana
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/2
Exposure time: 1/100 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-400
Focal length: 50mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/2
Exposure time: 1/100 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-400
Focal length: 50mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop

Chicago Blackhawks 2010 Stanley Cup Victory Parade - Chicago, Illinois
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/9
Exposure time: 1/500 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-400
Focal length: 200mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/9
Exposure time: 1/500 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-400
Focal length: 200mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop

The "Bean" in Millennium Park - Chicago, Illinois
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/16
Exposure time: 1/400 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-400
Focal length: 34mm
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/16
Exposure time: 1/400 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-400
Focal length: 34mm

Brush Sunset - Michigan City, Indiana
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/11
Exposure time: 1/200 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-100
Focal length: 55mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/11
Exposure time: 1/200 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-100
Focal length: 55mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop

Horse Country - Lexington, Kentucky
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/11
Exposure time: 1/50 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-200
Focal length: 37mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/11
Exposure time: 1/50 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-200
Focal length: 37mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop

Frozen Over - Michigan City, Indiana
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/11
Exposure time: 1/1600 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-200
Focal length: 55mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/11
Exposure time: 1/1600 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-200
Focal length: 55mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop

Lighthouse Forgotten - Michigan City, Indiana
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/11
Exposure time: 1/1600 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-200
Focal length: 55mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/11
Exposure time: 1/1600 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-200
Focal length: 55mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop

White Beach - Michigan City, Indiana
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/11
Exposure time: 1/1600 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-200
Focal length: 95mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/11
Exposure time: 1/1600 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-200
Focal length: 95mm
Additional edits done in Photoshop

Winter Grand Canyon - Coconino, Arizona
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/14
Exposure time: 1/500 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-320
Focal length: 55mm
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
F-stop: f/14
Exposure time: 1/500 sec.
ISO Speed: ISO-320
Focal length: 55mm