Cory Byrnes, PE, Chris Wilson, and Mason Deville with Beta Engineering will be presenting at the 2025 Substation Design Solution Industry Consortium spring conference. Check out their presentation topics below, and visit our blog to access more technical content on design-build solutions for high-voltage substation projects.
Presenter: Cory Byrnes, PE
This presentation dives into how you can leverage Revit to create a 3D rigid bus model, automate the creation of an analytical bus model, and integrate the analytical model with outside Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software Autodesk Robot, RISA 3D and CSI SAP2000 for structural analysis. This novel integration helps create a unified process that streamlines coordination, fosters collaboration and improves productivity. Takeaways from the presentation will include discovering how to:
Presenters: Cory Byrnes, PE, and Mason Deville
In this presentation, discover a workflow for creating high level-of-detail (LOD) 3D models that can be utilized in BIM coordination spaces and to develop precise fabrication drawings and CNC files. The processes leverage Autodesk Revit for comprehensive 3D modeling and integrate those models with Autodesk Advance Steel for LOD 400 detailing and fabrication drawing creation to bridge gaps in traditional, siloed methods. Attendees will learn how to:
Presenter: Chris Wilson
This session will address how Autodesk Inventor and Revit can effectively adopt any file format and transform it into a data-rich family. Attendees will gain actionable insights into a proven method for converting manufacturer 3D models into robust, data-rich Revit families. These Revit families integrate seamlessly into BIM environments, improving cross-collaboration on projects. By adopting this workflow, utility teams can eliminate inefficiencies tied to file incompatibilities, improve design accuracy, and significantly reduce errors in critical infrastructure projects. After this presentation, attendees will know how to:
Cory Byrnes is Beta's Civil Engineering Team Leader. During his seven years in the industry, Cory has shown a dedication to advancing the utility sector by integrating advanced workflows. Cory is a licensed P.E. and earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Arkansas, along with a B.S. and M.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering with a structural focus from Villanova University.
Mason Deville is a Civil Engineering Technician. Mason has developed a specialized expertise in steel structure models and detailing for utility-scale substations. He holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering Technology from Texas State University.
Chris Wilson is a Continuous Improvement Manager with 20 years of industry experience. He has led the implementation of several phases of Integrated Design at Beta Engineering, with the goal of creating a better way to express design intentions. Chris earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering Technology from Northwestern State University.
Beta Engineering is a substation EPC company with headquarters in Pineville, LA, and an office in San Diego. Since 1975, Beta has been building high-voltage substation and transmission line projects for power delivery companies across the U.S. Contact our team of experts to leverage our 50 years of problem-solving experience and achieve your long-term goals.
