Aaron Kivett

Partner | Verge

Aaron Kivett has been working in the information technology industry for more than 15 years. Prior to Verge, Aaron was the Director of Information Services for BNIM Architects headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri and lead the implementation for many large projects, including Autodesk® Revit®, Deltek® Vision®, Canto® Cumulus®, and Newforma® Project Center.

Aaron has performed consulting services for many firms in a variety of capacities and firm sizes over the years. As Director of Information Services, he was focused on integrating the tools and practices that support the design process. The integration of project software such as Revit, Newforma, and Vision are Aaron’s passion. At Verge he is able to apply these skills to a diverse group of clients helping to created better synergy between process and design.

Aaron has also shared his knowledge by speaking across the country at many AEC industry events and conferences, including Autodesk University and the American Institute of Architects - Technology in Architectural Practice (AIA TAP) conference in 2007. Aaron has also served on advisory groups for Autodesk, Deltek, Newforma and other leading software vendors.

Education
University of Missouri Kansas City, Bachelor of Science, 2003
Certifications
Newforma Certified Trainer

Eddy Krygiel, AIA LEED® AP

Partner | Verge

With over 12 years of professional architectural experience in the architectural industry, Eddy Krygiel has served as a Project Architect and Project Manager on a variety of project types and scales and is intimately aware of the needs of project teams. In addition, Eddy is responsible for implementing BIM at a number of design firms and corporate offices around the country. By coupling his experience in the profession, Eddy is able to maximize his role in successful BIM implementations by addressing tools for designers as well as project managers.

For the last five years he has been teaching BIM to practicing architects and architectural students in the Kansas City area and has lectured around the nation on the use of BIM in the construction industry. Eddy has co-authored books and papers on BIM and sustainability.

Publications
  • Introducing Revit 2009: BIM for Beginners, Eddy Krygiel, Tatjana Dzambazova, and Greg Demchak, Sybex, 2008
  • Mastering Revit 2009, Eddy Krygiel, Tatjana Dzambazova, and Greg Demchak, Sybex, 2008
  • Green BIM, Eddy Krygiel, and Bradley Nies, Sybex, 2008
  • Introducing Revit 2008: BIM for Beginners, Eddy Krygiel, Tatjana Dzambazova, and Greg Demchak, Sybex, 2007
  • Mastering Revit 2008, Tatjana Dzambazova, Greg Demchak, and Eddy Krygiel, Sybex, 2007
  • Road Map for Integration, Laura Lesniewski and Eddy Krygiel, AIA Press, 2006
Education
University of Kansas, Bachelor of Architecture, 1996
Registration
Registered Architect, MO
LEED AP
Projects + Role
Eddy served as the Project Manager or Project Architect for the following projects:
  • IRS Philadelphia Campus, Philadelphia, PA
  • Bernstein Rein Tenant Interiors, Kansas City, MO
  • Freighthouse Flats, Kansas City, MO
  • Freighthouse Station Condominiums, Kansas City, MO
  • East Lawrence Masterplan, Lawrence, KS
  • Jenkins Music Building Condominiums, Kansas City, MO
  • Benedictine College Women’s Residence Hall, Atchison, KS
  • H&R Block Service Center, Kansas City, MO
  • Sprint Campus, Overland Park, KS
  • Des Moines Federal Building, Des Moines, IA
  • Main Street Corridor Plan, Kansas City, MO
  • IRS Kansas City Campus, Kansas City, MO
  • Shook Hardy & Bacon, 3rd Floor, Kansas City, MO
  • State Street Bank, Kansas City, MO
  • Crawford Community Center Apartment & Meeting Facility, Lawrence, KS
University of Kansas
Instructor, Spring 2007 and Fall 2008