James is HOK’s chief technology officer and a member of the global technical board. A registered architect, he guides the firm’s design technology initiatives—including building information modeling (BIM) and virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. His leadership implementing design software and processes helps ensure the highest level of quality in the firm’s creative and delivery processes.
James is considered a pioneer in the field and has lectured at many industry events including AIA National Convention, Autodesk University, CMAA BIM Conference, ENR FutureTech and BILT. He is a founder of the NYC Revit Users Group and is an adjunct lecturing professor at New York University. He holds leadership positions in the AGC BIMForum, the National BIM Standard project committee and the LOD Specification work group.
James has coauthored a series of technical books titled Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture