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Lyle Street

Create a spreadsheet (resources database) to inventory tools, software, costs, and effort required for advanced visualization and analysis services. Include columns for cost, effort, and licensing, and structure with resources and projects tabs (01:33:12)

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Bryan Cummings

Send an update to the group regarding the outcome of the meeting with the president of Bryan's division about using his company's CFD resources for consulting work (01:09:30)

Share public-facing brochures or flyers about CFD and building physics tools used at Bryan's company with the group (01:13:29)

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Max Zahniser

Draft and finalize short blurbs for Seven Group's website to promote new and existing analysis services (e.g., CFD), and consider publishing without full blog posts to improve SEO and visibility (39:53)

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Marcus Sheffer

Promote new analysis services (e.g., CFD) on Seven Group's website, starting with short blurbs and adding blog posts as available (39:19)

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Tyler Thumma

Develop improved data visualization templates for reporting on energy modeling, daylighting analysis, and life cycle assessment, possibly leveraging Python, Power BI, or graphic design support (50:14)

• Collaboration Opportunities: Max Zahniser emphasized merging technical analysis and visualization discussions between Seven Group and Being, highlighting the need for pilot projects that showcase advanced services and leverage complementary skill sets among participants.

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• Business Development Strategies: The group agreed on integrating advanced visualization into project pursuits and RFPs, underscoring the importance of early showcases of technical capabilities to enhance competitiveness and innovation; need for templated processes identified.

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• CFD Software Funding Challenges: Bryan Cummings addressed high costs associated with CFD software licensing, suggesting options of self-funding, free software, or contracting through his employer; he will provide updates post-discussion with company president about resource utilization for consulting work.<p>- <b>Collaboration Opportunities</b>: Max Zahniser emphasized merging technical analysis and visualization discussions between Seven Group and Being, highlighting the need for pilot projects that showcase advanced services and leverage complementary skill sets among participants.

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• <b>Business Development Strategies</b>: The group agreed on integrating advanced visualization into project pursuits and RFPs, underscoring the importance of early showcases of technical capabilities to enhance competitiveness and innovation; need for templated processes identified.

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• <b>CFD Software Funding Challenges</b>: Bryan Cummings addressed high costs associated with CFD software licensing, suggesting options of self-funding, free software, or contracting through his employer; he will provide updates post-discussion with company president about resource utilization for consulting work.</p><p>

<b>Lyle Street</b>

Create a spreadsheet (resources database) to inventory tools, software, costs, and effort required for advanced visualization and analysis services. Include columns for cost, effort, and licensing, and structure with resources and projects tabs (01:33:12)

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<b>Bryan Cummings</b>

Send an update to the group regarding the outcome of the meeting with the president of Bryan's division about using his company's CFD resources for consulting work (01:09:30)

Share public-facing brochures or flyers about CFD and building physics tools used at Bryan's company with the group (01:13:29)

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<b>Max Zahniser</b>

Draft and finalize short blurbs for Seven Group's website to promote new and existing analysis services (e.g., CFD), and consider publishing without full blog posts to improve SEO and visibility (39:53)

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<b>Marcus Sheffer</b>

Promote new analysis services (e.g., CFD) on Seven Group's website, starting with short blurbs and adding blog posts as available (39:19)

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<b>Tyler Thumma</b>

Develop improved data visualization templates for reporting on energy modeling, daylighting analysis, and life cycle assessment, possibly leveraging Python, Power BI, or graphic design support (50:14)

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