Jacob Simpson

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About Jacob Simpson

I am a passionate design and construction professional with a relentless drive to expand my expertise. My experience at NORR and Turner Construction has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the built environment, particularly through cutting-edge virtual design technologies. I specialize in delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to complex AEC challenges across a diverse range of building types, from data centers to educational facilities. Expertise in Autodesk® Revit, including- Developing highly adaptable parametric families - System-based element creation - Coordination setup and site modeling - Scheduling and data extraction - Sheet templates & Project Browser organization - Annotation and detailing - Modeling complex elements and components - Phasing and design options - Filtering and view templates - Collaborative workshared models 3D renderings to- Visualize and communicate complex building areas - Highlight design and constructability challenges - Illustrate phased construction sequences Notable Projects Glenfiddich Distillery Expansion | Highland, UK At NORR, I played a key role in developing final design drawings and renderings for Glenfiddich’s distillery expansion. This project enhanced production capacity for the world’s best-selling single malt whisky brand. 660 5th Avenue | New York, USA Whilst at Turner’s New York headquarters, I developed drawings and visualizations for the logistics strategy behind the modernization of 660 5th Avenue, a 39-story office tower, which contributed towards securing the $500M project. Confidential Data Center | Scarborough, Canada I played a key role in this project, having provided all of Turner’s virtual construction services for this data centre, which included logistics planning, constructability studies, and MEP coordination. Additional Software Proficiency - Navisworks - Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)- AutoCAD - Autodesk Assemble - ReCap - Lumion - SketchUp - Microsoft Office Suite - Adobe Photoshop